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The LSAT Simplified: A Hey Future Lawyer Podcast

Hey Future Lawyer

Think the LSAT is a beast? Think again. In this podcast, Ben Parker and friends show you how the LSAT can actually be easy. We cut through the BS of traditional LSAT studying, offering clear, practical strategies and no-nonsense advice to help you master the exam without the fluff. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to fine-tune your approach, join us as we simplify complex concepts and pave a straightforward path to law school success. The LSAT is easy when you know how to approach

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22:08

What Law Schools Say They Want vs. What They Reward...

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2026/05/19

In this episode, Ben is joined by Autumn Lockett to react to a law school admissions office’s ranking of nine application components.We go through the list in order and talk about what seems right, what seems questionable, and what applicants should take away from it. The conversation covers things like GPA, LSAT scores, personal statements, recommendations, resumes, optional essays, interviews, and how much weight these pieces actually carry in the admissions process.The big takeaway: not every

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60:21

Is It Too Late to Study for the LSAT This Summer?...

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2026/05/12

Ben kicks off the episode with Madeline, who has just finished her first year of law school (1L). She breaks down why spring semester felt so much harder than fall — not because of the coursework alone, but because job interviews, appellate briefs, oral arguments, and finals all collided at once. (0:00) Despite the chaos, she kept mostly normal hours, backing up Ben's core point that focused, consistent study beats logging endless unfocused time — whether you're in law school or prepping for the

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48:25

Brutally Honest Law School Personal Statement Advice...

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2026/05/06

In this episode of the Hey Future Lawyer podcast, Ben Parker breaks down what actually makes a law school personal statement work. Instead of treating the essay like a vague exercise in “being authentic,” Ben explains why the real goal is to convince admissions officers that you will be a strong addition to their law school class.Ben reviews listener-submitted personal statements and points out the most common mistakes applicants make: focusing too much on family background, writing about hardship

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38:11

The 2025 Law School Employment Data Is Out, And Some...

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2026/04/28

Ben Parker breaks down the newly released 2025 ABA law school employment data and what it says about the current state of legal hiring. The big picture is surprisingly positive: BigLaw placement has grown over the past decade, private law jobs are up, public interest placement has doubled, and law graduate unemployment is meaningfully lower than it was ten years ago.Ben also digs into the law schools with the biggest BigLaw gains over the last decade, including USC, UCLA, Howard, Florida, Washington

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61:45

The Truth About LSAT Logical Reasoning Most Students...

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2026/04/21

This episode of the Hey Future Lawyer podcast dives into LSAT logical reasoning strategies, using a custom-made practice question to demonstrate how to think through arguments step by step. Ben Parker emphasizes that success on the LSAT is not about memorizing tricks or “indicator words,” but about strong reading comprehension and actively engaging with each sentence. He walks through a paradox-style question, showing how to identify assumptions, evaluate answer choices, and avoid common traps.A

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35:14

There Are No Shortcuts on the LSAT (Here’s What to Do...

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2026/04/14

In this episode of the Hey Future Lawyer Podcast, Ben Parker breaks down one of the biggest problems in LSAT prep today: bad advice. Using real examples, he walks through why so many popular strategies, from overcomplicated question types to memorization-heavy approaches, actually hold students back instead of helping them improve.Ben explains what the LSAT is really testing and why most students struggle after weeks of studying. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re putting in the

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56:06

New Law School Rankings Just Dropped… And They Make...

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2026/04/07

The new U.S. News Law School Rankings are officially out, and in this episode, we break down what actually matters and what does not. If you are choosing a law school based on rankings alone, this conversation will completely change how you think about the process.We walk through some of the biggest surprises in the 2026 rankings, including Stanford landing at #1, Chicago’s placement, and why schools like WashU and Vanderbilt may be ranked higher than their real-world employment outcomes would

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56:06

Your Law School List Is Probably Terrible (Ep. 54)

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2026/03/31

In this episode, Ben breaks down the launch of Hey Future Lawyer’s new Law School Recommender Tool and explains how applicants should actually choose where to apply and where to attend. Instead of chasing arbitrary law school rankings, he argues for an outcomes-first approach built around BigLaw placement, federal clerkships, debt, scholarship leverage, and career goals.Ben also explains why the usual safety / target / reach framework can push people toward bad decisions, why many applicants are

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59:46

The Biggest LSAT Mistakes Everyone Makes (And Why...

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2026/03/24

In this episode of the Hey Future Lawyer podcast, Ben Parker and Madeline draw on over a decade of combined LSAT teaching experience to break down the most common mistakes students make while preparing for the exam. They discuss how many popular LSAT strategies are based on “received knowledge” rather than real teaching experience and explain how instructors’ perspectives evolve after working with thousands of students.The conversation focuses on the idea that the LSAT is far simpler than many prep

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50:39

Overrated vs. Underrated Law Schools in 2026 (Ep. 52)

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2026/03/17

Study LSAT with us at HeyFutureLawyer.comIn this episode of the Hey Future Lawyer podcast, Ben Parker breaks down Hey Future Lawyer’s new LSAT score guarantee and explains the logic behind it. He walks through the actual conditions, including study volume, consistency, accuracy, class attendance, and official score thresholds, while making the broader point that most LSAT students are not failing because of strategy, but because they are not doing enough quality work consistently.Ben also dives into

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83:17

How She Finished 1L With Straight A’s (Ep. 51 with...

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2026/03/10

Study LSAT with us at HeyFutureLawyerIn this episode, Ben Parker and Madeline Jesson break down what law school is actually like after 1L starts. Madeline shares what it was like to earn very strong first-semester grades, why that first semester matters so much, and how quickly law school can shape summer job opportunities, scholarships, and long-term career trajectory.They also unpack why law school is often harder than people expect, especially because grades are curved, finals are high-stakes,

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52:10

Applying for Fall 2027 Law School? Your LSAT Timeline...

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2026/03/03

Study LSAT with us at HeyFutureLawyerThis episode is a blunt, practical breakdown of LSAT and law school admissions timelines, with a big emphasis on the idea that “starting now” is usually not early at all if you want optimal outcomes. Ben argues that the real goal is not just “going to law school,” but using the LSAT to control where you get in and what you pay, so you avoid six-figure debt for mediocre outcomes.A core theme is that LSAT prep is skill-building, not cramming. He pushes back on the

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38:48

Goodbye Online LSAT: The Security Problem That Broke...

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2026/02/24

Study LSAT with usThis episode of the Hey Future Lawyer Podcast kicks off with Ben Parker explaining a major LSAT shift: starting August 2026, the LSAT moves back to in-person testing. He gives quick context on how remote testing became normal during COVID, and why that convenience is now ending.Ben digs into the real driver behind the change: test security. He breaks down how remote testing created new cheating avenues, including remote “ringer” test-takers and the recording of live test content,

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55:15

What Not To Do In A Personal Statement (Epstein Files...

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2026/02/17

Study LSAT with us at HeyFutureLawyer.comIn this episode, Ben and Madeline jump into a question almost every LSAT student fixates on: when you should actually retake the LSAT. They react to a popular LSAT company’s retake advice, agree with most of it, and roast how obvious and poorly written it is, while still pulling out the core takeaway: if you have points left on the table and those points change your admissions or scholarship outcomes, retaking is usually the right move.A big theme is “stop

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47:26

Night Law School While Running a Business? A Lawyer’s...

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2026/02/10

Study LSAT with Us at Hey Future LawyerNick Cohen on LinkedInMatador Solutions Nick’s Email- nick@matadorsolutions.netCohen Injury Law GroupNick Cohen joins the Hey Future Lawyer Podcast to break down an unconventional path to becoming an attorney while building a fast-growing legal marketing business. Nick is a partner at Cohen Injury Law Group in Los Angeles and the COO of Matador Solutions, a marketing partner and think tank serving more than 175 law firms nationwide.We dig into why Nick chose a

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31:17

Law School Admissions or Financial Natural Selection:...

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2026/02/03

Study LSAT With UsBen Parker kicks off this episode of the Hey Future Lawyer Podcast on January LSAT score release day with a blunt message: treating a low LSAT score like “no big deal” is one of the most expensive mistakes a pre-law student can make. He frames it as “financial Darwinism” or “natural selection,” arguing that the consequences are predictable, avoidable, and largely driven by choices about prep, timing, and accountability.He walks listeners through why low scores tend to funnel

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56:12

LSAT Practice Tests vs Drilling (Ep. 45 with Madeline)

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2026/01/27

Ben sits down with Madeline, an LSAT instructor turned 1L, to talk about what actually works when you’re trying to raise your LSAT score and set yourself up to win in law school. They start by dismantling common “lawyer-adjacent” advice and replace it with a simple, repeatable plan: practice that mirrors the real test, disciplined review, and consistency that builds stamina.A big theme of the episode is momentum. Madeline explains why taking time off after a real LSAT can quietly cost you points,

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55:05

Necessary vs Sufficient Isn’t Your Problem: Reading...

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2026/01/20

Ben Parker opens with a rapid-fire LSAT mailbag and a blunt reminder that the LSAT is a skills test, not a knowledge test. If you’re coming from a background like medicine and wondering whether you should “learn content” first, Ben breaks down why the information you need is already on the page and why real progress comes from doing questions, reviewing hard, and tightening your reading.Next, Ben tackles study schedules and timing for the 2027 law school cycle, including why you should plan for

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50:56

Why Most LSAT Prep Is Junk Food (And What Actually...

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2026/01/12

Ben talks through why he disappeared for a couple weeks, plus a quick PSA after getting flattened by a brutal flu. He uses that as a springboard into what he has been thinking about going into 2026, including how hard it is to market a product that actually requires uncomfortable work.From there, the core argument is simple: meaningful LSAT improvement is mostly about doing real questions and reviewing them, not binging theory. He frames a lot of mainstream LSAT prep as “intellectual junk food” that

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46:03

The Law School Scholarship Game Is Changing, and Most...

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2025/12/22

In this mailbag-style episode of the Hey Future Lawyer Podcast, Ben Parker breaks down two things most applicants are missing: what it actually takes to hit a mid-160s or higher LSAT, and why “business as usual” in law school scholarships is getting disrupted. He opens with a blunt promise about standards, then pivots into a practical, incentives-based explanation of how law schools price tuition and why that pricing model is under pressure.Ben explains why full rides and large scholarships may

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