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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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29:14

I Filmed Every LSAT Question Ever. Here’s What I...

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2026/10/06

Ben just finished one of the largest projects in Hey Future Lawyer history: recording an explanation for every released LSAT question from PrepTest 101 through PrepTest 159, plus LSAC's released drill sets.That's roughly 6,000 LSAT questions and an estimated 400 hours of focused recording.After doing that much LSAT, a few things become very clear.In this episode, Ben breaks down the 10 biggest lessons he learned from explaining thousands of Logical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension questions,

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39:48

Only 6% of Our LSAT Students Are Studying Enough (Ep....

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2026/09/29

Start your LSAT prep: https://heyfuturelawyer.com/startMost LSAT students think they are studying harder than they actually are.Ben breaks down new Hey Future Lawyer study data showing that only about 6% of students were meeting a set of baseline study standards, including consistent practice, timed sections, review, and occasional full practice tests. The students who were meeting those standards were also producing massive score improvement.Ben explains why drilling alone is not enough, why LSAT

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54:51

You're Misunderstanding “Apply Early” for Law School...

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2026/09/22

Prepare for the LSAT with Hey Future LawyerShould you submit your law school applications now—or wait for a potentially higher LSAT score? Ben Parker and returning guest Madeline unpack what “apply early” actually means, including why waiting twelve days for a pending score is a different decision from pushing your application into January.Madeline, an LSAT tutor and current 2L, joins Ben for a walkthrough of a homemade Must Be True question. They explain how to read critically, distinguish what

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56:55

Your Softs Won’t Save a 156 LSAT (Ep. 77)

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2026/09/15

A 3.6 GPA. A 156 LSAT. An Am Law 100 paralegal job, strong recommendations, and a compelling personal story.Can the rest of the application make up for the numbers?Ben’s answer: fix the LSAT.This week, Ben explains why applicants get into trouble when they convince themselves they are the exception, why giving yourself more time can completely change your law school options, and why multiple LSAT attempts give you more chances to hit the top of your scoring range.He also breaks down why prediction

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51:48

Is Berkeley Law Worth That Much Debt? (Ep. 76)

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2026/09/08

Prepare for the LSAT with Hey Future LawyerCompare law school outcomesAre your LSAT study habits matching the score you want?Ben Parker argues that consistent practice and careful review matter more than last-minute cramming or memorizing question-type tricks. Using a Logical Reasoning conclusion question, he explains why understanding what an argument actually says should come before applying a framework. He also discusses the difference between feeling busy and doing the work, why practice tests

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65:39

Is Law School Worth It? Debt, Salaries, and Legal...

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2026/09/02

Prepare for the LSAT with Hey Future Lawyer: https://heyfuturelawyer.com/startCompare law school outcomes: https://heyfuturelawyer.com/outcomesIs law school worth the cost—and which legal career would make that investment make sense?Ben Parker opens this special episode of The LSAT Simplified with two factual corrections, then features two conversations with Autumn Lockett from Winning Law School Admissions.Ben and Autumn first map the major paths available to law graduates: BigLaw, public

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54:11

Does Applying Early to Law School Really Matter? (Ep....

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2026/08/25

Prepare for the LSAT with Hey Future Lawyer: https://heyfuturelawyer.com/startCompare law school outcomes: https://heyfuturelawyer.com/outcomesDoes applying early to law school really improve your admissions and scholarship outcomes?Ben Parker breaks down the mechanics of rolling admissions and explains why timing is best understood as decay. Schools begin the cycle with all of their available seats and scholarship money, then gradually commit those resources while learning more about the applicant

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9:33

Special Announcement/New Podcast: Winning Law School...

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2026/08/23

We launched a new podcast: Winning Law School Admissions.Ben is joined by Autumn Lockett of GradMissions, a former admissions officer, for a complete walkthrough of the law school admissions process from two very different perspectives.We cover how to get into law school, but also how to make sure you actually win the process: choosing the right schools, building a strong application, maximizing scholarships, negotiating offers, understanding career outcomes, and making a smart decision about where

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47:19

175 Is the New 173. Law School Admissions Just Got...

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2026/08/18

Law school LSAT medians are rising again. UVA held steady, but Florida, Florida State, and UNC show just how competitive admissions have become. Ben explains why applicants should no longer treat 175 as an automatic stopping point.Plus, why UNC Law’s ranking outruns its employment outcomes, why Wake Forest may offer better value, LSAC’s dual enrollment reversal, and a brutally honest answer for a 164 scorer chasing a top five law school.Free class: https://heyfuturelawyer.com/free-class Everything

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45:25

Cooley Charges $240,000 for THIS Law Degree?! (Ep. 72)

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2026/08/11

A new financial analysis says nearly 7 in 10 ABA law schools face serious pressure, and the new graduate loan caps could make the problem much worse. Ben breaks down what this means for tuition, scholarships, struggling schools, and applicants deciding whether a law degree is worth the price.Then, Ben explains why review drives LSAT improvement, why Cooley is almost never worth attending, and why your law school list should begin with the legal career you want.Start your LSAT prep:

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41:28

175 Is The New 99th Percentile LSAT Score (Ep. 71)

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2026/08/04

A 175 is now the 99th percentile LSAT score. In 2014 it was the 99.5th. A 170 fell from the 97.5th percentile to the 95.5th, and a 160 dropped from the 80th to the 71st. Twice as many people are hitting the scores that used to separate you. Ben breaks down the new LSAC percentile tables and what score you now need to sit at median.Also in this episode: the August LSAT goes fully in person for the first time in six years, LSAC stops counting dual enrollment coursework in your GPA, a full LSAT weaken

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33:22

Law School Debt: $350K Owed to Make $70K (Ep. 70)

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2026/07/27

One law school in San Diego charges $99,000 a year and sends 3.4% of its class to Big Law. 40% of students there pay full price. Here is the math on what happens to them, why the GradPLUS changes are about to end schools like it, and why UT Austin is the opposite bet.→ CalWestern: $65K tuition plus $34K living costs, 3.4% Big Law, graduates owing roughly $350K on a $70K salary → GradPLUS loans are gone and the real fallout has not landed yet. December enrollment numbers will show which schools

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53:41

The Worst T14 For Debt? Georgetown Law Breakdown (Ep....

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2026/07/17

Georgetown Law charges $87K a year, and 39% of the class pays every penny of it. Ben runs the full breakdown: a 171 median LSAT, a 3.93 GPA, $400K in total debt with interest, and why Georgetown might be the worst T14 in the country on debt to salary. Plus the case for taking a big scholarship at GW or George Mason instead.Also in this episode: why the LSAT is a reading test and not a logic test, whether LSAC Forums are worth attending, a live personal statement review, and a mailbag question from a

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25:58

Why You Should Never Stop Studying After You Take the...

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2026/07/09

Blind review is making you worse at the LSAT. So is drilling by question type. This mailbag episode goes straight at the habits keeping you stuck below 170, why reading comp swinging from minus 1 to minus 6 is completely normal, and why finishing every section is a warning sign instead of a win.Then the flip side: an international student whose first language is not English scored 176 on the June LSAT after five practice tests and two thousand drilled questions. Real work, real score. Ben breaks

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38:47

Law School Personal Statement Examples: 3 TikTok...

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2026/06/30

Most law school personal statements don't move the needle, and this episode proves it. Ben pulls three personal statements that went viral on TikTok, the ones captioned "the essay that got me in," and reads them line by line. The verdict on all three is the same: people get admitted despite these essays, not because of them.You'll hear why opening with "What is the Constitution?" kills your hook, why writing about applying to law school makes you the most generic applicant in the pile, and why one

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46:02

A 170 LSAT Is a B+ (Ep. 66)

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2026/06/24

Scores drop tomorrow. For almost everyone, the right move is the one you don't want to hear: keep going.Ben breaks down the only score that ends the retake debate (176), why a 170 is just a B+, and why most law students are dead wrong about the salaries and the debt.Start free: heyfuturelawyer.com/free-class Run your target score: heyfuturelawyer.com/calculator Everything else: heyfuturelawyer.com

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47:06

How to Improve LSAT Accuracy Without Taking More...

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2026/06/16

Ben answers listener questions about LSAT preparation, law school admissions, artificial intelligence, and personal statements. He begins by explaining why most students take too many full-length LSAT practice tests and should spend more time completing individual sections, reviewing mistakes, and improving their understanding.For Logical Reasoning, Ben argues that students should attempt fewer questions and aim for better than 90 percent accuracy on the questions they complete. He explains why

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45:09

Skipping the LSAT for a UK Law School? Don't. (Ep. 64)

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2026/06/09

The LSAT isn't complicated — most people just don't want to do the one thing that works. In this episode, Ben Parker breaks down why the LSAT is fundamentally a reading test, one skill a mile deep, and why low scores are almost always self-inflicted rather than the fault of an "unfair" or "subjective" exam.He opens with a mailbag question from a Canadian listener weighing UK law schools to skip the LSAT entirely. Short version: it signals you were too lazy or unable to cut it, and it follows you

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27:47

Why You Need to Register for the LSAT EARLY in 2026...

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2026/06/02

LSAC is rolling out a new LSAT testing interface starting with the August 2026 exam. The content of the test isn't changing — only the UI — but the new platform adds friction, like requiring an extra click to eliminate answer choices. Ben argues this is a vendor/contract limitation dressed up as a "technical constraint," not a real one.The bigger story is the return to in-person Prometric testing, driven by security and cheating concerns. Alongside it, LSAC changed registration to a first-register,

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8:11

Should You Tell Law Schools About Anxiety? (Ep. 62)

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2026/05/27

In this episode, Ben Parker answers a listener’s law school application questions about undergraduate transcript breaks, medical disclosures, GPA positioning, and character and fitness issues. He explains how applicants should think strategically about what they disclose to law schools, especially when a break from school involved anxiety or another medical issue.Ben also discusses why applicants should avoid oversharing personal medical details in law school applications and why it is usually

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