The LSAT Simplified: A Hey Future Lawyer Podcast
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 it. Subscribe, rate, and review, and send in questions to be answered to our show by emailing support@heyfuturelawyer.com Access our full LSAT prep platform as well as our free course at HeyFutureLawyer.
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In this episode, Ben sits down with Troy, a recent Cornell Law grad who shares his journey from scoring a 151 on his first LSAT to achieving a 174. Troy explains how his background in logic and philosophy helped his early progress, but also how the jump from the 160s to the 170s took months of slow, deliberate work. He emphasizes that consiste...
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In this episode, Ben Parker delivers a no-nonsense deep dive into LSAT Logical Reasoning. He explains why Logical Reasoning is two-thirds of your score on the 2025 LSAT and argues that most students fail not because the logic is hard—but because they aren't reading carefully. Ben walks through a fake LSAT-style argument to demonstrate how simple the underlying logic really is, and how test-takers o...
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In this candid mailbag-style episode, Ben answers a wave of Instagram DMs sparked by graduation season and summer LSAT prep. He starts by dispelling myths about GPA requirements for law school, emphasizing that while a high LSAT can compensate for a low GPA, it doesn’t erase concerns entirely. He explains how law schools report medians—not averages—making the extremes (both low and high score...
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In this episode, Ben Parker dives into the importance of planning to take the LSAT more than once. He breaks down the concept of score variance, explaining how even high-scoring students can see a fluctuation of several points from test to test. Ben emphasizes that it's mathematically unrealistic to assume you'll hit your peak score on a single test day, and the smartest approach is to take t...
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In this episode, Ben Parker sits down with Autumn Lockett, former Dean of Admissions at the University of Oklahoma and current founder of Gradmissions.org, for an unfiltered look at how law school admissions really work. Autumn shares her experience navigating the priorities of law schools—including the pressure to enroll students at full tuition—and explains how that affects ...
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In this episode, Ben Parker answers listener questions about LSAT prep strategy, timing, and mindset. He starts with advice for a student deciding whether to take the April LSAT, explaining how wide score ranges impact your decision and why retaking the test multiple times can dramatically boost your chances of reaching your goal.
Ben dives into the pros and cons of keeping a wrong answer jour...
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In this episode, Ben Parker welcomes back LSAT tutor Madeline Jesson—Kentucky mom of two and June 2020 LSAT taker—who’s gearing up for law school this fall. They also explain why a planned “Harvard admit” interview was pulled to protect confidentiality around U.S. Attorney’s Office policies. It’s a reminder that even behind-the‑scenes logistics can shape the content you hear.
Next, they dive i...
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In this episode, Ben is back on the mic after a short break (and a bout with COVID), ready to dive into law school rankings, admissions strategy, and LSAT prep advice. He opens with a quick anecdote about following ChatGPT’s medical advice—which surprisingly worked—and then jumps right into the buzz surrounding the 2025 law school rankings.
Ben unpacks the newly released T14 list and cautions ...
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In this episode, Ben Parker dives into the growing "Guru effect" in the LSAT prep world, calling out misleading marketing tactics that resemble multi-level marketing schemes. He critiques certain LSAT prep providers who create unnecessary jargon to lock students into their services, making it seem like they have access to exclusive strategies. He also highlights how some charge astronomical t...
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This week’s episode is a quick one, but packed with important reminders—if you’re planning to apply to law school this fall, now is the time to get serious about the LSAT. With only five months until applications open, delaying your prep could mean pushing law school back another year. Don’t let procrastination make that choice for you!
I also go off on a bit of a tangent about critical thinki...
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In this episode, Ben Parker dives deep into law school rankings and why they’re often misleading. He breaks down which schools are overrated and which are underrated based on actual employment data—not arbitrary rankings. Georgetown, Minnesota, and Arizona State come under fire, while Tulane, Miami, and UCI get some love for offering better ROI. If you’re applying to law school, you NEED to h...
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In this episode, we break down the science of learning and apply it directly to LSAT prep. Many students approach studying in ways that are proven to be ineffective, despite decades of research on how humans actually learn best. We dive into evidence-based strategies, such as retrieval practice, spaced repetition, and interleaving concepts, to maximize LSAT improvement. Plus, we tackle one of...
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In this episode, Ben Parker tackles common LSAT questions, including whether to take practice tests with an experimental section. He explains why he generally advises against taking too many full-length practice tests, as they can diminish the effectiveness of studying individual sections. Instead, he suggests focusing on timed sections for better learning and only taking one or two full test...
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In this episode, Ben Parker explores a variety of LSAT and law school admissions topics, starting with an in-depth case study of a student deciding between Tulane and LSU for law school. He breaks down scholarship offers, cost of attendance, and employment prospects, ultimately advocating for minimizing debt, especially when the job outcomes are uncertain. He also debunks common misconception...
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In Episode 1 of the rebooted LSAT Simplified podcast, Ben talks through how to actually study for the LSAT, talks about the reality of law school salaries, and breaks down a personal statement from a listener.
1:33 – Why Reading Matters More Than Logic
- The LSAT’s real challenge lies in dense reading, not advanced formal logic.
- Carefully parsing each sentence and engaging with the text leads ...
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In Episode 102, Ben talks through a couple questions and goes through a personal statement.
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In Episode 101, Ben talks about where he's been, where the law school admissions cycle is at this time of year, and goes through a peresonal statement.
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In Episode 100, Ben talks to Malorie Gage about her experience at the JDi program at Syracuse. They cover what it's like and all the fun joys of attending remote law school.
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In Episode 99, Ben talks about the youngest person ever to pass the California bar (and is a bit of a hater), talks about some other LSAT topics, and breaks down a listener email asking about their chances at FSU Law.
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