The LSAT Simplified: A Hey Future Lawyer Podcast

In this episode—recorded just days before heading off on a honeymoon—Ben dives deep into the economic and ethical realities of law school costs, especially for students offered conditional scholarships. He walks through the implications of taking partial versus full scholarships, with a heavy emphasis on understanding law school grading curves and the potential for losing aid due to GPA requirements. Using Chapman Law School as a c...

Ben Parker opens the episode with some big life news—he’s getting married this weekend! But before he signs the marriage license, he’s recording a series of podcast episodes to help guide future law students through the chaos of the LSAT and legal education. He starts with the first of four LSAT truths that Hey Future Lawyer is built around: the LSAT matters—a lot. From determining which law schools accept you, to how much you pay,...

In today’s episode, Ben kicks things off with what might be the most unforgettable personal statement of all time. From vulgar mantras like “shut the f*** up” to reflections on paralegal work and courtroom chaos, Ben gives a brutally honest breakdown of what works—and what absolutely doesn’t—when it comes to law school essays.

Next, Ben dives into the recent changes to the Grad PLUS loan program, explaining why this might actually b...

In this episode, Ben kicks things off with an in-depth discussion of what it actually means to "apply early" to law school and why September 1st is a critical date. He unpacks how rolling admissions work, the advantages of submitting your application at the start of the cycle, and why applying early gives you access to more scholarships and better offers—provided you're a competitive applicant by then. Ben also dives into why late ...

In this episode, we're reuploading a live law school admissions strategy session originally recorded on June 12, 2024. If you missed it the first time around, here’s your chance to catch up on everything we covered—no fluff, just direct advice.

I walk through several sample personal statements and diversity statements, highlighting exactly what works and what doesn’t. You'll hear real-time edits, tips for standing out, and common mi...

In this solo mailbag episode, Ben dives deep into LSAT score variance and why so many test-takers misunderstand their performance. He makes the case for not canceling your June LSAT score, even if it felt rough, and explains why one or two points can make or break your admissions and scholarship chances.

Ben also unpacks how law schools really view extracurriculars, volunteer hours, and softs—and why most applicants are nowhere near...

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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.

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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!

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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...