Podcast Episodes

Cornell Law Over “T20”? UC Irvine Over Your Dream School? The Data Says YES (Ep. 37)

and only one test left—is a losing play. He breaks down LSAT “ranges” vs a single “score,” and why hitting the top of your range radically changes both admissions outcomes and scholarships.

We map law…

Published on 2 hours ago

Want a 170+? Here’s How the Best LSAT Students Actually Study (Ep. 36 w/ Madeline Jesson)

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In this episode, Ben Parker and Madeline Jesson dive deep into the science of learning — and what actually works when it comes to improving on the LSAT a…

Published on 4 days, 16 hours ago

Law School Reality Check: The Grind Hits Madeline in 1L (Ep. 35)

In this episode, Ben welcomes Madeline back after her brief break from the podcast to catch up on law school life and dive deep into what it’s really like surviving 1L. Madeline talks about the initi…

Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago

Toxic Positivity, Illiteracy, and the LSAT: The Hard Truth Future Lawyers Need to Hear (Ep. 34)

In this episode, Ben Parker kicks off with an update on law school admissions data, revealing a massive 31.6% surge in applicants and what that means for 2026’s “worst cycle ever.” He explains why hi…

Published on 3 weeks ago

The 2026 Law School Cycle Is BROKEN — 33% More Applicants, Same Seats (Ep. 33)

In this episode, Ben Parker dives into the latest LSAC applicant data showing a massive 32.9% year-over-year increase in law school applications—making the 2026 admissions cycle the most competitive …

Published on 4 weeks ago

How the LSAT Industry Is Keeping You Stuck (and What to Do Instead) (Ep. 32)

In this episode, Ben Parker dives into one of the most controversial debates in LSAT prep: the formal logic approach versus the intuitive reading approach. Ben argues that most LSAT students are taug…

Published on 1 month ago

Student Loan Changes Could Kill Law Schools — Here’s the Math (Ep. 31)

In this episode, Ben dives into the upcoming Jumpstart Your January LSAT prep package, why it might be a smart move for students targeting the January LSAT, and how poor planning around prep timeline…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Law School Applications Are Surging: What the Data Really Shows (Ep. 30 with Madeline Jesson)

This episode opens with updates from Hey Future Lawyer, including a free upcoming LSAT session and the start of the October group. Then, Ben and Madeline dive into life as a 1L. Madeline shares that …

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Law School Bloodbath: 20+ ABA Law Schools Set to Close?! (Ep. 29)

In this episode, Ben Parker breaks down why the 2026 law school admissions cycle is shaping up to be one of the most chaotic ever. Applications are way up, LSAT scores are rising across the board, an…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Life After the LSAT: What 1L Year Really Looks Like (Ep. 28 with Madeline Jesson)

In this episode, Ben Parker and Madeline Jesson dive deep into the realities of law school, LSAT preparation, and how the two intersect. Madeline, now a 1L on a full scholarship, shares her first imp…

Published on 2 months ago