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 in history. He explains why more applicants and stagnant class sizes mean that even strong candidates will find it harder to secure spots and scholarships. Ben also breaks down LSAT score distribution trends, revealing that while top scores are slightly up in raw numbers, the overall percentile landscape is tightening.

Ben then turns his attention to the misinformation epidemic on Reddit, dissecting a post that claimed to offer “tips” for earning a T25 full scholarship. He explains why much of the advice circulating online is dangerously misleading, emphasizing that law school admissions remain overwhelmingly numbers-driven, with LSAT and GPA medians determining nearly everything. Through a humorous yet blunt critique, he reminds listeners that “exceptions don’t disprove rules” and urges applicants to prioritize real prep over Reddit myths.

The episode also features a live personal statement “shred”, where Ben reviews a listener’s essay in real time—critiquing structure, tone, and strategy. He advises applicants to focus on demonstrating competence, maturity, and initiative, rather than trauma-dumping or rehashing undergrad experiences. The segment highlights how to transform an average essay into one that communicates strength, purpose, and readiness for law school.

Ben closes by reaffirming his belief that most applicants don’t take the LSAT seriously enough—and that disciplined study, not short timelines or magical thinking, separates high scorers from the rest. As always, he keeps it brutally honest, mixing humor, data, and tough love to help future law students cut through the noise and make smarter admissions decisions.

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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 taught to overcomplicate the test by memorizing symbols, contrapositives, and diagramming rules, when in reality the LSAT is a test of reading comprehension—not logic. Using real Reddit exchanges, LSAT examples, and hilarious analogies (from sheep and mammals to group projects gone wrong), he breaks down why conditional reasoning is far simpler than most test-takers think.

Ben explains that confusion on the LSAT doesn’t come from misunderstanding “logic” but from misunderstanding language. He discusses how diagramming became an LSAT habit leftover from the old Logic Games section and why it’s now holding people back. Instead of translating the test into symbols, Ben advocates for reading to understand—what he calls the “intuitive way”—and offers practical advice for how to apply this mindset across Logical Reasoning and Reading Comp.

The episode also explores why people get defensive about this topic, the LSAT industry’s role in perpetuating unnecessary complexity, and how Hey Future Lawyer’s philosophy differs from traditional prep companies. Ben closes with a look ahead at how he’s building a better LSAT prep system—one that treats students like intelligent readers, not logic robots—and invites listeners to submit their personal statements for live feedback on the show.

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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 timelines hurts applicants. He highlights the financial stakes tied to LSAT scores and reminds listeners that applying late in the cycle often costs both admissions chances and scholarship money.

The conversation then shifts to the student loan changes shaking legal education. Ben lays out why many lower-ranked law schools may be on the brink of closure, arguing that private lenders won’t bankroll institutions with poor job placement and bar passage outcomes. He critiques Santa Clara’s recent “scholarship” strategy, showing how it ignores the reality of living expenses and reveals the deeper cracks in the system.

Ben also shares insights from the Miami LSAC Forum, reflecting on the culture of bad admissions advice, the illusion of prestige, and the importance of focusing on substance over appearances. He warns students against banking on transfers and explains why investing in the LSAT is a far more reliable route.

Finally, the episode touches on Texas’ push to move away from ABA accreditation, the record-breaking 47,000 registrations for the November LSAT, and listener Q&As about scoring plateaus and running out of practice tests. With his usual mix of blunt realism and humor, Ben breaks down the shifting landscape of law school admissions and LSAT prep.

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