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Ben Parker
Ben Parker hosts the LSAT Simplified Podcast to inform LSAT takers and law school applicants how to navigate the complicated admissions process.Subscribe, rate, and review, and send in questions to be answered on the show to [email protected] more at lsasimplified.com.
Ben Hates on a Literal Child + Other LSAT Topics (Ep. 99)
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.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
25:1225/11/2024
LSAT Analytics are Nonsense (Ep. 98)
In Episode 98, Ben talks through why LSAT analytics are not helpful, some questions from Reddit, and goes through a listener submitted personal statement.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
29:1718/11/2024
Studying LSAT During the Holidays (Ep. 97 with Madeline Jesson)
In Episode 97, Ben and Madeline talk through a listener situation, whether or not a break can be taken during the holidays, and other real life distractions that can prevent folks from reaching their LSAT goals and if those distractions are valid.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
42:1011/11/2024
How To Do the LSAT with High Accuracy (Ep. 96)
In Episode 96, Ben talks through email questions, reddit questions, and a user submitted personal statement.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
26:3404/11/2024
Reddit LSAT Questions (Ep. 95)
In Episode 95, Ben talks through some r/LSAT and r/lawschooladmissions questions.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
21:4929/10/2024
Should You Apply to Law School Now or Wait for a Higher Score? (Ep. 94)
In Episode 94, Ben talks through some r/LSAT questions.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
36:0521/10/2024
LSAT with a Concussion 2.0 (Ep. 93)
In Episode 92, Ben stumbles through the law schools various presidential figures have gone to, some r/LSAT questions, and quickly reads a personal statement.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
27:1314/10/2024
Doing LSAT With a Concussion (Ep. 92)
In Episode 92, Ben talks about doing the LSAT with a concussion, talks through some random r/LSAT questions, and talks through a personal statement.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
26:0508/10/2024
First Data on Affirmative Action in Law School Post-SCOTUS (Ep. 91)
In Episode 91, Ben talks about what is going on with law school affirmative action, categorizing RC passage types (and why not do it), changing LSAT percentiles and breaks down a personal statement. Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
40:0930/09/2024
The Three Things You Must Do On LSAT RC! (Ep. 90)
In Episode 90, Ben talks about what you must do on LSAT RC, some questions from LSAT takers, law school applicants, and talks through a personal statement on majoring in Spanish.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
35:0923/09/2024
Law Schools Admitting People in September? (Ep. 89)
In Episode 89, Ben talks about the state of the application cycle and studying for the LSAT. Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
21:2216/09/2024
LSAT Score Preview (Ep. 88)
In the Episode 88, Ben talks about LSAT score preview, cancelling LSAT scores, and the schedule of the podcast going forwards.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
24:2512/09/2024
The LSAT Simplified Podcast Returns (Ep. 87 with Madeline Jesson)
In the long awaited Episode 87, Ben and Madeline talk about what's new in the world of LSAT.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplifiedMadeline's WebsiteMadeline's InstagramMadeline's TikTok
56:3305/09/2024
Don't Miss Untimed LSAT Questions (Ep. 86)
In this episode of the LSAT Simplified Podcast, Ben talks through how someone is studying for the LSAT and how they could be more efficient.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
13:1225/08/2024
A Generic Law School Personal Statement (Ep. 85)
In this episode of the LSAT Simplified Podcast, Ben talks through a personal statement that lacks a little depth.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
09:5223/08/2024
How to Make Sure You Study the LSAT Every Day (Ep. 84)
In this episode of the LSAT Simplified Podcast, Ben talks about a concept from Atomic Habits about only needing to win 4-5 battles per day to be ultra productive.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
04:1521/08/2024
Keep Studying After You've Taken the LSAT (Ep. 83)
In this episode of the LSAT Simplified Podcast, Ben talks about how long of a break someone should take after having written the LSAT.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
04:5819/08/2024
Yale Law Admissions Audit (Ep. 82)
In this episode of the LSAT Simplified Podcast, Ben does his first law school admissions audit of the Yale Law School Admissions Team.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
16:0017/08/2024
Are We Admitting Your Dad to Law School? (Ep. 81)
In this episode of the LSAT Simplified Podcast, Ben talks through a submitted personal statement that focuses a little too much on the writer's dad.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
11:2315/08/2024
A JD Horror Story!!! (Ep. 80)
In this episode of the LSAT Simplified Podcast, Ben talks about a situation from someone who got a JD, and has now ruined their financial future.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
07:3813/08/2024
Which of These Three Choices is the Best Personal Statement (Ep. 79)
In this episode of the LSAT Simplified Podcast, Ben talks through three personal statement options posted on Reddit and which choice is the best for the question asker.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
09:4611/08/2024
LSAT Tutoring is a Scam (Usually) (Ep. 78)
In this episode of the LSAT Simplified Podcast, Ben talks about why LSAT tutoring is not for most people. In it, he details what LSAT tutoring is good at, and how to tell if someone is just doing it for money.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
11:4209/08/2024
Does a 146 on Record Ruin Law School Chances? (Ep. 77)
In Episode 77, Ben talks about the implications of having a 146 LSAT on record.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
04:3807/08/2024
Should You Take the September or October LSAT? (Ep. 76)
In Episode 76, Ben talks about whether or not a r/LSAT poster should take the September or October LSAT.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
07:2405/08/2024
A Duke Resume for Law School (Ep. 75)
In Episode 75, Ben talks through an impressive resume from a Duke undergrad.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
10:3303/08/2024
Stop Rushing Your Kids Into Law School (Ep. 74)
In Episode 74, Ben talks about how harmful rushing a kid into law school can be.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
10:0901/08/2024
Riding a Bike to Law School?! (Ep. 73)
In Episode 73, Ben talks through a personal statement on riding a bike.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
17:3630/07/2024
The Importance of Sleep While Studying the LSAT (Ep. 72.5)
In Episode 72, Ben talks about the importance of sleep along with other r/LSAT questions.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
18:5728/07/2024
Law School Resume Readthrough (Ep. 71)
In Episode 71, Ben reads through the resume one listener plans to use to apply to law school.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
07:3025/07/2024
Studying for the LSAT as a Freshman in College? (Ep. 70)
In Episode 70, Ben talks through the email of a listener who wants to start the LSAT early. He cautions her to focus on her GPA first.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
08:2123/07/2024
You Need to Do More LSAT (Ep. 69)
In Episode 69, Ben talks to an LSAT class member worried they are plateauing. He reassures them that the answer to their problem is to do more LSAT.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
08:1821/07/2024
Overthinking the LSAT? (Ep. 68)
In Episode 68, Ben talks to a class participant who worries that they are overthinking the LSAT.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
10:2119/07/2024
The Death of LSAT Logic Games (Ep. 67 with Robert Seaney)
In Episode 67, Ben talks to LSAT industry vet Robert Seaney about various LSAT topics. They cover the death of logic games, how the test is changing, and Big Law placement out of lower ranked schools.Email Robert: [email protected]'s Site: 170pluslsat.comCheck out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
55:2317/07/2024
Are LSAT Scores Going Down in 2024? (Ep. 66)
In Episode 66, Ben and Madeline talk about the death of Logic Games and if LSAT scores will drop over time.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplifiedMadeline's WebsiteMadeline's InstagramMadeline's TikTok
10:0616/07/2024
Score Ranges on the LSAT (Ep. 65)
In Episode 65, Ben talks through a listener with a tight score range, and talks about how to break into the 170s.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
08:0414/07/2024
Going to Law School with a 148?! (Ep. 64 with Madeline)
In Episode 64, Ben and Madeline caution a potential applicant from going to law school with a 148.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplifiedMadeline's WebsiteMadeline's InstagramMadeline's TikTok
18:3312/07/2024
What to Write a Personal Statement About (Ep. 63)
In Episode 63, Ben talks through a listener email and advises her about what to write her personal statement about.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
07:2210/07/2024
A Cold 169 on the LSAT (Ep. 62 with Madeline)
In Episode 62, Ben and Madeline talk through a high diagnostic applicant as well as talk about how some tutors will try to sell you way more LSAT prep than you need.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplifiedMadeline's WebsiteMadeline's InstagramMadeline's TikTok
13:5808/07/2024
A Visit to the LSAT Cesspool (Ep. 61)
In Episode 61, Ben stops by r/LSAT to talk through some LSAT questions.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
06:4606/07/2024
Was the June LSAT Disclosed + Blind Review Thoughts with Madeline (Ep. 60)
In Episode 60, Ben and Madeline talk about if the June LSAT was disclosed and talk about blind review.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplifiedMadeline's WebsiteMadeline's InstagramMadeline's TikTok
12:3304/07/2024
Necessary Assumptions on the LSAT (Ep. 59)
In Episode 59, Ben talks about how to necssary assumption LSAT questions.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
07:2303/07/2024
Parallel LSAT Questions (Ep. 58)
In Episode 58, Ben talks about how to do parallel LSAT questions and parallel flaw LSAT questions.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
08:0702/07/2024
Applying to Law School with a 149 and 3.0 (Ep. 56)
In Episode 56, Ben discourages a potential applicant from applying to law school with a 149 LSAT and a 3.0 GPA.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
11:2601/07/2024
Strengtheners and Weakeners on the LSAT (Ep. 56)
In Episode 56, Ben talks about why strengtheners and weakeners are some of the hardest question types on the LSAT.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
06:0530/06/2024
What LSAT Should You Take for 2025? (Ep. 55)
In Episode 55, Ben talks about why planning to take the October LSAT is not ideal for this upcoming admissions cycle.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
09:2229/06/2024
What Should You Write Your Personal Statement About? (Ep. 54)
In Episode 54, Ben talks about what to write your law school personal statement about.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
10:2828/06/2024
Should You Retake the LSAT? (Ep. 53)
In Episode 53, Ben talks through an LSAT score release email and talks about why applying early decision to law school is a bad idea.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
10:3827/06/2024
Accuracy Beats Speed on the LSAT (Ep. 52)
In Episode 52, Ben talks about how important going slow is on the LSAT and how accuracy is better than speed.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
06:4126/06/2024
What To Lead With on a Law School Resume (Ep. 51)
In Episode 51, Ben talks through a law school resume. He talks about the order in which you should structure your law school resume, as well as some tips on keeping weekly hour estimates reasonable.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
08:1725/06/2024
An Angry Personal Statement (Ep. 50)
In Episode 50, Ben talks through a personal statement that focuses on anger, and talks about the high risk/high reward payoff of such a strategy.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
23:3024/06/2024