JD LSAT & Admissions

81. Harvard Law 166 to 176 26.11.2025 1h

99th Pctl LSAT Instructor Jimmy interviews Collin who went from 166 to 176 and is attending Harvard Law this fall (Part 1)Book a free consultation to work with Jimmy one on one: ⁠https://www.jdlsat.com/free-consultation.html

80. So you got your Score... 26.09.2024 12min

Jimmy D gives advice on how to deal with a score you like and a score you don't like. Book a free consultation to work with Jimmy one on one: https://www.jdlsat.com/free-consultation.html

79. Sal - 172 and Duke Law - ED! Part 2: Admissions to Duke Law! 16.04.2024 2h

LSAT Instructor Jimmy D Speaks with his former student, Sal, who scored a 172 and was admitted early decision to Duke Law. This episode will focus specifically on Admissions. But check out Ep. 78 with where we discuss Sal's LSAT Prep. Want to work with Jimmy? Book a free consultation: ⁠http://www.jdlsat.com/free-consultation.html

78. Sal - 172 and Duke Law - ED! 22.01.2024 1h 29min

LSAT Instructor Jimmy D Speaks with his former student, Sal, who scored a 172 and was admitted early decision to Duke Law. This episode will focus specifically on LSAT Prep. But stay on the lookout for the next episode with where we discuss admissions. Want to work with Jimmy? Book a free consultation: ⁠http://www.jdlsat.com/free-consultation.html

77. 180 from 146! Student Success Story 27.11.2023 52min

LSAT Instructor Jimmy D Speaks with his former student, MK, who scored a 180 from a 146 initial diagnostic, while pregnant, working full time and caring for her baby son. This episode will focus specifically on habits and it will be first in a series with MK about her journey to a 180 (Replay). Atomic Habits Book: http://www.jdlsat.com/blog/atomic-habits-required-reading-for-the-lsat The Practicing Mind: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/335864.The_Practicing_Mind?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=X7xvfBDAgm&rank=1 Make It Stick: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18770267-make-it-stick Habit Tracker: https://jamesclear.com/habit-tracker Daily Stoic: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29093292-the-daily-stoic https://dailystoic.com/ Want to work with Jimmy? Book a free consultation: ⁠http://www.jdlsat.com/free-consultation.html

76. Game Over: The End of Logic Games! 21.10.2023 24min

99th Pctl LSAT Instructor Jimmy D discusses LSAC's Announcement that the Games Section (Analytical Reasoning) will be phased out after the June 2024 LSAT Administration. Beginning with August 2024 the LSAT will no longer have a game section. LSAC's Official Announcement: https://www.lsac.org/blog/what-to-expect-starting-with-august-2024-lsat Previous Episodes mentioned: Ep. 75 GRE vs. LSAT Book a free consultation to work with Jimmy one on one: ⁠http://www.jdlsat.com/free-consultation.html

75. GRE vs. LSAT? 04.10.2023 35min

99th Pctl LSAT Instructor Jimmy D discusses the GRE as an alternative to the LSAT for law school admissions. List of law schools that accept the GRE: https://www.ets.org/gre/score-users/law-schools/program-list.html Previous Episodes mentioned: Ep. 10 Growth Mindset Book a free consultation to work with Jimmy one on one: ⁠http://www.jdlsat.com/free-consultation.html

74. So you got your Score... 29.09.2023 12min

Jimmy D gives advice on how to deal with a score you like and a score you don't like. Book a free consultation to work with Jimmy one on one: ⁠http://www.jdlsat.com/free-consultation.html

73. Why In/Out games are misnamed - and why it matters 22.09.2023 16min

99th Pctl LSAT Instructor Jimmy D explains why In/Out games are misnamed - and why it matters Book a free consultation to work with Jimmy one on one: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jdlsat.com/free-consultation.html⁠

72. The Pomodoro Technique for Studying 08.09.2023 20min

99th Pctl LSAT Instructor Jimmy D explains how the Pomodoro Technique can be applied to LSAT Study Show Notes: - Summary of the Pomodoro Technique - https://todoist.com/productivity-methods/pomodoro-technique - Ep. 71 High Intensity Training applied to LSAT Prep - Ep. 40 Timed Sections - A Valuable Tool Book a free consultation to work with Jimmy one on one: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jdlsat.com/free-consultation.html⁠

71. High Intensity Training applied to the LSAT 30.07.2023 31min

99th Pctl LSAT Instructor Jimmy D explains how the concept of High Intensity Training can be applied to LSAT preparation. Show Notes: - Blind Review - https://www.jdlsat.com/blog/optimized-blind-review - Fool Proofing (for Games only) - https://www.jdlsat.com/blog/fool-proofing-explained - Practice Test Journal Template - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QTXTdDQi3twMac1t_zRgr1Uwi2TI4e-OKdjfqTsdNHg/edit?pli=1#gid=1205532939 - For those interested in HIT Strength Training- https://amzn.to/45pADwT Book a free consultation to work with Jimmy one on one: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jdlsat.com/free-consultation.html⁠

70. Help! My PT Score "Went Down!" 19.07.2023 27min

99th Pctl LSAT Instructor Jimmy D explains how it's very common for PT Scores to "drop" after a personal best and why you need to play the long game. Practice Test Journal Template: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QTXTdDQi3twMac1t_zRgr1Uwi2TI4e-OKdjfqTsdNHg/edit?pli=1#gid=1205532939 Book a free consultation to work with Jimmy one on one: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.jdlsat.com/free-consultation.html⁠

69. LSAC Format change: From CAPS to Bold 12.07.2023 10min

99th Pctl LSAT Instructor Jimmy D explains a minor but positive change to the LSAT format and shares an update on his black coffee habit. https://www.lsac.org/blog/lsat-inbox-062823 Book a free consultation to work with Jimmy one on one: ⁠⁠https://www.jdlsat.com/free-consultation.html⁠

68. Answer Choices are the Enemy! 16.06.2023 32min

99th Pctl LSAT Instructor Jimmy D explains why answer choices are the enemy. You're still being "tested" just as much on the answer choices as the rest of the exam. So you cannot let your guard down and anticipating is essential! Other podcast episodes referenced: Ep 21. Anticipating Answer Choices Saves Time Ep. 35 Evaluating Answer Choices: A Simple Approach Book a free consultation to work with Jimmy one on one: ⁠⁠https://www.jdlsat.com/free-consultation.html⁠

67. Optimized Blind Review 27.05.2023 59min

99th Pctl LSAT Instructor Jimmy D explains his twist on blind review to make it more optimal (in his humble opinion), and how to really get the most out of it. Jimmy also explains the 7sage approach to blind review for contrast - as well as tips to get the most out of that technique. Here's a blogpost outlining the steps! Here's a link to the Practice Test Journal that Jimmy gives students to journal takeaways (the very first resource listed). Book a free consultation to work with Jimmy one on one: ⁠https://www.jdlsat.com/free-consultation.html

66. So you got your Score... 07.05.2023 12min

Jimmy D gives advice on how to deal with a score you like and a score you don't like. Book a free consultation to work with Jimmy one on one: ⁠http://www.jdlsat.com/free-consultation.html

65. W.I.N. the LSAT and the Black Coffee Challenge 03.04.2023 22min

99th Pctl LSAT Instructor Jimmy D explains the acronym W.I.N. (What's Important Now) and how it applies to the LSAT. Jimmy also shares his experiment switching to black coffee, an experiment in changing habits. Podcast Episodes Mentioned: 26. An Essentialist Approach to the LSAT 3. Skipping is NOT Quitting 8. Fool Proofing Logic Games Explained 40. Timed Sections 22. Book Club: Atomic Habits - Required Reading for the LSAT Book a free consultation to work with Jimmy one on one: ⁠https://www.jdlsat.com/free-consultation.html

64. Pushing your Comfort Zones 04.03.2023 15min

99th Pctl LSAT Instructor Jimmy D explains why it's important to get comfortable with being uncomfortable when studying for the LSAT - and mastering almost any field. Podcast Episodes Mentioned: 10. Growth Mindset 44. The Daily Stoic (Stoic Philosophy) 22. Book Club: Atomic Habits - Required Reading for the LSAT Book a free consultation to work with Jimmy one on one:   https://www.jdlsat.com/free-consultation.html

63. NOT All or Nothing 30.01.2023 30min

Jimmy D explains why it doesn't have to be all or nothing! As referenced, check out the book Atomic Habits by James Clear Podcast Episodes Mentioned: 24. 180 from 146: Student Success Story! 42. Admissions: Recommendation Letters 22. Book Club: Atomic Habits - Required Reading for the LSAT Book a free consultation to work with Jimmy one on one:   https://www.jdlsat.com/free-consultation.html

62. Avoidant Behavior/Procrastinating 23.01.2023 29min

Jimmy D discusses avoidant behavior patterns and the LSAT/Admissions process. Simply identifying them, can lead to change, but Jimmy also shares some best practices to prevent those patterns from preventing your success. Book a free consultation to work with Jimmy one on one: https://www.jdlsat.com/free-consultation.html