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Aaminah and Abhi take a detour from finals studying. They start with a library tour (where they share their favorite study locations) and end on the ski slopes (discussing the Vail and Alterra monopoly cases). Vail and Alterra Class ActionAn LSAT Demon PodcastEmail Questions to [email protected]

Finals are back already. Classes are over and the permanent feeling of being behind is looming. Abhi and Aaminah share the importance of practicing questions for exams and how to use AI as a "study buddy" for prepping. An LSAT Demon PodcastSend questions to [email protected]

Abhi and Aaminah field questions from listeners who have accepted their offers and are looking forward to some of the logistics of starting law school. An LSAT Demon PodcastEmail questions to [email protected]

Abhi and Aaminah describe the rapidly approaching end of the semester and the obligations that come with it. With finals around the corner, club board elections and applications due, and summer job hunting still in full swing, the end of the semester is rapidly approaching. They offer an honest look into the most stressful part of law school yet, and try to convince you (and themselves) that everything is fine. An LSAT Demon PodcastEmail questions to [email protected]

Aaminah and Abhi take some listener mail, addressing everything from big law exit options to picking electives in law school.

Demon podcast editor Amanda joins Abhi and Aaminah to discuss her offers and walk through her process in picking which law school to attend. Email questions to [email protected]

With Abhi and Aaminah both on spring break, they pivot their discussion away from the day to day of law school and start looking forward to preparing for the end of the semester. Outlining changes, flashcards, and midterms all are valuable uses of time as your look towards finals. An LSAT Demon podcast. Email questions to [email protected]

Abhi and Aaminah share scheduling tips that they have adopted. With law school being so self driven in studying, discipline is key. And a good night's sleep will play a big role in your ability to succeed.An LSAT Demon Podcast. Email questions to [email protected]

From Penn Fight Night to UCLA’s Battle for the Gavel, law schools host a variety of events that help define campus culture. That should be one of many factors (though not the most important) as you select your law school. Then, Abhi and Aaminah shine a spotlight on law review to help listeners decide if it’s right for them.An LSAT Demon Podcast.

Second semester of law school is for persuasive writing. Both Abhi and Aaminah are currently writing motions for summary judgement and talk about how persuasive writing differs from other kinds of legal work. An LSAT Demon Podcast

In this episode, Abhi and Aaminah continue their discussion about summer job recruiting. They give applicants tips on interviews, juggling multiple offers, and how to choose a firm.

Abhi and Aaminah share insights into the chaos of 1L recruiting. From direct applications in November to On Campus Interviews (OCIs) in January, being prepared for the hiring landscape will put you ahead of the game in law school. An LSAT Demon Podcast

Abhi and Aaminah are joing by Demon teacher, current 3L, and future crimnal defense attorney Beth to talk about her experience in law school and why she is choosing to work in criminal justice. NYTimes ArticleAn LSAT Demon podcast. Question? Email [email protected]

A new semester of law school means new classes. Abhi and Aaminah talk about which classes they are taking, why they choose them, and how they feel different than last semester. An LSAT Demon PodcastQuestions? Email [email protected]

Abhi and Aaminah are back in school, and they have hit the ground running. While feeling prepared for their new classes, they are also in the thick of recruiting season with on-campus interviews coming up. An LSAT Demon podcast.

Come for the book recommendations. Stay for the AI debate. Abhi and Aaminah return from break with some of the books they read while they were off. Then, a debate about the impact that AI has on the legal industry. Email questions to [email protected] LSAT Demon podcast.

With finals over, Aaminah and Abhi recap the first semester of 1L. They share the things the loved, what they wish they did different, and what you can do to better prepare for day 1 of law school.

It's finals week! Abhi and Aaminah share their pre-exam and post-exam rituals that they use in order to succeed on finals. The importance of law school finals, which often constitute 90% or more of your final grades, can't be overstated and so having a game plan for finals week is key.

It's finals week! Aaminah and Abhi share how they are preparing for finals, the strategy to approach issue spotting exams, and how tests in different subjects vary. Then, the discuss how the California Bar failed Kim Kardashian.

Abhi and Aaminah talk torts. They discuss how they are approaching their finals reviews, their use of AI as a study partner, and a quick summary of negligence. Then they share what they've learned about scheduling and what they wish they'd known before they started.

Happy Thanksgiving from Abhi and Aaminah, who share their schedules and priorities as class wrap-up and finals approach. Balancing outlining and practice exams should be your focus to succeed coming out of the break and into reading week. Questions? ​[email protected] studying: https://lsatdemon.comScholarship Estimator: https://lsatdemon.com/scholarships

With Thanksgiving break right around the corner, Abhi and Aaminah break down why November hits so hard. Classes are still in full swing, writing assignments are due, and finals are just around the corner. Join them for advice on how to prepare for the final turn and power through the homestretch.Check out our Crushing 1L content at LSAT Demon

Law school is going to push you to the limit. You will always be balancing priorities and juggling obligations. Your job is to determine what responsibilities are chainsaws—and need to stay in the air—and which tasks are bowling pins. And if a bowling pin needs to drop, then that’s a choice you make to keep the chainsaws in the air. Email questions to [email protected] out our curriculum at lsatdemon.com

Aaminah and Abhi discuss how they’ve been using AI in law school and the broader implications of artificial intelligence for the legal profession. From simple grammar checks to having AI draft full sections of legal memos, they explore how students are adapting—and how law schools are grappling with—the growing role of artificial intelligence in legal education and practice.Send questions to [email protected]

Abhi and Aaminah reassure a listener that they will make connections in law school. Thanks to the structure of "sections", law school facilitates connections with classmates. They also advise listers to maintain relationships with non-law friends who can help keep you grounded when the going gets tough. Check out our Crushing 1L curriculum. Sign up here: https://www.lsatdemon.com

Demon teacher and practicing attorney Matt joins Abhi to tell his law school story. He shares what is was like going to law school during covid, the importance of learning to love reading, and discovering your own legal career. Send questions to [email protected]

Abhi and Aaminah talk 1L summer job applications. They note that as the biggest firms have accelerated their hiring timeline, it has created a race to try and capture talent. Applications for most firms open before 1Ls even have their first semester grades. Abhi and Aaminah explain how to leverage networking events, deciding what law you want to practice, and the importance of staying healthy. Send questions to [email protected] this episode on YouTube!

Midterms are rapidly approaching for Abhi and Aaminah. With law school in full swing, they are writing memos, outlines, and practicing hypos. Then they take listener questions and cover Utah's new alternative path to bar membership. Check out our Crushing 1L plans at lsatdemon.com/plans. Watch the video on YouTube!Send questions into [email protected]

Abhi is joined by attorney and 1L strategy coach Angela Vorpahl to unpack what students should expect, and how to prepare, for their first year of law school. Angela explains how law firm recruiting for 1L and 2L summer positions has shifted earlier than ever, with competitive firms now hiring in the fall of 1L. She urges students to be proactive by finalizing resumes, cover letters, and diversity statements before classes begin, and she shares strategies for managing time, staying focused, and making grades count in the critical first semester.

Abhi and Aaminah jump into legal writing this week. Effective legal writing is one of the most important skills that you will learn in law school, and it is a required 1L course. Crushing 1L gives you exposure early into the structure and style of legal writing to help prepare you for day one of law school. Later, they share how to handle difficult weeks, a guaranteed scholarship offer from the University of Santa Clara, and the Crushing 1L word of the week. Send questions to [email protected] the episode on YouTube.

Abhi and Aaminah kick things off with practical time-management advice, urging 1Ls to show up on day one with a scheduling system that can handle classes plus the swirl of lunches, groups, and guest speakers. They pivot to casebooks and briefing, stressing active, focused reading and sharing strategies to tame the heavy workload. In listener Q&A, they normalize nerves about cold calls and social dynamics, reminding students to give others—and themselves—grace and to stay centered on their own progress. For current events, they note Arizona’s criminal-lawyer shortage and a proposal pairing a one-year MLS with a two-year apprenticeship to staff public defense.Read more on our website. Submit questions or comments at crushing1l.com.Watch this episode on YouTube!2:40 — Time ManagementLaw school is more than classes. Networking lunches, student groups, and guest speakers compete for your time. You should arrive on day one with a scheduling system that works for you. 6:09 - Law School ReviewAbhi and Aaminah turn their attention to casebooks and case briefing. Reading cases requires focused and active engagement. They offer strategies to help manage the significant reading workload. 26:00 - Listener QuestionsSeveral students express concerns with cold calls and social dynamics in law school. Abhi and Aaminah reassure listeners that you are going to meet kind and brilliant people. You aren’t perfect, and neither are they. Focus on your own journey and you’ll be a better student and classmate for it.40:30 — Current EventsArizona faces a shortage of criminal lawyers. The state is considering a one-year Master of Legal Studies plus a two-year apprenticeship that would qualify someone to work as a public defender.53:20 - Word of the WeekReplevin 56:57 - Legal WritingCheck out Crushing 1L’s legal writing section for a solid foundation for first year legal writing. 

Abhi and Aaminah are joined by Erin Lotridge, who shares her law school journey. They discuss learning the language of law, getting the most out of class, managing time as a 1L, and lots more!Erin graduated 2nd in her class at the University of Maryland, Francis King Carey School of Law. After graduating, she scored 99th percentile on the Unified Bar Exam, clerked for U.S. District Court Judge Brendan A. Hurson, and began her legal career as a DOJ Honors Attorney in the Civil Rights Division.Send your questions to https://www.crushing1l.com Get access to all of our Crushing 1L material with any paid Demon plan: https://www.lsatdemon.com/plansWatch this episode on YouTube!

Aaminah and Abhi kick off this week's episode with a review of important, but often overlooked, steps when starting law school. Then they discuss the economics of law firms and how Crushing 1L can help incoming students learn more about practice areas. Send questions to [email protected] this episode on YouTube!

Abhi and Aaminah share their experiences from orientation week. They discuss what incoming students can expect, the welcoming atmosphere created by their peers and professors, and how Crushing 1L lessons helped them ace orientation.Submit questions at crushing1l.comListen on YouTube!

Ready to crush your first year? Join Abhi and Aaminah each week for straight talk on law school success. From 0L prep to finals, we’ll cover classes, case briefing, outlining, and more—plus interviews with students and experts who’ve been in your shoes. Start strong, stay ahead, and crush 1L with the Demon.Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!