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The PowerScore LSAT PodCast
by PowerScore
PowerScore pre-law expert and LSAT Bible author Jon Denning (@jonmdenning) is one of the world's foremost experts on the LSAT and law school admissions, and he's here to share his knowledge and experience with you! Topics range from specific LSAT concepts and strategies to test changes and updates to admissions advice and frequently-asked student questions, so be sure to (1) subscribe, (2) rate and review us, and (3) email us with any questions or concerns you'd like for us to cover at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!
Episodes
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August 2026 LSAT Recap
The August LSAT was a wild ride, from formatting errors to first-ever section constructions, but Jon was strapped in for all of it and is here with the full details. Tune in to Episode 181 as he outlines what went wrong, what counted and what didn't, and what your scoring scale will look like…
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The PowerScore LSAT Homestretch Course
In Episode 180, Jon Denning and PowerScore Senior Instructor Adam Tyson team up to talk all about our brand new LSAT Homestretch Course, from what inspired it to its unique curriculum to exactly how it has helped hundreds of students gain crucial points in their final few weeks before test day....
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June 2026 LSAT Recap
With the June 2026 LSATs finally behind us, Jon is here with a full breakdown! In Episode 179 he analyzes all 61 possible June test forms—domestic and international—revealing source tests and how well they match the Crystal Ball predictions, highlights the most notable content that was scored and...
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April 2026 LSAT Recap
Episode 178 contains the full April 2026 LSAT breakdown, both international and domestic, with Jon outlining every scored and experimental section in use all week (a quick discussion as there were hardly any), an analysis of how his latest Crystal Ball predictions turned out, and the scoring…
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February 2026 LSAT Recap
The second, and likely smallest, LSAT of 2026 has wrapped, so it's time to talk specifics! Join Jon as he breaks down the February test—real sections vs experimentals, and every scaling outcome—as well as some breaking news for anyone testing a little later this year.
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January 2026 LSAT Recap
2026 is off to a roaring start with four intense days of January LSAT turmoil: not only was there an challenging mix of new and reused content, but the test makers pulled a Reading Comp stunt that caught everyone by (unfortunate) surprise. But as always Jon's on the case and has all the details,...
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November 2025 LSAT Recap
After five long days, the final LSAT of 2025 has mercifully ended, and Jon is here with everything you need to know! Tune in as he breaks down a whopping 14 sections from the November exam, clarifying what was scored and what was experimental, and providing scaling estimates for every combination...
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The Future of the PowerScore LSAT PodCast
In this brief, 18-minute discussion, Jon outlines his vision for the future of the PowerScore PodCast now that Dave Killoran, his long-time cohost, has departed. Give Episode 174 a listen if you're curious about what comes next!
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October 2025 LSAT Recap
2025's test year is drawing to a close, and the October LSAT cements itself as a milestone on many fronts. Not only did it contain a unique combination of new and reused content, but it's also Dave Killoran's final LSAT (and possibly podcast) at PowerScore. Tune in as he and Jon break down the...
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September 2025 LSAT Recap
September 2025's LSAT proved to be one for the record books, as the test makers chose to forego the usual routine of mixing old sections with new, and instead presented exclusively first-use material for the entire week. But fear not: Dave and Jon weathered the storm and managed to track it all,...
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August 2025 LSAT Recap
The August 2025 LSAT has finally concluded after four frenzied days of testing, and as always Jon and Dave are on the scene to cut through the noise and separate the facts from the fiction. In Episode 171 they provide a detailed breakdown of what was scored and what wasn't (including that...
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June 2025 LSAT Recap
Episode 170 contains the full June 2025 LSAT breakdown, both international and domestic, where Dave and Jon outline every scored and experimental section in use all week, an analysis of how their latest Crystal Ball predictions turned out, and the scoring scales for each test format seen. Don't...
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Admissions Mailbag: A Little Bit of Everything
In Episode 169, Jon and Dave open up their student mailbag once again! This time they focus on admissions, tackling topics like what outcomes you can expect with a low GPA, how to make the most of a nontraditional or non-law background, the consequences of academic infractions, and even the...
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The 2025 US News Law School Rankings
The 2025 US News law school rankings have been released, setting the "official" standard by which schools will be compared to one another for the upcoming admissions cycle. In Episode 168, Dave and Jon offer their take on this year's rankings, including the controversial metrics and weighting...
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April 2025 LSAT Recap
After three long, confusion-filled days, the April 2025 LSAT has mercifully ended, and as always Jon and Dave are on the scene to help explain one of the strangest tests in recent memory. Tune in to Episode 167 for a section-by-section analysis of what was scored and what was experimental, scale...
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LSAT Faceoff: Dave and Jon Debate Five Common Test Concerns
In Episode 166, Dave and Jon go head-to-head on five of the most contentious issues that often divide LSAT students and prep providers, serving up their unique—and at times opposing—perspectives on these hot-button topics. Tune in to hear them debate everything from whether to read the stimulus…
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February 2025 LSAT Recap
After two intense days, the February 2025 LSAT has wrapped and Jon and Dave are here in Episode 165 with all the details! As usual, it contained some oddities—no experimental Reading Comp?—but as they explain their Crystal Ball predictions came true once again, and their breakdown of the content...
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State of the LSAT Union: 2024 Recap and 2025 Preview
2024 was a year of unprecedented LSAT changes, from the removal of Logic Games to the reconfiguring of all available practice tests to the introduction of a host of new PowerScore courses (among quite a lot else), and as always Dave and Jon are here with a comprehensive retrospective to help you...
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January 2025 LSAT Recap
The January 2025 LSAT was record-breaking, with over 25,000 people testing over four packed days, but Jon and Dave weathered the storm and are here with all the details! In Episode 163, they cover it all: from domestic tests to internationals, join them as they outline what was real and what was...
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Principle Questions
In Episode 162, Dave and Jon tackle one of the trickiest concepts on the LSAT: Principle Questions. Tune in to hear them break down this common and confusing question type, as they explore specific examples and apply solution strategies that will help you conquer every form of this notoriously...
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November 2024 LSAT Recap
The last and largest LSAT of 2024 is finally over, meaning Jon and Dave are free and clear to tell you all about it! In Episode 161 they cover the November test start to finish, discussing the record number of scored and experimental sections used, the relative difficulty of everything given…
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PowerScore's Crystal Ball Webinars: Everything You Need to Know About Predicting LSATs
For over four years, Dave and Jon have undertaken a truly daring feat: before every LSAT they have attempted to predict the precise content—from source test reuse to specific passage topics—that would appear on the upcoming exam. And for 29 of the last 31 tests they've gotten it right. These...
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October 2024 LSAT Recap
2024's second-to-last LSAT has finally ended, which means Jon and Dave are free to tell you all about it! Tune in to hear their overview of student feedback and general difficulty, a section-by-section analysis of what was scored and what was experimental (Including Crystal Ball predictions)…
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September 2024 LSAT Recap
As the September 2024 LSAT finally wraps up, Dave and Jon are on the scene with a full breakdown. Tune in to hear a section-by-section analysis of what was scored and what was experimental, scale predictions for every test form combination and what they mean for your results, and, as always, the...
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Admissions Mailbag: Abnormal Breaks in Your Record
Jon and Dave are back with another of their popular Student Mailbag discussions! In Episode 157, they tackle questions related to a common admissions concern: how to best handle abnormal gaps or low points in your academic (and in one instance, personal) record. So if you've ever had an extended...
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August 2024 LSAT Recap
In Episode 156, Dave and Jon take on one of their toughest tasks in years: deconstructing the first modern LSAT without Logic Games. With August 2024 they determined multiple scored Reading Comprehension and Logical Reasoning sections, and they're here to explain every piece of it, from what was...
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The PowerScore Crystal Ball Update
To account for the August LSAT's massive format overhaul and the removal of Logic Games, Dave and Jon have made notable adjustments to their Crystal Ball webinar presentation for the August and September exams. In Episode 155, they explain precisely how the upcoming Crystal Ball will work,...
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June 2024 LSAT Recap
It's an emotional day in LSAT land, as the last-ever test with Logic Games has officially concluded. In Episode 154, Jon and Dave bid games farewell while also breaking down all of the content that was tested—both international and domestic—outlining the scored sections, their difficulty, the...
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Student Question Mailbag #13
Episode 153 sees Dave and Jon dive into another mailbag of student questions, focusing in particular on the upcoming June LSAT and the final administration of Logic Games. Give them a listen as they address what to do in the final days leading up to this monumental exam—from how to approach the...
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Letters of Recommendation
There's an old law school adage, "Letters of Recommendation won't get you in...but they can certainly keep you out." In Episode 152, Jon and Dave explore this crucial admissions component, explaining how Letters of Rec work, who should write yours, how to ensure you get the best possible...
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The 2024-2025 US News Law School Rankings
It's that time of year again: after an error-plagued preview in early April, with 80 (!) schools ranked incorrectly, US News has finally re-released their "correct" 2024-2025 law school rankings. In Episode 151, Dave and Jon break down the algorithm behind the rankings, sift through the biggest...
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April 2024 LSAT Recap
With the April 2024 LSATs finally behind us, Jon and Dave are here with a full breakdown! In this episode they analyze all of the April test forms—domestic and international—revealing source tests and how well they match the Crystal Ball predictions (spoiler: nailed it), highlight the most…
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The New LSAT Writing Format
On July 31, LSAC will introduce a brand new LSAT Writing assessment, moving from the traditional "decision prompt" construction, to a far-more involved—and 15-minute longer—design that includes a real-world issue accompanied by multiple, outside perspectives on it, all up for debate. Candidates...
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LSAC Releases Updated Prep Materials for the New LSAT
In anticipation of the removal of Logic Games beginning with the August 2024 LSAT, the test makers have released 58 reconfigured practice tests on their LawHub prep platform that conform to the upcoming exam structure. In episode 148, Jon and Dave highlight the key updates, including how the new...
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February 2024 LSAT Recap
The February 2024 LSAT is officially over, giving Dave and Jon license to reveal everything you need to know about it. Tune in as they outline the scored and experimental sections used, general impressions of difficulty, and, as always, their scoring scale predictions for every section combination!
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January 2024 LSAT Recap
The January 2024 LSAT proved a colossal kickoff to the year, with roughly 20,000 people testing over four full days! And as always, Jon and Dave tracked every minute of it and have the full recap: from the domestic tests to the internationals, they cover every section breaking down what was…
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State of the LSAT Union: 2023 Recap and 2024 Preview
2023 provided a host of LSAT milestones, from LSAC's rocky new partnership with testing provider Prometric to the announcement that Logic Games were soon to be removed, and as tradition demands Dave and Jon are on scene to sum it all up. Kick off 2024 with them as they look back on the events of...
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Student Mailbag #12: Admissions Edition
In Episode 144, Jon and Dave dig into our student mailbag once again, this time tackling questions focused on law school admissions. Tune in to hear them address graduate school credentials, how and when to write addenda, common character and fitness concerns, and a number of LSAT-related…
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November 2023 LSAT Recap
The last LSAT of 2023 has wrapped, and Dave and Jon have all the details! Tune in as they cover the November test week from start to finish, discussing the many scored and experimental sections, the relative difficulty of everything presented, their expectations for the various scoring scales,...
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The Death of LSAT Logic Games
Beginning with the August 2024 administration, the LSAT will no longer include an Analytical Reasoning (Logic Games) section, marking the most significant change to the test's format in years. In Episode 142, Jon and Dave discuss this monumental transformation, explaining exactly what's…
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October 2023 LSAT Recap
With the conclusion of the year's second-to-last LSAT (and the first four-day administration ever), Dave and Jon are finally in the clear to discuss all the details. Tune in as they deconstruct a record-breaking number of scored sections—including both domestic and international exams—and provide...
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The Logic Game of LSAT Test Scheduling
LSAC's troubled proctoring partnership with ProMetric is once again under scrutiny, as October scheduling—where registrants select their test day and time—has been plagued by numerous issues for both in-person and remote LSATs. In Episode 140, Jon and Dave outline the causes behind the limited…
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September 2023 LSAT Recap
With emotions running high after a disaster-plagued August administration, test takers were understandably anxious about how the September LSAT would go. Well we're happy to report that not only was September a far smoother experience, but Dave and Jon were on the scene as always and have all the...
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August 2023 LSAT Recap: Part 2, The Content
Testing for the chaotic August LSAT has finally come to an end—after two long weeks and multiple days of make up exams—which means Jon and Dave are here at last to cover all the content! Tune in to hear them break down each of the 13 scored sections used, including what was real and what was...
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August 2023 LSAT Recap: Part 1, The Problems
The August LSAT has seen an unprecedented number of registrants unable to test as planned, as ProMetric (LSAC's new test-delivery partner) repeatedly failed to provide the necessary proctoring support. In this episode, Dave and Jon give an overview of the countless problems, examine LSAC's…
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Applying to Law School as a Nontraditional Student
In this special admissions episode, Jon and Dave focus on nontraditional applicants: essentially anyone whose resume doesn't fit the "normal" model of law school in their early-20s, straight out of college. So whether you're applying several years post-grad, or with a family in tow, or with...
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Who Can Take Makeup and International LSATs, and Are They Harder?
In Episode 135, Dave and Jon explore the often-overlooked international and make up LSATs given throughout the year, explaining who is eligible for each and exactly how those tests stack up against the more prominent domestic LSATs offered in the US and Canada. If you're testing overseas, or...
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June 2023 LSAT Recap
As the June 2023 LSAT comes to an end, Jon and Dave are here with the full breakdown! Tune in to hear their overview of student feedback and general difficulty, a section-by-section analysis of what was scored and what was experimental, and, as always, scale predictions for every test…
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LSAT History: Tracking 1 RC Passage Through Time
One of the most unexpected and misunderstood aspects of the LSAT is the test makers' frequent reuse of previously-administered, nondisclosed exams. In Episode 133, Dave and Jon take a closer look at this practice by focusing on the repeated appearance of a particular RC passage from early 2009…
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The 2024 US News Law School Rankings
After weeks of mixed messaging and false starts, US News has finally released its controversial 2024 law school rankings. In their latest episode, Jon and Dave break down this year's revamped ranking metrics explaining what caused such volatility from top to bottom, and then run through the big...
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PowerScore pre-law expert and LSAT Bible author Jon Denning (@jonmdenning) is one of the world's foremost experts on the LSAT and law school admissions, and he's here to share his knowledge and experience with you! Topics range from specific LSAT concepts and strategies to test changes and updates to admissions advice and frequently-asked student questions, so be sure to (1) subscribe, (2) rate and review us, and (3) email us with any questions or concerns you'd like for us to cover at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!
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PowerScore pre-law expert and LSAT Bible author Jon Denning (@jonmdenning) is one of the world's foremost experts on the LSAT and law school admissions, and he's here to share his knowledge and experience with you! Topics range from specific LSAT concepts and strategies to test changes and updates...
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