You're Misunderstanding “Apply Early” for Law School (Ep. 78 with Madeline)

Prepare for the LSAT with Hey Future Lawyer

Should you submit your law school applications now—or wait for a potentially higher LSAT score? Ben Parker and returning guest Madeline unpack what “apply early” actually means, including why waiting twelve days for a pending score is a different decision from pushing your application into January.

Madeline, an LSAT tutor and current 2L, joins Ben for a walkthrough of a homemade Must Be True question. They explain how to read critically, distinguish what could be true from what must be true, and avoid importing assumptions into the facts. An accidental pair of correct answers also illustrates why your own studying should use real LSAT questions. They discuss when diagramming helps and when it becomes a substitute for understanding.

Then Ben and Madeline critique seven pieces of personal statement advice, covering length, résumé rehashes, manufactured “why law” narratives, and school-specific endings. Their central point: give the reader concrete reasons to choose you. Madeline also shares an update on her law firm summer and choosing a career path that fits her life.