How the LSAT Industry Is Keeping You Stuck (and What to Do Instead) (Ep. 32)
Description
In this episode, Ben Parker dives into one of the most controversial debates in LSAT prep: the formal logic approach versus the intuitive reading approach. Ben argues that most LSAT students are taught to overcomplicate the test by memorizing symbols, contrapositives, and diagramming rules, when in reality the LSAT is a test of reading comprehension—not logic. Using real Reddit exchanges, LSAT examples, and hilarious analogies (from sheep and mammals to group projects gone wrong), he breaks down why conditional reasoning is far simpler than most test-takers think.
Ben explains that confusion on the LSAT doesn’t come from misunderstanding “logic” but from misunderstanding language. He discusses how diagramming became an LSAT habit leftover from the old Logic Games section and why it’s now holding people back. Instead of translating the test into symbols, Ben advocates for reading to understand—what he calls the “intuitive way”—and offers practical advice for how to apply this mindset across Logical Reasoning and Reading Comp.
The episode also explores why people get defensive about this topic, the LSAT industry’s role in perpetuating unnecessary complexity, and how Hey Future Lawyer’s philosophy differs from traditional prep companies. Ben closes with a look ahead at how he’s building a better LSAT prep system—one that treats students like intelligent readers, not logic robots—and invites listeners to submit their personal statements for live feedback on the show.
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