The PowerScore LSAT PodCast

Logic Games Bible author Dave Killoran (@davekilloran) and PowerScore Test Prep VP Jon Denning (@jonmdenning) are two of the world’s foremost experts on the LSAT and law school admissions, and they’ve created the PowerScore LSAT PodCast to share their knowledge and experience with you! Topics will 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!

The 2025 US News Law School Rankings 04/22/2025

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 involved, the most prominent winners and losers as schools rise and fall, and—above all—exactly what these rankings mean to you as an applicant! /episode/index/show/powerscorelsatpodcast/id/36263290

April 2025 LSAT Recap 04/16/2025

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 predictions for every test form combination and what they mean for your results, and, as always, the accuracy and applicability of their latest Crystal Ball predictions! /episode/index/show/powerscorelsatpodcast/id/36190810

LSAT Faceoff: Dave and Jon Debate Five Common Test Concerns 04/03/2025

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 or question stem first, when and why you should cancel your score, the value of diagramming, their ideal pre-test routine, and even the utility of the LSAT itself! /episode/index/show/powerscorelsatpodcast/id/35994890

February 2025 LSAT Recap 02/11/2025

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 and scoring scales cover every section tested. /episode/index/show/powerscorelsatpodcast/id/35238835

State of the LSAT Union: 2024 Recap and 2025 Preview 02/06/2025

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 make sense of it all. Join them in Episode 164 as they recap the past year, and provide some sneak peaks at what 2025 has in store! /episode/index/show/powerscorelsatpodcast/id/35175815

January 2025 LSAT Recap 01/22/2025

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 experimental, the sources of reused content (and the astounding accuracy of their Crystal Ball predictions), and the curves for every section combination to give you an idea of exactly how you scored. /episode/index/show/powerscorelsatpodcast/id/34959675

Principle Questions 12/18/2024

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 tough idea. /episode/index/show/powerscorelsatpodcast/id/34504610

November 2024 LSAT Recap 11/13/2024

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, their expectations for the numerous scoring scales, and—to top it all off—the accuracy of the predictions from their latest Crystal Ball/Miniball webinars (hint: they got this one exactly right). /episode/index/show/powerscorelsatpodcast/id/33916027

PowerScore's Crystal Ball Webinars: Everything You Need to Know About Predicting LSATs 10/17/2024

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 notorious “Crystal Ball” webinars are immensely popular, but often misunderstood, so in Episode 160 they offer a peak behind the curtain, explaining what they’re doing, how they do it, and most importantly the value students can derive from these one-of-a-kind sessions. /episode/index/show/powerscorelsatpodcast/id/33499842

October 2024 LSAT Recap 10/08/2024

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), and, as always, curve estimates for every test form—international and domestic—and what they mean for your results. /episode/index/show/powerscorelsatpodcast/id/33377347

September 2024 LSAT Recap 09/11/2024

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 accuracy and applicability of their latest Crystal Ball predictions! /episode/index/show/powerscorelsatpodcast/id/33006627

Admissions Mailbag: Abnormal Breaks in Your Record 08/26/2024

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 break from school, or a rough patch grade-wise, or even a challenging personal issue that law schools may see, you’ll find the guidance you need right here. /episode/index/show/powerscorelsatpodcast/id/32742957

August 2024 LSAT Recap 08/13/2024

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 real and what was experimental, to their impressions of difficulty, to the scaling they anticipate applies to every section combination! /episode/index/show/powerscorelsatpodcast/id/32560197

The PowerScore Crystal Ball Update 07/12/2024

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, including who will have access, the content they intend to cover, and what the future holds for Crystal Ball sessions after the September test. /episode/index/show/powerscorelsatpodcast/id/32112897

June 2024 LSAT Recap 06/11/2024

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 accuracy of the latest Crystal Ball predictions, and as always their anticipated scaling curves for every section combination. /episode/index/show/powerscorelsatpodcast/id/31700202

Student Question Mailbag #13 06/04/2024

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 home stretch to deciding whether it’s the right test for you—and then preview August and beyond! /episode/index/show/powerscorelsatpodcast/id/31600137

Letters of Recommendation 05/07/2024

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 recommendations, and the pitfalls to avoid as you finalize your application. /episode/index/show/powerscorelsatpodcast/id/31176022

The 2024-2025 US News Law School Rankings 04/25/2024

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 winners and losers as schools moved up and down the list, and offer insights into just how much weight you should give these standings as you decide where to attend! /episode/index/show/powerscorelsatpodcast/id/30984943

April 2024 LSAT Recap 04/16/2024

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 notable content that featured each day, and finally provide a section-by-section scale matrix to help you determine the exact curve for your particular exam. /episode/index/show/powerscorelsatpodcast/id/30847868

The New LSAT Writing Format 03/27/2024

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 will then craft an essay that not only tackles the issue at hand, but also assesses at least one of the accompanying viewpoints. In Episode 149, Dave and Jon break down every detail! /episode/index/show/powerscorelsatpodcast/id/30565643

LSAC Releases Updated Prep Materials for the New LSAT 03/01/2024

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 tests were built, what they contain, and the scoring scale adjustments that accompany them. Anyone prepping for August and beyond should give this a listen! /episode/index/show/powerscorelsatpodcast/id/30189228

February 2024 LSAT Recap 02/13/2024

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! /episode/index/show/powerscorelsatpodcast/id/29932753

January 2024 LSAT Recap 01/16/2024

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 scored and what was experimental, the origins of each reuse (including the accuracy of their latest Crystal Ball), and the expected curves based on the difficulty of each test combination. /episode/index/show/powerscorelsatpodcast/id/29512718

State of the LSAT Union: 2023 Recap and 2024 Preview 01/05/2024

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 the past year, and offer insights into what the next 12 months have in store. /episode/index/show/powerscorelsatpodcast/id/29359023

Student Mailbag #12: Admissions Edition 12/05/2023

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 questions from the weight given to the test to how schools view multiple attempts to Score Preview and cancellations! /episode/index/show/powerscorelsatpodcast/id/28938238

November 2023 LSAT Recap 11/14/2023

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, and—to top it all off—the accuracy of their predictions from their latest Crystal Ball webinar (spoiler: nailed it again). /episode/index/show/powerscorelsatpodcast/id/28637138

The Death of LSAT Logic Games 10/27/2023

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 happening, how it will affect students and their prep, and what PowerScore has planned to help test takers capitalize on this seismic shift. /episode/index/show/powerscorelsatpodcast/id/28442720

October 2023 LSAT Recap 10/18/2023

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 scaling predictions for all 62 possible combinations, as well as updates to their latest Crystal Ball forecasts for November! /episode/index/show/powerscorelsatpodcast/id/28356407

The Logic Game of LSAT Test Scheduling 10/05/2023

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 test center availability, inaccessible time slots, and hours-long registration queues, and offer guidance for future test takers desperate for a smoother experience. /episode/index/show/powerscorelsatpodcast/id/28235393

September 2023 LSAT Recap 09/13/2023

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 details you need: the content that was scored and unscored, the tests selected for reuse, and finally the anticipated scoring scales for each test combination! /episode/index/show/powerscorelsatpodcast/id/28025454

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