# There Are No Shortcuts on the LSAT (Here’s What to Do Instead) (Ep. 56)

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Podcast: [The LSAT Simplified: A Hey Future Lawyer Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lsat-simplified-a-hey-future-lawyer-podcast-6705257)
Published: 2026-04-14T20:50:31+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of the Hey Future Lawyer Podcast, Ben Parker breaks down one of the biggest problems in LSAT prep today: bad advice. Using real examples, he walks through why so many popular strategies, from overcomplicated question types to memorization-heavy approaches, actually hold students back instead of helping them improve. Ben explains what the LSAT is really testing and why most students struggle after weeks of studying. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re putting in the work but not seeing results, this episode will help you understand exactly what’s going wrong and how to fix it. He also dives into LSAT timing and the admissions cycle, making it clear why starting late can seriously impact your outcomes. With limited test dates before applications open, having a clear and effective study plan is more important than ever. At the end of the day, the message is simple: there are no shortcuts on the LSAT. But if you focus on the right things, improving is much more straightforward than most people think. 👉 Ready to study the right way? Check out everything at HeyFutureLawyer.com

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