Toxic Positivity, Illiteracy, and the LSAT: The Hard Truth Future Lawyers Need to Hear (Ep. 34)

In this episode, Ben Parker kicks off with an update on law school admissions data, revealing a massive 31.6% surge in applicants and what that means for 2026’s “worst cycle ever.” He explains why higher applicant volume paired with fewer applications per person creates a uniquely competitive cycle and warns listeners to apply broadly—or better yet, wait until next year. Ben also discusses which undergraduate majors tend to score highest and lowest on the LSAT (based on LSAC data), why correlation doesn’t equal causation, and why he rejects the idea that philosophy or logic-heavy majors inherently make you better at...