In 2000, Branden graduated with a BA in Philosophy from UC Santa Barbara. For a few years after, he cast about in vain for entry-level philosopher positions, but, when he was visited by the Ghost of Student Loans Past, he knew it was time to make a change. In June 2006, Branden took the LSAT, scoring a 175. Thereafter, he attended UCLA School of Law, graduating in 2010 and practicing patent law for several years. Since 2013, he has taught dozens of live LSAT classes and tutored scores of successful test takers. When he's not considering the finer points of a particularly tricky Logical Reasoning question or kicking it with his daughter, Branden writes Science Fiction. You can find him after work at the local Starbucks, typing furiously, then deleting what he typed, then typing more, and so on for hours.
Jun 13, 2022 • 35 minutes
Branden & Jelena explore the LSAT’s roots and growth over time, along with some of the controversies along the way.
Jul 8, 2022 • 27 minutes
Our tutor spotlight series continues with UNC Chapel Hill grad and former project manager Adam Sommers.
Jul 19, 2022 • 33 minutes
Jelena & Branden give you a brief run-down of the kinds of scholarships you might be eligible for as a law student.
Jul 27, 2022 • 48 minutes
Jelena and Branden interview family law attorney Olivia St. Clair-Long, the Founder and Principal Attorney at O. Long Law in Evanston, Illinois.
Aug 3, 2022 • 46 minutes
Branden & Jelena discuss Parallel Reasoning & Flawed Parallel Reasoning questions so you know how to answer these correctly and quickly.
Aug 12, 2022 • 56 minutes
USAF Major & lawyer Samantha Sliney talks about her career as a JAG, or Judge Advocate General, and how you can pursue a legal career in the armed forces.
Dec 5, 2022 • 74 minutes
To celebrate The Legal Level's 100th episode, Branden & Jelena share their top 100 LSAT & law school admissions tips!
Dec 30, 2022 • 53 minutes
Branden & Jelena’s interview with WashU’s Director of Admissions and Vice Dean for Institutional Success will put you on the right path to acceptances galore.
Jan 12, 2023 • 50 minutes
Branden & Jelena break down some non-lawyering options for law school grads and whether or not you should go to law school if you think you’d prefer a non-lawyer job.
Jan 20, 2023 • 46 minutes
Jelena & Branden talk to Brandon Draper, Director of the Trial Advocacy Center for the South Texas College of Law Houston, which is currently ranked 3rd in the nation in Trial Advocacy.
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