Stop Plateauing.
Start Scoring Higher.

Vanguard Standard gives you everything you need to transform your score. Full LR & RC curriculum, hundreds of hours of recorded content, and live access to Daniel — a 174-scorer and Harvard Law admit — for LSAT coaching every single week. Real instruction. Real accountability. Real results.

$100/ month
~$8/hour · 12+ hrs of live coaching per month
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174
LSAT · 99th Percentile
12+
Hours Live Per Month
200+
Students Coached
HLS
Harvard Law · Admit
Student Results

Real Students. Real Scores.

150 → 161 in 1 month

"The group classes made it easier to understand the concepts and gave me more confidence that I had the material down. Most of this exam comes down to mental prep anyway — this course made me feel better about the LSAT."

Abraham A.
155 → 170 +15 points

"My RC results got inconsistent after testing well for a while. Daniel's ability to identify my strengths and weaknesses was crucial. His strategy completely shifted how I approach reading comp passages. He knows what his clients need and is practical and straightforward."

Yotam M.
150 → 165 +15 points

"Daniel was great — very flexible and genuinely open to what I felt I needed help with. He helped me change my thinking and strategies in just a few sessions. The day-by-day study plan he created was a game-changer as my test date got closer."

Riley B.
156 → 170 +14 points

"Working with LSATDefenders took my score from average to amazing. Their strategies really focus on the heart of the LSAT and aren't tricks or gimmicks. While I was skeptical at first, working with LSATDefenders unlocked law schools and scholarships I used to dream about."

Emma O.
How It Works

Simple. Direct. Effective.

1

Join Today

Sign up for $100/month. Instant access to the full curriculum library and your first live session this week.

2

Show Up to Class

Wednesday concept class and Saturday Q&A. Come with questions. Daniel works through the LSAT with you — not at you.

3

Apply the Method

Use the 3T Tactical Review and the approach frameworks from class in your daily practice. The method compounds every week.

4

Watch Your Score Move

Students who show up, apply the method, and use the review framework consistently see real score improvement. That's the whole point.

What's Included

Everything You Need.
Nothing You Don't.

📚

Wednesday Concept Class

One hour of live instruction every Wednesday. Daniel breaks down LSAT concepts, strategies, and the approach frameworks that actually move scores.

1 hr/week live
🎯

Saturday Q&A Session

Two hours every Saturday. Bring your hardest questions, your missed questions, your confusions. Daniel works through them with you in real time.

2 hrs/week live
📖

Full Curriculum Library

99 LR lessons covering every question type. 22 RC lessons. The complete Vanguard Fundamentals series. All yours from day one.

99 LR + 22 RC lessons
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Ask Daniel

Get your questions answered between sessions. Don't sit stuck on a concept until next week — bring it to Daniel directly.

Between sessions
Pricing

Elite Coaching.
Accessible Price.

This is what $8/hour looks like when it comes from someone who actually scored a 174 and got into Harvard Law.

$100
per month
Approximately $8/hour for 12+ hours of live coaching

Everything Included

Wednesday Concept Class — 1 hr live, every week
Saturday Q&A Session — 2 hrs live, every week
Full Curriculum Library — 99 LR lessons + 22 RC lessons
Ask Daniel — get questions answered between sessions
Session Library — hundreds of hours of previously recorded sessions
Join — $100/month

Cancel anytime. No contracts. No hidden fees.

Weekly Schedule

Twice a Week.
Every Week.

Every session is live, interactive, and led by Daniel. This is not a pre-recorded course you buy and forget. This is coaching.

Wednesday

Concept & Strategy Class

Deep dives into LSAT concepts, reasoning frameworks, and the approach methods that create consistent improvement. Daniel coaches — he doesn't just lecture.

⏱ 1 Hour · Live · Interactive
Saturday

Live Q&A Session

Bring your hardest questions, your most confusing practice questions, anything you're stuck on. Two hours of Daniel working through problems with the group in real time.

⏱ 2 Hours · Live · Bring Your Questions

Sessions are designed to deliver value regardless of where you are in your prep. Whether you're just starting or a week from test day, every session is built to be useful for you.

Your Coach

Not a Tutor. A Coach.

🎓
Harvard Law Admit
Graduated from a local public university. No legacy. No Ivy undergrad.
📈
174 LSAT Score
Self-study. Went from 162 → 174 in under one month by cracking the method.
🏆
Truman Scholar · Phi Beta Kappa
Academic credentials that back up the coaching.
🗣️
10+ Years Coaching Experience
Debate coaching background. Teaching people how to think is what he does.

"I don't just explain questions — I coach you through them so you can apply what you learned on your own. The goal is never dependency. The goal is that you stop needing me."

— Daniel, Founder · LSATDefenders
Common Questions

Before You Join

Is this right for me if I'm just starting out?
Yes. The sessions are designed to deliver value whether you're on day one or a week from test day. Daniel coaches through concepts and questions in a way that meets you where you are. First-timers and retakers both find the sessions useful.
How can I get value if it's a group class and students are at different levels?
The LSAT tests two things: can you understand something, and can you answer a question about it? Whether you're scoring 130 or 170, a deficiency in either of those is what's holding you back. We go over questions live in a collaborative and engaging format — not a lecture where everyone goes cameras off and reads a PowerPoint. Daniel asks each student their thoughts on a question and gives live feedback. No basic explanations. You hear perspectives from other students, and you'll defend why you think answer choices are right or wrong. That alone adds value that 1-on-1 tutoring cannot.
How many people are in the group sessions?
Sessions typically have 4–7 students. Small enough that Daniel knows who you are and can address your specific questions. Not a lecture hall. Not a webinar with 200 strangers.
What if I can't make a session live?
Sessions are recorded and accessible after the fact. You still get the full curriculum library and Ask Daniel access regardless of when you show up live.
How is this different from a pre-recorded LSAT course?
It's live. You can ask questions. Daniel can see where you're confused, push back, and coach you through the reasoning in real time. Pre-recorded courses can't do that. That's the entire difference.
Can I upgrade to 1-on-1 tutoring later?
Yes. Vanguard Elite adds dedicated 1-on-1 time with an expert LSAT coach at $75/hour, on top of everything in Standard. You can upgrade at any time.
What if I want to cancel?
Cancel anytime, no questions asked. There are no contracts and no long-term commitments. Month to month, always.
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