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In this special episode we’re popping the champagne and celebrating *five years* of the podcast! Join us as we reflect on our journey over the past half-decade—the lessons we've learned, the memorable moments, and how much has changed since we hit record on our very first episode. From career shifts to life milestones, we’re taking a walk down memory lane and sharing our favorite stories along the way. Cheers to five years, and thank *you* for being part of this incredible ride!

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In this episode of the Ladies dive into the latest buzz about TikTok's resurgence. They also tackle the stigma surrounding regional law schools, breaking down misconceptions and sharing insights on how graduates can leverage their education for big opportunities. 

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In this episode, we chat with Mary Ellen O'Connor, founder of O'Connor Law PLLC, about her journey balancing law school and motherhood, her career in workers' compensation law, and her commitment to helping injured workers navigate complex claims. Mary Ellen’s experience as a former teacher and advocate brings a unique, empathetic approach to her practice, serving clients throughout New York. Tune in for her insights on career shifts, workers' comp challenges, and managing family life alongside a demanding legal career!

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Tune in this week for a chat with the author of Sh*t No One Tells You About Law School, Tanya J. Monestier! Leave a review if you liked this episode and listen to the end to win a copy of the book for yourself!


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Tune in this week for a chat with partner at GableGotwals, Paula Williams! The ladies discuss work life balance, your identity outside of the law, and SO MUCH MORE! Leave a review if you liked this episode!
 
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Welcome to Season 4 of the podcast!! This episode cover the ladies bar exam journey. They recorded a total of 4 times. Once after week one, again after week four, then after week eight and lastly 3 weeks after taking the bar exam. The ladies hope you enjoy this raw and real take on their experience studying for the July 2022 UBE.   

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This week the ladies say goodbye to 3L, law school, and season 3 of the podcast. The women share how they are feeling as they transition into these new times, as well as their plans for the podcast in the future! They also talk about what they wish they would have known before coming to law school and how they plan to study this summer. Stay Tuned for the #barexamdiares coming Fall 2022, along with Season 4 of the podcast! The one where they become attorneys!

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This week the ladies chat with Amy and Haley who founded Lawyers Who Launch with the mission to help law students and attorneys find more joy and fulfillment in their lives. 

The women recently released their on-demand course, Law Student's Guide to Networking Course.  The Law Student’s Guide to Networking is a step-by-step video course to teach law students and recent law school graduates exactly how to network with confidence and success. Amy and Haley have been so generous to provide a special code just for listeners of our show so use code LWLS for $50 off!

Amy and Haley share how they met in law school and much like the ladies became friends instantly. After 12 years out in practice, they still talk daily and many times about legal stuff! Their friendship is something to be admired. The women discuss networking tips and tricks as well as what the Lawyers Who Launch recommends for all current law students.

This is an episode you won't want to miss before you start your summer job or internship!       

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This week the ladies chat with Jennifer Horn, a Penn State law school grad and female founder of Philadelphia-based law firm Horn Williamson.  The firm represents business owners, developers, homeowners, general contractors, subcontractors, construction managers, suppliers, sureties, and material suppliers, as well as property owners in construction defect disputes. Jennifer leads the firm’s Construction Practice Group as well as the Real Estate & Title Practice Group. For the last five years, she has been named on the Super Lawyers list of Top Construction Attorneys.

Jennifer talks about getting rejected from law review and listen to find out how she made the most of that! She also talks about calling a WestLaw (we love a WestLaw Gal) rep via a 1-800 number, where she asked the rep if there was any other type of search they recommended. That's how she knew she was getting the law right and did all the research she could as a baby attorney. 

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On this week's episode, the ladies chat with Mitra Ahouraian! A UCLA undergrad graduate and a Loyola law grad, Mitra is a young entertainment lady lawyer who is sure to make a name for herself! 

The women discuss how Mitra chose her path, and how choosing law school mattered a lot because of family.  Mitra shares how she went  into big law, but only for a year. Why you may wonder, well listen and find out!!

Mitra talks about changing jobs because she just wasn't taking care of herself. She applied to ONE JOB, an in house job. She got the job and the rest is history. The stars aligned for Mitra on this one and she basically ended up forming her own firm!

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This week's episode is also sponsored by Barcast Audio. Barcast is the #1 bar exam study tool you need to make sure your first time taking the bar exam is your last.  All MBE subjects are now available and you can pre-order Barcast's Complete MEE Pack now to save $150 off your purchase. Listeners can save an extra 10% off your next Barcast purchase by using the code LADIES at checkout.

On this week's episode, the ladies chat with Destiny Williams, the founder, and creator of Black Girls Do Law !! Destiny is a Howard Law School grad and shares the importance of HBCUs and HBLS.

The women discuss how rankings don't matter and the politics that go into the rankings of law schools. They also talk about the SCOTUS nominee, the hearings she endured with the senate, and share their thoughts on the historical moment of Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination to SCOTUS. Destiny shares her personal story about working after law school as well as what it was like to take the state bar vs. the UBE.

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The ladies sit down and chat this week about their barrister's ball experience as well as explain what the 'bar exam' consists of.

The ladies ordered their dresses from Rent the Runway and their dates ordered their tuxes from The Black Tux -- we totally recommend these services for your next formal event!

Fun Fact: Did you know that when you graduate law school you are a lawyer, and when you pass the bar exam you are an attorney.

The ladies discuss what the 'bar exam' entails and the tools they will be using this summer to tackle it. (Barbri, AdaptiBar and Barcast) The exam is a two-day test given only twice a year, comprised of the MPT, MEE, and MBE. Wanna know if your state uses the UBE, look HERE and while you're at it  check out the NCBE's breakdown of the UBE HERE

Check out the article HERE about a potential new bar exam starting in 2026. 

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In this episode, we chat with Kadijat Salawudeen, founder of *Girls Who Listen*, to discuss the future landscape of the entertainment industry and how law plays a big part into her vision for the future of the industry. Kadijat shares her journey in music, insights into emerging industry trends, and how *Girls Who Listen* empowers women in entertainment. Tune in to hear her predictions for the industry's future and her advice for women looking to make their mark in music and beyond.

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This week the ladies chat with Jolene Blackbourn.  LA born and bred, she currently lives and practices in southern California with her two kids and two dogs. Jolene is a Southwestern Law School grad.  Follow her on Instagram HERE

If you had a ‘bad’ undergrad or rusty transitional period in college and your GPA suffered, don’t fret! Law School is still possible, list to what Jolene said in her addendum.  

Need a "warm-up" before law school? YES, yes you do! Trust us! Try THIS 1L 'masterclass' course (Angela Vorpahl’s program discussed on this episode) 

Jolene graduated in 2002, meaning she started 3L right before 9-11 happened. Because of 9-11, MANY of firms were just gone (because so many firms were in the twin towers) and the LA branches of the firms were in disarray and thus making the job hunt SUPER competitive. AND to add on top of it, the Federal Government went on 5 years hiring freeze … NOW WHAT??!?!???!

So last semester of law school she ook Wills and Trust in Spring of 3L… and ended up LOVING in and getting the highest grade … maybe this was for her!! #Estate planning 

After graduation, for about 3 years she worked part-time (at an estate planning firm), opened up her own firm (because she was getting some referrals) as well as tutored students for the SAT. Then due to financial reasons, she decided to join Workers Compensation.  Jolene ultimately rocked the work and stayed in that sector for 15 years.  Now she is back in estate planning and enjoying the slower speed of transactional work. We can't forget our personal favorite part of the work she now does,  working with pre-law students -- Check out her BOOK HERE 

The book shares tips on how you can save money in college for law school as well as tips for what classes to take in law school and so much more! Schedule a chat with Jolene HERE

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On this week's episode, the ladies chat with Professor Bev Meyers of the Legal Writing Launch Course. The women discuss whether the saying "In 3L they bore ya to death" is really true, and if you are "bored" what can you do to make the most of your 3L year.

Remember that no one really knows what they are doing in the "practice" of law and you gain confidence in your work as a lawyer with time and more "practice." 

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On this week's episode, the ladies chat with Katherine and Mary from the Mazaheri Law Firm. The women discuss tips for law students, why it's important to get the most out of your internship and so much more. 

The women discuss fashion in the courtroom and how it is not a good idea to show up in court without a blazer. Read the article Katherine and Mary wrote HERE. 

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This week the ladies chat with OCU 2L DJ Moore. He shares his rough start to his 1L year and his subsequent academic dismissal. Not only, does he share that journey, but he focuses on what motivated him to persevere through the tough times. DJ is inspirational because he prevailed through a situation where many give up. 

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This week the ladies chat with Allison Stewart, the brains behind the podcast Women In Law On The Record. She attended SMU Law in the night program and shares how she struggled with asking for help and imposter syndrome. Allison competed in moot court. Not just once but five or six times! She also worked at Alcon for a few years in law school, in that internship she was first exposed to GT. After a summer working there, she knew working for Greenberg Traurig after law school was for her. The rest is history. She has been there for the past 6 years. Listen and learn what practice areas she works on as a 6th-year associate. 

She shares a great story about how doc review helped her become a whiz on a certain case.  Her hard work as a baby lawyer paid off and got her a lot of courtroom experience! She recommends THIS BOOK during the episode. Listen to learn if YOU should be reading this book now! She shares how it is to set respectable and healthy work boundaries FROM THE START! Allison goes on to share her top tips for a future litigation associate and why she has worked there so long. 

Allison shares how she started her podcast and why she started it. #Buildyourpractice The podcast idea came from a women’s retreat where she talked all about podcasts. She realized there was a space in the market and went after that! She talks about the goals of her podcast throughout the years and how the amount of content she has posted has changed over the years. Lastly, she shares a few favorite things she has learned via talking to all the amazing women she has interviewed on her podcast. Listen to Women in Law - OTR Follow Women in Law - OTR HERE

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Welcome to another episode of the Ladies Who Law School Podcast!!!

On this episode, the ladies chat with Madison Botizan a first-year associate and recent graduate of OCU law. Madison shares how she ended up in law school and even when she knew she wanted to be a litigator.

The women talk about battling mental health issues and how law school stress and competition exacerbate the issues. She shares her top tip for current law students, give yourself some grace people! Perfection isn't real! Madison also shares how she found her current job with a #coldemail and she shares what makes a good writing sample to send along with that! Remember that hazing and fear-mongering is real in law school and you are NOT alone!!

Madison shares why she started coaching law students. She talks about how many of the things she heard in law school can transfer over to practice and we have to work to change things early!  Madison talks about what she hopes to bestow upon all the 1Ls she is currently coaching! Listen and learn some of the tips and tricks she hopes to bestow upon the young law students in this process.

If you are a law student and feel like school is kicking your butt. Madison can help! Feel alone and want someone you can trust whose been through the process. Madison is your girl and she will be a friend you can lean on!! Go HERE and use code LWLS  from today until 2/28 to get 20% off all services with Madison!!!

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Welcome to another episode of the Ladies Who Law School Podcast!!!

On this episode, in the spirit of Valentine's day, the ladies chat about love and their experience with it. Then the ladies read 10 anonymous law school love stories submitted by listeners of the show. The stories do NOT disappoint. Listen for cute and cringe law school love stories that are sure to make you smile! 

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Welcome to another episode of the Ladies Who Law School Podcast!!!

On this episode, the ladies chat with Emma Loney, a return guest (listen to her previous episode here), and now the reigning Miss Earth USA Eco!! YAS QUEEN!

Emma is a 2L at NIU Law, who recently competed in the 2022 Miss Earth pageant. The ladies chat about her pageant experience and what it felt like to compete as a curvy woman.

The ladies discuss mental health and the struggles lawyers and women competing in pagents,   face with the constant need to be perfect. The legal and pageant community lost a great person, Cheslie Kryst, recently to suicide and has opened up the topic of conversation about mental health even more.

The ladies then dive into how much social media has affected them and their mental health. Emma shares things she has done to combat the hateful comments and gain control over her mental health while working on social media.   The ladies ask Emma about being Elle Woods, even when you don't necessarily look like her. Emma's answer was AMAZING! Listen to find out what she says and how you can be your own version of Elle any day! 

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Welcome to another episode of the Ladies Who Law School Podcast!!!

On this episode, the ladies chat with Professor Bev Meyers from Legal Writing Launch! Bev is a Michigan native and who's dad exposed her to law. After Undergrad Bev moved to California where she attended University of San Diego School of Law.

After working in a few areas of law, Bev spent a bulk of her career in the California Attorney General's office working in the Health Education and Welfare office. Her favorite work she did at the AG's office was running the Law Student Intern program where she realized the importance of mentoring law students.

After retiring in 2015, Bev  realized she could help more law students and lawyers through mentoring and legal writing tips. So she started the amazing program, Legal Writing Launch. Listen to learn the tea on HOT legal writing.

Bev has so graciously offered listeners of the show 30% off their writing course throughout the month of February. Use Code: LWLS30 at checkout!


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Welcome to the 100th EPISODE of the Ladies Who Law School Podcast!!!

On this episode, the ladies start by addressing a long-time listener's question about when and if she should go to law school. This is a great segment to listen to if you are an undecided undergrad student, torn on going to law school.   

Then the ladies dive into the 'deep' stuff, the topic - being emotional. They share how they felt when dealing with emotions as a woman and talk their opinions on how law being a male-dominated field may affect our emotional side. 

Lastly, the ladies cover an email from a listener, the topic - sexism in the legal field. They share stories they have heard, but luckily not experienced themselves. The ladies come to the conclusion that this behavior cannot get in the way of getting more women in the legal field.  

So, with that the ladies what to remind everyone that this community grows because of all of your hard work to grow and take this world by storm!  Thank you to all who have supported us so far, It has been a wild two years and we can't wait to continue sharing our journey with you all!

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In this solo episode, we reflect on our first year (and year and a half) as practicing attorneys, sharing the lessons learned, unexpected challenges, and personal growth experienced along the way. We open up about the importance of building an identity outside of our legal careers, discussing the struggle to find balance and set boundaries while pursuing hobbies and maintaining relationships. Looking ahead to year two, they outline their goals for personal and professional growth, emphasizing the need for self-care and fulfillment beyond the law. Tune in for an honest and relatable conversation perfect for attorneys navigating the early years of practice.

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On this week's episode, the ladies talk with Scott Solkoff the CEO of Elder Law College, the most comprehensive and detailed training available about the subject.   Scott is a graduate of Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law and while he was born into the law, he didn't always think Elder Law, the family business, was for him. Listen to learn more about his career.

The ladies learn all about Elder Law College and how this area of practice can be helpful and rewarding.  Scott has so graciously offered a scholarship just for listeners of our podcast, so if you are interested in learning more about this avenue of law, email us at ladieswholawschool@gmail.com and we will get your name on the list!

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Welcome back to season three of the Ladies Who Law School Podcast. Happy new year everyone, 2022 is the one where they become lawyers!

On this episode, the ladies talk about their goals for the semester. They discuss the classes they are taking as well as activities and jobs they will be partaking in. The ladies graduate in May and will start studying for the bar exam shortly after. This semester is truly about getting into the right mindset for the bar exam!

Then the ladies discuss how to find your path in the law. Have you ever thought "what kind of law do I want to practice?" Maybe you, like many others, have been asked "what kind of law do you plan to work in?" It is always looming on pre-law and law students' minds.  This episode covers ways to try and understand that question.

Whether you are a pre-law student, a law student, or even a lawyer this episode is for you! They remind you to look at your why and to hold that close as you move through your career. Never forget your career is an arc and ever-changing.

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On this weeks episode, the ladies discuss the fall semester, specifically what they thought the semester was going to be like, but then what actually happened lol

The ladies discuss finals and how issue spotting is key! Remember that practice makes perfect when it comes to law school exams.

Samantha learned a lot of practical skills this semester. From trial practice to working at the firm to participating in the innocence clinic, she got great hands-on experience.   Haylie learned a lot in the classroom this semester. From civil rights litigation, employment law to the research clinic, she solidified she wants to be an employment lawyer. Then the ladies explore the myth, that in 3L they "bore" you to death. Also, the ladies share some BIG news!!

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How to maximize your break: REST, RELAX and NETWORK !!! Also, look for internships for Summer 2022. Join the Facebook group for more job postings too!

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On this week's episode, the ladies chat with Legal Career Coach and Résumé Writer, Jessica Mullery of the Bryce Legal team. She received her JD from  Cardozo Law and after graduation, she worked as a judicial law clerk for the Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey.

Before working for Bryce, Jessica served as an Associate Director of Career Services at Cardozo Law, where she led the school’s judicial clerkship program. So the ladies brought Jessica in to spill all the tea on what a clerkship is, how long it should last, and how you should look into what your state does in regards to judicial law clerks.  

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On this week's episode, the ladies talk about legal research aka "Cite the case!" They cover who is going to use this, YOU obvi (AND all the other lawyers in the world). You will most likely learn ALL about legal research your 1L year. But if you're like the ladies and maybe didn't pay enough attention in your legal research class, they have you covered!

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The ladies discuss where to start when you get a research assignment #secondarysoruces, how long to spend researching before you ask for help, and how to get the search engine to work for you! Remember that legal research takes practice, so the research assignments you get throughout law school are GREAT practice!

Lastly, the ladies discuss the recent oral arguments in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health. Listen to the oral argument audio HERE and check out the ladies' Instagram post on the matter. 

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Today's episode stars 2L NIU College of Law and current Miss Oklahoma Earth USA, Emma Looney!!! Emma shares with us what her law school experience has been like thus far. As well as the low down on all things Pageant based in the world! She also talks about her specific platform #legislatechange

Emma will compete in the Miss Earth USA pageant January 6th-9th and the Ladies want to get as many fellow #futureladylawyers to watch and support her! Join the FB group to stay up to date on the watch party over break! FACEBOOK GROUP

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This week’s episode the ladies chat with Julie Cromer Young. She went to undergrad at the University of Alabama and got her degree in diplomacy. After undergrad, Julie went to law school at Harvard law (YES just like Elle Woods!) She talks about how law school is law school. But in retrospect, she realizes how many great opportunities there were and how intellectually stimulating it truly was. 

Julie shares some of her biggest struggles and accomplishments while at Harvard. For instance, she is the first lawyer in her family, she went straight through from undergrad to law school, and while in law school she realized she didn’t care for the subject that got her there. Her biggest tip, get context to how the law works. If you have the ability to take a year or two off before law school, then do it! #thelawdoesnotexistinavoid

Julie’s TOP tip for current law students, PAY ATTENTION TO LEGAL WRITING! She talks about how important legal writing is in the field and how understanding the structure is the key to success as a lawyer. 

Julie’s first job out of law school was at K&L Gates where she started as a 2L. While there she tried to dabble in as many areas as she could to try and figure out what type of law interested her.  Julie was offered a post-bar position and described the tasks she worked on in the litigation department. 

She ended up falling in love with trademark and IP work, and at the very same time, the internet came into what we know it as today! Ultimately Julie worked at 4 different law firms after she decided IP law was for her, but after leaving the 3rd firm, she began to realize that she wanted something with more of an immediate impact. Que the idea of becoming a law professor!

Julie attended an AALS course that covered becoming a law professor, step-by-step. She says being a law school professor can be nerve-racking, but her feet tingle when she is in the classroom.  Julie was a civil procedure teacher when she first started. Julie now works for Bryce Legal as a Legal Career Coach and Résumé Writer, so please reach out to her HERE if you want to chat with her more about anything we discussed today!

Julie was also kind enough to explain to us what “Big Law” means to most people, while the term big law can mean something different to people based on where they live in the US. When trying to decide if a firm you are looking at falls into the big law category, look HERE at the AmLaw 100 list to see if it’s on there. If not, look at how many lawyers work at the firm, how much money does the firm makes a year, and how many locations does the firm have. 

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On this week's episode, the ladies chat with Nicole and Alexa from the Legally Judgy Podcast!

Alexa is a double Bruin and graduated from UCLA law in 2014! But before law school, she interned at a law firm in downtown LA where she experienced litigation and transactional work. She quickly knew transactional law was where she wanted to be.

Nicole graduated from NYU undergrad and started her career as a teacher. After realizing teaching was not for her she decided to go to law school. Nicole graduated from Penn law and after a successful OCI, she went into big law.

But their stories are soooo much more than that! Listen and hear how their law school experiences were at TOP law schools! 

After law school, both women worked the law firm life and share all the tea about what it is like working at 'the firm'. The big takeaway: do more on the self-care front, from the beginning!!

After 3 years working at law firms the women ended up in house! Alexa at Amazon Studios and Nicole at CBS. After Nicole moved across the country to California she started at Amazon Studios. Alexa actually sold her on the job! Que them becoming best friends! The ladies then share what it is like working for a studio and the different roles it takes to get jobs done! If you want a GREAT breakdown of entertainment law, this episode if for you!!

ALSO, check out our newest favorite website-- goinhouse.com -- a great place to look for jobs!

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On this week's episode the ladies chat with JB Tropp, Associate Professor of Clinical Education, Director of Externship & Pro Bono Programs, and the Director of Career Services at Thomas Jefferson school of law! JB also works as a Legal Career Coach for Bryce Legal. Don’t hesitate to reach out to her if you have more questions after this episode. JB attended Fordham Law School and got her first job at the Brooklyn DA’s office after her trial practice teacher, the DA at the time, saw her work in class and fast tracked her into the office. 

The ladies brought JB on the podcast to chat about what 3L’s should be doing to make sure that they are best prepared for their futures, this is what she had to say.

Remember three things:
1. How do you present yourself?
2. It is time to start networking!
3. Time to get an externship!

JB shares her tips and tricks for networking. Including where to start if you haven't networked at all in law school! She includes questions to ask when you do sit down and start networking with people. Her number one tip, ASK FOR MORE NAMES TO NETWORK WITH!!

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Lauren Boyd is an attorney in Phoenix, Arizona. However, she never knew she would become an attorney!! 

She is a graduate of the University of Arizona, with a degree in Finance and Business. In the process of getting that degree, she was exposed to “mock legal counsel” via the law school’s 3rd-year law students. She realized law school could be a beautiful blend of all the things she loved. 

She shares that the community was different in law school. While she went to the same law school as she did undergrad, not many of her fellow business students went to law school. She says she isolated herself in a sense and treated it like a job. Leaving school at school and life outside of that building was still similar to undergrad. 

While she knew litigation was not for her she kept her eye on the business side of the law. Including bankruptcy and estates. She also made it full circle and was able to advise the business students as a 3L! 

Lauren is a *transactional* lawyer and gives ALL the insights into what you should do in law school to get you prepared. Also if you are not in law school yet, these are the types of courses you should look for at different law school programs. 

Lauren got an in-house counsel job right out of law school from an internship she had in her third year. She says she got the job by showing she was committed to the vision of the company, she was open and willing to move back to Phoenix. Don’t believe that you can’t get the in-house job right after graduation. No one is going to go get those opportunities for you, so go out and get your own job opportunities. 

Her 1st in-house job was with a Fortune 100 company (Based on rankings from Fortune magazine's Fortune 500 list, the Fortune 100 are the 100 largest public and private companies in the United States based on revenues. The Fortune 100 are a subset of the Fortune 500) she says it was a love-hate relationship because at such a large company there was not the most updated corporate culture. 

After a great stint at the company and knowing she wanted to be a mom, she decided going out on her own was a great move for her! Lauren now owns her own boutique law firm that DOES NOT work on Fridays, check it out HERE.

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Ever wondered what it takes to become a General Counsel at a leading aerospace company? In this episode, we chat with Kim Nakamaru, General Counsel at Relativity Space, about her journey from law school to the executive suite. She shares how her background as a colligate athlete plays into her legal journey, how she worked before law school and transitioned from clerkship to a firm role. Tune in to learn how you can carve your path to becoming a GC and gain practical tips for navigating the evolving legal landscape!

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This week the ladies chat with Lauren Klein, their first repeat guest. Listen to Lauren’s first interview with the ladies HERE 

This episode is all about MONEY. From how to negotiate a salary, what an average salary starts at in different fields, and sources you can read and listen to in order to learn more about #money  

The ladies talk salaries from law firms (Boutique means 3-10 lawyers) to big law to the public interest to take a bonus with a lower salary. Lauren discusses feeling worthy to make good money! Don’t let where you go to school effect how much money you think you should make! 

 Lauren shares her favorite sources to educate herself about Money. Purchase them HERE

1. Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
2. Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin
3. Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
4. The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason
5. The Millionaire Woman Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley
6. The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collin’s
7. Financial Freedom by Grant Sabatier

Then the ladies and Lauren dive into debt. The dreaded word and what so many of us take out in order to go to law school. She tells the ladies DON’T put the blinders on! Get comfortable with your debt. Maybe print it out and put it on your mirror! 

 A few main takeaways: Pay yourself first, try to invest in an index fund or robin hood.

In your first year of practice focus on being a good lawyer and as you get good at being a lawyer you can focus on bigger investments like property etc.

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On this week's episode, the ladies chat about internships in law school. 

But before they dive in on that topic, Samantha shares how she stopped drinking coffee for a year, what she learned about herself! She had her 1st cup of coffee in a year, at her internship, so it felt appropriate to share! 

Then Samantha shares her internship story. From how she got it to why she is still there. She says at first she was scared to ask questions, but as she became more comfortable at the office she realized she had to ask questions to learn! 

 Samantha’s tip for working at the firm: If you have an opportunity to talk to one of the lawyers at your dream firm, DO IT! Don’t be scared to put yourself out there because that is how you get confidence. 

Then Haylie shares her story from her most recent internship. She found the job listed on simplicity and applied immediately. At the interview, she knew she had found a great firm to learn about employment law, so when they offered the job to her on the spot she thought it was fate. 

Haylie loves working and especially in employment law, so it was hard for her to see the problems she was having. When she started full-time during the summer, she realized it was hard for her to feel comfortable asking questions because she felt like she had to impress people. Because of that many times, she felt lost and alone. She wishes she would have asked for more feedback, but because she doesn’t want to live with regrets, she says remember that for your next job! 

 Never forget that there are jobs outside of the law and as Haylie and Samantha move towards their first job out of law school, they have realized that there is not just one path. So keep your mind open!!

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On this week's episode, the ladies chat with the "Soulicitor" Ms. Charlene Gisele. First, she shares her story of how she wanted to be a lawyer since she was a little girl. Watching her father in the business world she was driven to do more than just your average student. Charlene went to high school in the states, but after learning she would have to go to four years before starting law school she decided to attend law school in the UK. 

Charlene attended Christ College at Cambridge University where Charles Darwin attended, and not only got her English law degree but also her French law degree equivalent at Cambridge.  

After graduation, she started working at one of THE BIGGEST law firms in the world, but sadly after about 5 years in Charlene started feeling severely burnt out. She knew something had to change! 

Leaving everything she had worked for behind, she retrained and qualified as a Primal Health Coach and Corporate Wellness Consultant. She now advises founders and partners from some of the world’s top law firms, CEOs, and corporate executives on how they can optimize their health and wellbeing using a combination of ancestral principles and new-age biohacking techniques to keep stress and burnout at bay.

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On this week's episode, the ladies start out by chatting about a popular law student on tik-tok, Jonathan Arnold (this is the Video we talked about) Do you know him? We'd love to have him on the pod!

The ladies give listeners an update on how 3L is going thus far! 

Then the ladies dive into HOW TO PASS THE MPRE!! Use this program! Also, be on the lookout for a correlating Instagram post on the step-by-step process the ladies used to pass!

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On this week's episode, the ladies chat with Dana Shaker a lawyer who works in Policy, certified yoga teacher, and entrepreneur. In 2020, Dana started her own yoga and wellness business designed specifically for lawyers, law students, and professionals, now called Journey and Practice LLC. 

Dana attended Scripps College in California and through her studies and experiences she knew law school was a way to chase her dreams!  Food law is what actually drove her towards her law school choice, Georgetown Law.  During law school, managed to stay within the food law program and was even an editor on the Food Law journal.

Her top tip for current law students: PRIORITIZE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS!!!

After a bit of a struggle and not passing the bar exam two times, Dana was let go from her firm in California and had what she calls her *quarter-life crisis* where she realized she had to prove to herself that she was worthy. After taking the bar exam, she passed the Washington, D.C. Bar. While you might think she would have ended up D.C. surprise surprise she ended up back in California doing policy work.

As you can tell Dana understands the particular stressors lawyers (and law students) face, so Dana’s goal is to empower her clients to navigate challenging life circumstances by discovering, embracing, and acting on their inner wisdom—which oftentimes means stepping away from one’s mind and learning instead from one’s physical body and emotions!

She offers a variety of yoga and wellness services, including a unique Bar Exam Yoga and Wellness Program for exam takers, something that is near and dear to her heart.

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On this week’s episode the ladies chat with Yohanna Romero Baca. She is a graduate of George Washington University School of Law.  Before law school Yohanna worked as a paralegal at Squire Patton Boggs for 4 years for before attending law school. During law school Yohanna continued to work at the law firm. In total she worked there 9 years before becoming an attorney. 

She shares that tax law was her biggest struggle and one of her biggest accomplishments was working full-time and completing law school successfully. Her biggest tip for the current law student is, WAIT FOR IT .... actually do your readings! Haha DUHHHH!! 

Yohanna is here to talk about the Bar exam. She equates the bar exam to the Olympics – Law school to a marathon  and Undergrad a 5K. She shares her experience taking the bar exam for 1st time. She took a bar prep course. Followed it to a t. Worked at the firm like she did in law school. Sadly, she didn’t pass. She knew at that point she HAD to do things differently. 

Yohanna changes her mindset. She knew she was NOT going to pass the bar with the 200 multiple choice question. But rather with the writing parts of the Bar Exam. Find out what she did differently by listening to the rest of the episode. 

Yohanna has a soft spot for struggling bar exam takers because she failed the bar exam before going on to conquer it in 3 states (Texas, Florida, and Maryland). Now she is on a mission to help struggling bar exam takers make the necessary changes to finally pass the bar exam, start doing the work they love, and make a living as licensed attorneys! 

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Welcome to SEASON THREE with the Ladies Who Law School Podcast!!

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On this week’s episode, the ladies chat with a friend and law school classmate Helenmarie Edem. She got her undergrad degree at OU in communications and African American studies. She aspires to be a sports agent or corporate counsel one day. Check out her inspiration here,  Agent Nicole Lynn

She grew up with a very good trial lawyer in her household, her dad. Helen shares how being a kid of a lawyer affected her choices during her formative years. 

She finally decided to pursue law school her last year of undergrad when she sat down with her dad and he asked, “have you thought about law school?” She shares her LSAT journey and the program she used as well as her tips. 

Helen shares her experience with what it's like to have a lawyer dad and attend law school. She says it helps with networking, but there are some misconceptions. Then Helen shares how to make friends in law school and reminds everyone to be themselves!!! #yougettheenergyyouputout 

Helen shares the two ways she would suggest handling differences in law school. Remember these are your colleagues and we have to extend a professional courtesy to those around us.

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Welcome to SEASON THREE with the Ladies Who Law School Podcast!! 

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On this week's episode, the ladies chat with Espy is a Spanish and American Lawyer, who knew she wanted to be a lawyer since the age of 5. After graduating from the JD equivalent in Spain she got a job as a Foreign Attorney Trainee at a law firm in Detroit, MI. 

After working that job, she knew she was in the right place. So she decided to get her LLM first at the University of Pennsylvania before she took the full financial plunge into getting her JD.  She shares her struggles of not being able to take a year off to study for the LSAT to get into Penn Law’s JD program, and how grades affected her applying to JD programs from LLM programs at Penn. 

After assessing her options Espy found her place at the University of Arizona where she attended a two-year law program, yes you read that right, she did law school in 2 years! At the U of A Espy was the first international student to join the law review through the write on the competition. Her law review note is where it all started. The topic,  Analysis of Psychological Impact of Law School Education AKA she studied all about the emotional toll Law School takes on a person! Literally, Espy was studying lawyers' mental health before it was “cool”!! Now, fast forward and Espy is back in the Canary Islands writing briefs and appeals in immigration law, as well as training lawyer and law students, like us, about emotional intelligence and mindfulness. Espy also shares her struggles with the Bar Exam and how finding a Bar Exam Coach/Fairy Godmother changed her!

Espy has started a new program for law students looking for their own Fairy Godmother to help them through this law school journey. It is called *Warrior in Law* learn more about it HERE.

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On this week's episode, the ladies chat about all things FASHION! Consider this their first Re-Vamp episode. Back in 2020 the ladies chatted fashion, listen HERE and now they're back to chat about updated fashion and how to find your VOICE through what you wear.

The ladies and you guys STILL LOVE Amal Clooney, the ultimate fashionable lady lawyer! They dive into what you should look to wear on your "in-between" court days, how to focus on dressing for your body type (take a quiz to find out yours HERE), and why a capsule wardrobe is great for young lady lawyers.

The ladies discuss fast fashion and where you can shop to have a more sustainable wardrobe. ThredUp, Poshmark, Thrifting, etc.

They also share some of their fav places to shop for good workwear and how you should transition your pieces to better quality pieces are you go through your career.
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Welcome to SEASON THREE with the Ladies Who Law School Podcast!!

This week's episode is sponsored by GoodPaws a *FREE* dog training app that promotes implementing positive reinforcement and straying away from the all-too-typical fear or force-based training tactics. You know we are dog lovers over here and we had to share our new find with you guys! 

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On this week's episode, the ladies chat with law school classmate Sara Clark. Sara is a non-traditional law student who battled addiction. Sara starts by sharing her story, how she committed to turning her life around with the 12 step program, and why she wanted to become a lawyer! She is now 6 years sober, married with two kids. 

Sara is kind enough to share her story about applying for the bar and going through the Character and Fitness process. She had to share all about her criminal history, revealing everything! When the board 1st saw her application, they didn’t approve her but had her come in for an interview. One of the 4 options the board can pick from for an applicant. As of August 2021, the Oklahoma Bar approves Sara as a FIT junior attorney and we couldn't agree more! Watch her video HERE --  Follow here on TIK TOK HERE and check out some of these resources if you think you may be struggling with addiction. 

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In this episode, we chat with longtime listener turned 2L law student, Ashley Flores! Ashley shares her journey in attending Vermont Law and Graduate School from choosing the virtual path to navigating the unique challenges (hello, Zoom fatigue!) and rewards of remote learning. We discuss how listening to the podcast influenced her decision to pursue law, tips for staying motivated, and her favorite study hacks. Whether you're curious about online law school or just want to hear Ashley’s inspiring story, this episode is packed with insights and fun moments!

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On this week's episode, the ladies are back after a few weeks off. Today the ladies start their 3L year. In this episode they share their class schedule, expectations and goals for the school year.

They also share their thoughts and opinions on the COVID-19 pandemic and the way schools are handling their protocols.

We are so excited to chat with you guys more through out the year. Please email us at ladieswholawschoolpodcast@gmail.com if you have any guests you're dying for us to reach out to, or if you have any topic ideas you want to share! 

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Welcome BACK!!

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This week the ladies chat with Lauren Lenahan. A lady lawyer who grew up in Kansas, went to OU for undergrad and then OCU for law school. Lauren has been out of law school for three years, and she credits wanting to go to law school to *legally blonde*, of course! Lauren graduated with a Women and Gender Studies major, interned at child advocacy center, Lifehouse in Topeka Kansas. Where she realized I should go to law school.

The ladies and Lauren discuss expressing yourself through what you wear in the courtroom, and what color your hair is. The women discuss fashion and the Chanel Suit Olivia Rodrigo wore recently on her visit to the White House. Lauren shares her law school journey. She started at OCU early, with a summer start program, which she HIGHLY recommends taking advantage of if your school offers it. She talks about her experience with OCI and how her internships from that turned out. She shares some GREAT tips you 0Ls won’t want to miss!

Lauren LOVED law school and got great grades, and she is a Law Review Stan. She shares what Law Review taught her and how people not on Law Review can also practice certain steps she found helpful in practice.   *sheperdizing*  Lauren shares her Bar experience and her tips for how to be successful when studying for the bar. Follow Lauren on Linkedin and Instagram ALSO, Make sure and listen to our Episode with another top ranking law student HERE 

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Welcome back to another Ladies Who Law School Podcast episode!

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Alison from Legally Today joins the ladies on this week's episode. Alison went to Florida International University, where she majored in psychology and criminal justice, and she shares that psychology helped the most with law school because she had to write a TON! 

She shares all things about her law school and legal journey up until now. From her highs and lows of 1L, to her battle with anxiety and perfection that so many of us have felt. Who is scared of failing? The ladies are! Alison started out as wanting to be a fashion designer, but that didn’t last long. Instead her why changed, listen to find out more! 

Being a 1st generation law student Alison said starting out the application and LSAT process was hard. She shares her mistakes and what she learned and how she focused on financial aid and location when choosing her law school. Alison shares her experience with St. Thomas in Miami. If you're interested in attending there, this is a great interview to check out. 

This summer she interned as a Guardian AD Litem and she works for a corporate/construction law firm. She also took criminal procedure and appellate advocacy. She attended a TPR trial and experienced something you don’t see often in court, listen to find out what happened! Alison talks about applying for law review and why she decided to put in the hard work even when it didn’t sound like very much fun! 

Back in 2018 Alison started doing creative work for the law firm she was at. She says learning on the job was real, but it paid off because now she has her own business creating content for lawyers and law firms. Helping create a plan, goal and get started! Then, she shares more about why she started the account and website, Legally Today. Check out the website HERE!!  

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