Nov 03 2023 55 mins
Cafecito with LALSA (Latin American Law Student Association) is a student run podcast where traditional and non-traditional law students come together to share their unique journeys through law school. Hear the voices of minority students as they discuss their challenges and triumphs, and listen to diverse perspectives on a wide range of topics. Tune in for a dynamic conversation that reflects the rich tapestry of the Widener Law Commonwealth student experience.
Watch the video version of this episode on WLC's YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/TUi4VDdnltw.
Timestamps
0:00 Episode Teaser
0:38 Episode Start
1:11 BLSA Generally
3:56 Mentorship and Struggles Finding a Community in Law School
10:18 Managing Mental Health
13:42 What Made You Come to Law School
16:22 Working from Home v Going to the Office
18:54 Topics Impacting the Black Community
26:44 Using Social Media In Law School
30:27 Bear Hunting
32:22 Video Games
36:09 Willie the Dog
37:06 Briefing a Case in Law School
39:12 Favorite Professors
41:52 What Doesn't Kill you Makes You Stronger Mentality
45:09 For 250K, would you become a 1L again?
48:28 Barbri Coach Kevin [email protected]
49:21 "Final" Remarks
51:23 Halloween
54:57 Episode End
Cafecito with LALSA Episode 2: This episode features Giselle Barragan (LALSA President) and Tommy Begley (LALSA Treasurer) having a conversation with Kevin Ezeuzoh (BLSA President) and Richard Dixon (BLSA Social Media Rep). Tune in to hear about their experiences and struggles as black Widener Law Commonwealth students.
Audio Transcript (PDF)
Widener University Commonwealth Law School is the Pennsylvania capital’s only law school, with three specialized centers of legal scholarship through its Law & Government Institute, Environmental Law and Sustainability Center, and Business Advising Program. Widener Law Commonwealth offers an exceptional learning experience that is personal, practical, and professional. Visit commonwealthlaw.widener.edu for more information.
Music Credit: "Latin Groove" by Vogel Audio