Things They Don't Tell Black People About Law School

Jul 09 2024 10 ep. 4

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Come along for the wild ride of being two first generation cis-gender Black women in law school. These two law students proved the real information, stuff that's normally gate kept or just not available to Black perspective and current law students. This is their experience attending a T20 law school. They cover topics like applying, admissions, classroom dynamics, class dynamics, social life, how to survive, and more! If there is something that we don't cover that you're interested in drop us my letter at [email protected]. New episodes are published biweekly.

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Things They Don't Tell Black People About - Thriving During Your Summer Internship and Building Your Board of Directors

Jul 09 2024 53 mins

The goal is never to just get buy, it's to thrive. We share some pointer and tips on how to identify mentorship opportunities, Best practices for leaving a great impression on associates and partners, making great work product, test driving practice groups, and how to manage some of the dread that comes with networking.

Things that Don't Tell Black People About - Closing Out Your Summer Internship/ Rags to Riches and Back to Rags

Jun 24 2024 51 mins

This episode we talk about our experiences as summer interns in big law. We cover everything from splitting offices, touch backs, network, choosing a practice groups, and keeping in touch with associates and partners as the summer closes out. Interning on a budget and heading back into the school year can rough especially when you go from rags to riches and then back to rags but we

Things They Don't Tell Black People About - Resolving Conflict (We are Back!)

Jun 11 2024 37 mins

When you see another woman doing well, don't compete or hate on her, figure out how you can get close to her! A short episode on our absence, our friendship, and Black women sharing and holding space for each other.

Things They Don't Tell Black People About - Clinic, Journal, and Discussions about Race

Aug 08 2023 49 mins

We've been away from a while but want to share some reflections on our experience with law school clinics, journal, and how race is discussed (or not) in law school.

Things They Don't Tell Black People About - The 1L Summer Job Search

Aug 02 2023 53 mins

We share our experience and everything you need to know about the 1L job search. We share tips on how to find opportunities, how to tap into your network and school resources as well as how to stand out during the call back and interview process and what to look for in a diverse work environment

Things They Don't Tell Black People About - 1L Fall Academics

Feb 28 2023 52 mins

From 1L doctrinal classes, study habits, professors, and forming study groups. We share things that are helpful to know about academics and organization going into your 1L Fall semester.

Things They Don't Tell Black People About - The Summer Before 1L

Feb 21 2023 38 mins

You've gotten into law school now what? We talk all about what you should and shouldn't do the summer before you start law school.

Things They Don't Tell Black People About - Law School Applications, Rejections, and Scholarships

Feb 08 2023 34 mins

This episode is all about what happens after you apply. We explore how to make the right decision, how to deal with rejection, and how to get the money you deserve.

Things They Don't Tell Black People About - Law School Application Prep

Feb 08 2023 36 mins

The real and honest truth about what you need to know when applying to law school. This episode explores what tests to take, when to submit, how to stay organized, and more.

Things They Don't Tell Black People About - How We Got Here and Where We're At

Feb 08 2023 23 mins

We're two first-generation Black women law students here to share the things we wish we knew and the things we wished people talked about in law school.