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194. Your Digital First Impression: Professional Branding 101 with Khevna Patel

In this episode of Break Into Law School, host LoVetta Jenkins welcomes back Khevna Patel for a deeper conversation on building a professional brand, networking intention

193. Branding Yourself in the Legal Industry with Khevna Patel

In this episode of Break Into Law School, host LoVetta Jenkins interviews Khevna Patel, a legal industry professional with over seven years of experience in talent acquis

192. Making Law School Admissions More Accessible

Sydney Montgomery, Executive Director of Barrier Breakers, introduces the organization's mission to provide accessible law school admissions support, particularly for stu

191. Should You Wait to Apply to Law School

Sydney Montgomery, discusses whether prospective law school applicants should apply this cycle or wait until the next. She explains the rolling admissions process, emphas

190. What is Life Like as a Black Lawyer at Haynes Boone

In this episode, Sydney Montgomery, founder and executive director at Barrier Breakers, interviews three Black attorneys from Haines Boone about their experiences. They d

189. 8 Tips for Law School Fairs and Forums

In this epsiode, Sydney Montgomery, Executive Director at Barrier Breakers, shares expert tips on excelling at law school fairs and LSAC forums. The presentation includes

Mini-Episode 6: Your Burning Questions Answered by Dr. Nadia Castriota

In this mini-episode of the Break into Law School podcast, Dr. Nadia Castriota, Director of Law Student Success and Admissions Advisor at Barrier Breakers, addresses comm

188. How To Write A Compelling "Why This School" Essay

In this episode, Sydney Montgomery, Executive Director and Founder of Barrier Breakers, offers invaluable advice on writing a compelling 'Why This School' essay for law s

187. How to Succeed on the LSAT with Reggie Whittaker

Mastering the LSAT: Strategies and Insights with Reggie Whitaker from LSAT Demon. In this episode, Sydney Montgomery, founder and executive director of Barrier Breakers

186. How Many Drafts Do I Need to Write for My Personal Statement?

In this episode, Sydney Montgomery, founder and executive director of Barrier Breakers, discusses the process of drafting a personal statement for law school applications

185. Four Successful T-14 Personal Statements

Join Sydney Montgomery, founder of Barrier Breakers, as she breaks down key traits of successful T14 law school personal statements. Learn how to answer 'Why Law?' and 'W

184. Could You Be a Court Clerk? with Richard V. Hill

Ever wondered what city clerks actually do? Meet Richard Vincent Hill, the Clerk of Courts for Youngstown Municipal Court, as he shares his journey and the vital role cle

183. Your Personal Statement is not a Narrative Resume

In this episode of Barrier Breakers, Sydney Montgomery dives into crafting a compelling personal statement for law school applications. Learn how to effectively integrate

182. What Are the Keys to Setting Professional Boundaries? with Nimat Lawal

We are joined by Nimat Lawal, a first-generation Nigerian-American and corporate counsel at O'Melveny & Myers LLP. We dive into her journey from Atlanta to Harvard Law, h

181. Managing Law School with ADHD with ADHD Coach Henry Lam

Struggling to manage ADHD in law school? Today, we delve into the challenges and strategies for success with expert ADHD coach and comedian Henry Lam. Henry shares his un

180. What to Do After Your Law School Midterms with Legally Fit

With our collaboration series with Legally Fit, DeAndré goes over the essential steps for processing midterm feedback. You'll learn how to leverage your midterm results t

178. Can You Be Undocumented and a Lawyer?

Ever wondered how someone can become an undocumented lawyer in the U.S.? For this episode we are joined by Jazmín Irazoqui-Morales, Founder and Chief Executive Officer Th

177. What to Know as a Parent Applying to Law School

Today Nadia shares her personal journey and tips on applying to law school as a parent. As someone who pursued her PhD while raising two young kids, Nadia discusses the c

176. How Can Lawyers Connect with Hispanic Communities?

Ever wondered how to tap into the underrepresented Hispanic market with your legal services? We chat with Hugo Gomez, founder of Abogados NOW, a national Spanish marketin