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How to Get Away With Law School

How to Get Away With Law School

By Maria Cook

So you got in to Law School? Now what? Join Kia Vernon, Assistant Dean of Academic Success and professor at NCCU school of Law; and Maria Cook, 3L, every week for tips and tricks to help you navigate through your first year of Law School. Submit any questions to howtolawschoolpodcast@gmail.com
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Remember Your Because

How to Get Away With Law SchoolMar 27, 2021

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We are back!

We are back!

We are back! Tune in as we discuss getting back to in person. Email us with any questions howtolawschoolpodcast@gmail.com.

Oct 31, 202143:56
End of year 1

End of year 1

Tune in as we wrap up season 1 of How to Get Away with Law School. We appreciate listener! We will be back with more content in Season 2. If you have any questions please email us at howtolawschoolpodcast@gmail.com and follow us on instagram at howtolawschoolpodcast. Thank, see you in season 2!

May 11, 202120:24
Remember Your Because

Remember Your Because

In this episode, we talk about how important it is to remember the reason why you are here and the reason why you need to keep moving forward.

Please submit any questions that you have to howtolawschoolpodcast@gmail.com. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @howtolawschoolpodcast.

Mar 27, 202129:08
Bar Talk

Bar Talk

In this episode, we talk to Meredith Hudson, Bar Prep Director at NCCU SOL. We talk about what the Bar exam is and tips to tackle the exam.

Mar 06, 202148:43
Remember Your Why

Remember Your Why

Hey everyone; we are back! Listen to our Co-Host, Maria, talk about her journey to law school.

Feb 27, 202131:45
Applying to Law School

Applying to Law School

Today we talk to Dean Gaskin, Dean of Admissions at NCCU SOL. We explore common questions potential law students ask before applying to law school. Tune in to learn what Law School Admissions look for in a candidate.

Nov 25, 202041:43
Believe in Yourself

Believe in Yourself

As midterm season approaches,  rest assured that all the effort that you are putting in will all be worth it. This week we talk to my friends and colleagues, Shanicia Young and Kara Mason about the importance of believing in yourself, the power of study groups, and making it through 1L year in one piece. Law School is tough, but you do not have to do it alone.

Oct 06, 202044:14
Hindsight is 20/20

Hindsight is 20/20

They say that hindsight is 20/20, so this week we talk to a panel of recent law school graduates about the information that they wish they knew after their first week of law school.  Join us to hear the words of wisdom the class of 2020 have for you. Please drop any questions you may have or wish for us to discuss to howtolawschoolpodcast@gmail.com

Aug 28, 202057:08
Mental Health is Wealth

Mental Health is Wealth

Today we talk to Brett Bowers, Director of Wellness at NCCU SOL. We discuss the importance of taking time to stay mentally well and reaching out when you need help. Remember there are no problems too small or too big, reach out to those around you or mental health professionals. Help is available, you are not alone. National suicide prevention lifeline: 1-800-273-8255. https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Aug 14, 202055:45
How to Tackle Online Classes

How to Tackle Online Classes

This week we speak with April Dawson, Associate Dean at NCCU SOL about how to approach online classes. Listen to hear her recommendations for how to get ahead of starting or continuing law school from home.

Jul 19, 202045:26
How to Achieve Academic Excellence

How to Achieve Academic Excellence

In this episode we speak with Professor Coley, director of Academic Success at NCCU School of Law, about her recommendations for entering law students. We encourage listeners to submit their questions to howtolawschoolpodcast@gmail.com.

Jun 28, 202001:00:50
What you will need

What you will need

Today, we discuss the tools that you will need to be successful in your first year of law school. We discuss  traditional and non-traditional tools we found to be helpful during the law school experience. 

Jun 14, 202043:21
Understanding the Law School Experience

Understanding the Law School Experience

So you got in to Law School? Now what? Today we speak with Brooke Kemp a rising 2L at NCCU School of law about her Law School expectations preconceptions, and actual experience during law school. This episode is loaded with tips to follow before starting Law School. 

Jun 05, 202001:00:47