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Law School Insider
LawSchoolInsider podcast is geared toward students that are considering law school and graduates of law school. We talk all about being successful in law school and in your career. The shows are short - only 15-20 minutes each - and are shared weekly on Thursday mornings.
This week on the Law School Insider, a podcast brought to you by Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, we are bringing you Richard Boruszewski, Director of Financial Aid at WMU Cooley Law School. Today's episode will delve deeper into topics regarding how you can pay for your law school experience and things that you need to be thinking about to fun this endeavor.
Read more from the interview here.
This week on the Law School Insider, a podcast brought to you by Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, we are bringing back Brianne Myers, Director of Admissions at WMU Cooley Law School. Today's episode will delve deeper into law school fairs and forums and will work to put the pieces of the puzzle together to help you to understand what you need to do to have an amazing experience at events such as these.
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This week on the Law School Insider, a podcast brought to you by Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, we are bringing you Sharon Ellis, an alumna of Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and current State of Michigan Compliance Director for the American with Disabilities Act. Sharon Ellis shares her thoughts on law school and law career success as well as how law school trains your mind and this is an interview that you will not want to miss.
“Mental Health: A Michigan Perspective” was the topic of discussion at this year’s Western Michigan University Cooley Law Review’s Annual Symposium at WMU-Cooley Law School’s Lansing campus. The May 19 event featured a diverse panel of community leaders from a variety of backgrounds including law, healthcare, non-profit, state government and corrections. The group discussed issues facing mental health today.
Panelists include:
- Lt. Gov. Brian Calley: Michigan lieutenant governor
- Beverly Griffor: managing partner, Collis & Griffor, P.C.
- Milton L. Mack, Jr.: court administrator, Michigan Supreme Court
- Professor Lauren Rousseau: professor, WMU-Cooley Law School
- Major Sam Davis: corrections major, Ingham County Sheriff’s Office
- Mark Reinstein: president & CEO, Mental Health Association of Michigan
Welcome back to the Law School Insider, a podcast brought to you by Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. This week we are looking at the Michigan Bar Exam and what you need to do to pass on your first time taking the exam. We are bringing back Ashley Heidemann to talk about this topic. Ashley Heidemann is from JD Advising Stragies, a company in southeast Michigan that works with students to pass the LSAT, Bar Exam and more.
This is a presentation that was given at the Auburn Hills campus of WMU Cooley Law School. While the presentation was presented live within a classroom, below is the powerpoint that she provided for you to use as well.
Did you like this interview? Do you have a question for Ashley Heidemann? Leave a comment below to let me know!
This week in the Law School Insider we are bringing you the Honorable Donald L. Allen, Judge on the 55th District Court in Michigan. Judge Allen spoke to us about the importance of Integrity in today's lawyers and shares many other salient take-aways too on finding success in this profession.
This week on the Law School Insider, a podcast brought to you by Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, we are bringing you a special presentation of a talk given at WMU Cooley Law School by past ABA President, Paulette Brown. Paulette Brown shares her thoughts on law school and law career success and this is an interview that you will not want to miss.
Paulette Brown became the first African-American woman to lead the American Bar Association (ABA) in August 2015. She is partner and co-chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee at the international law firm, Locke Lord LLP. She has held many positions throughout her career including in-house counsel to a number of Fortune 500 companies and as a municipal court judge. In private practice, she has specialized in all aspects of labor and employment and commercial litigation.
Brown has been recognized by the National Law Journal as one of “The 50 Most Influential Minority Lawyers in America” and by the New Jersey Law Journal as one of the “prominent women and minority attorneys in the State of New Jersey.” She received the New Jersey Medal from the New Jersey State Bar Foundation and currently serves on its Board of Trustees. She has also repeatedly been named as a “New Jersey Super Lawyer” and by U.S. News as one of the Best Lawyers in America in the area of commercial litigation. In 2009, Brown was a recipient of the Spirit of Excellence Award from the ABA Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession. In 2011, she was honored with the Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award by the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession. Brown, who served as president of the National Bar Association from 1993-1994, received that group’s highest honor, The C. Francis Stradford Award, in 2015. Brown earned a J.D. at Seton Hall University School of Law and a B.A. at Howard University.
Read more about Paulette Brown's visit to WMU-Cooley Law School on the WMU-Cooley Law School Blog.
Welcome back to the Law School Insider, a podcast brought to you by Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. This week we are delving into a new topic, the topic of Storytelling for Lawyers. We are bringing back Nelson Miller, Associate Dean and Professor from the Grand Rapids campus of WMU Cooley Law School to talk about how storytelling is part of the art of being a lawyer.
This week in the Law School Insider we are bringing you Christy Lee Cole, Director of the Romney Institute for Law and Public Policy at Adrian College. Christy Lee Cole is also the primary pre-law advisor at Adrian College and today she is sharing advice with all of you on developing strong relationships with pre-law advisors on your campus.
This week in the Law School Insider we are bringing you Andrew Hudson, Assistant Attorney General with the State of Michigan Attorney General's Office. Andrew Hudson is sharing his experience with us on working with a law degree within the state government. Andrew Hudson is an alumnus of Western Michigan University Cooley Law School.
This week in the Law School Insider we are bringing you Brianne Myers, Director of Admissions at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. Today we are talking with Brianne Myers about what you can do once you have gotten your acceptance letter(s) from the law school(s) that you may want to attend. Many of you may be applying to multiple schools and figuring out how to weigh the factors for admissions can seem difficult, but it does not have to be so. Today we will share some great hints, tips and resources that will assist you in the process of evaluating your admissions offers and making an informed law school decision.
This week in the Law School Insider we are bringing you Anthony O'Neill of the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority. Anthony O'Neill is the Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel for this agency and is also an alumnus of Western Michigan University Cooley Law School.
This week in the Law School Insider we are bringing you Brianne Myers, Director of Admissions at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. Brianne Myers will share with you great insights into how you can successfully apply to law school and minimize some of the issues that some students run into as they go through this process.
Social Media: The Ethics of Fake News: A Panel Discussion on Fake News, Ethical Reporting and the Parallels to the Legal Profession #LawSchoolInsider
The Christian Legal Society (CLS) at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School’s Lansing campus hosted a special guest at the Lansing campus, State Bar of Michigan President, Larry Nolan who discussed the role that faith plays in helping you find legal success.
The Christian Legal Society (CLS) at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School’s Grand Rapids campus hosted a discussion on poverty and law with a showing of the PovertyCure Inc.’s video series, “Justice for the Poor.” The Feb. 20 event explored the roots of human flourishing with a focus on entrepreneurial solutions to poverty.
Representatives from Acton Institute, a think-tank whose mission is to promote a free and virtuous society characterized by individual liberty and sustained by religious principles, facilitated the discussion on issues surrounding rule of law, or lack thereof, in the developing world. Acton Institute Alumni Relations Director Patrick Oetting and PovertyCure Strategy & Engagement Manager Andrew Vanderput discussed the film and what could be done to help combat poverty in local communities.
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This week in the Law School Insider we are bringing you Jason DeSouza of the DeSouza Law, P.C. Litigation Law Firm. Jason is alumnus of Western Michigan University Cooley Law School.
This week in the Law School Insider we are bringing you Dennis Swan, CEO and President of Sparrow Hospital and Sparrow Health Systems in Lansing Michigan. Today we are speaking with Dennis Swan about his legal journey and how having a law degree has enhanced and extended his reach throughout his career in health care.
This week in the Law School Insider we are bringing you Brendan Beery, Professor of Law at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. We talk to Professor Beery about the field of Constitutional Law, especially in relation to some of the actions of the new President of the United States.
This week in the Law School Insider we are bringing you Senator Tonya Schuitmaker, Michigan State Senator for the 26th State Senate District which represents Allegan and Van Buren counties, and the city of Kentwood and Gaines Twp. in Kent County.
This week on the Law School Insider we bring back Nelson Miller, who is Professor and Associate Dean of the Grand Rapids campus at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School to talk to you about tips to finding success on getting through your law school experience.
As you are past your first term, you have your grades and know that you can be successful you will want to figure out what you want to do while in law school. Dean Miller mentioned that there are many "hidden" or not required aspects to your law school experience. While many of these are not truly hidden, as they are advertised, the key is understanding how these opportunities tie into attaining the goals that you have.
This week on the Law School Insider we bring you Linda Kisabeth, who is Professor at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. She is joining us to talk about what you need to think aboutto create a successful law school outline and ultimately find success in the first term of law school and beyond.
This week in the Law School Insider we are bringing you Dr. Paul Zelenski, Associate Dean for Enrollment and Student Services at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. Today we are speaking with Dean Zelenski about the importance of being a leader during law school and the steps you should take to build leadership potential within yourself.
This week on the Law School Insider we bring you Nelson Miller, who is Professor and Associate Dean of the Grand Rapids campus at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. He is joining us to talk about what you need to think about to find success in the first term of law school and beyond.
This week in the Law School Insider we are bringing you Bill Fleener, a Clinical Coordinator for Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. Today we are speaking with Bill Fleener about Tips for a successful Law School Internship or Externship. I know you will find a ton of value in what he shares.
This week in the Law School Insider we are bringing you Stacey of Stacey E. Burke P.C., a firm that specializes on working with law firms in social media marketing, website design, branding, email marketing, print advertising and more.
This week on the Law School Insider we have Associate Professor and Auxiliary Dean at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, David Tarrien on Battling Test Anxiety and Avoiding Law School Exam Disasters.
This week on the Law School Insider we have Eric Davis, that a solo practitioner in Illinois that does a little bit of everything including family law, immigration law and more. However, Eric Davis' journey in and through law school was unique and he shares this with us today.
This week in the Law School Insider we are bringing you Michigan State Representative Peter J. Lucido, and exploring the use of a JD degree in public service.
This week in the Law School Insider we are bringing you Sharon Rowen, principal of Rowen & Klonoski and filmmaker of the recent film entitled Balancing the Scales, a film that explores some of the challenges that women have had over the last 50 years.
This week in the Law School Insider we are bringing you Jamie Lieberman, partner and co-owner of Hashtag Legal. Finding Your Passion and Saying "No" Open Doors to Success
This week in the Law School Insider we are bringing you Lori Buiteweg, one of the principal shareholders within the Nichols, Sacks, Slank, Sendelbach & Buiteweg, P.C. firm. Lori Buiteweg is the past president of the State Bar of Michigan and has a long career of advocating for ethical standards and rights for her clients. We are excited to have her on the show today.
This week in the Law School Insider we are bringing you Phillip Schaedler of Schaedler, Lacasse & Frost P.C. in Adrian, Michigan.
Today we will be exploring Phillip Schaedler's journey into law school as well as examining a lawyers' role as a mediator and the possibilities for you in your future career.
This week in the Law School Insider we are bringing you Judge John Badalamenti, judge on the Florida Second District Court of Appeal. Judge Badalamenti shares his experiences with us as well as some of the struggles that he faced as well as explores how success is the intersection of opportunity and achievement.
This week in the Law School Insider we are bringing you Jeff Thomas, Executive Director, Pre-Law Programs for Kaplan Test Prep. It was great having Jeff Thomas on the show as he talked to us about the LSAT, Bar Preparation and many other things.
This week in the Law School Insider we are bringing you Bob Beeckman, Special Investigator with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). #LawSchoolInsider
This week in the Law School Insider we are bringing you Michael Eschelbach, Director of the Bureau of Tax Policy for the State of Michigan. Today we will be talking about his career in education and tax law as well as about things that you can do to find success in your legal career.
This week in the Law School Insider we are bringing you Bryant Dunivan, attorney with the Law Offices of Michael J. Owen, PLLC. Bryant Dunivan focusses his career on real estate law, and today we talk about this niche area as well as his own journey through law school and beyond.
This week on the Law School Insider podcast I had the pleasure of interviewing Romando Nash, Associate Vice President for Student Services at San Jose State University. Today Romando shared his law school experience as well providing insight into other ways in which you may use a JD degree, outside of a courtroom.
Selling a Haunted House? Legal Experts Give Advice on Scary Business
It’s that time of year. October 31st is hiding around the corner. Halloween and haunted houses. Both scary business. WMU-Cooley Law School Professors give practical advice to home owners with chilling concerns for more than just one day out of the year.
Professor Christopher Trudeau teaches Stambovsky v. Ackley in his Property I class. The case covers the disclosures of paranormal activity during the sale of a home. Professor Trudeau has also done extensive research on other statutes and laws regarding such cases. For instance, there is a law in Louisiana that requires individuals to disclose whether their house has a reputation of being haunted. Other cases actually cause people to disclose that a house ISN’T haunted as a marketing tool.
This week on the Law School Insider Podcast I am bringing you Laura McClellan who is of counsel for K & L Gates, a large international law firm that covers many different areas. Her primary focus are is in Real Estate law and today we will be exploring her journey.
Today on the Law School Insider podcast we talk with Professor Devin Schindler of Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. Professor Devin Schindler is an expert on Constitutional Law and I wanted to bring him on to talk about the new television show Designated Survivor as well as the reality of the law on television today.
This week on the Law School Insider podcast we welcome Nicole Abbood, host of the Gen Why Lawyer podcast to our show to share her own law school journey as well as the journey she has been on to find passion in her career and practicing with passion always!
This week on the Law School Insider Jacqueline Freeman, Director of Pre-Enrollment Programs and Diversity at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School shares secrets to attending law school as an international student.
Setting Yourself A part From The Rest In The Legal Career Search. A #LawSchoolInsider Interview with Dean Charles Toy, Associate Dean of Career and Professional Development at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School.
This week on the Law School Insider I am bringing you Dale Richardson, a lawyer with a solo practice, the Law Offices of Dale Richardson in Atlanta, GA as well as the host of the LivetheGoals podcast, a podcast that is dedicated to helping you set and reach goals that matter.
This week in the law school insider I am bringing you Dean Charles Toy, Associate Dean for Career and Professional Development at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School.
This week we are talking with Dean Toy about the job market. In 2014 there was a lot of media attention to the downsizing of large law firms and an outcry that there was no jobs in the legal profession. Dean Toy is setting the record straight today as it comes to legal jobs.
This week on the Law School Insider we have *Western Michigan University Cooley Law School W*estern Michigan University Cooley Law School alumnus Christopher Pollard, a solo practicing lawyer from New York that focuses his practice primarily on DWI and criminal defense work.
This week on the Law School Insider we have James Weirick who is a retired Marine Lt. Col. and Judge Advocate (JAG) who spent much of his career in the military justice system and continues to act as an advocate for this as well as an advocate toward continued reform in the military justice system.
This week on the Law School Insider podcast we had the pleasure of having on Leona Lewis who is of counsel with Loop Legal and runs a site called Comply Ethic which focuses on compliance issues for small businesses.
"Productive leaders solve problems, but servant leaders change communities." A #LawSchoolInsider interview with Victor Flores.
This week on the Law School Insider we are bringing back Victor Flores, Assistant City Attorney for the City of McAllen Texas. Victor is our first return guest. In his first show he shared his experiences in going to law school after leaving the military. This week we are talking about his experiences working for a municipality and exploring the importance of helping others.
This week on the Law School Insider we had the opportunity to have on Valerie Newman who is an Assistant Defender with the State of Michigan's Appellate Defenders Office and Criminal Defense Resource Center and today she is talking to us about her journey and how you have to keep an open mind, be structured and believe in yourself to find success in your career.
This week in the Law School Insider we are bringing you John Mashni an Associate with Foster Swift and graduate of Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. John Mashni was very intentional about the decisions he made in law school, the activities he took part in and more and upon graduation he had numerous job offers on the table even before he had passed the bar exam (a nice place to be)!
This week in the Law School Insider podcast we have Melinda Budzynski of the Summerfield Law Firm a solo practice that she started on her own after completing her law degree from felt Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. In our interview today we are talking about what it takes to start your own law firm as well as some of the things that you can do to set yourself apart in law school that will prepare you well for your future career.
This week on the Law School Insider I am bringing you Judge Richard Suhrheinrich who is Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit serving in Lansing, Michigan
This week on the Law School Insider Podcast we have the second interview with past professional bull rider turned successful lawyer, Shane Hilyard.
In the first interview with Shane Hilyard, we talked about his journey into getting accepted to law school. In today’s interview we talk to Shane Hilyard about his experiences in law school and some of the large challenges he had to overcome while in law school to find the success that he finally found in the career that he has now found in his own career.
This week on the Law School Insider I am interviewing Shane Hilyard, a Western Michigan University Cooley Law School alumnus and attorney with the Gallagher Law Firm. This is the first of two interviews where I talk to him about his journey to finding success. In this interview we talk about his transition from professional bull rider to lawyer and you will learn of the stumbling blocks along the way that ultimately led him to finding his success as a lawyer.
This week in the Law School Insider I have the pleasure of bringing you Brian Blackham of Ghandi, Deeter & Blackham, a law firm in Nevada. Brian Blackham is a Nevada Certified Family Law Specialist with a broad range of experience in family law litigation, including contested divorce and custody matters, relocations of minor children, temporary protective orders, child support, alimony, and the division of marital assets and debts, and has achieved exemplary results for his clients in all of these areas.
This week in the Law School Insider I have the pleasure of bringing you Ryan Barshop, an attorney practicing law in the Philippines, but his practice has allowed him to open firms in multiple countries and he has learned much in his first six years in practice.
This week in the Law School Insider I have the pleasure of bringing you Mr. John Berry, the Director of the Legal Division of the Florida Bar and he will be talking to us about characters and fitness and some of the stumbling blocks that he has seen lawyers struggle with in his many years working with lawyers.
This week in the Law School Insider I interviewed Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, Joe Kimble. Joe Kimble shares why it is so important for you to write in plain language as both a law student and as a lawyer.
This week in the Law School Insider I interviewed current student at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and Emergency Room doctor, Ryan McKennon. Ryan McKennon shares his experiences in attending law school and in balancing work, law school and family.
This week in the Law School Insider I had the pleasure of bringing back Ashley Heideman of JD Advising as she shared secrets to conquering the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) with all of you. Ashley Heidemann has been working with current and prospective law students for a number of years helping them find success in the law school journey.
This week in the Law School Insider we had the pleasure of interviewing alumnus of Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, Ryan McKnight who acts as general counsel for Avasure. As a company Avasure develops, markets and deploys technology and educational tools that support the nursing profession in improving its practice environment. Ryan McKnight works in all aspects of legal oversight for the company, but this is not where he started his career, nor is it where he thought he would end up.
The 3 Most Common Mistakes Students Make in Law School & How To Avoid Them!. A #LawSchoolInsider interview with Ashley Heidemann
Truth is Stronger Than Fiction. Understanding how ethics can make or break your career. A #LawSchoolInsider interview with Professor of Law Victoria Vuletich
Creating a legal career from social media. A #LawSchoolInsider interview with social media legal expert, Ruth Carter
Understanding Law Professors Expectations of Their Students & Strategies For Success! A #LawSchoolInsider Interview with Professor Rich Henke of Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
A #LawSchoolInsider interview with LaConya Murray about how lawyers are critical in helping businesses and entrepreneurs be successful.
Reese Kewin is a first year law student at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and as a non-traditional student she has come to find that law school is joyful exhaustion - and that is a good thing! Come learn why!
From Military Service to Law School - It is Possible! A #LawSchoolInsider interview with WMU-Cooley Law School student, Angela Tormey
Writing in Law School Helps You Create a Pathway to Law Career Success! A #LawSchoolInsider interview with Dr. Katie Guest Pryal and Professor Alexa Chew.
Think Strategically & About Issues Larger Than Yourself - Challenging Legal Careers in the Military - A #LawSchoolInsider interview with retired Brigadier General and Professor of Law at WMU Cooley Law School, Michael McDaniel
The Health Care Field is Wide Open With Opportunities For Lawyers! A #LawSchoolInsider Interview with Hayley Freimuth of Navitus Health Solutions
To open a solo law practice you have to have a plan! A Law School Insider interview with Professor Gary Bauer #LawSchoolInsider
Helping Injured Individuals One Day At A Time - A Law School Insider interview with Michael Moebes #LawSchoolInsider
Gordon Firemark shares his perspectives on Entertainment Law and on how lawyers should use podcasting to expand their reach and audience.
When preparation meets opportunity is a mantra that Larry Nolan, president-elect for the State Bar of Michigan lives by and you should too!
Be Open in Law School and Take Advantage of as Many Opportunities As You Can! A #LawSchoolInsider Interview with Bethany Slomski, WMU Cooley Law School alumni and In-House Senior Counsel for a financial services agency.
Sports Law with Ben Shotten, Media Relations manager for the Tampa Bay Storm arena football team this week on the #LawSchoolInsider #Podcast
Homeland and National Security Law is an exciting new field of law. A #LawSchoolInsider interview with Frank Spano,Executive Director of The Counterterrorism Institute
Entertainment Law Is More Than Movies & Television! A #LawSchoolInsider Interview With Catherine Katona
Things Happen In Law School That Are Unexpected, But You Can Move On And Get Past Them! A #LawSchoolInsider interview with Judge Amy Ronayne-Krause
Aaron Rodenbo says Law School Takes Hard Work - Leave Nothing On The Table in this week's #LawSchoolInsider interview.
Don't let Character and Fitness concerns during the law school application process stop you from achieving your law school dream says WMU-Cooley Law School alumna Amy Panek.
Knowing the steps to take and the questions to ask will help you to know how to apply to law school and to attend the school you want to attend!
You must understand the History, Culture & Practice of Law to find ultimate success states Michigan Supreme Court Justice, Stephen Markman in this #LawSchoolInsider interview.
Going To Law School Pushes You To Your Intellectual Limit! Tips to learn from! A #LawSchoolInsider interview Szu Yu Chang
Getting involved early will help you to be happier & more successful in law school says Randy Petrowski in this week's #LawSchoolInsider
3 Tips To Maximize Hard Work & Diligence in Law School which allow you to dig in, be diligent and well prepared throughout your law school journey. A #LawSchoolInsider interview with principal at Miller Canfield, Thomas Cranmer
Money is great but it does not fill your heart - tips to find your true passion for studying the law. An #LawSchoolInsider interview with attorney Catherine Groll attorney with the Mike Morse Law Firm
What is the most important thing to remember as a lawyer? wediscuss this in depth with Nicole Hughes, Associate Attorney atAlane and Chartier LLP #LawSchoolInsider
As a student in law school you should consider study abroad as away to expand your global view of the law. Jennifer Gallardo sharesher experience studying abroad in Spain in this #LawSchoolInsiderinterview.
For anyone entering the legal profession you muststartnetworking and building your reputation from Day 1 saysJacksonCounty Probate Register and a graduate of WesternMichiganUniversity Cooley Law School Bruce Crews in this#Lawschoolinsiderinterview.
3 Ways to Take The Fear Out of Law School - Sharon Hanlon talks about getting past the fear that can be prevalent in law school to find your ultimate success. She also shared her own law career experience and journey to becoming successful and considered and Elite and Super Lawyer in the State of Florida and well knowing in the field of personal injury.
How to to survive the first year in law school. Julie Lawler-Hoyle shares her journey and some tips for how she found success after completing year one of his journey toward a law degree and becoming a lawyer.
In this episode we speak with Christian Smith, Attorney with the City of Atlanta's Prosecutors Office, about his professional journey. He emphasized the importance of focusing on the future as you work your way through law school.
In today's episode I spoke with Western Michigan University CooleyLaw School student Romain Peyret. Romain is a student who is from Florida, but who also is a dual citizen of France. Romain just completed his first year of law school and he shares some valuable tips with all of our listener about how they can be successful during their first year in law school.
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School Associate Dean of Students and Professionalism, Amy Timmer, talks about Professionalism and the importance of staring your professionalism journey early, even before you start law school.
Today, I spoke with Mrs. Zaneta Adams, the Director of Community for Challenge America, an agency that works with veterans and their families as they transition back in civilian life after military service. As a disabled veteran herself and mother of six, Zaneta had to overcome a lot of obstacles to achieve her dream of becoming a lawyer and she shares that journey with all of our listeners today.