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Hello everyone! My name is Jagdeep Sekhon and I am a first generation law student. This podcast is dedicated to POCs navigating law school, the professional world and life in general. It can be tough navigating spaces that were not meant for you. I hope to make this journey a little bit easier through advice from guest speakers and myself. Please listen every Monday for a new episode.

Jagdeep Sekhon


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    Tips on setting yourself apart when applying for jobs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 45:55


    Learn about tips and tricks on setting yourself apart during legal job interviews. Guest speaker Krithika, former member on a national moot court trial team and currently a litigation associate in biglaw. 

    Tips on Legal Interviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 50:39


    Learn about the best way to prepare for your legal job interviews. Guest speaker is Mattie former big law associate currently a senior litigation associate. 

    Tips for Law School Mentorship

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 45:09


    Learn about how to find a mentor in law school that can help you navigate the tough journey. Guest spealer on this episode is Bhavin Shah a graduate of University of Pennsylvania Law School, a former judicial intern and currently an Associate at Latham & Watkins LLP. 

    Mental Health in the 21st Century

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 37:56


    Hear from Anamika Dubb on how she balances taking care of her mental health while juggling being a student and make-up artist. 

    Grad School Edition: Chiropractor and Physician Assistant

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 36:05


    Hear from Navjot Randhawa (Chiropractor) Sandeep Kaur (Physician Assistant) on the ways they navigate through their grad programs. 

    Dean Covington on Law and Social Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2024 34:28


    Hear from Professor Covington from University of Washington School of Law on the need for social changes with the current events of  the Black Lives Matter Movement. 

    Law School Activism

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2024 62:31


    Hear from three students (Mateo Hernandez, Karla Davis Mary Ruffin)  from University of Washington School of Law on advocating for resources and equitable treatment in law school.  

    Diversity in Law School and the Legal Profession

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2024 52:33


    Hear from Monica Romero (2L) at University of Washington School of Law regarding diversity in law school and the legal profession. 

    Building Community: South Asian Women Edition Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2024 43:54


    The last part of the series we have Sonia Kaur (@thatpunjabimom). A mom of three and content creator discusses how she builds community and helps empower other women. We focus on topics around Sikhi and our stories of creating change in our own communities. 

    Building Community: South Asian Women Edition Part. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2024 38:33


    This week we have Sukhi Dhillon (@OneSikhMom) sharing how she empowers herself and the ways she is trying to empower other South Asian females. 

    Building Community: South Asian Women Edition Part. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2024 38:27


    This week the episode is focused on building a community with South Asian Women and supporting one another. Natasha discusses her journey and how she builds community on Instagram. @purposeandchai

    Social Media and Law School

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2024 34:10


    This week in collaboration with the Western Chapter of the National Black Law Students Association we discuss social media in relation to law school. The importance of having your LinkedIn updated and the pros/ cons of social media. 

    Imposter Syndrome

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2024 49:03


    Hear from Big Law Associate Abigail address imposter syndrome in law school and the legal profession. 

    Academic Planning for Law School Classes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2024 36:02


    Hear from Big Law Litigation Associate Abigail on how to plan you law school classes. Learn how to be intentional and set yourself up for success. You can follow Abigail on instagram @abigailtheattorney

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    Importance of Networking

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2024 39:48


    Learn about the importance that networking plays in your success in the law school. This episode is in collaboration with the National Black Law Student Association. Marcena Day the Western Regional Pre-law Director offers her tips and tricks on networking in law school. 

    The Good, The Bad And the Ugly of 1st year of Law School

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2024 51:54


    Hear from two first year law school students describe their first year in law school. The challenges  and the positives of the first year. 

    Hustle Culture in Law School/ Legal Profession

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2024 42:41


    Hear from Mattie, a commercial litigator and big law associate on the ways to deal with hustle culture. We discuss how we feel being in a hustle culture environment and the ways we deal with it.  

    Tips on Study Habits in Law School

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2024 20:32


    This episode focuses on tips and techniques of improving study habits. This week Harjot Kaur (2L) at UC Hastings shares her advice on studying in law school . 

    Finances in Law School

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2024 36:53


    This week in collaboration with the Western Chapter of the National Black Law Student's Association we discuss finances in relation to law school. The tips and tricks we use to stay on budget. 

    1984 Sikh Genocide: What Really Happened?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2024 69:05


    This podcast is dedicated to all the lives lost and impacted by the attack on Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in June 1984. Join Jasjit Sing and I as we unravel the events of the Battle of Amritsar and the aftermath. 

    What is happening in the Indian Farmers' Protest?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2024 45:55


    Information on the peaceful Indian Farmers' Protest. Learn about why the farmers are protesting at the Indian Capital

    1984 Sikh Genocide: What Really Happened?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 69:05


    This podcast is dedicated to all the lives lost and impacted by the attack on Harmandir Sahib   (Golden Temple) in June 1984. Join Jasjit Singh and I as we unravel the events of the Battle of Amritsar and the aftermath.Books Mentioned: Fighting for Faith and Nation- Cynthia Keenly MahmoodFaith, Gender, and Activism in the Punjab Conflict: The Wheat Fields Still Whisper- Mallika KaurOrganizations: Ensaaf.org jakara.org 

    Building Community: South Asian Women Edition Pt. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 43:54


    The last part of the series we have Sonia Kaur (@thatpunjabimom).  A mom of 3 and content creator discusses how she builds community and helps empower other women.  We focus on topics around Sikhi and our stories of creating change in our own communities.

    Building Community: South Asian Women Edition Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 38:33


    This week we have Sukhi Dhillon (@OneSikhMom) sharing how she empowers herself and the ways she  is trying to empower other South Asian females. 

    Building Community: South Asian Women Edition Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 38:27


    This week the episode is focused on building a community with South Asian Women and supporting one another. Natasha discusses her journey and how she builds community on Instagram @purposeandchai  

    Beyond straight A's: Landing a Job In The Legal Field

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 32:40


    Learn from Zehra (3L) at UC Hastings on how she landed a big law job despite not being in the top of her class.

    Tips on Law School Study Habits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 20:32


    This episode focuses on tips  and techniques of improving study habits. This week Harjot Kaur (2L) at UC Hastings shares her advice on studying in law school. 

    Hustle Culture in Law School/ Legal Profession

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 42:41


    Hear from Mattie,  a commercial litigator and big law associate on the ways to deal with hustle culture. We discuss how we feel being in a hustle culture environment and the ways we deal with it.  

    Academic Planning for Law School Classes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 36:02


    Hear from Big Law Litigation Associate Abigail on how to plan your law school classes.  Learn how to be intentional and set yourself up for success.  You can follow Abigail on instagram @abigailtheattorney

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    Tips on ways to stand out in job applications

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 45:55


    Listen from Big Law Associate Krithika about how to set yourself apart when in law school. Learn about the kinds of classes you should take and the activities that help boost your skills. 

    Imposter Syndrome in Law School and Beyond

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 49:03


    Listen to Big Law Associate Abigail address imposter syndrome  in law school and the legal profession. 

    Mentorship in Law School

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 45:09


    Listen to Bhavin Shah a 3L at University of Pennsylvania Law discuss all things related to mentorships in law school. 

    Tips for Legal Job Interviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 44:26


    Hear from Tarlochan Rakhra an associate at Kirkland & Ellis on how to navigate  screener and callback interviews. 

    Update On The Farmers' Movement In India

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 45:00


    This episode is focused on giving everyone an update on what is happening in India regarding the Farmer's Protest. This is part two of the first episode that I did a month ago. 

    101 on Law School Summer Jobs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 50:39


    This week I have Mattie from @thrivinginlaw discuss her experience of finding summer jobs. Along with her experience as a big law associate interviewing prospective candidates. Follow  her Instagram page at thrivinginlaw for helpful tips on networking, summer job hunting and much more. 

    What is happening in the Indian Farmers' Protest?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 45:55


    Information on the peaceful Indian farmers' protest. Learn about why the farmers are protesting at the Indian capital. 

    Social Media and Law School

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 34:10


    This week in collaboration with the the Western Chapter of the National Black Law Students Association we discuss social media in relation to law school. The importance of having your LinkedIn updated and the pros/cons of social media. 

    Modern Day Indian Women Ft. The Indian Matchmaking Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 48:54


    This episode focuses on the pressures of being an Indian women and the conversation is centered around the new show Indian Matchmaking. This week I had Preeti Kaur from preetipersonal Podcast join me in the conversation.  (https://linktr.ee/preetipersonal)

    Finances In Law School

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2020 36:53


    This week in collaboration with the the Western Chapter of the National Black Law Students Association we discuss finances in relation to law school. The tips and tricks we use to stay on budget.  

    Importance of Networking in Law School

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 39:48


    Learn about the importance that networking plays in your success in law school. This episode is in collaboration with the National Black Law Student Association. Marcena Day the Western Regional Pre-Law Director offers her tips and tricks on networking in law school. 

    The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly of 1st Year of Law School

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 51:54


    Listen to two first year law school students describe the year they had. The challenges they faced and positives of the year. 

    Conversation with Diversity and Inclusion Dean Covington (UW Law School)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 34:28


    A conversation with Dean Covington on taking the momentum from the current BLM protests to create change. 

    Law School Activism

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 62:31


    Listen to 2nd and 3rd year students discuss the ways that activism works in law school. The ups and the downs that come with being a student of color and advocating in a stressful environment.  

    Importance of a Side Hustle/ Hobby in Grad School

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 40:22


    Graduate school can be a tough time. There are moments of fatigue, depression and isolation. So its important that you maintain life outside of school. Listen to a Med and a Law school student talk about their side hustles and the benefits they get from it. 

    Mental Health in the 21st Century

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 37:56


    Mental health can be a taboo topic, but it can impact our lives so drastically. It's important to share our stories and tips on dealing with mental health issues. 

    Covid-19 and the Impact on Communities of Color

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 24:36


    Learn about some of the reasons why Covid-19 is impacting communities of color more. 

    Diversity and Inclusion in Law School

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 52:33


    Learn about diversity in law school and the legal profession. 

    Grad School Edition: P.A and Chiropractic School

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 36:05


    Interested in entering the medical field, but don't want to become a doctor. Hear from a P.A Student and a Chiropractic Student of what life is like. There are more options to enter into the medical field than just the traditional doctor or nurse roles. 

    Learn about what it's really like being in law school

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 41:32


    Listen to hear about the daily activities of a law student and a law student of color. The challenges of being in law school and the rewards of pursuing a law degree.  

    Intro Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 4:38


    Hello. My name is Jagdeep and I am a first year law student. I'm starting this podcast to amplify the marginalized voices. We're going to discuss law school, working as a person of color and anything relevant to a young adult. I hope you can join me.

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