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.
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.
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.
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.
Hear from Anamika Dubb on how she balances taking care of her mental health while juggling being a student and make-up artist.
Hear from Navjot Randhawa (Chiropractor) Sandeep Kaur (Physician Assistant) on the ways they navigate through their grad programs.
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.
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.
Hear from Monica Romero (2L) at University of Washington School of Law regarding diversity in law school and the legal profession.
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.
This week we have Sukhi Dhillon (@OneSikhMom) sharing how she empowers herself and the ways she is trying to empower other South Asian females.
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
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.
Hear from Big Law Associate Abigail address imposter syndrome in law school and the legal profession.
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
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.
Hear from two first year law school students describe their first year in law school. The challenges and the positives of the first year.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
Information on the peaceful Indian Farmers' Protest. Learn about why the farmers are protesting at the Indian Capital
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
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.
This week we have Sukhi Dhillon (@OneSikhMom) sharing how she empowers herself and the ways she is trying to empower other South Asian females.
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
Learn from Zehra (3L) at UC Hastings on how she landed a big law job despite not being in the top of her class.
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.
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.
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
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.
Listen to Big Law Associate Abigail address imposter syndrome in law school and the legal profession.
Listen to Bhavin Shah a 3L at University of Pennsylvania Law discuss all things related to mentorships in law school.
Hear from Tarlochan Rakhra an associate at Kirkland & Ellis on how to navigate screener and callback interviews.
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.
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.
Information on the peaceful Indian farmers' protest. Learn about why the farmers are protesting at the Indian capital.
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.
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)
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.
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.
Listen to two first year law school students describe the year they had. The challenges they faced and positives of the year.
A conversation with Dean Covington on taking the momentum from the current BLM protests to create change.
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.
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 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.
Learn about some of the reasons why Covid-19 is impacting communities of color more.
Learn about diversity in law school and the legal profession.
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.
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.
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.