Life of Law Students

Life of Law Students is back with your Host April Wegesin and your favorite repeat guest, Shannon Cullen, to talk about all the things you should not say to a law student or bar prepper why you shouldn't say it! Pass this one along to family and friends to save yourself the hassle of these uncomfortable conversations. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Evelyn Minaise joins Life of Law Students for Episode 14 of the podcast to talk about overcoming adversity in law school. Evelyn shares her journey through law school as well as how she was able to pass the bar on the third try. She also started a writing business as a writing coach and is here to help you take your writing to the next level! Check out all of her contact info below: Evelyn Minaise: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evelyn-minaise-j-d-a8b6a86a/ Evelyn's Writing Business: evelynminaise.wixsite.com/emwritingcoach Host April Wegesin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilwegesin --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Shaun Brooks joins Life of Law Students for episode 13 to talk about his experience in law school as a single dad. Shaun gives his advice for creating a schedule and choosing classes that overlap to save yourself study time. Time management and setting priorities are also big topics in this week's episode.  Shaun Brooks: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaun-brooks-8a0a31158/ Host April Wegesin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilwegesin --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 12 is all about the bar exam! Shannon Cullen is back and shares her bar exam horror story with us. I talk about crying in the bathtub. We share our expectations going into bar prep, what it was actually like for us, and the adjustments we made the second time around that led to passing the bar. Listen to the end for tips on picking the right bar prep course for you, and how to save money doing it! Shannon Cullen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-cullen-960847b8/ Host April Wegesin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilwegesin --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Danielle Piskor joins Life of Law Students for episode 11 to talk about her law school experience. We reminisce about meeting in undergrad and starting the law school process together through LSAT prep. Danielle shares her law school experience with us and highlights the importance of building confidence and being yourself. We also reflect on our Covid Era Bar Prep experience. Danielle (Garcia) Piskor - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellegarcia16/ Host April Wegesin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilwegesin/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Preston "Sunny" Brock joins Life of Law Students for Episode 10 of the podcast to share his journey to law school. From underperforming in undergrad, to the marines, to law school, and now the MBA program, Preston shares the lessons he has learned about adapting to your environment and dealing with unexpected challenges. He also gives great advice on choosing study groups and how you should use supplements. Preston Brock: https://www.linkedin.com/in/preston-brock-b3b87379/ Host April Wegesin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilwegesin/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week Alex Michaud joins Life of Law Students to talk about mental health and the legal field. Alex has designed a program for attorneys called Life Outside the Law that provides tools and techniques for lawyers to better live their lives. As a licensed therapist, Alex has worked with numerous attorneys throughout his career and has identified common issues and areas of stress. The Life Outside the Law program used a module-based approach for lawyers to start making changes in their lives right away and start living a more balanced life. Check out his Ride Home Reset below! Alex Michaud: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-michaud-lpc-0719424/ Life Outside the Law: www.lifeoutsidethelaw.com or Go.lifeoutsidethelaw.com/ride-home-reset/ Host April Wegesin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilwegesin/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Chulu Potye joins us for episode 8 of Life of Law Students all the way from South Africa! This episode highlights the similarities and differences of the law school processes in the United State and South Africa. Chulu also shares her law school story and explains why taking care of your mental health is extremely important. Chulu Potye: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chulumanco-potye-19136148/ Host April Wegesin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilwegesin --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Drew Ashcraft joins Life of Law Students on episode 7 of the podcast to talk about his law school experience. From crying at Disneyland to accidentally electing to hand-write the bar exam, Drew's experience is nothing short of honest and entertaining from beginning to end. Drew tells us why we should doubt our doubts, find inspiration anywhere we can, and ultimately not take the process too seriously. Drew Ashcraft: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-ashcraft-7119b7141/ Host April Wegesin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilwegesin/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Kaushik Nagaraj joins Life of Law Students in Episode 6. Kaushik highlights the importance of mentors and getting to know your professors. Kaushik took time off before law school, and I did not. We discuss the pros and cons of each option and how different types of law students should be working together to help each other out.  Kaushik Nagaraj: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaushiknagaraj/ Host April Wegesin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilwegesin/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 5 features Naphtalie Librun-Ukiri. She is a current law student and mother who describes what it was like transferring law schools and raising a family along the way. Naphtalie is an amazing networker and gives us all her tips and tricks on putting yourself out there and making connections. We also discuss test-taking tips and how to get points on law school exams. Naphtalie Librun-Ukiri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naphtalie-ukiri/ Host April Wegesin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilwegesin/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 4 with Brigitte Hoffman provides great memorization tips and tricks! As two law students who were in way over our heads, we highlight the effects of stress on our personalities and relationships with friends. From crying in the parking lot and losing hair to studying abroad and landing internships, Brigitte tells all in this law school reflection episode. Brigitte Hoffman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brigittehoffman/ Host April Wegesin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilwegesin/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 3 of the podcast is all about Aaron's personal law school experience. He talks about his journey from being a musician to a law school graduate, including his experience with academic disqualification and the moments that made it all worthwhile.  Aaron Blanco: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronblanco1/ Host April Wegesin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilwegesin/ Check us out on Instagram and Facebook @lifeoflawstudents!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This episode features Daniel Contreras and focuses in on the first semester of law school. We compare and contrast our experiences while discussing the upcoming challenges for the Virtual 1Ls of 2020, and highlighting the importance of normalizing talking about mental health. Contact: Daniel Contreras: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-contreras-276627133/ Host April Wegesin: lifeoflawstudents@gmail.com or https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilwegesin/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

My Contact - April Wegesin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilwegesin/ Guest Contact - Shannon Cullen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-cullen-960847b8/ ... In this episode of the podcast we talk about our overall law school experiences. We describe the highs, lows, and everything in between, from what we considered when looking into law schools to crying after exams. We discuss the most stressful aspects of law school as well as what surprised us the most about the process.