Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi

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Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi


    • Aug 16, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 35 EPISODES

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    Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi is an exceptional podcast for anyone considering or applying to law school. This podcast provides invaluable insight and guidance throughout the application process. As a prospective law student myself, I have found their episodes to be incredibly helpful and enlightening.

    The best aspects of this podcast are plentiful. Miriam and Kristi are not only knowledgeable about law school admissions, but they are also approachable, warm, funny, and genuine in their delivery of information. They make complex topics easy to understand and provide practical advice that can be immediately implemented into the application process. Their expertise is evident in each episode as they dispel myths, address common concerns, and offer valuable strategies to create a strong application. Furthermore, the emphasis on equity and diversity in the law school application scene is commendable. It is inspiring to see their commitment to making law school accessible for all individuals.

    In terms of drawbacks, it is difficult to find any notable weaknesses in this podcast. However, one potential downside is that some episodes may feel repetitive for listeners who have already listened to multiple episodes consecutively. This could be remedied by providing more diverse content or exploring different angles within the application process.

    In conclusion, Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi is an outstanding resource for anyone interested in pursuing a legal education. The hosts' passion for helping aspiring lawyers shines through in every episode as they offer sound advice and share valuable insights that will undoubtedly enhance any law school application. Their dedication to promoting accessibility and diversity within the field of law sets a great example for other institutions. Overall, this podcast has become an integral part of my preparation for law school applications, and I highly recommend it to anyone embarking on this journey.



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    Latest episodes from Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi

    LSAT Series Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 1:08


    A new cycle approaches, and that means new episodes and some exciting live events. This season will focus on the LSAT!

    United Kingdom Live Tour Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 20:18


    Your podcast hosts traveled “across the Pond” in late October 2023, with events at University College London, Oxford, Cambridge, and London School of Economics. In this episode, Miriam and Kristi recap their trip, discussing some of the key questions they were asked by students in the United Kingdom.

    Live in Los Angeles – October 12, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 84:23


    Bust out your sunglasses! Miriam and Kristi are live in Los Angeles, hosted by Gibson Dunn. This episode contains the full event recording.

    Live in Seattle – October 11, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 41:36


    Miriam and Kristi head to the West Coast to chat all things law school admissions with prospective students in Seattle. This episode contains the opening game and Q&A portions of the event, hosted by Perkins Coie.

    Live in New York City – September 15, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 35:53


    The 2023 live tour continues in the Big Apple. This episode contains the opening game and Q&A portions of the evening, hosted by Latham & Watkins.

    Live in Boston – September 8, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 83:46


    Miriam and Kristi kick off their live tour with an event in Boston's Back Bay hosted by Ropes & Gray.

    Looking Back, Looking Ahead

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 16:31


    In a special episode, Miriam and Kristi reflect on the 2022–2023 cycle, share their thoughts on the upcoming application cycle, and announce their live podcast tour, with stops in Boston, New York, Seattle, Los Angeles, and the United Kingdom. Tickets can be found here: https://hls.harvard.edu/jdadmissions/connect-with-admissions/navigating-law-school-admissions/

    So Long, Farewell! Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 33:18


    Miriam and Kristi just couldn't stop talking, so in the second half of this series finale, they continue to discuss their time so far as deans of admissions at HLS and YLS.

    So Long, Farewell! Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 40:56


    In the first half of their podcast finale, Miriam and Kristi reflect on all that they've learned as they enter their fifth year as admissions deans.

    Student Voices

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 34:06


    Our students take center stage to reflect on their experiences as applicants, law school students, and future legal professionals.

    The Waiting Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 48:16


    So you didn't get in (yet). What next? This episode touches on waiting for decisions, waiting on the waitlist, and waiting a year to apply as a transfer.

    (Not Just About) Resumes Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 37:49


    Van Ann, Miriam and Kristi continue their resume discussion, offering advice on showcasing your education and experiences, as well as careers more broadly.

    (Not Just About) Resumes Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 27:16


    In the first of two episodes on resumes, career counselor Van Ann Bui joins the podcast to discuss the purpose of resumes for law school admissions and some formatting basics, and answer some tough interview questions.

    Views and Reviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 43:51


    What really happens behind the scenes at an admissions office? Cristina Gapasin Tortal (UC Irvine School of Law), Miriam, and Kristi open the black box and dive into the review process at each of our schools.

    Where To Begin?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 44:15


    As a new cycle gets underway, Kristi and Miriam begin this season at the beginning! They will discuss everything from school selection strategy to ABA 509 reports to fee waivers, so that applicants have a leg up as the law school admissions cycle begins.

    Season 3 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 1:10


    Miriam and Kristi return for the third (and final) season of their podcast. Look for new episodes beginning in September!

    Listener Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 27:31


    It's time for your questions! Miriam and Kristi close out Season 2 with listener questions about parenting, the transfer process, whether to retake the LSAT, and more.

    Getting Personal with Personal Statements D

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 19:08


    You submitted, and we're offering our thoughts! Miriam, Kristi and Eulas Boyd (Brooklyn Law) dig into personal statements submitted by listeners. Read along with our fourth personal statement here.

    Getting Personal with Personal Statements C

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 17:53


    You submitted, and we're offering our thoughts! Miriam, Kristi and Eulas Boyd (Brooklyn Law) dig into personal statements submitted by listeners. Read along with our third personal statement here.

    Getting Personal with Personal Statements B

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 18:35


    You submitted, and we're offering our thoughts! Miriam, Kristi and Eulas Boyd (Brooklyn Law) dig into personal statements submitted by listeners. Read along with our second personal statement here.

    Getting Personal with Personal Statements A

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 17:37


    You submitted, and we're offering our thoughts! Miriam, Kristi and Eulas Boyd (Brooklyn Law) dig into personal statements submitted by listeners. Read along with our first personal statement here.

    How to be an Admit

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021


    Hooray! You have been admitted to law school. What should you do (and not do) next? Sandy Williams (NYU) joins Miriam and Kristi for a lively discussion.

    How to be an Applicant

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021


    Sandy Williams (NYU), Miriam, and Kristi offer their candid advice on how to be the best applicant you can be.

    The Reddit Edit

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 36:16


    Do Miriam and Kristi read Reddit? You bet they do. In this episode, they offer their thoughts from SMH to LOL to TL;DR.

    Pipeline Program Roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 33:44


    What is a pipeline program, and what programs might you explore? Miriam and Kristi speak to representatives from four programs to introduce applicants to the wide array of pipeline programs available. For more information, check out: SEO Catalyst Leg Up Legal Pre-Law Pipeline Program Dear Future Colleague Database Diversity Pipeline Program Directory

    What WAS That?!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 51:07


    Kristin Theis-Alvarez (Berkeley) joins Miriam and Kristi as they reflect on the 2020-2021 cycle, an unprecedented roller coaster ride of a year for applicants and adcomms alike.

    Season 2 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 1:43


    They're back! Miriam and Kristi will return for a second season of Navigating Law School Admissions later this summer. Check out their new website to submit a question, or upload your personal statement or resume for review: law.yale.edu/navigatinglawschooladmissions

    Listener Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 48:25


    It’s time for your questions! Miriam and Kristi respond to listener questions about researching schools during a global pandemic, “good” writing, how long it takes to read a file, and more (with a shout-out to Malcolm Gladwell along the way).

    (Good) Judgment Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 35:03


    Nkonye Iwerebon (Columbia Law School) joins Miriam and Kristi to dig into addenda, character and fitness issues, contacting admissions offices, and all things judgment related. Good judgment is a key to every application and this episode will talk about the good, the bad and the ugly.

    The So-Called Softs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 35:41


    Miriam and Kristi share their thoughts on the so-called “softs” – and explain why these aspects of your application may be the most important of all. This episode includes lots of resume tips, and a discussion of when to include, and how to maximize, a diversity statement.

    Nailing the Personal Statement

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 31:01


    Mathiew Le (University of Texas at Austin School of Law) joins Miriam and Kristi to offer advice on personal statements.

    Our Recs for Your Recs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 33:25


    Miriam and Kristi talk about letters of recommendation, with advice for both applicants and recommenders. They answer questions including how many letters you should submit, who should write them, and what makes a letter great…and not so great!

    It’s About Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 32:31


    Johann Lee (Northwestern Pritzker School of Law) joins Miriam and Kristi for a discussion about timing your law school application right: both choosing an admissions cycle and timing within a cycle.

    We’ll Tell You What We Want

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 31:25


    Miriam Ingber (Yale Law School) and Kristi Jobson (Harvard Law School) discuss what they’re looking for in law school applicants, covering hot topics like grade inflation, graduate degrees, extracurriculars and work experience, and the GRE vs. LSAT.

    Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 1:03


    Miriam Ingber (Yale Law School) and Kristi Jobson (Harvard Law School) will provide candid, accurate, and straightforward advice about law school admissions. Topics will include application timing, letters of recommendation, personal statements, and more!

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