Soon To Be Esquire

Yes, I know. I have been MIA and gone, but preparing for the bar exam and taking the exam on the big day really exhausted all the energy I could give. Let's get into bar prep, the test, some of the trips I went on, and what's to come!

I am a whole law school graduate! I feel like the three years flew by as a look back upon my journey. I am incredibly grateful for the support from this podcast community and fellow soon to be esquires. So much has happened since the last episode, so be sure to tune in to get all the details and the legal tea.

Aspen Murphy, 2L, joins us on this episode of the podcast to discuss how her career before law school and her role as a mother has influenced the way she studies and socializes as a law student. Listen in to discover what the biggest lesson that she learned from her years working full time and how those translate into her everyday life in law school.

On the podcast episode, I interview Amaya Ronczyk, who is a graduating senior and is currently weighing her options of which school to attend in the fall. From joining clubs and the pre-law program on her campus to starting an organization to educate the surrounding community on women's reproductive justice, everything Amaya pours into serves a particular purpose. Tune in to find out more!

In this episode, you get another chance to hear from a 3L graduating in May who has found a new home not just in another state, but in an area of law that Chelsea was surprised to discover. Chelsea shares the story of the uncertainty of the future from high school to college to find the path in the legal field made specifically for Chelsea.

Our first guest of the season, Haley Zhu-Butler, outlines the highs and lows of her law school journey from the application period to soon walking across the stage to accept her Juris Doctorate. Listen in on this episode as we get into the more untraditional experiences of a typical law student.

Another season is here! However, this season will be slightly different. Tune in to this episode to get all the details on how Madison's last semester in law school is the most significant semester in her education.

On the season finale, we have two very special guests featured on today's episode discussing their friendship and the law. From undergrad to law school, listen to how their growth as individuals through law school brought them closer together to form a sisterhood built on thoughtfulness and support.

In this episode, I talk about the looming exam season and talk about microaggressions. I know! I know! You see the word microaggression and you're on alert. I get it, I understand. Just listen to this episode on how BIPOC professionals can respond when on the receiving end of a microaggression. Rather than being reactive, let's foster an environment where both parties can genuinely ask each other "Why" and "Tell me more." Are you ready? Let's get into it.

Law school is more than just any commitment; it's an investment. One of the side effects of being a law student is imposter syndrome, loneliness, and stress. One of the ways to make that burden lighter is to have people in your circle to rely on - who will support you, encourage you, and sometimes even put you in place. But are friendships that different in law school? Find out in this episode of Soon to Be Esquire.

How would you use 24 hours in a day to invest in yourself? In this episode of the podcast, I talk about how to maximize yourself in the 86,400 seconds that we're all given, being intentional in your relationships and with yourself, and embracing a sense of gratitude. Tune it to this week's episode of the podcast.

After recovering from an ugly cold, I share with you how wellness needs to be prioritized over self-care. The difference between the two is important in understanding how to feed your should and keep yourself going by implementing habits that keep you well. Learn how to do the bare minimum - I know, it sounds crazy.

We need to talk about it! Often times BIPOC women are labeled "aggressive" when we have a differing opinion from the majority over something that we have a vast knowledge of when any other time if a white man had the same opinion he would be called passionate. Why is that? Ashly Vill-Ortega, 2L, and I tackle this question in today's episode.

These past two weeks have been a complete 180. I share my feelings on how Tropical Ida turned into Hurricane Ida. How do you think law school has been impacted by the hurricane? Oh, there's much more than cancelled classes I had not expected. I give a tell-all on my true thoughts about my plans expectations for the rest of the semester and how school responses could have been made.

It's the most wonderful time of the year: the start of 3L year! What expectations, goals, and interests do I have for the year and what is my "3L perspective" exactly? Get all of the tea and more while I share with you my highs from the summer and what I'm not expecting to go as planned this semester. It's always a learning curve.

In this season finale episode, I share all the details about my summer associate experience, how I decided on this particular firm and why I accepted the summer offer, what I've been doing in the program, what I've learned, and what lessons that I want to leave with.

Back from our mid-season break, I share details of exam season, my summer associate position, travel plans, life in Dallas, and exciting news for the upcoming semester. I get into the detail about my grades and current rank from this spring and share that law students are more than just what's on our transcripts.

This season keeps getting better with a continued list of adding to the podcast's firsts. This week, we have Diana Mercer, Director of Career Development at Loyno-law; our first-ever attorney to be featured on the podcast! We talk about all things career-related including several paths law students can take after graduation, summer opportunities, attaining a job offer, and so much more.

I'm sharing my legal summer experience once I completed my first year of law school, including how I created a plan in applying to several opportunities acceptances and rejections I received, and the lessons that I've learned. Going into my second summer as a law student, I compare the application cycles from my 1L year and now with advice on how to improve applications and share what I'm looking forward to this upcoming summer.

I am so lucky to be joined with Briana Ortiz, first-year law student, Texas native, and social media influencer! We talk about all things passion, life, social media, and law school-related. As Briana continues their legal journey she has dedicated space on Instagram (@briortz0) to not only represent but be an advocate for the 2% of Latinas in law but also she understands the importance that representation has on increasing that very 2%.

Let's get real! Here are a few of the experiences on what made me uncomfortable as a black woman in the classroom during conversations over topics concerning race, gender, and sexuality. I share how those experiences taught me to have limits in what I am comfortable with sharing when it comes to race. Let's get into it.

I am joined by my amazing friend Elizabeth Paniello on this second episode of this two-part series about dating while in law school. Listen to her amazing tips and real stories about relationships with significant others, friends, and family. We share how we maintain and grow our relationships with law school still being our number one priority.

The first of the two-part series of this season features none other than Joshua, my boyfriend! I am so excited to have him on this episode of the podcast as we share our story of how we met and how we have adapted to law school life together while maintaining our long-distance relationship. This is the first of a two-part series surrounding dating while in law school, just in time for Valentine's Day.

I am getting real and honest about EVERYTHING y'all, even a little emotional. I'm excited for you to listen about how last semester really changed me and shook my whole world. Now, for this semester, my focus is in a completely different place.

Welcome to the first episode of the second season! I am so excited to be starting this new season of the podcast and the new year with my sisters. I can't wait for y'all to hear this episode. Once my sisters and I get together, it definitely can get a little rowdy. Get ready to hear some laughter and some needed fun.

Finishing up the first semester of 2L year means that I am halfway through my law school journey and so much closer to J.D. Exams are currently taking place and I am so excited to officially have one out of the way! Makala and Rebecca return to the podcast to give their reflection on this crazy and unexpected semester. Listen in to the finale episode of the very forst season!

Hear about my schedule changing, once again, with temporarily moving to Illinois to finish out the semester. For this episode, I discuss all of my highs and lows of the exam season and how I plan on tackling the Spring semester.

Finals season has finally approached us and we can no longer ignore it or wish it away. Today, I share my study plan and approach to preparing for the finals season. Studying for a law school exam is nothing like preparing for an exam that I had to take in undergrad. Learning from my previous experiences and much trial and error, I have found a system that works best for me.

Another honest episode about some difficulties in balancing law school and life, specifically managing familial responsibilities and friendships. Listen to this episode about taking personal responsibility and a journey about holding oneself accountable. Balancing all aspects of life has proven itself to be difficult this year, let alone the role of a law student.

On this episode, I share more about my difficulties with law school online this semester. Additionally, I share a story about my trip to Salt Lake Lake City, Utah, and a little about my long distance relationship. I try and find light in the mist of some challenges that come my way and make the best of my situations.

Learning how to do law school online is still something that I am continuing to adapt to each week. In this episode, I continue to update you on my journey through law school along with some of the challenges that I have had with online learning since the first week of the semester. Listen in on how I changed some of these cons into pros.

For this episode of Soon To Be Esquire, we have an amazing guest, Reniajal Lewis, who shares his first experiences of law school with us. Reniajal is a 1L at Mississippi College School of Law and has four weeks under his belt now as a law student including orientation, cold calls, briefing cases, joining organizations, and so much more. With COVID-19 adjusting every aspect of our lives, Reniajal talks about how his introduction to law school has been different than the traditional law student.

Learn about my experiences during my 1L year and how my 2L year is going so far. You even may hear a story about my encounter with an upperclassman in an elevator that made me rethink what law school was really going to be like. I share the truth about what I learned from both semesters and the challenges that I see facing ahead with a different form of law school that is completely online.

In this episode of Soon to Be Esquire, we conclude the two-part series of Soon to Be 2Ls. Today I am interviewing two rising 2L law students attending Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. This episode discusses both Christian and Chanelle's preparation for the 2L year and what tools they will be sticking to this Fall. Find out the resources that brought success to these two law students.

Welcome to the very first episode of Soon to Be Esquire the podcast. Today I am interviewing two rising 2L law students attending Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. This episode is the first of a series on life as a 2L. This episode discusses a recap of the 1L year and the road ahead as a 2L. Get ready for an honest and truthful conversation about the 1L year.Both Makala and Rebecca have thrived academically while they also participated in the community at Loyola and the legal community of New Orleans, Louisiana. I have had the pleasure of getting to know them as my two closest friends at the law school and now I am so excited to share a little part of our friendship with you all.

Welcome to Soon to Be Esquire, the podcast. My name is Madison Torry, the host, and law student at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. Stay tuned for more episodes and subscribe to the podcast. For more information, check out @soontobeesquire on Instagram.

Welcome to Soon to Be Esquire, the podcast. My name is Madison Torry, the host, and law student at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. Stay tuned for more episodes and subscribe to the podcast. For more information, check out @soontobeesquire on Instagram.