The 8 Percent Club: Female, First-Gen, Future Lawyers of Color

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According to recent NALP Reports on Diversity, minority women only make up about 8% of the legal profession. Fay, Jackie, Lex, and Sarah are four women of color pursuing a legal education in a field full of people who don't look like them. The 8 Percent

The 8 Percent Club Podcast


    • Aug 25, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    S2E1: WE'RE BACK for 1L YEAR!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 57:05


    Oops, long time no pod! The girls are back with a super laid-back episode to catch you up on how our lives have changed since starting law school. Tune in every other week for a new episode of The 8 Percent Club!

    Episode 20: Goodbye for Now // The Last Advice Before 1L ft. @thrivinginlaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 42:58


    HELLO 8 PERCENT CLUB Welcome back to the final episode of season 1. We're so unbelievably grateful for all of you, and we miss you already! Thank you for an amazing season and thank you Mattie for always being a great resource to our community. We couldn't think of a better way to end this season. We'll talk to you all real soon! xoxo, Lex, Fay, Sarah, & Jackie EDIT X THE 8 PERCENT CLUB: the8percent.club/services SHOP OUR MERCH: the8percentclub.redbubble.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: instagram.com/the8percentclub www.tiktok.com/@the8percentclub www.facebook.com/the8percentclub

    Episode 19: Giant 8 Percent Club Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 58:33


    HEY FRIENDS! Welcome back to another episode of The 8 Percent Club! This Q&A has it all from LSAT to admissions to 1L to dating during law school. We hope you love it! EDIT X THE 8 PERCENT CLUB: the8percent.club/services SHOP OUR MERCH: the8percentclub.redbubble.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: instagram.com/the8percentclub www.tiktok.com/@the8percentclub www.facebook.com/the8percentclub

    Episode 18: Dear Younger Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 19:10


    HEY FRIENDS! Welcome back to another episode of The 8 Percent Club! We had such a fun time talking to our younger selves, we hope you enjoy this candid conversation! See you next week for another episode of the 8 Percent Club. EDIT X THE 8 PERCENT CLUB: the8percent.club/services SHOP OUR MERCH: the8percentclub.redbubble.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: instagram.com/the8percentclub www.tiktok.com/@the8percentclub www.facebook.com/the8percentclub

    Ep 17: Send Off Series // A Chat With Attorney Jas

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 54:19


    HELLO 8 PERCENT CLUB  Welcome back to another episode in our send-off series. We're honored to have Attorney Jas join us to drop so much knowledge and wisdom. Make sure y'all follow her on IG (@attorneyjas) to stay connected. See ya next week for episode 18!  EDIT X THE 8 PERCENT CLUB: the8percent.club/services SHOP OUR MERCH: the8percentclub.redbubble.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: instagram.com/the8percentclub www.tiktok.com/@the8percentclub www.facebook.com/the8percentclub

    Episode 16: Law School Wardrobe

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 34:49


    HEY FRIENDS! Welcome back to another episode of The 8 Percent Club! We had a great time chatting about our plans for our law school wardrobes. See you next week for a special guest episode as part of our send-off series! EDIT X THE 8 PERCENT CLUB: the8percent.club/services SHOP OUR MERCH: the8percentclub.redbubble.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: instagram.com/the8percentclub www.tiktok.com/@the8percentclub www.facebook.com/the8percentclub

    Episode 15: Law School Chat With Averie Bishop!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 35:43


    In our very first episode of the Send Off Series, we're going to be talking to Averie Bishop (@averiebishop) about her experience of juggling law school and TikTok stardom and all of her best advice on being a WOC in the law school space! 

    Episode 14: Law School Supplies

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 37:27


    HEY FRIENDS! Welcome back to another episode of The 8 Percent Club! It's no secret that we LOVE school supplies so this was a really fun episode. We hope you love it as much as we did! PRODUCTS WE MENTIONED: hybrid binder - https://amzn.to/2QJvcIp book stands - https://amzn.to/3uiKQca https://amzn.to/3nKdAYO pens - https://amzn.to/3nKdAYO https://amzn.to/3b0ef3o highlighters - https://amzn.to/3b30P6v https://amzn.to/3b30P6 EDIT X THE 8 PERCENT CLUB: the8percent.club/services SHOP OUR MERCH: the8percentclub.redbubble.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: instagram.com/the8percentclub www.tiktok.com/@the8percentclub

    Episode 13: Admissions Myth Busters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 24:10


    HEY FRIENDS! Welcome back to another episode of The 8 Percent Club! We've missed you all so much, and we were so happy to bust some myths for episode 13! THINGS WE MENTIONED: MYTHS: You need to have gone to a fancy school for undergrad to get into law school Law schools average your LSAT scores LSAT and GPA are all that matter on applications You need a 165+ LSAT score to get scholarship $$$ You won't get into a t-14 without work experience You need to be pre-law / there's a “best major” for law school EDIT X THE 8 PERCENT CLUB: the8percent.club/services SHOP OUR MERCH: the8percentclub.redbubble.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: instagram.com/the8percentclub www.tiktok.com/@the8percentclub www.facebook.com/the8percentclub

    Episode 12: Rankings React + What Really Matters When Selecting a School + Giant Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 66:27


    HEY FRIENDS! Welcome back to another episode of The 8 Percent Club! We've missed you all so much, and we were so happy to get the whole gang back together for episode 12! We cover A LOT in this episode, so get comfy. THINGS WE MENTIONED: abarequireddisclosures.org EDIT X THE 8 PERCENT CLUB: the8percent.club/services SHOP OUR MERCH: the8percentclub.redbubble.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: instagram.com/the8percentclub www.tiktok.com/@the8percentclub www.facebook.com/the8percentclub

    Episode 11: A Message From The Gap Year Queens

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 47:56


    The 8 Percent Club returns with another great episode discussing taking a gap year or years. Co-host Fay and Jackie dive in on why they took 2 (two) gap years, what they did during their gap year, how they spiced up their resume and so much more. Sit back, relax and enjoy this new episode!

    Episode 10: Checking In + A Candid Conversation on Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 34:26


    The 8 Percent Club returns from their break just in time to catch up and have a candid conversation on mental health. We hope you enjoy it! xoxo Fay Jackie Lex Sarah

    Episode 9: 0L Prep

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 42:02


    Happy Wednesday! Welcome to another episode of The 8 Percent Club. This week, the girls are chatting about 0L prep in general, their own plans for 0L prep, and much more. Thank you for listening, see you next week for episode 10! xoxo Fay, Jackie, Lex, Sarah

    Episode 8: The Housing Hunt

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 33:07


    Hey There Eight Percenters, Get to know the ladies of The 8 Percent Club Podcast through a glimpse of their law school housing hunts... Find out what the gals must-have and can go without in their law school apartments and so much more! We can't wait to talk to you soon!  xoxo fay, jackie, lex, and sarah

    Episode 7: All About The Benjamins

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 44:56


    In this content-packed episode, the gals discuss all things money-related including topics like: taking out loans for the first time private loans v federal loans living above your means??? cost-benefit analysis of debt living on loans and no steady income how much should you save before law school how people finance law school applying for external scholarships private school $$ v public school $$ in-state residency for discounted tuition? considering money against other factors working during law school? treating law school as an investment networking and so much more Listen all the way to the end to find out who won our 1000 follower giveaway! As always, thank you all so much for listening. xoxo fay, jackie, lex, and sarah links we mentioned in the show: https://www.nalp.org/salarydistrib https://law.vanderbilt.edu/prospective-students/costs-financial-aid/scholarship-programs/external-scholarships.php https://www.powerscore.com/lsat/help/ptvsft.cfm#:~:text=The%20ABA%20does%20not%20permit,schools%20do%20offer%20summer%20courses

    Episode 6: Our Cycle Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 40:16


    Join the gals as they spend some time reflecting on the highs and lows of their admissions cycle journey and the law school admissions process in the general. Thank you for listening! Don't forget to enter our 1000 follower giveaway! xoxo Fay, Jackie, Lex, Sarah

    Episode 5: All About Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 52:56


    On today's episode Fay and Lex are joined by their boyfriends to chat about dating while in law school, studying for the lsat, during the admissions process... and doing a lot of it while being long distance. Jackie and Sarah also discuss their plans for making friends and potentially dating during law school. The gals also chat about managing expectations and setting boundaries in healthy relationships of all kinds. Thanks for joining us! xoxo Fay, Jackie, Lex, & Sarah

    Episode 4: Law School Matchmaker Featuring Mattie (@thrivinginlaw)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 45:42


    Welcome Back To Episode 4 of The 8 Percent Club! On this episode, the gals are joined by Mattie from @thrivinginlaw to help Sarah find her perfect law school match! They highlight the importance of location, reach, class size, opportunity, bar passage, and more as they work their way through Sarah's top 2 law school options at the moment. Thanks for listening. Be sure to rate, subscribe, and download wherever you listen to podcasts. xoxo Fay, Jackie, Lex, and Sarah

    Episode 3: Our LSAT Experiences + A Preview of The 8 Percent Club's 1L Plans

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 48:53


    In this episode, Fay, Jackie, Lex, and Sarah relive their unique LSAT journeys. The gals chat about the study materials they used, their experiences with the LSAT-Flex, how long it took for them to see meaningful improvement, and so much more.  Afterwords, The 8 Percent Club Cohosts share a little glimpse into their plans for 1L. They talk about what kind of tech they'll be using, the best stationery materials, and their plans for notetaking. Thank you for listening! Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss a new episode. Also, follow us on Instagram @the8percentclub!  see ya next week  xoxo fay jackie lex and sarah PRODUCTS MENTIONED: https://www.amazon.com/TUL-Retractable-Medium-Point-Barrel/dp/B07X262S6L/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=tul+pens&qid=1612150741&sr=8-2 https://www.amazon.com/Sharpie-S-Gel-Medium-Assorted-Colors/dp/B082PMSSS7/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=sharpie+sgel&qid=1612150762&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFCSllFMlhWS0o0WkImZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAwMzY1ODgzN1IwUVFKQkxYS0FHJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA4MTMzOTYxUlA3S0tKSVFPSVBXJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== https://www.amazon.com/uni-ball-Jetstream-Retractable-0-5mm-Black-Ink-Color/dp/B00N8K7FAM/ref=sxin_9_ac_d_rm?ac_md=2-2-amV0c3RyZWFtIHBlbiAwLjU%3D-ac_d_rm&crid=3TY8RLRURFATH&cv_ct_cx=jetstream+pen&dchild=1&keywords=jetstream+pen&pd_rd_i=B00N8K7FAM&pd_rd_r=d346f47a-9e54-4ea1-ac40-a241edb7aecb&pd_rd_w=vuBTb&pd_rd_wg=NKIiT&pf_rd_p=e8fe1770-368d-4f3a-9196-c44d9c45be8c&pf_rd_r=Y0EHWG0F3D306DN8CESR&psc=1&qid=1612150784&sprefix=jetstream%2Caps%2C181&sr=1-3-12d4272d-8adb-4121-8624-135149aa9081

    Episode 2: Expectations: Applications, Cultural, and Beyond

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 51:32


    On episode 2 of The 8 Percent Club Podcast, we're talking about expectations... What's expected of your personal statement? Do you have to write a diversity statement? Is that addendum necessary? After discussing application do's and don'ts we take a dive into cultural and familial expectations placed on us as women of color entering the legal field. Finally, we wrap up with our thoughts on current events and expectations for the Biden-Harris administration. Please rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Eight Percent Club Podcasts. We love you all so much and can't thank you enough for your support on our first episode.  Cheers to many more!  xoxo Fay, Jackie, Lex, & Sarah 

    Episode 1: Get To Know The Gals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 34:39


    On the first episode of The Eight Percent Club, the gals share their school selection journeys with you and dish about the LSAT, resume building, paralegal opportunities, and more. merch discount code: 8PERCENT for 15% off your first order don't forget to follow us on social media and like our Facebook page for updates. xoxo the 8 percent club

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