Podcast appearances and mentions of karen sloan

 Ben and Nathan kick off the return of Thinking LSAT's personal statement review segment with a listener's personal statement that had potential. But the statement quickly strays into the weeds, and Ben and Nathan “ring the gong.” Then Ben and Nathan emphasize the importance of securing a full scholarship to minimize risk during a potential economic recession. They also reassure a listener that reapplying with a higher LSAT score won't hurt her chances. Later, they offer advice on effective LSAT review strategies and discuss the value of LSAT skills beyond the test. Ben and Nathan caution against Seton Hall's 3+3 program, and others like it. Study with our Free PlanDownload our iOS appWatch Episode 499 on Youtube0:27 - The Risk of Law School Debt - Bobby shares a blog post highlighting the risks of taking on law school debt. Ben and Nathan discuss how law schools have evolved from para-professional training programs into elite “finishing schools” detached from the realities of legal practice. This shift has contributed to skyrocketing student debt. As economists warn of a potential recession, history suggests that the legal job market may suffer just as it did during the 2008 financial crisis. The guys reference a piece by Karen Sloan that paints a grim picture of recent law school graduate employment, potentially signaling tougher times ahead. Their advice? Avoid the risk—attend law school only if you secure a full-tuition scholarship.28:52 - Reapplying Next Cycle - Alice originally applied to law schools with an LSAT score below the medians of her top choices. Following Demon's advice, she retook the LSAT to improve her score before reapplying. Now, she worries that reapplying to schools that previously accepted her might hurt her chances of securing a scholarship. Nathan and Ben reassure her that law schools will treat her new application independently and that reapplying won't be held against her. They commend her decision to wait a year to maximize her scholarship opportunities.33:31 - How Do I Review? - Alanna feels like she's spinning her wheels and isn't sure how to review effectively. The guys remind her that most mistakes stem from simple misreading. True learning happens when concepts “click” because you've uncovered the logic you previously overlooked. They encourage her to focus on understanding the reasoning behind the correct answers rather than just memorizing explanations.45:31 - Use Scholarships to Motivate Your Study - A student making solid progress on the LSAT expresses a loss in motivation. Ben and Nathan remind her that LSAT prep builds essential skills for a legal career—if she isn't enjoying the process, she should seriously consider whether law is the right path. They also warn that while a 155 might be enough for admission, it's unlikely to secure a scholarship. They suggest using the goal of a full-ride scholarship as motivation to keep improving her score.51:04 - LSAT Skills Are Transferable - Departing Demon, James reflects on the invaluable skills he gained from studying for the LSAT. 52:43 - Personal Statement Segment - Ben and Nathan review Jeremiah's personal statement. While his topic is compelling, they note that the statement quickly shifts away from the “personal” aspect, getting lost in the story's context.1:04:43 - What's the Deal With Seton Hall? - A student asks about Seton Hall's 3+3 program, but Ben and Nathan caution against it, arguing that such programs lock students into paying full tuition before they can explore other law school options. They also criticize Seton Hall's continued use of predatory conditional scholarships. However, they acknowledge that Seton Hall's part-time program is a smart choice for students who want to work while attending law school.1:52:34 - Word of the Week - “In that construct, the strong performance of the few can obfuscate the mediocrity of the many.”

Your LSAT and GPA are the most important parts of your law school application, but a strong personal statement can set you apart from other applicants with similar numbers. What makes for a well-crafted personal statement? This week, Nathan and Ben pull no punches as they critique a listener's essay through the eyes of harried admissions officers. The guys also delve into Logical Reasoning prediction methods, urge a listener to fire their awful tutor, and unpack a new report that casts doubt on the golden-ticket reputation of a law degree. Study with our Free Plan Download our iOS app Watch Episode 463 on YouTube 2:15 - Prediction and Review - The guys instruct LSAT Demon student Brian on how to review his mistakes. They emphasize prediction as crucial to success in Logical Reasoning. 13:09 - Awful Tutor - Nathan and Ben counsel an anonymous listener to fire their terrible LSAT tutor and to cut back on their full-time study. One to three quality hours of study per day is plenty. 23:26 - Comparative Passages - Ben and Nathan summarize their approach to comparative passages in Reading Comprehension. 28:34 - Tuition vs. Cost of Living - Listener Alex compares the cost to attend two in-state law schools. Nathan and Ben weigh Alex's options and advise them to broaden their list of target schools. 35:26 - Earnings Outcomes - The guys discuss a Georgetown study on what lawyers are earning after four years of practice. Reuters' Karen Sloan reports that outcomes vary wildly depending on which law school graduates attended. 45:14 - Personal Statement Review - Ben and Nathan give listener K a brutally honest appraisal of their personal statement. 1:07:25 - Word of the Week - Deposition is more than just a torturous legal exercise.

In this episode, Mike speaks with long-time legal education reporter Karen Sloan about her experiences and stories and the future of the legal field. You can listen and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, SoundCloud, and Google Podcasts. You can read a full transcript of this podcast here. spiveyconsulting.com | spiveyblog.com | myrankbyspivey.com

I had so much fun chatting with Karen Sloan-Brown. It was fun learning about her book Short Cut and about her too. I hope you'll all follow her on her website www.brownreflections.com, on Facebook, an Amazon, and on Instagram. To support the show Join me on Patreon.com/TheCozySleuth or Ko-fi.com/thecozysleuth or go to Zazzle at zazzle.com/themysticcozy

In this week’s episode of Legal Speak, reporters from across Law.com's global newsroom discuss the aspects of remote work that are likely to stick for various sectors of the industry post-pandemic. Karen Sloan, who in addition to Legal Speak's co-host is Law.com’s legal education editor and senior writer, discusses legal education; legal technology reporter Frank Ready talks legal tech and in-house departments; business of law reporter Dylan Jackson examines remote work’s impact on law firms and Daily Business Review managing editor Raychel Lean looks at the topic from a litigation perspective.

On this week's podcast, Law.com legal education editor Karen Sloan talks with two black law deans about a new initiative to mobilize law schools and their communities in the fight for racial equality. Angela Onwuachi-Willig, dean of Boston University School of Law, and Danielle Conway, dean of Penn State Dickinson Law, explain what spurred the Law Deans Antiracist Clearinghouse Project, the change they want to see in the legal academy, and the five phases of work they've laid out to help create greater racial equality inside their institutions and beyond.

Crown Holders Conversations Day 2 Crown Holders Transmedia is the parent company of EDC Creations Media Group, the Sankofa Literary Society, the Black Authors Network Radio Show and Black Pearls Magazine. The Sankofa Literary Society empowers independent and/or self-published authors through mentoring programs. The popular Black Authors Network radio program offers new authors a chance to showcase their books to thousands of international readers weekly. Black Pearls Magazine, is an online literary destination for thousands bookclubs and social network fans around the globe. Tuesday Night, May 5, 2020 - Featured Authors and Books 8:00 pm - Kiss & Tell: A Novel by Shana Burton  8:30 pm - Short Cut by Karen Sloan-Brown Daniel, Luke, and John by Karen Sloan-Brown  PEARL PAGE READING * Memphis Blues by Cheryl Mattox Berry * Capital Sins by Cheryl Mattox Berry   READ MORE ABOUT OUR GUESTS AT: http://crownholderstransmedia.com  

Kevin Rosenberg, a 2004 graduate of the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, who recently convinced the New York's chief bankruptcy judge in the Southern District to discharge more than $200,000 he was carrying in student loan debt, talks with Law.com reporter Karen Sloan about the decision that's making waves in the bankruptcy world. Sloan also talks with Jason Iuliano, a professor at Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law who has spent 10 years studying student loan debt. He explains what Rosenberg’s case could mean for other student loan debtors.

This week, we’re taking a look at the sometimes rocky transition for military lawyers who want to go into private practice. You'll hear from Law.com reporter Karen Sloan who talks with three attorneys about making the switch. Anne Savin spent 10 years as an Army JAG officer and is now an associate in Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe’s Supreme Court and appellate practice. Matthew Reeder was a Judge Advocate in the Marine Corps for more than six years before joining Orrick’s litigation practice as an associate. And Jaime Turner, now an in-house lawyer at Morgan Stanley, previously served an Army JAG for six years. Part of the challenge for military lawyers who shift gears into civilian practice is that legal employers don’t necessarily understand how their prior experience, which can be vast, translates to civilian law. 

In this week's podcast, we hear from Law.com legal education editor Karen Sloan about some surprises—and some market stability—gleaned from this year's Go-To Law Schools report, including changes to traditional on-campus interviewing.

Law.com senior reporter Karen Sloan talks with Michele DeStefano, author of  “Legal Upheaval: A Guide to Creativity, Collaboration, and Innovation in Law," about the tangible, lasting and meaningful ways in which the law firms need to evolve, and how they get there.

Law.com senior reporter Karen Sloan and AccessLex Institute president Chris Chapman explore the impact of better J.D. employment stats, rising salaries and brighter law school applicants.

New York Law Journal reporter Karen Sloan discusses what's new in law schools.

New York Law Journal reporter Karen Sloan discusses what's new in law schools.

Karen Sloan of the New York Law Journal talks about what's new in law schools.

Karen Sloan of the New York Law Journal talks about what's new in law schools.

Longtime listener, first time Oral Arguer Derek Muller joins us to talk about the bar exam, through issues particular (the great ExamSoft meltdown of 2014), large (the purpose and utility of the exam overall), and sartorial (Virginia). Joe makes a shocking confession. This show’s links: Derek Muller’s faculty profile and writing The Virginia Board of Bar Examiners’ Mandatory Dress Code Derek Muller, Visualizing the Grim Final Numbers from the July 2014 Bar Exam National Conference of Bar Examiners, National Data for 2014 MBE and MPRE Administrations Reuters, U.S. States Extend Bar Exam Deadlines After Software Havoc Jerry Organ, What Might Have Contributed to an Historic Year-Over-Year Decline In the MBE Mean Scaled Score? Gary Rosin, Unpacking the Bar: Of Cut Scores, Competence, and Crucibles Oral Argument 12: Heart of Darkness Deborah Merritt, ExamSoft Update (including links to Merritt’s other posts on the topic) Karen Sloan, Software Maker Settles ‘Barmageddon’ Class Action for $2.1M Vikram Amar, Lower Bar Pass Rates in Some States Should Cause Us to Examine This Year’s Test, and the Bar Exam in General and Additional Thoughts (and Concerns) About the Low Bar Pass Rates in California and Elsewhere in 2014 Derek Muller, Here We Go Again: February 2015 Bar Pass Rates Down over Last Year About the Daniel Webster Scholar Program and its curriculum Stephanie Clifford and James McKinley Jr., New York to Adopt a Uniform Bar Exam Used in 15 Other States Erwin Chemerinsky, It’s Time for California to Accept the Uniform Bar Exam About the Uniform Bar Examination Special Guest: Derek Muller.

What's better than a Christmas carol? A Christmas carol with a built-in puzzle, of course. In our forthcoming Holiday Spectacular, we play a game in which house musician Jonathan Coulton sings clues to the tune of "Deck The Halls." Contestants must sing the answers with "fa-la-la's." It all fits together into one gloriously weird song, which you can hear in this podcast-only extra, featuring contestants Rob Gilleece and Karen Sloan. Hear the full Holiday Spectacular episode starting December 17th, 2013.