A2Z with Dean Z

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A2Z with Dean Z

In the A2Z Podcast, Dean Sarah Zearfoss employs her years of experience working as the Dean of Admissions at Michigan Law to help students prepare the best possible applications for law school. Her advice isn't unique to getting into Michigan Law, it's great general advice for getting accepted at any law school.

  1. 15 OCT

    A2Z 80: Big Law Interviews and Employment w/ Dean Ramji Kaul

    The Michigan Law Dean of Career Planning, Ramji Kaul, joins Dean Z to talk about all of the changes in big law hiring and employment in the past couple years.

    32 min

  2. 1 OCT

    A2Z 79: Q&A

    Dean Z answers questions from viewers sent in to the admissions email address. She covers out-of-state applications, international students, prestige of undergraduate institutions, and more! Here are the timestamps: A2Z QandA 00:47 Let’s get started - How are out-of-state students viewed by Admissions? 03:10 how can I search out practical experience for your application? 04:43 How much does undergrad prestige matter for non-traditional students? 07:31 How do admissions offices view applicants who were falsely accused of using AI? 09:28 What is different about applying as an international student? 14:09 Senior Capstone Projects 14:47 If you are now friends with a former supervisor, can they still write you a letter of rec? 16:10 On letters of rec from elected officials 18:00 What if I don’t have enough room for all my job experience on a one-page resume? 19:18 What’s more important: major GPA or LSAC GPA? 21:06 Does Dean Z read the application of every accepted student? 21:34 How can reverse splitter boost their application? 23:56 Thoughts on online or hybrid programs

    28 min

  3. 18 SEPT

    A2Z 78: 3-in-1 K-JD Application Read

    Dean Z reads through three K-JD law school applications and explains why 2 got in and one did not.

    45 min

  4. 3 SEPT

    A2Z 77: Tips for K-JD

    Applying to law school K-JD is a heavier lift. How can you overcome having less work experience and still get into the law school of your choice?

    15 min

  5. 20 AUG

    A2Z 76: U.S. News Rankings Update

    Will changes in the U.S. News rankings methodology have an affect on admissions? Dean Z breaks down the changes in how U.S. News ranks law schools and discusses whether that changes the way law schools look at candidates, their scores, and their resumes.

    21 min

  6. 6 AUG

    A2Z 75: Reddit: Should you be on r/lawschooladmissions?

    "Reddit is awesome but you have to be careful," said an anonymous Michigan Law student in an admissions survey. Dean Z received a lot of similar feedback when she asked current and former Wolverines about the law school admissions process. So what are the upsides and downsides of using Reddit while applying to law school? And if you don't use Reddit, are there other resources that can be helpful to candidates? And then we'll talk about "nota bene."

    11 min

  7. 23 JUL

    A2Z 74: Personal Statements // Controversial topics & common topics

    Dean Z has talked about personal statements in previous episodes but today she covers two specific aspects: writing about controversial topics and writing about common or typical topics. Whichever kind of topic you're writing about, Dean Z has some advice that will help you make the most of your personal statement.

    12 min

  8. 9 JUL

    A2Z 73: Transfers

    All about the process of transferring law schools. IMPORTANT ADDENDUM: I had every intention of talking about financial aid as one of the factors, but then completely forgot. (It was really Dustin’s fault, but I hate to point fingers.) Financial aid is a *huge* consideration for the transfer process. Many applicants who might be considering applying to transfer are getting considerable merit aid at their initial institution, and most law schools do not award merit aid to transfer students; some law schools will award need-based aid to transfers, however. But giving up a large merit award is a huge sacrifice, and aids to the complexity of the decision. I’m sorry I failed to include this information in the video, and if you have questions, please reach out!

    17 min
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In the A2Z Podcast, Dean Sarah Zearfoss employs her years of experience working as the Dean of Admissions at Michigan Law to help students prepare the best possible applications for law school. Her advice isn't unique to getting into Michigan Law, it's great general advice for getting accepted at any law school.

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  • Creator
    Dean Sarah Zearfoss
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    81
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2020 A2Z
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