Life of Law Students

April Wegesin

Law School Graduates and Lawyers sit down to discuss what the process of becoming a lawyer really is like by looking back on their law school and bar prep experiences.

  1. 03/01/2021

    Brief - What Not to Say to Law Students

    Life of Law Students is back with your Host April Wegesin and your favorite repeat guest, Shannon Cullen, to talk about all the things you should not say to a law student or bar prepper why you shouldn't say it! Pass this one along to family and friends to save yourself the hassle of these uncomfortable conversations.

    31 min

  2. 01/25/2021

    Evelyn Minaise - Persevering to Succeed

    Evelyn Minaise joins Life of Law Students for Episode 14 of the podcast to talk about overcoming adversity in law school. Evelyn shares her journey through law school as well as how she was able to pass the bar on the third try. She also started a writing business as a writing coach and is here to help you take your writing to the next level! Check out all of her contact info below: Evelyn Minaise: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evelyn-minaise-j-d-a8b6a86a/ Evelyn's Writing Business: evelynminaise.wixsite.com/emwritingcoach Host April Wegesin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilwegesin

    1h 22m

  3. 01/11/2021

    Shaun Brooks - Law School as a Working Single Dad

    Shaun Brooks joins Life of Law Students for episode 13 to talk about his experience in law school as a single dad. Shaun gives his advice for creating a schedule and choosing classes that overlap to save yourself study time. Time management and setting priorities are also big topics in this week's episode.  Shaun Brooks: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaun-brooks-8a0a31158/ Host April Wegesin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilwegesin

    1h 6m

  4. 12/21/2020

    Bar Prep Advice with Shannon Cullen

    Episode 12 is all about the bar exam! Shannon Cullen is back and shares her bar exam horror story with us. I talk about crying in the bathtub. We share our expectations going into bar prep, what it was actually like for us, and the adjustments we made the second time around that led to passing the bar. Listen to the end for tips on picking the right bar prep course for you, and how to save money doing it!  Shannon Cullen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-cullen-960847b8/ Host April Wegesin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilwegesin

    1 hr

  5. 12/14/2020

    Danielle Piskor - Building Confidence & Being You

    Danielle Piskor joins Life of Law Students for episode 11 to talk about her law school experience. We reminisce about meeting in undergrad and starting the law school process together through LSAT prep. Danielle shares her law school experience with us and highlights the importance of building confidence and being yourself. We also reflect on our Covid Era Bar Prep experience.  Danielle (Garcia) Piskor - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellegarcia16/ Host April Wegesin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilwegesin/

    1h 22m

  6. 11/09/2020

    Preston Brock - Veteran & Current JD/MBA

    Preston "Sunny" Brock joins Life of Law Students for Episode 10 of the podcast to share his journey to law school. From underperforming in undergrad, to the marines, to law school, and now the MBA program, Preston shares the lessons he has learned about adapting to your environment and dealing with unexpected challenges. He also gives great advice on choosing study groups and how you should use supplements.  Preston Brock: https://www.linkedin.com/in/preston-brock-b3b87379/ Host April Wegesin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilwegesin/

    1h 5m

  7. 10/12/2020

    Alex Michaud - Life Outside the Law

    This week Alex Michaud joins Life of Law Students to talk about mental health and the legal field. Alex has designed a program for attorneys called Life Outside the Law that provides tools and techniques for lawyers to better live their lives. As a licensed therapist, Alex has worked with numerous attorneys throughout his career and has identified common issues and areas of stress. The Life Outside the Law program used a module-based approach for lawyers to start making changes in their lives right away and start living a more balanced life. Check out his Ride Home Reset below!  Alex Michaud: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-michaud-lpc-0719424/ Life Outside the Law: www.lifeoutsidethelaw.com or Go.lifeoutsidethelaw.com/ride-home-reset/ Host April Wegesin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilwegesin/

    50 min

  8. 09/14/2020

    Chulu Potye - Law School in South Africa

    Chulu Potye joins us for episode 8 of Life of Law Students all the way from South Africa! This episode highlights the similarities and differences of the law school processes in the United State and South Africa. Chulu also shares her law school story and explains why taking care of your mental health is extremely important.  Chulu Potye: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chulumanco-potye-19136148/ Host April Wegesin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilwegesin

    1h 1m
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Law School Graduates and Lawyers sit down to discuss what the process of becoming a lawyer really is like by looking back on their law school and bar prep experiences.

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  • Creator
    April Wegesin
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © April Wegesin
  • Show Website
    Life of Law Students