Closing Arguments: The Final Year

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Closing Arguments: The Final Year is a short series from Emory University School of Law that offers an inside look at the law school experience through the voices of graduating students. Through personal stories of growth, resilience, and transformation, students share the moments that challenged them, shaped them, and prepared them for what comes next. Each episode shows the depth of that growth, highlighting the academic, personal, and professional development that defines student flourishing at Emory Law.

  1. How does law school change the way students understand the law?

    Jun 22

    How does law school change the way students understand the law?

    In Episode 2 of Closing Arguments: The Final Year, three recent Emory Law graduates reflect on the experiences that expanded their understanding of the legal profession and the impact lawyers can have on individuals, communities, and society. Yuelin Guo 26L shares how a course in alternative dispute resolution challenged him to think beyond advocacy and recognize the lawyer’s role in building cooperation and protecting clients through conflict. Shannon Pickrell 26L reflects on learning about Federal Courts during law school class and how it connected legal theory to the real people and experiences. Greear Webb 26L discusses how Constitutional Law revealed the power lawyers have to influence legal precedent and advance meaningful change. Together, their stories explore the moments when their thinking shifted and they began to see the law through a broader lens. Episode 2 Question: Can you share an experience at Emory Law that changed how you think about the law or the impact lawyers can have? About the Series Closing Arguments: The Final Year is an Emory Law student storytelling mini-series that offers an inside look at the law school experience through the voices of recent graduates. Through personal stories of growth, resilience, and transformation, students reflect on the moments that challenged them, shaped them, and prepared them for what comes next. Featured Graduates Greear Webb 26L | Criminal Litigation Concentration Shannon Pickrell 26L | Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution Concentration Yuelin (Alexander) Guo 26L | TI:GER™ Program Certificate in Intellectual Property Production Credits Producer: Jamillah May Creative Director: A. Kenyatta Greer Interviewer: Megan Hodgkiss Studio Director: Tayo Fayemi Original Theme Music: Adrian Davis, One Hitter Entertainment About the HearSay Multimedia Studio The HearSay Multimedia Studio is a dedicated production space in Gambrell Hall at Emory University School of Law, designed to elevate the school’s storytelling and digital engagement. The studio supports professional-quality video, audio, podcast, and social media production that highlights the voices, scholarship, and impact of the Emory Law community. Learn more about the series: https://law.emory.edu/about/closing-arguments.html Subscribe on YouTube and Spotify, or listen on Apple Podcasts.

    5 min
  2. How does law school shape the lawyer you want to become?

    Jun 8

    How does law school shape the lawyer you want to become?

    In Episode 1 of Closing Arguments: The Final Year, three recent #EmoryLaw graduates reflect on the moments that helped them recognize their path in the legal profession. Greear Webb 26L shares how competing with the Emory Moot Court Society helped confirm his passion for civil rights, labor, and employment litigation. Shannon Pickrell 26L reflects on an appellate advocacy course that strengthened her confidence as a legal writer and advocate. Yuelin Guo 26L discusses how a first-year oral argument experience revealed his passion for litigation and legal advocacy. Together, their stories highlight the personal growth, self-discovery, and defining experiences that helped them begin to see themselves as the lawyers they hoped to become. Episode 1 Question: What is one moment during your time at Emory Law when you realized you were growing into the kind of lawyer you want to become? About the Series Closing Arguments: The Final Year is an Emory Law student storytelling mini-series that offers an inside look at the law school experience through the voices of recent graduates. Through personal stories of growth, resilience, and transformation, students reflect on the moments that challenged them, shaped them, and prepared them for what comes next. Featured Graduates Greear Webb 26L | Criminal Litigation Concentration Shannon Pickrell 26L | Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution Concentration Yuelin (Alexander) Guo 26L | TI:GER™ Program Certificate in Intellectual Property Production Credits Producer: Jamillah May Creative Director: A. Kenyatta Greer Interviewer: Megan Hodgkiss Studio Director: Tayo Fayemi Original Theme Music: Adrian Davis, One Hitter Entertainment About the HearSay Multimedia Studio The HearSay Multimedia Studio is a dedicated production space in Gambrell Hall at Emory University School of Law, designed to elevate the school’s storytelling and digital engagement. The studio supports professional-quality video, audio, podcast, and social media production that highlights the voices, scholarship, and impact of the Emory Law community. Learn more about the series: https://law.emory.edu/about/closing-arguments.html Subscribe on YouTube and Spotify, or listen on Apple Podcasts.

    5 min
  3. Trailer | Closing Arguments: The Final Year

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    Trailer | Closing Arguments: The Final Year

    Recent Emory Law graduates reflect on the moments that shaped their law school experience and prepared them for what comes next. Through personal stories from classrooms, clinics, internships, mentorship, friendships, and the Diploma Ceremony, this student storytelling series offers an inside look at growth, resilience, and transformation across three years of law school. Closing Arguments: The Final Year shares the lessons behind the journey and the stories only these graduates can tell.

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Closing Arguments: The Final Year is a short series from Emory University School of Law that offers an inside look at the law school experience through the voices of graduating students. Through personal stories of growth, resilience, and transformation, students share the moments that challenged them, shaped them, and prepared them for what comes next. Each episode shows the depth of that growth, highlighting the academic, personal, and professional development that defines student flourishing at Emory Law.

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