ABA Law Student Podcast show

ABA Law Student Podcast

Summary: Presented by the American Bar Association’s Law Student Division, the ABA Law Student Podcast covers issues that affect law students, law schools, and recent grads. From finals and graduation to the bar exam and finding a job, this show is your trusted resource for the next big step.

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Podcasts:

 Mental Health in the Legal Profession | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 36:47

Patrick Krill discusses legal field mental health issues and offers strategies for monitoring and improving personal wellness. Thank you to our sponsor NBI.

 Career Preparedness: Navigating Career Choices in Law School and Beyond | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:02

Thankfully, career opportunities for law students and new lawyers seem to be increasing as COVID concerns abate. But, how can you best prepare yourself for actually getting the job you want? Meg Steenburgh welcomes Howard University School of Law’s Lauren Jackson to discuss tips and tactics for pursuing a fulfilling legal career. She emphasizes the importance of networking from day one of law school and advises students to keep an open mind about the opportunities that come their way. 

 Critical Issues in National Security Law | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:58

National security expert and Syracuse University professor William Banks sheds light on how current events interact with our nation’s security and the law. Thank you to our sponsor NBI.

 The Pursuit of a Civil Right to Counsel | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 35:42

Public Justice Center staff attorney John Pollock outlines current efforts to institute the right to counsel in civil matters.

 Housing and Eviction Law: Helping Tenants in the Midst of COVID-19 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:55

Zach Neumann explains how lawyers and law students can help tenants facing eviction during the pandemic.

 Helping Litigants Help Themselves: The Ins and Outs of a Legal Help Program | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 22:53

Angela Tripp shares insights into her rewarding work with the successful Michigan Legal Help Program.

 Against All Odds: Jim St. Germain’s Journey From Juvenile Delinquency to Community Leader | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 51:40

Jim St. Germain shares his experiences in the juvenile justice system and the critical role of mentors in his path to becoming a leader in his community.

 Examining Racial Inequality in Juvenile Justice | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 24:13

Attorney Natasha Fortune discusses her work at the Legal Aid Society of New York in the Juvenile Rights Practice and the cycles of racial injustice that affect her work with children of color.

 Representing Power: A Conversation with Attorney Robert Barnett | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:07

Attorney Robert Barnett sits down with host Meghan Steenburgh to discuss his storied career including his work with ten Presidential campaigns.

 A Career in Legal Aid — Perspectives from Sally Fisher Curran | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:26

Sally Fisher Curran discusses her career in legal aid.

 Richard Freer: Insights on Bar Review and Civil Procedure | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 39:12

Professor Richard Freer discusses his career and passion for helping students reach their potential.

 Law School Innovators: Taking Legal Ed Online | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:07

ABA Law Student Podcast host Meghan Steenburgh hosts two sets of interviews focused on online legal education.

 Dean Rodney Smolla: How Experiential Learning Makes Better Future Lawyers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:45

Rodney Smolla, dean of the Delaware Law School of Widener University, discusses his career and offers practical advice for law students.

 Erwin Chemerinsky: Litigator, Educator, Scholar | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:23

Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of the University of California Berkeley School of Law, shares insights from his career and offers guidance to today’s law students.

 Lawyer, Marine, & Senator: Career Highlights with US Senator Dan Sullivan | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 37:53

Dan Sullivan shares his career journey and advice for today’s law students.

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