Break Into Law School®

Join us for an insightful conversation with DeAndré Aubry, founder of Legally Fit, as he shares his journey from a first-generation law student to a successful attorney and educator. Discover valuable tips for thriving in law school and preparing for the bar exam. In this episode, DeAndre discusses the importance of preparing your life for law school, breaking down common mistakes law students make, and the need for better support and representation for BIPOC students in legal education. He also introduces Legally Fit's services, including law school coaching and bar prep, and highlights the 1L Club, a valuable resource for first-year law students. Whether you're a pre-law student or already in law school, this conversation offers essential insights to help you succeed in your legal education journey.

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Today is a different kind of episode. Join Alice for a live personal statement editing session. Get expert insights into crafting a compelling law school personal statement. Alice reviews a sample statement, offers editing tips, and emphasizes the power of storytelling. Discover how to make your application stand out.

In today's episode, LoVetta Jenkins is joined by Kaysia Earley, Esq, an award-winning lawyer with a powerful story. After being incarcerated while pregnant, Kaysia reconnected with her faith and started on her path to becoming a lawyer. Today, she is one of South Florida's top trial attorneys.

Are you concerned about the high cost of applying to law school? In this video, we discuss six effective ways to obtain fee waivers for your law school applications. From LSAC fee waivers to admissions events and more, we'll show you how to save money and make the application process more affordable.

Welcome to today's episode where we delve into the intricate world of letters of recommendation. Are you facing the daunting task of writing your own letter? Don't fret, because in this episode, we're here to help.

Sometimes, even when you've done everything right—completed the necessary work, built a strong relationship with your recommender, and asked for their assistance well in advance—their busy schedule may hinder them from writing the letter themselves. In such cases, they might suggest that you write it instead, and they'll simply review, sign, and submit it. But is this the right approach? Is it odd to write your own letter of recommendation? Well, the answer, not surprisingly, is that it depends.

In today's episode, guest host LoVetta Jenkins is joined by Angela Vorpahl, a law school strategy coach and the creator of Law School Master Plan. Angela shares some key insight on what mistakes she sees 1L students makes as they enter law school. Some of the biggest mistakes include treating law school like college, not talking to professors, and joining study groups. Learn more about Angela at angelavorpahl.com!

With the recent Supreme Court decision, the landscape has changed when it comes to discussing race. While race itself can no longer be a direct factor in admissions, aspects related to it, like socioeconomics and discrimination, can still contribute to building a diverse law school class. Join us as we explore the various avenues where you can talk about race in your application process. We'll walk you through four key areas where you can incorporate race: the personal statement, diversity statement, why us essays, and resumes/letters of recommendations.

We are very excited to welcome LoVetta Jenkins to our team as a Content Curator and Guest Host on our channel and the Break Into Law School® podcast! In this episode, Sydney explains how LoVetta will help us bring more free content to 1L to 3L students! Plus, get to know a little more about LoVetta (including her work with Steve Harvey - yes, THE Steve Harvey)!

Starting law school can be stressful, especially when it comes to understanding your new financial future. In this video, we'll walk you through some valuable tips and resources to help you manage your finances like a pro. We discuss how to create a budget tailored to your law school journey using Max PreLaw by AccessLex, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting aspiring law students, as well as YNAB.

As a faith-based organization, we believe in serving the whole person, providing comprehensive support to applicants beyond just essay guidance. For today's episode, Sydney talks about how you can talk about faith in your law school applications. She advises against using your application to preach or attempt to persuade the admissions committee but instead encourages genuine storytelling about your faith experiences and how they've shaped your perspective and aspirations. She also explores the best places to share your faith journey, such as your personal statement, diversity statement, why us essay, and resume.