The first episode of the DJ on the J.D., the Daily Journal’s legal education podcast, focuses on the significant increase in law school applicants this admissions cycle. The renewed interest has been a bright spot for the schools amid other pressing challenges. Stephen Ferruolo, dean of the University of San Diego School of Law, and Law School Transparency Executive Director Kyle McEntee join host Lyle Moran to give their reactions to the nearly 9 percent surge in applicants. Podcast edited by Nick Perez