Constitutional Chisme is your weekly mini-episode where your host Stephanie and co-host Harleigh break down the cases you’re most likely to encounter in law school.

In this bonus episode, Harliegh and Stephanie are announcing the Legally Ponzaneli Podcast Scholarship! Where we’re giving away TWO full Kaplan bar prep courses for the July 2026 bar exam!!!!

And if you don’t win, you can still save with code PASSWITHPONZ to get an additional $100 off whatever sale Kaplan is currently offering!

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Constitutional Chisme is your weekly mini-episode where your host Stephanie and co-host Harleigh break down the cases you’re most likely to encounter in law school.

This week, we unpack the story behind Frigaliment Importing Co. v. B.N.S. International Sales Corp. We break down how this poultry problem made its way to federal court, where Judge Friendly had to figure out what the parties actually meant when they said “chicken.” 

If you’ve ever wondered how one word can cost thousands of dollars… this episode is for you. Also… stay tuned we might be hinting at a BIG announcement coming soon!!!!

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Crystal, a graduate of the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, shares her journey of taking the bar exam four times before finally passing and how Bar Exam Drills changed everything.

She shares why traditional bar prep programs didn’t work for her and what made Bar Exam Drills different. With one-on-one Zoom sessions, unlimited essay grading, personalized study schedules, and real support you can count on, she explains how having the right system completely changed her outcome.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed or discouraged in your bar prep journey, this episode offers both practical insight and a reminder that passing is possible.

Use code: PONZANELI10 to save 10% off Bar Exam Drills!

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Constitutional Chisme is your weekly mini-episode where your host Stephanie and co-host Harleigh break down the cases you’re most likely to encounter in law school. But this bonus episode is a little different, this time, we’re diving into a case involving a major celebrity: Mueller v. Swift.

This week, we unpack the real-life story behind the reference in Look What You Made Me Do and explore the legal impact of the case. Before we begin, we want to acknowledge that this episode discusses sexual assault, which can be difficult or triggering for some listeners. Please take care of yourself and feel free to skip this episode if you need to.

If you or someone you know may need support, help is available. You can visit RAINN (rainn.org) or call their confidential National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-HOPE. You are not alone, and there are people ready to listen and support you.

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This episode comes with a twist, Harleigh takes over as host while Stephanie steps into the guest seat! In this conversation, Harleigh interviews Stephanie about her law school journey, what that experience was like, and how not passing the bar exam impacted her.

Stephanie opens up about the challenges she faced, the lessons she’s learned, and the perspective she’s gained along the way. She shares her gratitude for the people who have supported her, her love for building this podcast and connecting through social media, and her plans to approach the July bar exam differently.

If you’re looking for an honest, relatable story about resilience, growth, and continuing to move forward even when things don’t go as planned, this is the episode for you.

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Constitutional Chisme is your weekly mini-episode where your host Stephanie and co-host Harleigh break down the cases you’re likely going to hear about in law school. Each episode also drops a few easter eggs hinting at what case we’re covering next, so stay sharp.

This week, we’re getting into the infamous McDonald’s hot coffee case! What actually happened to Stella Liebeck and why this case is so often misunderstood in conversations about “frivolous lawsuits.”

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In this episode, Heidi shares her journey through law school and the bar exam. From being homeschooled to earning her Associate’s degree from Delaware Technical Community College, her Bachelor’s in Legal Studies from Wilmington University, and her law degree from Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach!

We also talk about the unique challenges of preparing for the bar in Delaware, where options are limited and major programs like Themis aren’t available, something she didn’t realize until it was time to start studying.

This episode is for anyone who didn’t pass the bar exam, feels stuck, or is questioning what comes next. It’s for those navigating setbacks, searching for support, and needing a reminder that they’re not alone in this process.

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In this episode of Constitutional Chisme, Harleigh and Stephanie break down everything you need to know about law review! What it is, when you can apply, and why it matters. If you have no idea what law review is or just want to hear what the experience is like, Harleigh is the perfect person to learn from. She shares her firsthand experience, what the workload looked like for her, and how it helped her land a clerkship with a federal judge!! Plus, her article was selected for publication so she’s really giving you the inside scoop! 

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Today’s Constitutional Chisme bonus drop!

Bar exam results are (likely) dropping tomorrow, so Stephanie and Harleigh are talking all about what that day actually feels like . The nerves, the waiting, the chaos… all of it.

Stephanie also takes a moment to say thank you to everyone who’s already sent her something from her Amazon birthday wishlist (seriously, it means so much). And if you’ve been meaning to… it’s not too late!

Everything’s linked! Wishlist + all our socials, so you can follow along, support, and keep up with the chisme!

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Sylvia Sanchez, a first-generation Mexican American, took a nontraditional path to becoming an attorney through Washington State’s law clerk program! Proving that you do not have to go to traditional law school to become an attorney.

In this episode, she shares what it really looked like to pursue a legal career while balancing motherhood, work, and the demands of an alternative legal education.

We also get into what it’s actually like to apprentice under a mentor, work full-time in the legal field, and stay disciplined enough to succeed without the structure of traditional law school. Sylvia opens up about the pressure, the responsibility, and how she stayed motivated throughout the process.

She also shares the biggest benefits of choosing this path, including gaining real, hands-on experience, getting paid while learning, and graduating with ZERO student loans.

This is such an inspiring conversation about resilience, thinking outside the box, and creating your own path in the legal field.

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