Legally Ponzaneli

Legally Ponzaneli

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Legally Ponzaneli episodes

  • How I Passed the Bar Exam the Second Time

    In this episode, I’m sharing what I changed for the July 2026 Bar Exam, from my MBE strategy and visual outlines to PMBR, MPTs, MEEs, and taking better care of myself during bar prep.

    If you’re a retaker, I hope this helps you figure out what worked for me and what might work for you. You’ve got this!

    PLUS, a special announcement: we’re doing ANOTHER Kaplan Bar Prep giveaway!

    Use code: LEGALLYPONZ to save an additional $100 off your Kaplan Bar Prep! (If the code doesn't work let us know so we can make sure it does!)

    32 min
  • Constitutional Chisme: Peña-Rodriguez v. Colorado

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

    This week, we are covering Peña-Rodriguez v. Colorado: What happens when a juror’s racial bias influences the decision to convict? We’re breaking down the no-impeachment rule, and why the Supreme Court created a constitutional exception for racial bias in jury deliberations.

    Use code LEGALLYPONZ to get an additional $100 off whatever sale Kaplan Bar Prep is currently offering!

    Click the link to support the podcast and keep the chisme coming! Link: https://linktr.ee/legallyponzaneli

    36 min
  • Alfonso: It’s Never Too Late to Go to Law School

    In this episode, Alfonso shares his journey from serving in the Marines and working full-time to pursuing his dream of becoming an attorney. When his kids were starting college, he told them, “Let’s see who finishes first,” and eventually enrolled at the University of La Verne College of Law.

    We talk about going to law school later in life, balancing work and family, his social media, dealing with online negativity, and his journey as a bar exam retaker now taking the California Bar Exam for the third time.

    Whether you're a law student, a bar retaker, or chasing a goal of your own, this episode is a reminder that there's no timeline for success.

    Follow us on social media and never miss an episode: https://linktr.ee/legallyponzaneli

    Kaplan Bar Prep Discount: Use code LEGALLYPONZ to save an additional $100 off Kaplan Bar Prep!

    #lawschool #barretaker #barprep #lawtok #lawyerpodcast

    1 hr 4 min
  • EPISODE 2: LSAT Accommodations, Fee Waivers & Documentation: What You Need to Know

    Taking the LSAT? Before you register, make sure you understand LSAT accommodations, documentation requirements, fees, fee waivers, and the appeal process.

    In this episode of Legally Ponzanelli, Stephanie breaks down what prospective law students need to know about requesting accommodations, avoiding common documentation mistakes, reducing LSAT costs, and preparing for registration and test day.

    🔗 Find all of my discount codes, resources & links: https://linktr.ee/ponzanelish

    #lsat #lawschool #lsataccommodations #lawschooladmissions 

    27 min
  • Constitutional Chisme: Tanner v. United States

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

    This week, we are covering Tanner v. United States (1987): What happens when jurors are drinking, using drugs, and literally falling asleep during trial? We’re breaking down FRE 606(b), the “outside influence” exception, and why the Supreme Court still upheld the verdict.


    Use code PASSWITHPONZ to get an additional $100 off whatever sale Kaplan Bar Prep is currently offering and 20% off all Kaplan Bar Prep Supplements!

    Click the link to support the podcast and keep the chisme coming! Link: https://linktr.ee/legallyponzaneli

    38 min
  • EPISODE 1: What Is the LSAT? | LSAT Series

    Thinking about taking the LSAT or applying to law school? Start here! ⚖️📚

    In Episode 1 of our LSAT series, we’re breaking down what the LSAT is, what is tested on the exam, and what you should know before you start studying.

    We’re also talking about LSAT prep resources and discount codes that can help you save money while preparing for the exam!

    Whether you’re just starting to think about law school or you already know you want to take the LSAT, this series is here to help you understand the process and know where to start.

    📚 In this episode:
    • What is the LSAT?
    • What is tested on the LSAT?
    • What does the LSAT look like?
    • Where should you start with LSAT prep?
    • Discount codes to help you save on LSAT resources

    Make sure to like, subscribe, and follow along with the series for more LSAT tips and information!

    Have an LSAT question you want us to cover? Drop it in the comments and let us know what we should talk about next!

    Use this link to find all out discount codes and website:

    https://linktr.ee/ponzanelish

    21 min
  • The Bar Exam Was Cancelled?! Sylvia’s NextGen Bar Journey

    We welcome back Sylvia! She’s back to share her journey as a bar exam retaker, how she’s feeling this time around, what’s different, and how she’s staying confident as she prepares to (hopefully!) sit the Washington State Bar Exam this September.

    Unfortunately, Sylvia was one of the hundreds of future attorneys affected by the unexpected delay of the NextGen Bar Exam that was scheduled to be administered in July.

    Use the link below to find our free resources, discount codes, law merch, and more!

    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/legallyponzaneli

    18 min
  • Meet Paulette: Criminal Defense & White Collar Attorney

    In this episode, Attorney Paulette shares her journey from being a first-generation law student at Suffolk University Law School to opening her own criminal defense law firm. We discuss moving to Boston without knowing anyone, working throughout law school to make ends meet, the importance of networking, and how failing the bar exam ultimately led her to the career she was meant to have.

    Paulette also breaks down the differences between criminal defense and white-collar law, shares why she changed her career path from prosecution to defense.

    Whether you're studying for the bar exam, interested in criminal defense, or simply looking for encouragement on your own journey, this episode is full of inspiration!

    Follow us on social media, support the show, and never miss an episode: https://linktr.ee/legallyponzaneli

    Kaplan Bar Prep Discount: Use code PASSWITHPONZ to save an additional $100 off Kaplan Bar Prep, and it stacks with current promotions and sales!

    1 hr
  • What the F Happened? The Washington Bar Exam Victim tells all.

    In this bonus episode, Ki'Ev, a graduate of Howard University School of Law, joins me to share what it was like (attempting to take) taking the July 2026 Washington Bar Exam and the chaos that unfolded when everything went wrong.

    We also discuss the emotional toll this experience has had on applicants whose futures were suddenly thrown into uncertainty, what happens next for the hundreds of examinees affected, and why so many are calling for accountability.

    This episode is a firsthand account of a moment that will likely be remembered in bar exam history. We talk about the future of the NextGen Bar Exam, what this means for aspiring attorneys, and why the voices of those impacted deserve to be heard.

    Follow us on social media, support the show, and never miss an episode: https://linktr.ee/legallyponzaneli

    Kaplan Bar Prep Discount: Use code PASSWITHPONZ to save an additional $100 off Kaplan Bar Prep, and it stacks with current promotions and sales!

    53 min
  • Annie: Law School Besties Turned Law Firm Owners!

    In this episode, Annie Ho shares her journey from practicing law for five years to co-founding Texas Law Gals, a women-owned personal injury law firm in Houston, Texas, with her law school best friend. We discuss the importance of branding, how they came up with the firm's name, and what it's like owning your own law firm!

    Annie also breaks down how personal injury law works, including why clients don't need money upfront to hire an attorney, and shares how she uses TikTok to make legal concepts easy to understand.

    Whether you're interested in personal injury law, entrepreneurship, or legal careers, this episode is full of practical advice and inspiration.

    Follow us on social media, support the show, and never miss an episode: https://linktr.ee/legallyponzaneli

    Kaplan Bar Prep Discount: Use code PASSWITHPONZ to save an additional $100 off Kaplan Bar Prep, and it stacks with current promotions and sales!

    45 min

About Legally Ponzaneli

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Legally Ponzaneli is a podcast that pulls back the curtain on life in the legal world. I’m Stephanie Ponzaneli, a recent law grad, and each week I chat with law graduates about the twists,…