This is the first of our self care episodes. Angela Han, founder of Fit to Practice shares how physical health and professional health are tied to mental health. Law school and being a lawyer can be overwhelming. Angela shares how she has created a network of attorneys who stay in shape together with small increments. Physical wellbeing can improve your mental health and professional health as well! Find out how she helps others improve their health.

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Many students want to blog/vlog about their law school experience. It is definitely an experience worth sharing! But, what are some of the issues a student may face when they share that story? Are there negative repercussions from starting a law school blog? When are you sharing TMI? And how can a 1L manage a blog on top of an already overly demanding new experience? Sarah of Cerebellum Chef shares her insights as to what to share, what goes into a blog post and how her approach has helped her gain internships and jobs. Whether you are considering starting a social media channel for your law school experience or thinking about it, tune in to hear Sarah's advice.

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In part 3 of Nontraditional Students we chat with Sarah Semnetkzky of Ember Academic Services regarding the many challenges disabled students face along their educational journey and the amazing application services she provides for disabled students. Whether you are a student with a disability or not, I highly recommend you listen in and learn more about this important topic!

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This is part 2 of a 3 part series, interviewing nontraditional students. Tina was a mom while she was in law school. Learn what it's like to go to law school as a parent. If you enjoy this episode, please share, like, subscribe so others can see it and benefit from it too.

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This is part 1 of a 3 part series, interviewing nontraditional students. Alex returned to law school after about 10 years off. Find out what he did to ensure he made the transition successfully. If you enjoy this episode, please share, like, subscribe so others can see it and benefit from it too.

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On this episode of the Legal Learning Center Podcast, I interview David Johnson: author, creator of CreditMonkey.pro, and ex-bankruptcy attorney. He’ll share his extensive knowledge regarding credit and finance as they relate to law school and student loans. Have you ever wondered if you should file for bankruptcy? Or, have you filed for bankruptcy in the past, and wonder if that means you can’t go to law school in the future? Do you know what to do if you need to file for bankruptcy while attending law school? He’ll cover all this, as well as "regular" credit issues, during today’s podcast.

This is part three of three in our Law & Finance series on the Legal Learning Center Podcast. Next week we’ll begin our next three-part series on non-traditional students. If you enjoyed this episode, please share, like, and subscribe so others can benefit from our programming, too! Show notes and full transcript are available at: www.legallearningcenter.com

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For more credit and finance-related help and information, visit David’s website: creditmonkey.pro or email him directly at [email protected].

Episode 5 - How to Save Money on Student Loans - Part 2 of Law & Finance Series

Is there a way to get a better interest rate than what the federal government will give you? Yes! Are there loans with no origination fees? Yes! Can you get cash back when you take out a loan? Yes! And can it all be done for free? Yes! Learn how from Juno! In the second episode of the Legal Learning Center Podcast’s three-part Law & Finance series, you'll hear about special scholarship opportunities and other unique tips offered through Juno.

If you’re enjoying receiving law-school related financial advice from our Law & Finance series, be sure to tune in next week when I interview David, a bankruptcy attorney. We’ll discuss all things credit as they relate to law school applications, taking out student loans, and more.

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Thanks for taking the time to watch our channel, and come back for our next episode on December 15th!

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Episode 4 - When to Seek a Financial Coach Have you ever wanted financial advice, had no money, and were afraid to ask for help or didn’t know where to turn? Are you embarrassed about old financial mistakes you’ve made in the past, and want advice about how to do better but don’t want to come off as naïve to your friends and family? Christine Teh, of Teh Financial Coaching, helps people with both issues using what she calls, “money mindset.” Even if you’re drowning in student loans or credit card debt, she can help. Wondering if you should seek financial advice before you go to law school? Find out about the benefits of seeking guidance early in this episode and the first part of our next three-part installment, Law & Finance. If you enjoyed this episode, please share, like, and subscribe so others can benefit from our programming, too! Show notes and full transcript are available at: www.legalearningcenter.com

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If you’re seeking financial guidance without judgement, feel free to reach out to Christine via her website: https://www.tehfinancialcoaching.com/

Thanks for taking the time to watch our channel, and come back for our next episode on December 8th!

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Episode 3 - Leaving the Law in Less Than Five Years On Episode 3 of Leaving the Law, I interview non-practicing attorney, Dan Nevarez, about the difficulties of graduating with a J.D. in a broken-down economy, and the twists and turns that led him to leave the law behind. What initially brought him to pursue a legal education, and what broke the camel’s back and incentivized him to leave? If you’re a pre-law student asking yourself if you should go to law school, a law student wondering what it’s really like to be a practicing attorney, or a lawyer considering leaving the law behind, Dan can help answer your questions. This is part three of a three-part series on Leaving the Law. If you haven’t seen parts one and two already, be sure to go back and check out part one, where Meagan discusses leaving law school after one year, and part two, where Denise discusses leaving the practice of law after almost a decade. If you enjoyed this episode, please share, like, and subscribe so others can benefit from our programming, too! Show notes and full transcript are available at: www.legalearningcenter.com/dan

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If you want to talk to Dan or ask more questions about his journey leaving the law, feel free to contact him via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-nevarez-esq-cawc-b6b58b16/

Thanks for taking the time to watch our channel, and come back for our next episode on December 1st when we will start our 3-part series on law school and finances!

Episode 2 - Leaving the Law in Less Than 10 Years

Denise, a non-practicing attorney, discusses why she decided to go to law school, what it's like being a practicing attorney, and why leaving the legal field was the best decision she ever made. Have you ever wondered whether you should attend law school? What being a lawyer is like, day-to-day? Whether you should stop practicing law? Denise can help answer these questions, and more, in this exciting second episode of our three-part installment called Leaving the Law! If you haven’t already, be sure to go back to our channel and check out part one in the series, “Leaving the law after 1l year,” where Meagan discusses leaving law school after one year. Coming up next is part three, where Dan and I will discuss why he exited the legal field after three years, and the many twists and turns he faced along his journey. If you enjoyed this episode, please share, like, and subscribe so others can benefit from our programming, too! The Legal Learning Center’s mission is to help guide pre-law and law students along their legal journey, by helping them better understand the legal process and decide whether law school is right for them. Show notes and full transcript are available at: www.legalearningcenter.com/denise

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If you want to talk to Denise or ask more questions about her journey leaving the law, feel free to email her at: [email protected]

Thanks for taking the time to listen, come back for our next episode of Leaving the Law on Tuesday, November 24th!

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