Considering a law school extracurricular? This episode offers a focused deep dive into the ins and outs of the Law Review experience. We discuss the essential work involved—from meticulous editing and Bluebooking to gaining an understanding of current legal topics—and explore the significant time commitment required. It's an invaluable opportunity that strengthens your law school resume and prepares you for the legal profession.
A Visionary's Guide to Law School Success goes beyond the classroom to explore the true, holistic value of law school extracurricular activities. This isn't just about grades—it's about making strategic choices that shape your skills and well-being.
In this foundational episode, learn the essential, non-academic benefits you gain from strategic involvement. We discuss how activities help you:
Build Foundational Soft Skills: Develop crucial professional traits like collaboration and teamwork that translate directly to success in practice.
Achieve Strategic Balance: Use your extracurriculars as a necessary break from intense academics to improve focus and support your well-being throughout the 1L year and beyond.
Find Your Niche: Explore different groups to identify your true passion and discover your long-term legal career path and specific interests.
This is your guide to making smart, intentional choices to maximize your entire law school experience.
Welcome back to A Visionary's Guide to Law School Success! You've made it to the final stretch: Reading Week. This is the single most critical time for maximizing your law school final exam preparation.
This episode delivers the non-negotiable rules for this crucial period. We break down the 3 common mistakes you must urgently avoid (like why you need to stop outlining and stop catching up) and the essential 3 strategic priorities you must execute to win.
We detail exactly how to manage your time by creating a strict priority study schedule that rotates subjects strategically. Learn why this is the week to abandon passive review and pour all your energy into active application using practice problems and hypotheticals. Don't waste the Reading Period—master these rules, dominate this final lap, and crush your law school finals!
Law school exam prep, memorizing law school outlines, and effective study methods are the essential skills for any law student. This episode introduces the "Pepper Question" Method, a powerful and direct technique for mastering your law school material. Learn how to create your own self-quizzing questions for every single detail. This method is specifically designed to help you improve recall, strengthen retention, and prepare for law school exams. Discover a system to master the facts on your outlines and improve your law school grades.
stop guessing and start winning.
In this episode of "A Visionary's Guide to Law School Success," we'll show you how to take control of your law school final grade. We'll break down the different law school grading systems schools use, so you can stop worrying and start preparing.
You'll learn what to focus on in every situation—whether your grade is based on a single final exam or a mix of midterms and projects. This is a must-listen for all 1L students and anyone who wants a clear, actionable plan to master their law school final grade.
In this episode, we tackle the reality of open-book exams and expose the dangerous myth that they are an easy A. Learn why your study habits matter more than ever, and why simply looking up answers without having studied is a recipe for disaster.
We will guide you through the mindset and study strategy needed to succeed: preparing for your open-book exam as if it were a closed-book exam. We also touch on the importance of adapting to your professor's specific rules on what materials are allowed. This is a crucial, no-nonsense episode to help you avoid common mistakes and focus on what truly matters: knowing the material for your law school exams.
Are you considering joining a law school study group? This episode of A Visionary's Guide to Law School Success provides a balanced look at the topic. We'll explore the key advantages of group study and also cover the potential disadvantages. Most importantly, we'll discuss the ultimate truth: that you and you alone are responsible for your own grade and work. This episode will help you decide if a study group is the right strategy for your personal law school journey.
On this episode of A Visionary's Guide to Law School Success, we dive into the most dangerous outlining pitfalls that can sabotage your exam performance. While a solid outline is the key to success, many students fall into traps that can seriously hurt their grades. This episode exposes the specific mistakes you must avoid, starting with procrastination and the risks of taking shortcuts.
We'll break down the critical reasons to avoid a commercial outline and explain why an old outline from a former student—even from your own professor—can be a huge liability. You'll also learn the hidden dangers of using an outline from a different professor's student or even a classmate in your same class. Don't let these common errors undo your hard work. Learn why these shortcuts are so risky and how to avoid them completely.
Law school exam prep doesn't have to be a mystery. This episode offers a clear, concise introduction to outlining, helping 1Ls understand what a law school outline is and its fundamental importance to your law school education.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. Please conduct your own research, consult and follow your law school's specific guidelines. Consult others in your law school for their perspective and guidance on outlines. This podcast does not provide or replace legal or other professional advice.
Getting organized early can make all the difference in law school. In this episode of A Visionary’s Guide to Law School Success, I share the simple system I wish I'd discovered earlier for organizing my law school notes. You’ll learn how to name your note files clearly and set up a main “Law School” folder with subfolders for each class—plus the keyboard commands for quickly creating new folders in Documents on both Windows and Mac to help keep your digital notes tidy and easy to navigate.
🌟 What you’ll learn:
How to name your note files for quick access
Setting up a main folder and class-specific subfolders
Keyboard commands to create new folders in Documents on Windows and Mac
Tips for maintaining an efficient digital note system
If you want to start law school prepared and organized, this episode is for you.
✅ Ideal for 1Ls and anyone ready to build a solid note organization system early.
In this episode of A Visionary’s Guide to Law School Success, learn how to accept law school feedback with the right mindset and effective methods. We break down the three ways professors deliver feedback—in person, on assignments, or both—and explain the key types of feedback every law student will encounter. Discover which type is most valuable for your growth in legal education and succeeding in law school.
Whether you’re a first-year student or preparing for graduation, feedback is an essential part of your law school journey. Even professors receive feedback, so embracing it will help you grow professionally and personally throughout your legal education. Subscribe for more practical law school tips and strategies to thrive in your studies.
Learn how to write a law school exam essay using thestandard IRAC method—Issue, Rule, Application, and Conclusion. Based on my ownlaw school experience, this episode focuses on organizing and writing clearexam answers with IRAC. It does not cover how to spot legal issues, but it’s apractical guide for 1Ls wanting to improve their exam essay structure and legalwriting skills.
In this episode of A Visionary's Guide to Law SchoolSuccess, I’m sharing the exact tips I used to get the most out of my law school classes. From reading the materials and following the syllabus toprepare, to speaking up in class (even when unsure), to taking and reviewing notes that actually helped me on exams — these are real, practical strategies that worked for me.
Whether you're a 1L or just looking to improve your classperformance, these tips will help you stay focused, confident, and in control.
In this podcast episode, I share a comprehensive overview ofthe disability accommodations available to law students—drawn from my ownexperience using many of them throughout law school. If you’re curious aboutthe kinds of support and adjustments that you can request to help you succeed,this episode breaks down the options clearly and thoroughly. From examaccommodations to accessible materials and more, you’ll get an insider’s lookat what’s out there to make law school more accessible.
In this episode, I share my personal experience dealing with law school stress and the practical strategies that helped me manage common challenges along the way. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or struggling to navigate typical pitfalls in law school, this episode offers actionable tips and encouragement to help you stay on track and maintain your well-being.
Disclaimer:
For informational purposes only. Please do your own research to ensure the information applies to you, your jurisdiction, law school, and situation. Always follow your law school's guidelines.
This podcast does not provide or replace legal or other professional advice. For assistance, please consult a licensed attorney in your area or any other appropriately qualified professional.
This podcast is not, nor does it replace, mental healthtreatment. Please seek the services of a qualified mental health professional.
Law school isn’t just about knowing the law—it’s about showing up with respect and awareness. In this episode of A Visionary’sGuide to Law School Success, we break down the written and unwritten rules of law school etiquette every student should know to thrive.
Learn how to come prepared, participate thoughtfully, handle cold calls, and work well with classmates—all while avoiding common behavior missteps that can make law school harder than it needs to be. From phone use to classroom culture, we’ll help you build habits that support your learning and your peers.
🎓 Perfect for all law students who want to start strong with confidence, clarity, and professionalism.
👉 Subscribe now for more law school success tips, and share this episode with classmates who want to start strong and stay professional from day one.
Starting your first week of law school? In this episode of A Visionary’s Guide to Law School Success, we give you a realistic overview of what to expect during law school orientation. From an intro to legal writing to campus tours—and maybe even your first class—
In this episode:
· Why orientation feels more relaxed than the rest of 1L
It’s not the real grind—yet. But orientation is your first step into the world of law school.
In this episode, I talk about what worked for me when it came to choosing a laptop for law school. I’m not a tech expert—just sharing the things I found helpful as a law student trying to keep up with note-taking, legal research, case briefs, and exams.
I also share why I paid attention to things like laptop weight and how I picked an operating system that matched how I liked to study. If you're wondering what to keep in mind before buying a laptop for law school, this episode might give you a few useful things to thinkabout.
Disclaimer: This episode is for informational purposesonly. Please do your own research before making any purchase decisions.
It’s back-to-school season—and this time, all those commercials and store signs are speaking directly to you. In this episode, I break down the essential school supplies every new law student needs. From highlighters to notebooks, we’re stocking up on the practical tools that will help you step confidently into your 1L year. Let’s get ready to envision the path forward—one item at a time.
You’ve been accepted to law school—congratulations! This is a huge milestone worth
celebrating. But now what?
In this episode, I share practical, real-life steps I took after getting my law school acceptance to help you get organized, reduce stress, and feel confident heading into 1L year.
From finances to logistics to mindset, these tips are designed for the crucial “in-between” stage—after you’re accepted but before orientation begins. Everyone’s path is unique, so take what works for you and start your law school journey strong.