In this episode, host Ryan McKeen sits down with Carla Ochoa, a paralegal at Connecticut Trial Firm and aspiring law student, to discuss her journey into the legal field. Carla, an immigrant from Argentina, shares her experiences and motivations for pursuing law, with a particular interest in personal injury cases involving sex abuse victims and refugees. She emphasizes the importance of providing legal representation to underrepresented communities and her commitment to helping them seek justice.

Carla offers valuable advice to future law students, encouraging them to find passion and purpose in their legal careers and to keep an open mind. She shares her LSAT study journey, highlighting the resources that worked for her, including online drilling and structured programs like LSAT Lab. She also recommends joining supportive Facebook communities for guidance and camaraderie.

The conversation then shifts to the challenges of applying to law school, including balancing personal circumstances, the need for flexibility in law school programs, and the exciting prospect of national hybrid programs that could make the legal profession more accessible.

Hosted by Attorney Ryan McKeen

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