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Law School'd
Hosted by Maryland Carey Law · EN
Welcome to Law School’d, a podcast for prospective law students navigating the journey to law school and beyond. Hosted by Faith Kim, a 3L at the University of Maryland Carey School of Law, this podcast will feature discussions with admissions officers about the law school application process and members of the law school community about choosing a law school and student life. Whether you're considering law school, are working on your application, or are eagerly awaiting your 1L year, Law School’d is here to guide you every step of the way!
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Student Experiences: Environmental Law
1w ago00:11:29Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we sit down with a Maryland Carey Law student pursuing Environmental Law to discuss their academic journey, career interests, and the hands-on opportunities that shape environmental advocacy. From coursework to experiential learning, this conversation highlights what it’s like to study environmental law in action.
Transcribe →All About the Waitlist
3w ago00:06:57Tap to summarizeGetting waitlisted can be frustrating and confusing, but it is not a final decision. A current Maryland Carey Law student and a member of Admissions break down how to approach a waitlist decision, discuss how the process works, and provide do's and don'ts for waitlisted candidates.
Transcribe →Student Experiences: Alternative Dispute Resolution Team
Jun 1600:06:37Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we spotlight the Alternative Dispute Resolution Team and explore how students develop practical negotiation, mediation, and advocacy skills outside the courtroom. Learn how ADR shapes future lawyers and offers meaningful pathways to resolve conflict creatively and effectively.
Transcribe →All About Clinics
Jun 200:07:59Tap to summarizeClinical Law programs are instrumental to the law school experience, providing students with the opportunity to work on real cases with real clients. In this episode, our host is joined by Associate Dean Leigh Goodmark, former director of Maryland Carey Law’s Clinical Law Program, to explore what clinics are and how they can transform your legal education.
Transcribe →Student Experiences: Public Interest Law
May 1900:13:16Tap to summarizeWhat do you do when you don’t know what kind of lawyer you want to be yet? On this episode of Law School’d, we sit down with a current student deciding between different types of public interest law. We talk honestly about choosing a school, exploring interests through classes and experiences, and how law school helps clarify the path forward.
Transcribe →The Peer Advisor Program
May 500:05:37Tap to summarizeStarting law school doesn’t have to mean going it alone. In this episode of Law School’d, we talk about the Peer Advisor Program at Maryland Carey Law and how peer support, mentorship, and shared experience help students navigate law school from day one.
Transcribe →Student Experiences: Business Law Track
Apr 2100:06:59Tap to summarizeInterested in pursuing business law? In this episode, we speak with a current Maryland Carey Law student in the Business Law track about their academic experience, hands-on work, and how they’re preparing for a career at the intersection of law and business.
Transcribe →Choosing a Law School Based on What Matters
Apr 700:06:59Tap to summarizeChoosing a law school is about finding the right fit for your career goals. In this episode re‑release of one of our most popular episodes from Season 1, current Maryland Carey Law students share how they approached the decision. They discuss what mattered most to them, how they weighed cost, rankings, location, and programs, and what ultimately helped them feel confident in their final choice. Whether you are early in the process or deciding between offers, this conversation provides practical insight into making a law school decision that feels right for you.
Transcribe →Student Experiences: Immigration Law
Mar 2400:09:31Tap to summarizeImmigration law is a field that invites students to engage with real people and real problems from day one. In this episode, a current Maryland Carey Law student shares how an early interest in immigration work grew into a focus area during law school. The conversation highlights the experiences that shaped that path and offers a clear look at what it is like to explore immigration law as a student at Maryland Carey Law.
Transcribe →The Non‑Traditional Applicant’s Guide to Letters of Recommendation
Mar 1000:08:33Tap to summarizeNon-traditional applicants often worry about how to approach letters of recommendation when their path to law school looks different from the traditional route. In this episode, host and current 3L Aryana Ravery is joined by Meghan Fields, Associate Director of Admissions, for a deep dive into how applicants with work experience, career changes, caregiving responsibilities, or time away from school can build a strong and compelling LOR set. Together, they explore who to ask, how to ask, what makes a letter genuinely helpful, and why non-traditional experience is a strength in the admissions process.
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