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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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All About Clinics
3d ago00:07:59Tap 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
2w ago00:13:16Tap 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.
Transcribe →Journal Spotlight: Health Care Law and Policy
Feb 2400:05:40Tap to summarizeJoin host Aryana Ravery, a 3L at Maryland Carey Law, for a behind the scenes look at student scholarship and publication through the Journal of Health Care Law and Policy. Aryana is joined by Jackson Petrella, Managing Editor of the journal, to break down what the journal publishes, how students get involved, and what the experience is really like. Whether you are considering Maryland Carey Law or simply curious about how law journals work, this episode offers a practical look at the skills, mentorship, and professional growth that come with participation in a journal.
Transcribe →Personal Statement Deep Dive: Choosing a Topic
Feb 1000:06:59Tap to summarizeStarting a personal statement can feel like the hardest part of the entire application. Before you can write, you have to figure out what story to tell. In this episode, host and current 3L Aryana Ravery is joined by Meghan Fields, Associate Director of Admissions at Maryland Carey Law, to break down how to choose a topic that works. From brainstorming and narrowing your focus to avoiding common pitfalls and leaning into what is uniquely yours, this conversation will help you start your personal statement with confidence and clarity.
Transcribe →Announcing Season 2 of Law School'd
Feb 600:00:45Tap to summarizeJoin host Aryana Ravery, a 3L at Maryland Carey Law, for candid conversations with current students, faculty, and members of the admissions team. This season features personal statement deep dives, guidance on gap years, and practical insights on law journals, student organizations, and more.
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