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Law School In Brief86. Pees of MindLydia reports back from the July '22 bar exam! Before that, Megan and Lydia catch up from the long summer. This episode is not for the squeamish.
2022-08-141h 10Law School In Brief85. Manifesting for Lydia’s bar examLydia takes the bar exam in two days!!! Megan patiently listens to her thoughts on the summer, preferred bar prep resources, and fears. Please send good vibes!
2022-07-2555 minLaw School In Brief84. Demeaning OurselvesMegan takes her Attorney Oath in Durham. In St. Louis, Lydia wrestles with her last round of take home finals but gets distracted by the (arguably more) daunting task of finding an apartment in NYC that will be walking distance to work, is large enough, and won't cost a kidney.
2022-05-1147 minLaw School In Brief83. Making It Happen!Megan passed the bar exam!!!!!!! Her swearing in is on the horizon! Meanwhile, Lydia begins the bar process by taking the MPRE and submitting her bar exam application. Tune in for a fun convo where Lydia imitates a cat imitating a parrot...?
2022-04-1257 minLaw School In Brief82. A Barrister and A BallMegan took the bar!!!!!! She has all the details about what the experience and some advice for listeners. Lydia's not even close to taking the bar, but did go to Barrister's Ball, aka law school prom.
2022-03-1451 minLaw School In Brief81. Megan Takes the Bar Exam!Megan is taking the bar exam right now!!! In this recording from a few days ago, she shares her bar prep journey! Concern about bathroom access at the NC exam site leads Lydia to send an email to the bar examiner office on air. Huge missed opportunity to make an "It Depends" joke.
2022-02-221h 13Law School In Brief80. Frozen Pizza SpiralLydia shares her first impressions of her last semester of classes! Megan takes the bar exam in ONE month and reports from the field.
2022-01-241h 00Law School In Brief79. ConGRADulations Megan!!!Megan reports back from her graduation ceremony! Her life has quickly turned into bar prep - she shares what to expect from bar review programs and how to set up a good study space. Meanwhile Lydia is studying for exams and hiding from tornadoes in basements!
2021-12-1442 minLaw School In Brief78. Pomp and Freakin‘ Circumstance!Megan finishes law school ON AIR!!! Lydia then asks Megan about her reflections :,).
[Episode posted very late due to Lydia's exam prep and Friendsgiving prep.]
2021-11-2151 minLaw School In Brief77. American Legal History PresentationAfter honest life updates about the emotional toll of law school, Lydia gives a presentation on the Eugenics Movement in American Legal History which she gave for class this week. Megan provides descriptions of the slides for the listening audience, or you can download the slides from the blog here: https://www.lawschoolinbrief.com/post/eugenics-presentation-from-ep-77
2021-10-241h 29Law School In Brief76. How to Prepare Your Bar Application!Megan just submitted her bar application and demystifies the process for all! Tune in for an episode PACKED with substance aaaand one wild animal encounter.
Please send us your office chair recommendations, dear listeners!
2021-10-0955 minLaw School In Brief75. The First BriefMegan rehearses her 30-second professional elevator pitch. Lydia has mostly highs from the week, including a cute school locker idea. Published late, oops! Law school.
2021-09-1850 minLaw School In Brief74. The Last First Day of Law School3L has officially begun! After one last summer hiatus, Megan and Lydia catch up and share their first impressions of classes and being back on campus. Tune in for note taking, case briefing and outlining tips!
2021-09-021h 17Law School In Brief73. Just Another Fun Summer EpisodeLydia reports back from her NYC firm office tour, Megan wins networking, and the two provide brief OCI (on campus interview) tips in response to a listener email! Email us at lawschoolinbrief.com!
2021-08-0650 minLaw School In Brief72. The Summer Bug EpisodeA delirious late-night catch-up about summer internships, depositions, legal aid, bar prep and cat behavior.
2021-07-1456 minLaw School In Brief71. (Alleged) Venus Flytrap MurderLydia and Megan's 2L summer internships continue! Megan shares her experiences going to court for clients!
2021-06-281h 15Law School In Brief70. The Platinum EpisodeAfter a brief summer break, Megan and Lydia are back with updates on their 2L summer internship experiences, along with highs, lows, mehs and wild animal encounters, of course!
2021-06-161h 08Law School In Brief69. Exams & OrientationMegan and Lydia have both gone through their summer internship orientations! Lydia's beginning her internship now and Megan has some exams standing between her and Boone. Tune in for these updates and more wild animal encounters!
2021-05-1956 minLaw School In Brief68. The Signpost EpisodeJudicial internship applications, Zoom cold calls, activist judges, Roe v. Wade, Rucho v. Common Cause, free exam prep resources... what a serious episode of Law School In Brief that definitely doesn't feature stories of wild animal encounters and air horns.
2021-04-291h 00Law School In Brief67. Trusts, Wills & Estates Study SeshMegan's very full trimester has begun while Lydia gears up for exams. After a catch-up of highs and lows, Lydia comes to Megan for help writing her will! (As an educational exercise, not for actual legal advice, which we can't and don't give on the podcast.
2021-04-1957 minLaw School In Brief66. McPizzaA 2L spring break like no other! Lydia goes on a vaccine road trip and Megan reports back from a day spent behind the bench in the Los Angeles Superior Court. How does McPizza relate? Tune in and find out.
2021-03-311h 01Law School In Brief65. Getting Organized for a Legal InternshipMegan and Lydia talk about vaccines, clerkship applications and professional head shots. Then Lydia introduces many different online tools for getting prepared for the workplace. Tune in, organization nerds!
2021-03-101h 12Law School In Brief64. Chest Pieces & Signing ShedsMegan and Lydia touch on so many topics this episode - law school study abroad, Law Review applications, solo practitioners, clinic hours, Zoom fatigue. Tune in and get LSIB closer to the 10,000 download milestone!
Lydia mentions lots of online sites, linked here: gather.town, @_steviewrites, Timely, Boomerang, Zapier, Amazing Marvin, and Otter.
2021-03-021h 05Law School In Brief63. The Moot Court LowdownAfter some life updates and several shout-outs from Lydia, Megan explains Moot Court competitions and presents her recent Moot Court argument!!
As mentioned, add Cass and Simone's show Legally BLACK to your podcast playlist!
2021-02-181h 30Law School In Brief62. Weekends Without Homework?!Megan interviews her first client, and reveals one of the best things about working: actual weekends! Lydia shares more about the OCI process and her work update!
2021-02-021h 11Law School In Brief61. Lawyer vs. AttorneyMegan shares wisdom from her internship while Lydia enjoys the last moments before her 2L Spring begins!
Article on autism mentioned in this episode here.
2021-01-2052 minLaw School In Brief60. Baby LawyerYou've heard of Baby Shark, but did you know that Megan is now a Baby Lawyer?!
(Recorded before/publication delayed by Trump's incited mob, which is the only reason we didn't mention it.)
2021-01-0846 minLaw School In Brief59. Winter Break To-DosMegan and Lydia are on Winter Break but have a couple to-dos - including checking grades, reading books and searching for jobs!
2020-12-2354 minLaw School In Brief58. Call to ActionThis week, special guests Madison and Paris share a call to action for racial justice in North Carolina and beyond.
2020-12-151h 08Law School In Brief57. Preparing for Remote, Online ExamsLydia and Megan share thoughts on preparing for online exams, which are right around the corner!
2020-11-231h 12Law School In Brief56. Head of HouseholdIn this episode, Lydia has a pitch for everyone listening who's considering law school, Megan shares the policy proposal she's writing about for class, and both commiserate over their efforts to catch up before exams.
This podcast is purely for entertainment value! We are trying hard to become attorneys, not trying hard to give you legal advice. None of this is legal advice.
2020-11-1659 minLaw School In Brief55. Best Episode EverIn perhaps the most law school centered episode of LSIB, Megan and Lydia discuss upcoming exams, Legal Observer training, the IRS, Moot Court and the difficulties of being far away from family due to both quarantine and law school work.
2020-10-2956 minLaw School In Brief54. Adopting A Pet in Law SchoolLydia and Megan have both added pet adoptions to their hectic law school schedules in the past weeks. Listen in for a thoughtful discussion of cats, puppies and... bees?!
2020-10-2159 minLaw School In Brief53. To the Garage!Megan's back! In this episode, Lydia and Megan catch up on law school, professional connections, cute animals, and everything in between.
2020-10-1357 minLaw School In Brief52. Making New Friends in Law SchoolLydia is joined by special guest co-host Brittany! In a very meta episode, they talk about making new friends in law school. Look for pictures of Brittany's dogs on the Twitter! @LawSchoolNBrief
2020-10-061h 11Law School In Brief51. Are Cheetos Chips?Megan and Lydia struggle through "that part" of the semester, luckily brightened by exciting updates for both. For the second part of the episode, Lydia shares the presentation she gave for her Tax Clinic last week. Follow along with the slides posted on the blog here! https://www.lawschoolinbrief.com/post/tax-presentation-from-ep-51
2020-09-281h 16Law School In Brief50. An Empire of TiresThe big 5-0 includes talk of free bar prep, ferrets, cabbage, residency programs, disability rights activism, Immigration Law Clinic wins, a dramatic reenactment and so much more!!! Here's to another 50 episodes of Law School In Brief! 50x50x50 thanks to all loyal followers!
2020-09-2158 minLaw School In Brief49. Zero Point Nine PercentQuizzes surface for both Megan and Lydia already! Megan has job search news and Lydia shares her current feelings about her law school clinic.
Help Law School In Brief celebrate next week's 50th episode by rating and/or leaving a review!
Hope to see y'all at the Equal Justice Works Conference October 22-24! https://www.equaljusticeworks.org/conference-and-career-fair/about/
2020-09-1446 minLaw School In Brief48. Light Yachting & MatchmakingMegan's 2L classes have begun! She shares first impressions and takeaways while Lydia elaborates on some out-of-class activities, including creating a WashU matchmaking service. Reach out with any questions at www.lawschoolinbrief.com or on Twitter @LawSchoolNBrief!
2020-09-071h 05Law School In Brief47. Season TwoLydia shares her first impressions of 2L as Megan enjoys her last night of summer!
2020-08-311h 10Law School In Brief46. Airhorns of AffirmationThe one where Megan realizes what she wants to do with her law degree!!!
2020-08-1755 minLaw School In Brief45. Preparing for Remote ClassesAfter swapping tales from their summer vacations, Megan and Lydia share their plans for getting organized for school!
2020-08-031h 13Law School In Brief44. Summer Internships!The co-hosts share what they're learning in their summer internships! Megan exudes eloquence describing the legal limits on lobbying. Lydia struggles real hard describing immigration.
2020-07-171h 03Law School In Brief43. Welcome to Law School In Brief: Redux!Megan and Lydia revisit the very first episode of Law School in Brief and reflect on 1L! Were their fears well-founded? Did their predictions come true? Can they now answer some of their initial questions about law? Listen to find out, and follow @LawSchoolNBrief on Twitter!
2020-07-041h 06Law School In Brief42. Civ Pro for 5-Year OldsMegan and Lydia have summer updates, then Lydia presents civil procedure for 5-year olds, as promised!
2020-06-2654 minLaw School In Brief41. 1L is DoneLMegan and Lydia are both DONE with 1L and have started their summer internships!! Now accepting any and all questions for the 1L reflection episode. Visit us on Twitter @LawSchoolNBrief or online at www.lawschoolinbrief.com!
2020-06-1738 minLaw School In Brief40. Fighting White Supremacy as Law StudentsCass, WashU BLSA President and friend of the podcast, joins Lydia and Megan this week! Tune in for a conversation on what law students specifically can do in the fight against white supremacy.
2020-06-051h 12Law School In Brief39. BesmirchedThe end of 1L is in sight for Megan after her Moot Court competition! Lydia attempts to enjoy the last days of her time off (and promises to update the blog soon).
2020-05-2942 minLaw School In Brief38. Hustle and BustleDumplings! Transfer applications? Internship orientation! Dual degrees?! Class registration!
(Disclaimer: Lydia got her LRAP information mixed up!! Apologies to all. Podcast for entertainment only. Please check on your own when applying!)
2020-05-2248 minLaw School In Brief37. ExtracurricularsLydia finishes write-on for Law Review and Megan practices for Moot Court tryouts!
2020-05-1755 minLaw School In Brief36. Open BookLydia is DONE with exams while Megan's in the thick of it. Send requests for summer break show themes to lawschoolinbrief.com, or on Twitter @LawSchoolNBrief!
2020-05-0939 minLaw School In Brief35. Picking A LineExams, mountain biking, secret bridges, the Model Penal Code, pickles. This episode has it all!
2020-04-3052 minLaw School In Brief34. It's Not Too LateIt's Lydia's last week of 1L classes! Megan has midterm quizzes and math homework?!
Details for a drag king show watch party this Saturday at the end of the episode!
2020-04-2358 minLaw School In Brief33. Pizza CringleMegan prepares feedback for her Town Hall, Lydia finishes legal writing, and for the first time, a special guest: Billy!
2020-04-1553 minLaw School In Brief32. The Things We've Seen From The WindowMegan's in new classes! Lydia and Megan both tell tales of what they've seen from their apartment windows during class...
2020-04-051h 08Law School In Brief31. Rearranging Rooms & Installing ZoomsLydia has a grading structure update and shares her first impressions of online classes. Megan's on spring break and needs YOUR help choosing a birthday cake recipe!
2020-03-2640 minLaw School In Brief30. Law School Adjusts for COVID-19Locked doors, online classes, remote summer jobs? Grade restructuring?!
2020-03-201h 08Law School In Brief29. Oral ArgumentsMegan shares advice she received from a judge about oral arguments and practices her argument on air! Lydia's enjoying Spring Break.
The podcast has a Twitter now!!! @LawSchoolNBrief
2020-03-071h 172020-02-2847 minLaw School In Brief27. "Rebellious Lawyering"Lydia reports back from RebLaw. Y'all should ALL come next year!
2020-02-1853 minLaw School In Brief26. Exam Prep RevisitedLydia and Megan learn from last semester's mistakes and iterate their exam prep.
2020-02-131h 11Law School In Brief25. The Summer Job SearchIt's February, which means Lydia and Megan are in the middle of the summer job search.
2020-02-0448 minLaw School In Brief24. Q.E.D.Highs, lows and "mehs" of the week, followed by Megan's report on her visit to the Guilford County jail.
2020-01-3056 minLaw School In Brief23. The One with the Air HornMegan shares her preconceptions of jail before she goes with her Crim Law Lab tomorrow. Lydia tries not to use "like" and "um" so much.
2020-01-2255 minLaw School In Brief22. First Impressions of Second SemesterGrades are in, the January term is over and the second semester/trimester have begun!
2020-01-161h 022020-01-0234 minLaw School In Brief20. Seems Bonding-ishDone with exams but not with your questions! Law School In Brief's first Q&A!
2019-12-1755 minLaw School In Brief19. Exam Week Support WishlistHow to support your friends in law school during exam week!
2019-12-0324 minLaw School In Brief18. Study Sesh pt. IIIMegan breaks down every facet of the duty element of negligence in the last epic study sesh of the semester! PLEASE SEND good exam vibes our way!
2019-11-261h 11Law School In Brief17. Study Sesh pt. IIExams loom ever closer. Megan's epic tort hypo about negligence ends with a poem! Truly a must-listen.
2019-11-191h 00Law School In Brief16. Study Sesh pt. IAfter extended pleasantries, the hosts attempt a torts study session. This week, Megan asks Lydia about product liability. Next week, Megan's up!
Please sign the Free Rodney Reed petition if you haven't already: https://www.freerodneyreed.com/#sign
2019-11-1358 minLaw School In Brief15. Exam Prep Has BegunMegan and Lydia share their exam prep plans (even though plans are meaningless in law school).
Check the blog on lawschoolinbrief.com for the maritime law t-shirt praised in this episode. Match us?!
2019-11-0546 minLaw School In Brief14. Stare-y NightLydia and Megan have both begun their first open memos! Stare decisis makes legal research complicated.
2019-10-2944 minLaw School In Brief13. Organization RevisitedAn update to Episode 6. Which organizational tools have made it this far?
Reminder to send us a message at lawschoolinbrief.com if you want to help us study for exams!
2019-10-2246 minLaw School In Brief12. Buddy SystemMegan and Lydia attempt social lives. Making friends, playing sports, volunteering!
2019-10-1755 minLaw School In Brief11. Success: A Dulce AromaWhat does success in law school mean beyond grades? Unclear, but at least we've got "music and cats."
2019-10-1052 min2019-10-0146 minLaw School In Brief9. After School SpecialA beer with the Dean, a name change clinic, and why you should write "GRETA" on your fridge.
Homework assigned at 35:30!
2019-09-2540 minLaw School In Brief8. The Least Brief Brief DebriefLydia and Megan devote a full hour to debriefing their learning process.
Lots of resources mentioned. Check the blog section on lawschoolinbrief.com for links!
2019-09-191h 01Law School In Brief7. "How are you liking law school?"Megan and Lydia attempt to answer this fated question before completely breaking down.
Plus a shoutout to Lily, a listener who is tweeting about her experience as a 1L at Harvard! Give her a follow @lilyofthepingo on Twitter.
2019-09-1039 minLaw School In Brief6. Hyperorganized?The *nitty gritty* of our handwritten and electronic organization methods.
Plus a shoutout to Lydia's classmate Nicole who vlogs about law school! Check out her channel LifeAsALawStudent on YouTube.
2019-09-0334 minLaw School In Brief5. Civ AmateurSettling in with class schedules, briefing, seating charts, and apprehending the grading curve.
2019-08-2732 minLaw School In Brief4. Baby's First BriefLydia interrupts Megan's case briefing with first impressions from her orientation.
2019-08-2116 min2019-08-1432 minLaw School In Brief2. Orientation & WaitlistsMegan reports back from her first day of orientation and Lydia weighs her waitlist options.
2019-08-0726 minLaw School In Brief1. Welcome to Law School In Brief!Join us as we head to law school! Our hopes and fears publicized for your entertainment.
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