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Aug 17, 2020

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Miriam Ingber (Yale Law School) and Kristi Jobson (Harvard Law School) discuss what they’re looking for in law school applicants, covering hot topics like grade inflation, graduate degrees, extracurriculars and work experience, and the GRE vs. LSAT.

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Aug 17, 2020

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Titles in the series (33)

Miriam Ingber (Yale Law School) and Kristi Jobson (Harvard Law School) will provide candid, accurate, and straightforward advice about law school admissions. Topics will include application timing, letters of recommendation, personal statements, and more!

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Nailing the Personal Statement: Mathiew Le (University of Texas at Austin School of Law) joins Miriam and Kristi to offer advice on personal statements. by Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi
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We’ll Tell You What We Want: Miriam Ingber (Yale Law School) and Kristi Jobson (Harvard Law School) discuss what they’re looking for in law school applicants, covering hot topics like grade inflation, graduate degrees, extracurriculars and work experience, and the GRE vs. LSAT. by Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi
31 min listen
What WAS That?!?: Kristin Theis-Alvarez (Berkeley) joins Miriam and Kristi as they reflect on the 2020-2021 cycle, an unprecedented roller coaster ride of a year for applicants and adcomms alike. by Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi
51 min listen
Trailer: Miriam Ingber (Yale Law School) and Kristi Jobson (Harvard Law School) will provide candid, accurate, and straightforward advice about law school admissions. Topics will include application timing, letters of recommendation, personal statements, and more! by Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi
1 min listen
It’s About Time: Johann Lee (Northwestern Pritzker School of Law) joins Miriam and Kristi for a discussion about timing your law school application right: both choosing an admissions cycle and timing within a cycle. by Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi
33 min listen
The So-Called Softs: Miriam and Kristi share their thoughts on the so-called “softs” – and explain why these aspects of your application may be the most important of all. This episode includes lots of resume tips, and a discussion of when to include, and how to maximize, by Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi
36 min listen
(Good) Judgment Day: Nkonye Iwerebon (Columbia Law School) joins Miriam and Kristi to dig into addenda, character and fitness issues, contacting admissions offices, and all things judgment related. Good judgment is a key to every application and this episode will talk abou... by Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi
35 min listen
Our Recs for Your Recs: Miriam and Kristi talk about letters of recommendation, with advice for both applicants and recommenders. They answer questions including how many letters you should submit, who should write them, and what makes a letter great…and not so great! by Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi
33 min listen
Listener Q&A: It’s time for your questions! Miriam and Kristi respond to listener questions about researching schools during a global pandemic, “good” writing, how long it takes to read a file, and more (with a shout-out to Malcolm Gladwell along the way). by Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi
48 min listen
How to be an Applicant: Sandy Williams (NYU), Miriam, and Kristi offer their candid advice on how to be the best applicant you can be. by Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi
20 min listen
Season 2 Trailer: They’re back! Miriam and Kristi will return for a second season of Navigating Law School Admissions later this summer. Check out their new website to submit a question, or upload your personal statement or resume for review: law.yale. by Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi
2 min listen
Pipeline Program Roundup: What is a pipeline program, and what programs might you explore? Miriam and Kristi speak to representatives from four programs to introduce applicants to the wide array of pipeline programs available. For more information, by Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi
34 min listen
The Reddit Edit: Do Miriam and Kristi read Reddit? You bet they do. In this episode, they offer their thoughts from SMH to LOL to TL;DR. by Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi
36 min listen
How to be an Admit: Hooray! You have been admitted to law school. What should you do (and not do) next? Sandy Williams (NYU) joins Miriam and Kristi for a lively discussion. by Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi
20 min listen
Getting Personal with Personal Statements A: You submitted, and we’re offering our thoughts! Miriam, Kristi and Eulas Boyd (Brooklyn Law) dig into personal statements submitted by listeners. Read along with our first personal statement here. by Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi
18 min listen
Getting Personal with Personal Statements C: You submitted, and we’re offering our thoughts! Miriam, Kristi and Eulas Boyd (Brooklyn Law) dig into personal statements submitted by listeners. Read along with our third personal statement here. by Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi
18 min listen
Listener Q&A: It’s time for your questions! Miriam and Kristi close out Season 2 with listener questions about parenting, the transfer process, whether to retake the LSAT, and more. by Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi
28 min listen
Season 3 Trailer: Miriam and Kristi return for the third (and final) season of their podcast. Look for new episodes beginning in September! by Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi
1 min listen
Getting Personal with Personal Statements B: You submitted, and we’re offering our thoughts! Miriam, Kristi and Eulas Boyd (Brooklyn Law) dig into personal statements submitted by listeners. Read along with our second personal statement here. by Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi
19 min listen
Live in Los Angeles – October 12, 2023: Bust out your sunglasses! Miriam and Kristi are live in Los Angeles, hosted by Gibson Dunn. This episode contains the full event recording. by Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi
84 min listen
So Long, Farewell! Part 1: In the first half of their podcast finale, Miriam and Kristi reflect on all that they’ve learned as they enter their fifth year as admissions deans. by Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi
41 min listen
Getting Personal with Personal Statements D: You submitted, and we’re offering our thoughts! Miriam, Kristi and Eulas Boyd (Brooklyn Law) dig into personal statements submitted by listeners. Read along with our fourth personal statement here. by Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi
19 min listen
Views and Reviews: What really happens behind the scenes at an admissions office? Cristina Gapasin Tortal (UC Irvine School of Law), Miriam, and Kristi open the black box and dive into the review process at each of our schools. by Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi
44 min listen
Where To Begin?: As a new cycle gets underway, Kristi and Miriam begin this season at the beginning! They will discuss everything from school selection strategy to ABA 509 reports to fee waivers, so that applicants have a leg up as the law school admissions cycle begins. by Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi
44 min listen
United Kingdom Live Tour Recap: Your podcast hosts traveled “across the Pond” in late October 2023, with events at University College London, Oxford, Cambridge, and London School of Economics. In this episode, Miriam and Kristi recap their trip, by Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi
20 min listen
Live in Seattle – October 11, 2023: Miriam and Kristi head to the West Coast to chat all things law school admissions with prospective students in Seattle. This episode contains the opening game and Q&A portions of the event, hosted by Perkins Coie. by Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi
42 min listen
Looking Back, Looking Ahead: In a special episode, Miriam and Kristi reflect on the 2022–2023 cycle, share their thoughts on the upcoming application cycle, and announce their live podcast tour, with stops in Boston, New York, Seattle, Los Angeles, and the United Kingdom. by Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi
17 min listen
(Not Just About) Resumes Part 1: In the first of two episodes on resumes, career counselor Van Ann Bui joins the podcast to discuss the purpose of resumes for law school admissions and some formatting basics, and answer some tough interview questions. by Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi
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(Not Just About) Resumes Part 2: Van Ann, Miriam and Kristi continue their resume discussion, offering advice on showcasing your education and experiences, as well as careers more broadly. by Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi
38 min listen
Live in Boston – September 8, 2023: Miriam and Kristi kick off their live tour with an event in Boston’s Back Bay hosted by Ropes & Gray. by Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi
84 min listen

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27 min listen
Views and Reviews: What really happens behind the scenes at an admissions office? Cristina Gapasin Tortal (UC Irvine School of Law), Miriam, and Kristi open the black box and dive into the review process at each of our schools. by Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi
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Where To Begin?: As a new cycle gets underway, Kristi and Miriam begin this season at the beginning! They will discuss everything from school selection strategy to ABA 509 reports to fee waivers, so that applicants have a leg up as the law school admissions cycle begins. by Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi
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How to be an Admit: Hooray! You have been admitted to law school. What should you do (and not do) next? Sandy Williams (NYU) joins Miriam and Kristi for a lively discussion. by Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi
20 min listen
How to be an Applicant: Sandy Williams (NYU), Miriam, and Kristi offer their candid advice on how to be the best applicant you can be. by Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi
20 min listen
The Reddit Edit: Do Miriam and Kristi read Reddit? You bet they do. In this episode, they offer their thoughts from SMH to LOL to TL;DR. by Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi
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Pipeline Program Roundup: What is a pipeline program, and what programs might you explore? Miriam and Kristi speak to representatives from four programs to introduce applicants to the wide array of pipeline programs available. For more information, by Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi
34 min listen
What WAS That?!?: Kristin Theis-Alvarez (Berkeley) joins Miriam and Kristi as they reflect on the 2020-2021 cycle, an unprecedented roller coaster ride of a year for applicants and adcomms alike. by Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi
51 min listen
Season 2 Trailer: They’re back! Miriam and Kristi will return for a second season of Navigating Law School Admissions later this summer. Check out their new website to submit a question, or upload your personal statement or resume for review: law.yale. by Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi
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The So-Called Softs: Miriam and Kristi share their thoughts on the so-called “softs” – and explain why these aspects of your application may be the most important of all. This episode includes lots of resume tips, and a discussion of when to include, and how to maximize, by Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi
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