Cindy Zuniga-Sanchez

Are you curious about how to rise to the top 10% of your class and become a member of the law review? Or how law school exams differ from undergrad? How to become debt-free as a recent law school graduate? How about how to avoid debt before you even get into law school? Today's guest covers it all. Cindy Zuniga-Sanchez grew up the daughter of immigrants living in a one bedroom apartment in the Bronx with her parents and sisters. She attended undergrad on a full scholarship (including room and board), but by the time she graduated law school — with a partial scholarship, at the top 10% of her class, and as a member of the law review — she had accumulated over $215,000 debt. In our conversation, Cindy shares how she went from over $200,000 in debt to debt-free in 4 years, why she left a $300,000+ salary, along with the prestige and security of a BigLaw associate position, to bet on herself by expanding her own personal finance business. She wrote the book on financial freedom and generational wealth, literally, but started her journey with a simple google search: "how can I get out of debt?". Cindy shares insights from a path spanning from premed to interning for Hilary Clinton and Senator Chuck Schumer to creating her brand, ZeroBasedBudget, which has over 65,000 followers on Instagram and has been featured in national publications including Forbes, Business Insider, and Bloomberg Opinion. She has also been featured in national and local television including Good Morning America, The Rachael Ray Show, and Telemundo.  She is incredibly humble and insightful. Whether you're prelaw, a recent law school graduate, or a seasoned attorney, this is not an interview you want to miss.  Time stamps: + 1:24 How can we avoid going into debt as a law school student? + 5:30 Writing a personal finance book from the perspective of a daughter of immigrants, Latina, originally from a low income community in the Bronx + 7:30 How coming from a family of immigrants can be an advantage + 11:00 Cindy's perspective on BigLaw  + 12:15 Overview of Cindy's path to law school (from premed with a full scholarship at Stony Brook University to Hilary Clinton's intern to dreaming of becoming the first US Latina Senator)  + 13:30 How did Cindy graduate at the top 10% of her class? What was it like doing a part time program at Cardozo Law? + 15:00 The biggest thing that changed Cindy's life; How to take a law school exam + 17:00 Law school exams are important, but it doesn't stop there + 17:50 Outlining law school courses + utilizing office hours + 19:00 how to set and achieve goals (effectively) - in law school and budgeting; systems and habits; Atomic Habits (James Clear) + 22:10 The value of buffers; balancing the reading in law school; trying to cram outlines; identifying your triggers; curbing your anxiety + 24:45 What did you learn about BigLaw being in BigLaw as a commercial litigation attorney and what do you wish you knew before working in BigLaw? How does the OCI process work? What is a mock interview? + 29:10 How Cindy chose which BigLaw offer to accept and how she chose her practice area within law + 31:45 Mindset; low income community, 1 br apartment in the Bronx, first generation Latina; leaving a well-paying secure job; believing in yourself; not knowing any lawyers before law school; imposter syndrome; the American Dream + 34:23 How do you make the calculation to leave a 300k+ salary to become a full time entrepreneur? Sabbatical funds, emergency funds, her exact revenue, her online course (100K+ revenue), having a runway, 4x revenue + 39:54 What are the first steps for law school graduates who are in debt? + 45:18 Budgeting is just a plan for your finances + 45:54 3 Actionable Tips for the Listeners + 46:04 Start with Why + 48:17 The 30 Day Spending Challenge (date, amount, am I happy with how I spend my money?) + 51:15 Building the Habit + 53:23 The Book, "Overcoming Debt, Achieving Financial Freedom"; "What's your net net net worth" - Drake--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beforeyoutakethelsat/support

Are you curious about how to rise to the top 10% of your class and become a member of the law review? Or how law school exams differ from undergrad? How to become debt-free as a recent law school graduate? How about how to avoid debt before you even get into law school? Today's guest covers it all. Cindy Zuniga-Sanchez grew up the daughter of immigrants living in a one bedroom apartment in the Bronx with her parents and sisters. She attended undergrad on a full scholarship (including room and board), but by the time she graduated law school — with a partial scholarship, at the top 10% of her class, and as a member of the law review — she had accumulated over $215,000 debt. In our conversation, Cindy shares how she went from over $200,000 in debt to debt-free in 4 years, why she left a $300,000+ salary, along with the prestige and security of a BigLaw associate position, to bet on herself by expanding her own personal finance business. She wrote the book on financial freedom and generational wealth, literally, but started her journey with a simple google search: "how can I get out of debt?". Cindy shares insights from a path spanning from premed to interning for Hilary Clinton and Senator Chuck Schumer to creating her brand, ZeroBasedBudget, which has over 65,000 followers on Instagram and has been featured in national publications including Forbes, Business Insider, and Bloomberg Opinion. She has also been featured in national and local television including Good Morning America, The Rachael Ray Show, and Telemundo. She is incredibly humble and insightful. Whether you're prelaw, a recent law school graduate, or a seasoned attorney, this is not an interview you want to miss. Time stamps: + 1:24 How can we avoid going into debt as a law school student? + 5:30 Writing a personal finance book from the perspective of a daughter of immigrants, Latina, originally from a low income community in the Bronx + 7:30 How coming from a family of immigrants can be an advantage + 11:00 Cindy's perspective on BigLaw + 12:15 Overview of Cindy's path to law school (from premed with a full scholarship at Stony Brook University to Hilary Clinton's intern to dreaming of becoming the first US Latina Senator) + 13:30 How did Cindy graduate at the top 10% of her class? What was it like doing a part time program at Cardozo Law? + 15:00 The biggest thing that changed Cindy's life; How to take a law school exam + 17:00 Law school exams are important, but it doesn't stop there + 17:50 Outlining law school courses + utilizing office hours + 19:00 how to set and achieve goals (effectively) - in law school and budgeting; systems and habits; Atomic Habits (James Clear) + 22:10 The value of buffers; balancing the reading in law school; trying to cram outlines; identifying your triggers; curbing your anxiety + 24:45 What did you learn about BigLaw being in BigLaw as a commercial litigation attorney and what do you wish you knew before working in BigLaw? How does the OCI process work? What is a mock interview? + 29:10 How Cindy chose which BigLaw offer to accept and how she chose her practice area within law + 31:45 Mindset; low income community, 1 br apartment in the Bronx, first generation Latina; leaving a well-paying secure job; believing in yourself; not knowing any lawyers before law school; imposter syndrome; the American Dream + 34:23 How do you make the calculation to leave a 300k+ salary to become a full time entrepreneur? Sabbatical funds, emergency funds, her exact revenue, her online course (100K+ revenue), having a runway, 4x revenue + 39:54 What are the first steps for law school graduates who are in debt? + 45:18 Budgeting is just a plan for your finances + 45:54 3 Actionable Tips for the Listeners + 46:04 Start with Why + 48:17 The 30 Day Spending Challenge (date, amount, am I happy with how I spend my money?) + 51:15 Building the Habit + 53:23 The Book, "Overcoming Debt, Achieving Financial Freedom"; "What's your net net net worth" - Drake--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beforeyoutakethelsat/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beforeyoutakethelsat/support</a>

From Quitting BigLaw to Building Her Dream: How Cindy Zuniga-Sanchez Paid Off 215K of Debt in 4 years

When Mordechai "Mordy" Weiss was in high school, he had 60 absences in his senior year alone. A few short years later, he graduated from a top law school, worked at a top 10 Biglaw firm, and amassed over 125k followers on TikTok with over 70M+ views. How did he do it?  Nothing is off limits in this interview with Mordy, where we delve deep into his path leading up to where he is currently — in-house counsel at a successful real estate development company in NYC.  I hope you enjoy this interview and I'd love to hear your feedback! Please message me on Instagram @BeforeYouTaketheLSAT or you can email me, Doreen, at beforeyoutaketheLSAT@gmail.com.  Time Stamps: + 1:13 Mordy has had a startup valued at 1.5M, recently graduated from a top 10 law school, worked at a top 10 Biglaw firm, and now works in-house at a real estate development firm all while amassing over 125k followers on TikTok and 70M views — how does he balance it all and what drives him? + 3:18 Role of gratitude in his path + 4:48 How did Mordy go from being waitlisted at every law school he applied to, to being accepted to one of the top 10 law schools in the country? + 7:38 Current landscape of law school admissions (as it relates to waitlists); how competitive is it now? + 8:18 How can you set yourself apart in the law school admissions process; Mordy's advice on the application process + 10:41 From 60 absences in his senior year to a top law school student — how? (Mordy discusses ADD/ADHD) + 14:22 Study/focus hacks — phones, study spots, etc. + 15:01 Did Mordy experience imposter syndrome in law school? What was his mindset in law school? + 17:35 Growth mindset, "fake it 'til you make it", and why Mordy views imposter syndrome as a good thing + 19:48 What did his study schedule look like? + backing mindset with the right work ethic + 20:44 Mordy's intentions/goals for 2023  + 22:08 How does Mordy think about the different areas of life he wants to focus on? + 23:46 What insight did Mordy wish he has before he went into Biglaw? + 25:42 Mordy's hot take: Don't work remotely + 27:20 Delving deeper - what else should someone know about Biglaw before you start law school? (spoiler: firm matters more than ranking) + 29:37 What is it like working as in-house counsel in a real estate development firm? + 32:09 What topics/insights does Mordy share when he speaks at colleges? (Mordy's biggest hot take) + 35:55 Being in college is a tremendous opportunity to try things + 37:26 Why Mordy claims his best education was creating a startup // why he thinks everyone should also start their own startup + 40:40 What does success look like for Mordy in the next few years? + 43:00 What's the best advice Mordy's mom (NYU Law alumna) has given him?  + 45:50 What I hope the listeners take away from this conversation + 47:39 Mordy's final takeaway/advice for the listeners  "If you get rejected, that's a good thing. That means you're shooting above your pay grade" - @mordy4prez       ---   Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beforeyoutakethelsat/support

When Mordechai "Mordy" Weiss was in high school, he had 60 absences in his senior year alone. A few short years later, he graduated from a top law school, worked at a top 10 Biglaw firm, and amassed over 125k followers on TikTok with over 70M+ views. How did he do it?  Nothing is off limits in this interview with Mordy, where we delve deep into his path leading up to where he is currently — in-house counsel at a successful real estate development company in NYC.  I hope you enjoy this interview and I'd love to hear your feedback! Please message me on Instagram @BeforeYouTaketheLSAT or you can email me, Doreen, at beforeyoutaketheLSAT@gmail.com. Time Stamps: + 1:13 Mordy has had a startup valued at 1.5M, recently graduated from a top 10 law school, worked at a top 10 Biglaw firm, and now works in-house at a real estate development firm all while amassing over 125k followers on TikTok and 70M views — how does he balance it all and what drives him? + 3:18 Role of gratitude in his path + 4:48 How did Mordy go from being waitlisted at every law school he applied to, to being accepted to one of the top 10 law schools in the country? + 7:38 Current landscape of law school admissions (as it relates to waitlists); how competitive is it now? + 8:18 How can you set yourself apart in the law school admissions process; Mordy's advice on the application process + 10:41 From 60 absences in his senior year to a top law school student — how? (Mordy discusses ADD/ADHD) + 14:22 Study/focus hacks — phones, study spots, etc. + 15:01 Did Mordy experience imposter syndrome in law school? What was his mindset in law school? + 17:35 Growth mindset, "fake it 'til you make it", and why Mordy views imposter syndrome as a good thing + 19:48 What did his study schedule look like? + backing mindset with the right work ethic + 20:44 Mordy's intentions/goals for 2023  + 22:08 How does Mordy think about the different areas of life he wants to focus on? + 23:46 What insight did Mordy wish he has before he went into Biglaw? + 25:42 Mordy's hot take: Don't work remotely + 27:20 Delving deeper - what else should someone know about Biglaw before you start law school? (spoiler: firm matters more than ranking) + 29:37 What is it like working as in-house counsel in a real estate development firm? + 32:09 What topics/insights does Mordy share when he speaks at colleges? (Mordy's biggest hot take) + 35:55 Being in college is a tremendous opportunity to try things + 37:26 Why Mordy claims his best education was creating a startup // why he thinks everyone should also start their own startup + 40:40 What does success look like for Mordy in the next few years? + 43:00 What's the best advice Mordy's mom (NYU Law alumna) has given him?  + 45:50 What I hope the listeners take away from this conversation + 47:39 Mordy's final takeaway/advice for the listeners "If you get rejected, that's a good thing. That means you're shooting above your pay grade" - @mordy4prez --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beforeyoutakethelsat/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beforeyoutakethelsat/support</a>

From NYU Law to Biglaw: Mordy4Prez shares his path to 70M+ views, 125k+ followers, top 10 law school, top 10 law firm, and beyond.

(IG: beforeyoutaketheLSAT; time stamps below!) For the first time, Doreen — along with special guest host Shannon (her sister) — shares insights into her path going from community college (Santa Monica College)  to Columbia Law. The interview covers topics including her experience improving from a 148 diagnostic score (well below 50th percentile) to a 174 (99th percentile), her experiences in undergrad, and the advice she wish she had known before she started law school.  Here are the timestamps for the questions asked:  + 1:00 Can you tell us a bit about your background?  + 1:26 How were you able to navigate through school with English being your second language?   + 2:13 Can you tell us a bit about your experience at community college, at Santa Monica College? [choosing a major]  + 3:04 How were you able to complete UCLA in 3 years? Did you plan on doing that?  + 3:35 When you were majoring in psychology, what was your game plan? Did you think you would go to grad school for psychology?  + 4:24 How did you decide that you wanted to go to law school?  + 5:54 How did you decide to minor in Spanish?   + 7:05 How did you get started in terms of beginning to study for the LSAT?  + 8:45 When you first started studying for the LSAT, were you just studying or were you working as well? What do you recommend for others who are studying?  + 9:58 So you don't get the score that you wanted the first time you took the LSAT, what happens next?  + 11:19 Tell us about the last time you take the LSAT, where you get the final score which was a 174?  + 12:41 You almost decided not to register for the LSAT that last time, can you tell us that story?  + 14:08 Finding out that final LSAT score  + 16:07 What were some of the strategies you used to study for the LSAT?  + 17:33 When you see that LSAT score, what does that mean for you? [I also talk about how I chose my target score]  + 19:29 Hearing back from law schools  + 20:22 Why Columbia?  + 21:04 What's your favorite part of going to Columbia?  + 21:59 What do you wish you would have known before you started at Columbia?  + 23:04 How can someone better prepare themselves before going to law school?  + 24:02 What advice would you give in general for getting involved in law school?  + 25:17 You've take advantage of the extracurriculars at Columbia, can you talk a bit about your involvements?  + 26:17 What are you most looking forward to?  + 27:26 Do you want to talk about your experience being a legal extern at Mastercard's HQ? [I also talk about the ways in which law schools differ, and how that's important in deciding which law school you want to attend.]  + 28:56 What are you most proud of so far?  + 29:31 Why did you create "Before You Take the LSAT"?  + 30:42 What has been your experience since you started "Before You Take the LSAT"?  + 31:48 You've been able to interview some really cool people, do you want to talk about any of those interviews?  + 33:48 What I wish I would have known [applying to law school, studying for the LSAT]  + 35:28 How do you keep going even when you want to give up (on the LSAT?) [mindset on the LSAT]   Hope you enjoy and please do not hesitate to reach out via email (beforeyoutakethelsat@gmail.com) or on Instagram @Before You Take the LSAT with any questions, future videos you would like to see on this channel, or feedback!    ---   Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beforeyoutakethelsat/support

(IG: beforeyoutaketheLSAT; time stamps below!) For the first time, Doreen — along with special guest host Shannon (her sister) — shares insights into her path going from community college (Santa Monica College)  to Columbia Law. The interview covers topics including her experience improving from a 148 diagnostic score (well below 50th percentile) to a 174 (99th percentile), her experiences in undergrad, and the advice she wish she had known before she started law school. Here are the timestamps for the questions asked:  + 1:00 Can you tell us a bit about your background?  + 1:26 How were you able to navigate through school with English being your second language?   + 2:13 Can you tell us a bit about your experience at community college, at Santa Monica College? [choosing a major]  + 3:04 How were you able to complete UCLA in 3 years? Did you plan on doing that?  + 3:35 When you were majoring in psychology, what was your game plan? Did you think you would go to grad school for psychology?  + 4:24 How did you decide that you wanted to go to law school?  + 5:54 How did you decide to minor in Spanish?   + 7:05 How did you get started in terms of beginning to study for the LSAT?  + 8:45 When you first started studying for the LSAT, were you just studying or were you working as well? What do you recommend for others who are studying?  + 9:58 So you don't get the score that you wanted the first time you took the LSAT, what happens next?  + 11:19 Tell us about the last time you take the LSAT, where you get the final score which was a 174?  + 12:41 You almost decided not to register for the LSAT that last time, can you tell us that story?  + 14:08 Finding out that final LSAT score  + 16:07 What were some of the strategies you used to study for the LSAT?  + 17:33 When you see that LSAT score, what does that mean for you? [I also talk about how I chose my target score]  + 19:29 Hearing back from law schools  + 20:22 Why Columbia?  + 21:04 What's your favorite part of going to Columbia?  + 21:59 What do you wish you would have known before you started at Columbia?  + 23:04 How can someone better prepare themselves before going to law school?  + 24:02 What advice would you give in general for getting involved in law school?  + 25:17 You've take advantage of the extracurriculars at Columbia, can you talk a bit about your involvements?  + 26:17 What are you most looking forward to?  + 27:26 Do you want to talk about your experience being a legal extern at Mastercard's HQ? [I also talk about the ways in which law schools differ, and how that's important in deciding which law school you want to attend.]  + 28:56 What are you most proud of so far?  + 29:31 Why did you create "Before You Take the LSAT"?  + 30:42 What has been your experience since you started "Before You Take the LSAT"?  + 31:48 You've been able to interview some really cool people, do you want to talk about any of those interviews?  + 33:48 What I wish I would have known [applying to law school, studying for the LSAT]  + 35:28 How do you keep going even when you want to give up (on the LSAT?) [mindset on the LSAT]  Hope you enjoy and please do not hesitate to reach out via email (beforeyoutakethelsat@gmail.com) or on Instagram @Before You Take the LSAT with any questions, future videos you would like to see on this channel, or feedback!   --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beforeyoutakethelsat/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beforeyoutakethelsat/support</a>

From Community College to Columbia Law School: What I Wish I Knew Before I Started Law School

In this episode, I provide some guidance/insights into the ways to approach studying for the LSAT during uncertain times. The three main topics covered are: (1) How is the LSAT affected by the coronavirus (2) How to have the right mindset when studying for the LSAT during this time (3) Finding an accountability buddy. Hope you find this episode helpful and please do not hesitate to reach out via DM (@BeforeYouTakeTheLSAT) or email (BeforeYouTaketheLSAT@gmail.com) if you have any questions! Good luck studying!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beforeyoutakethelsat/support

In this episode, I provide some guidance/insights into the ways to approach studying for the LSAT during uncertain times. The three main topics covered are: (1) How is the LSAT affected by the coronavirus (2) How to have the right mindset when studying for the LSAT during this time (3) Finding an accountability buddy. Hope you find this episode helpful and please do not hesitate to reach out via DM (@BeforeYouTakeTheLSAT) or email (BeforeYouTaketheLSAT@gmail.com) if you have any questions! Good luck studying! --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beforeyoutakethelsat/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beforeyoutakethelsat/support</a>

Coronavirus & The LSAT: How To Study During Uncertain Times

In this episode, I speak to Angel about everything from her Nigerian background to her career ambitions, as well as her experiences landing a law firm job both during her first and second year summers. Angel also has a unique story in that she and another one of our classmates, Sam, have started their own YouTube channel ("Angel &amp; Sam LLP") to help others learn about the law school process. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beforeyoutakethelsat/support

In this episode, I speak to Angel about everything from her Nigerian background to her career ambitions, as well as her experiences landing a law firm job both during her first and second year summers. Angel also has a unique story in that she and another one of our classmates, Sam, have started their own YouTube channel ("Angel &amp; Sam LLP") to help others learn about the law school process. --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beforeyoutakethelsat/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beforeyoutakethelsat/support</a>

From Duke to Columbia Law: Black Law Students Association, Being a YouTuber, and Law Firm Life

At the age of 14, Jake Sussman dropped out of high school with no clear plan for his future. By the age of 20, Jake was already taking his first class at Harvard Law School. While at Harvard, Jake worked at/received offers from two top 3 consulting firms, a top 10 law firm, and a venture-backed legal tech startup. In this live interview, Jake talks about his unique path getting to where he is now, addressing questions including how he thinks artificial intelligence and machine learning impact the legal world, how working at a consulting firm compares with a big law firm, and why he considered dropping out of Harvard Law School. Hope you enjoy this interview. If you have any questions or concerns, you may email me at BeforeYouTaketheLSAT@gmail.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beforeyoutakethelsat/support

At the age of 14, Jake Sussman dropped out of high school with no clear plan for his future. By the age of 20, Jake was already taking his first class at Harvard Law School. While at Harvard, Jake worked at/received offers from two top 3 consulting firms, a top 10 law firm, and a venture-backed legal tech startup. In this live interview, Jake talks about his unique path getting to where he is now, addressing questions including how he thinks artificial intelligence and machine learning impact the legal world, how working at a consulting firm compares with a big law firm, and why he considered dropping out of Harvard Law School. Hope you enjoy this interview. If you have any questions or concerns, you may email me at BeforeYouTaketheLSAT@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beforeyoutakethelsat/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beforeyoutakethelsat/support</a>

From High School Dropout to Harvard Law: Founding a Venture-Backed Legal Tech Startup

Interested in learning more about entertainment law and/or working in the legal technology field in Los Angeles, or transitioning from a firm to starting your own practice? Join for a live interview this Wednesday, 5/23 @ 6 pm PST with Calvin, a graduate from USC Gould School of Law. Calvin currently serves as an Attorney and Business Advisor in his own practice, which he started over a year ago after spending nearly two years working at Sheppard Mullin Richter &amp; Hampton LLP.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beforeyoutakethelsat/support

Interested in learning more about entertainment law and/or working in the legal technology field in Los Angeles, or transitioning from a firm to starting your own practice? Join for a live interview this Wednesday, 5/23 @ 6 pm PST with Calvin, a graduate from USC Gould School of Law. Calvin currently serves as an Attorney and Business Advisor in his own practice, which he started over a year ago after spending nearly two years working at Sheppard Mullin Richter &amp; Hampton LLP. --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beforeyoutakethelsat/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beforeyoutakethelsat/support</a>

From UT Austin to USC Gould: Working in Entertainment and Tech Law in L.A.

Interviewing rising 3L at Columbia Law School, Beneel, about his experience at CLS thus far. Ben is a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar (merit-based accolade) and Butler Fellow (merit-based scholarship.) He is also a Notes Editor for the Columbia Journal of Law and the Arts, a student lawyer for the "Challenging the Consequences of Mass Incarceration" Clinic, a caseworker for IRAP ("International Refugee Assistance Project,") a teacher's assistant for Tort's Law, as well as president of both Columbia's Middle Eastern Law Students Association and Columbia's California Society. Ben will be a Judicial Extern for the Hon. Jesse M. Furman for the Southern District of New York in the coming Fall semester.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beforeyoutakethelsat/support

Interviewing rising 3L at Columbia Law School, Beneel, about his experience at CLS thus far. Ben is a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar (merit-based accolade) and Butler Fellow (merit-based scholarship.) He is also a Notes Editor for the Columbia Journal of Law and the Arts, a student lawyer for the "Challenging the Consequences of Mass Incarceration" Clinic, a caseworker for IRAP ("International Refugee Assistance Project,") a teacher's assistant for Tort's Law, as well as president of both Columbia's Middle Eastern Law Students Association and Columbia's California Society. Ben will be a Judicial Extern for the Hon. Jesse M. Furman for the Southern District of New York in the coming Fall semester. --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beforeyoutakethelsat/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beforeyoutakethelsat/support</a>

From U.C. Davis (B.A.) to CLS: MLB, Stone Scholar, Latham

Akin Gump

Interviewing rising 3L at Columbia Law School, Audrianne, about her experiences in law school thus far. Audrianne is a Texas Aggie Bar Association Scholarship recipient, a 2017 ​Kirkland &amp; Ellis Diversity Scholar, and a 2017 Akin Gump Pro Bono Scholar. She is involved in Outlaws/QTPOC, the Columbia Law Feminist Society, First Generation Professionals, Law Revue. She is a coach for the Williams Moot Court and is on the Journal of Gender and Law. Audrianne has also complete pro bono work for the Transgender Legal Defense Fund - Name Change Project and Courtroom Advocates Project​.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beforeyoutakethelsat/support

Interviewing rising 3L at Columbia Law School, Audrianne, about her experiences in law school thus far. Audrianne is a Texas Aggie Bar Association Scholarship recipient, a 2017 ​Kirkland &amp; Ellis Diversity Scholar, and a 2017 Akin Gump Pro Bono Scholar. She is involved in Outlaws/QTPOC, the Columbia Law Feminist Society, First Generation Professionals, Law Revue. She is a coach for the Williams Moot Court and is on the Journal of Gender and Law. Audrianne has also complete pro bono work for the Transgender Legal Defense Fund - Name Change Project and Courtroom Advocates Project​. --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beforeyoutakethelsat/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beforeyoutakethelsat/support</a>

From Texas A&M to Columbia Law: Business, Akin Gump, Pro Bono Scholar

Curious to learn from a current law student about their experience before and during law school? Listen in as I interview one of my classmates at CLS (Columbia Law School) about her experiences! Topics covered include: how she studied for the LSAT, how she approached the admissions process, the factors she considered when deciding on Columbia, how her first two years of law school have compared to her expectations, how she's been able to balance her studies with extracurriculars (including starting her own YouTube channel!) + live Q&amp;A!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beforeyoutakethelsat/support

Curious to learn from a current law student about their experience before and during law school? Listen in as I interview one of my classmates at CLS (Columbia Law School) about her experiences! Topics covered include: how she studied for the LSAT, how she approached the admissions process, the factors she considered when deciding on Columbia, how her first two years of law school have compared to her expectations, how she's been able to balance her studies with extracurriculars (including starting her own YouTube channel!) + live Q&amp;A! --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beforeyoutakethelsat/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beforeyoutakethelsat/support</a>

From Spelman to Columbia Law: 2L talks about BLSA, YouTube, & beyond.

Before You Take the LSAT is a podcast dedicated to providing insight into law as a career path.BeforeYouTakeTheLSAT@gmail.comAlso available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTvsztc_EmrCz7P0iTcf8hg Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beforeyoutakethelsat/support

Hi! My name is Doreen and I am a current student at Columbia Law School. In this first episode of BYTTL ("Before You Take the LSAT") I talk about the things I learned as I studied from a 148 to a 174. This 35 minute discussion covers topics including:• What are the most important study tools I have?• How do I stay motivated, especially if I am studying over a long period of time?• What is a good amount of time to set aside to study for the LSAT?• What should I know before signing up to take the test?Hope you enjoy and tune in for future episodes where I talk to current students about their experiences being in law school.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beforeyoutakethelsat/support

Hi! My name is Doreen and I am a current student at Columbia Law School. In this first episode of BYTTL ("Before You Take the LSAT") I talk about the things I learned as I studied from a 148 to a 174. This 35 minute discussion covers topics including: • What are the most important study tools I have? • How do I stay motivated, especially if I am studying over a long period of time? • What is a good amount of time to set aside to study for the LSAT? • What should I know before signing up to take the test? Hope you enjoy and tune in for future episodes where I talk to current students about their experiences being in law school. --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beforeyoutakethelsat/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beforeyoutakethelsat/support</a>

From 148 to 174 to CLS: What I Wish I Knew Before I Took the LSAT

This is really well made! The questions are always relevant and it’s easy to listen. Some very good conversations that IMO are worth listening if you’re preparing or taking the LSAT. 

I couldn’t find a way to send feedback but could you start asking the guests at what time they took they’re LSAT? Ex. At the beginning of their junior year of undergrad or the summer after graduating.

Keep up the good work!

I listen to this podcast every day

Before You Take the LSAT is a podcast dedicated to providing insight into law as a career path. BeforeYouTakeTheLSAT@gmail.com Also available on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTvsztc_EmrCz7P0iTcf8hg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTvsztc_EmrCz7P0iTcf8hg</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beforeyoutakethelsat/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beforeyoutakethelsat/support</a>

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