LWLS x Jolene Blackbourn: The Pre-Law Survival Guide

Mar 28, 2022

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This week the ladies chat with Jolene Blackbourn. LA born and bred, she currently lives and practices in southern California with her two kids and two dogs. Jolene is a Southwestern Law School grad. Follow her on Instagram HERE

If you had a ‘bad’ undergrad or rusty transitional period in college and your GPA suffered, don’t fret! Law School is still possible, list to what Jolene said in her addendum.

Need a "warm-up" before law school? YES, yes you do! Trust us! Try THIS 1L 'masterclass' course (Angela Vorpahl’s program discussed on this episode)

Jolene graduated in 2002, meaning she started 3L right before 9-11 happened. Because of 9-11, MANY of firms were just gone (because so many firms were in the twin towers) and the LA branches of the firms were in disarray and thus making the job hunt SUPER competitive. AND to add on top of it, the Federal Government went on 5 years hiring freeze … NOW WHAT??!?!???!

So last semester of law school she ook Wills and Trust in Spring of 3L… and ended up LOVING in and getting the highest grade … maybe this was for her!! #Estate planning

After graduation, for about 3 years she worked part-time (at an estate planning firm), opened up her own firm (because she was getting some referrals) as well as tutored students for the SAT. Then due to financial reasons, she decided to join Workers Compensation. Jolene ultimately rocked the work and stayed in that sector for 15 years. Now she is back in estate planning and enjoying the slower speed of transactional work. We can't forget our personal favorite part of the work she now does, working with pre-law students -- Check out her BOOK HERE

The book shares tips on how you can save money in college for law school as well as tips for what classes to take in law school and so much more! Schedule a chat with Jolene HERE

For a limited time, Ladies Who Law School listeners can save $30 on the MBE Simulator and Prep program by using code LWLS on westacademic.com at checkout.

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