Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking with Hafsa Mansoor -- one of the creators of FirstGenJD -- about thriving in law school as a first-generation law student.

In this episode we discuss:

Hafsa's background and the mission of FirstGenJD
Challenges that first-gen law students can face
How common is impostor syndrome?
Balancing being authentic with the conservative nature of a law career
Networking at events
Can the stereotype of what a lawyer looks like be broken?
The importance of diversity and inclusion in the law profession

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Alison & Lee

227: Thriving as a First-Generation Law Student (w/Hafsa Mansoor of FirstGenJD)