Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi

Eulas Boyd, a professor from Brooklyn Law, joins Miriam and Kristi to dissect personal statements submitted by listeners. They share their own law school experiences, emphasizing the power of self-awareness and motivation in crafting effective narratives. The trio critiques an applicant's statement, illustrating the need for authenticity and clarity, especially when interests seem contradictory. They stress that a cohesive narrative reflecting true motivations will stand out to admissions committees, guiding applicants to embrace their unique journeys.

Eulas Boyd, a professor at Brooklyn Law, joins Miriam and Kristi to dissect listeners' personal statements. They emphasize the importance of impactful formatting and content in law school applications. The discussion highlights crafting narratives that showcase depth over breadth, using personal experiences to illuminate motivations. They debunk myths about admissions and explore conditional merit scholarships. A standout analysis features an inspiring journey from Ghana to America, underlining the power of personal storytelling in human rights law aspirations.

Miriam, Kristi, and Eulas dive into listener-submitted personal statements, offering candid critiques. They discuss the importance of engaging writing and connecting personal experiences to communities. Tips for clarity and cohesion in narrative structure are highlighted, alongside the value of specificity. The conversation explores an applicant's journey from teaching to law, emphasizing themes of social justice. With a touch of humor, the hosts invite listeners to think critically about their own statements and career aspirations.

Eulas Boyd, the Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Brooklyn Law School, joins the hosts to dissect personal statements submitted by listeners. They tackle the importance of editing for clarity and authenticity, emphasizing the power of personal narratives. The discussion critiques rolling admissions and college rankings, suggesting a unified deadline to alleviate stress for applicants. Boyd also shares insights on how to craft a compelling story that connects personal experiences to future legal aspirations, highlighting creativity in the application process.

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.

Sandy Williams (NYU), Miriam, and Kristi offer their candid advice on how to be the best applicant you can be.

Do Miriam and Kristi read Reddit? You bet they do. In this episode, they offer their thoughts from SMH to LOL to TL;DR.

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, check out: SEO Catalyst Leg Up Legal Pre-Law Pipeline Program Dear Future Colleague Database Diversity Pipeline Program Directory

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.

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.edu/navigatinglawschooladmissions