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ABA Law Student Podcast

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Presented by the American Bar Association’s Law Student Division, the ABA Law Student Podcast covers issues that affect law students, law schools, and recent grads. From finals and graduation to the bar exam and finding a job, this show is your trusted resource for the next big step.
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Episodes

Omarosa: Fame, Politics, & The Perks of Being a Non-Traditional Law Student

We're looking for our next team of student hosts. If you're a rising 2L or 3L, have a lot of curiosity, want to meet amazing new people, and like the idea of inspiring your fellow students, we want to hear from you. Apply today . You know her from “The Apprentice,” “Big Brother,” Trump’s White House, and more; and now she’s in the middle of law school just like you! Brand-new Law Student Podcast host DeMario Thornton chats with Omarosa about her unusual path to law school, her reality tv experie...

Sep 12, 202227 min

The Ultimate Discussion of IP Law with Howard Leib

We're looking for our next team of student hosts. If you're a rising 2L or 3L, have a lot of curiosity, want to meet amazing new people, and like the idea of inspiring your fellow students, we want to hear from you. Apply today . Intellectual property law touches so many corners of law in general, and those interested in pursuing it may take any number of paths in legal practice. To explore the vast world of IP law, Meg Steenburgh welcomes Howard Leib to learn from his exciting career in IP and ...

Aug 29, 202250 min

Court Packing Explained, with Professor Todd Berger

We're looking for our next team of student hosts. If you're a rising 2L or 3L, have a lot of curiosity, want to meet amazing new people, and like the idea of inspiring your fellow students, we want to hear from you. Apply today . Arguably, a Supreme Court appointment is the greatest prize in American politics, perhaps more so than the presidency. In consequence, these positions lend themselves to manipulation and tactical moves where possible, in spite of past norms. ABA Law Student Podcast host...

Jul 27, 202235 min

A Deep Dive Into the Released Dobbs Decision, with Vice Dean Keith Bybee

We're looking for our next team of student hosts. If you're a rising 2L or 3L, have a lot of curiosity, want to meet amazing new people, and like the idea of inspiring your fellow students, we want to hear from you. Apply today . Even though much has been said about the prematurely leaked draft decision of Dobbs, there’s a great deal to unpack now that the final opinion has been issued. Law Student Podcast host Meg Steenburgh welcomes back Syracuse University College of Law Vice Dean Keith Bybee...

Jun 30, 202250 min

Examining the Supreme Court Draft Leak with Vice Dean Keith Bybee

We're looking for our next team of student hosts. If you're a rising 2L or 3L, have a lot of curiosity, want to meet amazing new people, and like the idea of inspiring your fellow students, we want to hear from you. Apply today . In the wake of the Supreme Court draft leak, many are questioning what ramifications its language could have on a number of past court decisions, as well as Americans’ rights in a variety of other areas. Law Student Podcast host Meg Steenburgh gets perspective on these ...

May 30, 202241 min

Military Legal Practice and Perspectives on the Law of War

We're looking for our next team of student hosts. If you're a rising 2L or 3L, have a lot of curiosity, want to meet amazing new people, and like the idea of inspiring your fellow students, we want to hear from you. Apply today . Major General John Altenburg was instrumental in transforming the practice of law in the military through his leadership and immersive approaches for military lawyer training. Meg Steenburgh talks with General Altenburg about the legal infrastructure of the United State...

Apr 25, 202239 min

Understanding the Weaponization of Social Media with P.W. Singer

We're looking for our next team of student hosts. If you're a rising 2L or 3L, have a lot of curiosity, want to meet amazing new people, and like the idea of inspiring your fellow students, we want to hear from you. Apply today . Information and disinformation campaigns are centuries old, but our social media era has given new and rapid thrust to the sharing of ideas, both for good and ill intent. Meg Steenburgh and Peter W. Singer discuss his book, LikeWar: The Weaponization of Social Media , w...

Mar 28, 202239 min

Russia v. Ukraine: The Policy and Legal Considerations of an Unprovoked Attack on a Sovereign Nation

We're looking for our next team of student hosts. If you're a rising 2L or 3L, have a lot of curiosity, want to meet amazing new people, and like the idea of inspiring your fellow students, we want to hear from you. Apply today . In the conflict instigated by Russia in Ukraine, we have already seen numerous and outrageous Russian violations of the Laws of Armed Conflict, but what legal recourse is there against these acts? Meg Steenburgh of the ABA Law Student Podcast interviews Judge James E. B...

Mar 08, 202249 min

Do We Really Need the Bar Exam?

We're looking for our next team of student hosts. If you're a rising 2L or 3L, have a lot of curiosity, want to meet amazing new people, and like the idea of inspiring your fellow students, we want to hear from you. Apply today . Recent bar exam criticisms have left many in the legal sphere questioning whether the test really does what it claims. Is it still an essential step in legal licensure, or is it just a tired tradition? To help law students understand the many facets of this issue, Meg S...

Jan 24, 202234 min

Law School, Lawyering, and How One Relates to the Other

We're looking for our next team of student hosts. If you're a rising 2L or 3L, have a lot of curiosity, want to meet amazing new people, and like the idea of inspiring your fellow students, we want to hear from you. Apply today . Podcast host Meg Steenburgh welcomes recent grad Shannon Knapp and fellow law students Sarah Roberts and Tiffany Love to get their perspectives on law school, legal practice, and life! They each discuss their unique student and real-world experiences—sharing the paths t...

Dec 27, 202135 min

The Life of a Supreme Court Correspondent

We're looking for our next team of student hosts. If you're a rising 2L or 3L, have a lot of curiosity, want to meet amazing new people, and like the idea of inspiring your fellow students, we want to hear from you. Apply today . Meg Steenburgh of the ABA Law Student Podcast welcomes Adam Liptak to learn about his career as a legal journalist. Adam explains his typical work cycle as Supreme Court correspondent for The New York Times and offers insights on how a law degree translates into the wor...

Nov 22, 202126 min

Intellectual Property and Changing Social Justice Needs

We're looking for our next team of student hosts. If you're a rising 2L or 3L, have a lot of curiosity, want to meet amazing new people, and like the idea of inspiring your fellow students, we want to hear from you. Apply today . Intellectual property is most often understood in terms of its economic value, but how do our current laws affect everyday creators and innovators? Meg Steenburgh welcomes Professor Jessica Silbey to discuss current issues in IP law and how the mindsets and expectations...

Oct 25, 202133 min

Career Shift: How Krystal Williams Pivoted from Business to Law

We're looking for our next team of student hosts. If you're a rising 2L or 3L, have a lot of curiosity, want to meet amazing new people, and like the idea of inspiring your fellow students, we want to hear from you. Apply today . Meg Steenburgh welcomes Krystal Williams to discuss her unconventional path to law. After many years as a business professional, Krystal’s hunger for learning led her to shift her sights to law. She shares some of her experiences as an older student and discusses where ...

Sep 29, 202135 min

Jill Wine-Banks’ Rich and Varied Legal Career

We're looking for our next team of student hosts. If you're a rising 2L or 3L, have a lot of curiosity, want to meet amazing new people, and like the idea of inspiring your fellow students, we want to hear from you. Apply today . In addition to her impressive legal experience in politics, military, private practice, journalism, and more, Jill Wine-Banks has also been a woman of many firsts throughout her legal career. Tune in with ABA Law Student Podcast host Meg Steenburgh for an in-depth inter...

Aug 23, 202149 min

Demystifying Hot Legal Topics of the Pandemic

We're looking for our next team of student hosts. If you're a rising 2L or 3L, have a lot of curiosity, want to meet amazing new people, and like the idea of inspiring your fellow students, we want to hear from you. Apply today . From the FDA’s emergency use authorization of vaccines, to federalism concerns, to employee/employer relationships, to schools, and much more—legal issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic continue to crop up at a rapid pace. To help law students make sense of these evol...

Aug 10, 202136 min

Mental Health in the Legal Profession

We're looking for our next team of student hosts. If you're a rising 2L or 3L, have a lot of curiosity, want to meet amazing new people, and like the idea of inspiring your fellow students, we want to hear from you. Apply today . Patrick Krill discusses legal field mental health issues and offers strategies for monitoring and improving personal wellness. Thank you to our sponsor NBI.

Jun 21, 202137 min

Career Preparedness: Navigating Career Choices in Law School and Beyond

We're looking for our next team of student hosts. If you're a rising 2L or 3L, have a lot of curiosity, want to meet amazing new people, and like the idea of inspiring your fellow students, we want to hear from you. Apply today . Thankfully, career opportunities for law students and new lawyers seem to be increasing as COVID concerns abate. But, how can you best prepare yourself for actually getting the job you want? Meg Steenburgh welcomes Howard University School of Law’s Lauren Jackson to dis...

Jun 02, 202127 min

Critical Issues in National Security Law

We're looking for our next team of student hosts. If you're a rising 2L or 3L, have a lot of curiosity, want to meet amazing new people, and like the idea of inspiring your fellow students, we want to hear from you. Apply today . National security expert and Syracuse University professor William Banks sheds light on how current events interact with our nation’s security and the law. Thank you to our sponsor NBI.

Apr 20, 202127 min

The Pursuit of a Civil Right to Counsel

We're looking for our next team of student hosts. If you're a rising 2L or 3L, have a lot of curiosity, want to meet amazing new people, and like the idea of inspiring your fellow students, we want to hear from you. Apply today . Public Justice Center staff attorney John Pollock outlines current efforts to institute the right to counsel in civil matters.

Mar 31, 202136 min

Housing and Eviction Law: Helping Tenants in the Midst of COVID-19

We're looking for our next team of student hosts. If you're a rising 2L or 3L, have a lot of curiosity, want to meet amazing new people, and like the idea of inspiring your fellow students, we want to hear from you. Apply today . Zach Neumann explains how lawyers and law students can help tenants facing eviction during the pandemic.

Feb 26, 202126 min

Helping Litigants Help Themselves: The Ins and Outs of a Legal Help Program

We're looking for our next team of student hosts. If you're a rising 2L or 3L, have a lot of curiosity, want to meet amazing new people, and like the idea of inspiring your fellow students, we want to hear from you. Apply today . Angela Tripp shares insights into her rewarding work with the successful Michigan Legal Help Program.

Jan 29, 202123 min

Against All Odds: Jim St. Germain’s Journey From Juvenile Delinquency to Community Leader

We're looking for our next team of student hosts. If you're a rising 2L or 3L, have a lot of curiosity, want to meet amazing new people, and like the idea of inspiring your fellow students, we want to hear from you. Apply today . Jim St. Germain shares his experiences in the juvenile justice system and the critical role of mentors in his path to becoming a leader in his community.

Dec 14, 202052 min

Examining Racial Inequality in Juvenile Justice

We're looking for our next team of student hosts. If you're a rising 2L or 3L, have a lot of curiosity, want to meet amazing new people, and like the idea of inspiring your fellow students, we want to hear from you. Apply today . Attorney Natasha Fortune discusses her work at the Legal Aid Society of New York in the Juvenile Rights Practice and the cycles of racial injustice that affect her work with children of color.

Nov 10, 202024 min

Representing Power: A Conversation with Attorney Robert Barnett

We're looking for our next team of student hosts. If you're a rising 2L or 3L, have a lot of curiosity, want to meet amazing new people, and like the idea of inspiring your fellow students, we want to hear from you. Apply today . Attorney Robert Barnett sits down with host Meghan Steenburgh to discuss his storied career including his work with ten Presidential campaigns.

Sep 28, 202030 min

A Career in Legal Aid — Perspectives from Sally Fisher Curran

We're looking for our next team of student hosts. If you're a rising 2L or 3L, have a lot of curiosity, want to meet amazing new people, and like the idea of inspiring your fellow students, we want to hear from you. Apply today . Sally Fisher Curran discusses her career in legal aid.

Jun 11, 202026 min

Richard Freer: Insights on Bar Review and Civil Procedure

We're looking for our next team of student hosts. If you're a rising 2L or 3L, have a lot of curiosity, want to meet amazing new people, and like the idea of inspiring your fellow students, we want to hear from you. Apply today . Professor Richard Freer discusses his career and passion for helping students reach their potential.

May 07, 202039 min

Law School Innovators: Taking Legal Ed Online

We're looking for our next team of student hosts. If you're a rising 2L or 3L, have a lot of curiosity, want to meet amazing new people, and like the idea of inspiring your fellow students, we want to hear from you. Apply today . ABA Law Student Podcast host Meghan Steenburgh hosts two sets of interviews focused on online legal education.

Apr 09, 202027 min

Dean Rodney Smolla: How Experiential Learning Makes Better Future Lawyers

We're looking for our next team of student hosts. If you're a rising 2L or 3L, have a lot of curiosity, want to meet amazing new people, and like the idea of inspiring your fellow students, we want to hear from you. Apply today . Rodney Smolla, dean of the Delaware Law School of Widener University, discusses his career and offers practical advice for law students.

Mar 12, 202032 min

Erwin Chemerinsky: Litigator, Educator, Scholar

We're looking for our next team of student hosts. If you're a rising 2L or 3L, have a lot of curiosity, want to meet amazing new people, and like the idea of inspiring your fellow students, we want to hear from you. Apply today . Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of the University of California Berkeley School of Law, shares insights from his career and offers guidance to today’s law students.

Feb 06, 202030 min

Lawyer, Marine, & Senator: Career Highlights with US Senator Dan Sullivan

We're looking for our next team of student hosts. If you're a rising 2L or 3L, have a lot of curiosity, want to meet amazing new people, and like the idea of inspiring your fellow students, we want to hear from you. Apply today . Dan Sullivan shares his career journey and advice for today’s law students.

Jan 09, 202038 min
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