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Law School Insider

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LawSchoolInsider podcast is geared toward students that are considering law school and graduates of law school. We talk all about being successful in law school and in your career. The shows are short - only 15-20 minutes each - and are shared weekly on Thursday mornings.
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Episodes

How To Pay For Law School

This week on the Law School Insider, a podcast brought to you by Western Michigan University Cooley Law School , we are bringing you Richard Boruszewski, Director of Financial Aid at WMU Cooley Law School. Today's episode will delve deeper into topics regarding how you can pay for your law school experience and things that you need to be thinking about to fun this endeavor. Read more from the interview here ....

Jul 27, 201715 min

Law School Fairs & Forums: Putting the Pieces Together for Event Success!

This week on the Law School Insider, a podcast brought to you by Western Michigan University Cooley Law School , we are bringing back Brianne Myers, Director of Admissions at WMU Cooley Law School. Today's episode will delve deeper into law school fairs and forums and will work to put the pieces of the puzzle together to help you to understand what you need to do to have an amazing experience at events such as these. Read more here...

Jul 20, 201715 min

Law School Trains Your Mind

This week on the Law School Insider, a podcast brought to you by Western Michigan University Cooley Law School , we are bringing you Sharon Ellis, an alumna of Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and current State of Michigan Compliance Director for the American with Disabilities Act. Sharon Ellis shares her thoughts on law school and law career success as well as how law school trains your mind and this is an interview that you will not want to miss....

Jul 13, 201720 min

Mental Health: A Michigan Perspective

“Mental Health: A Michigan Perspective” was the topic of discussion at this year’s Western Michigan University Cooley Law Review’s Annual Symposium at WMU-Cooley Law School’s Lansing campus. The May 19 event featured a diverse panel of community leaders from a variety of backgrounds including law, healthcare, non-profit, state government and corrections. The group discussed issues facing mental health today. Panelists include: Lt. Gov. Brian Calley: Michigan lieutenant governor Beverly Griffor: ...

Jul 06, 20173 hr 37 min

JD Advising Strategies Secrets and Tips on how to pass the Michigan Bar exam

Welcome back to the Law School Insider, a podcast brought to you by Western Michigan University Cooley Law School . This week we are looking at the Michigan Bar Exam and what you need to do to pass on your first time taking the exam. We are bringing back Ashley Heidemann to talk about this topic. Ashley Heidemann is from JD Advising Stragies , a company in southeast Michigan that works with students to pass the LSAT, Bar Exam and more. This is a presentation that was given at the Auburn Hills ca...

Jun 29, 20171 hr 5 min

Integrity: A Modest Proposal with Judge Donald Allen

This week in the Law School Insider we are bringing you the Honorable Donald L. Allen , Judge on the 55th District Court in Michigan. Judge Allen spoke to us about the importance of Integrity in today's lawyers and shares many other salient take-aways too on finding success in this profession.

Jun 22, 201755 min

A Law Degree Is More Than A Piece Of Paper, It Is A Real Privilege

This week on the Law School Insider, a podcast brought to you by Western Michigan University Cooley Law School , we are bringing you a special presentation of a talk given at WMU Cooley Law School by past ABA President, Paulette Brown . Paulette Brown shares her thoughts on law school and law career success and this is an interview that you will not want to miss. Paulette Brown became the first African-American woman to lead the American Bar Association (ABA) in August 2015. She is partner and c...

Jun 15, 201719 min

Storytelling is Part of the Art of Being a Lawyer!

Welcome back to the Law School Insider, a podcast brought to you by Western Michigan University Cooley Law School . This week we are delving into a new topic, the topic of Storytelling for Lawyers. We are bringing back Nelson Miller , Associate Dean and Professor from the Grand Rapids campus of WMU Cooley Law School to talk about how storytelling is part of the art of being a lawyer.

Jun 08, 201712 min

Developing Strong Relationships with Pre-Law Advisors

This week in the Law School Insider we are bringing you Christy Lee Cole, Director of the Romney Institute for Law and Public Policy at Adrian College . Christy Lee Cole is also the primary pre-law advisor at Adrian College and today she is sharing advice with all of you on developing strong relationships with pre-law advisors on your campus.

Jun 01, 201714 min

Using Your Law Degree Within State Government with Andrew Hudson

This week in the Law School Insider we are bringing you Andrew Hudson, Assistant Attorney General with the State of Michigan Attorney General's Office. Andrew Hudson is sharing his experience with us on working with a law degree within the state government. Andrew Hudson is an alumnus of Western Michigan University Cooley Law School .

May 25, 201717 min

You've Been Accepted To Law School - How To Evaluate Your Offer!

This week in the Law School Insider we are bringing you Brianne Myers, Director of Admissions at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School . Today we are talking with Brianne Myers about what you can do once you have gotten your acceptance letter(s) from the law school(s) that you may want to attend. Many of you may be applying to multiple schools and figuring out how to weigh the factors for admissions can seem difficult, but it does not have to be so. Today we will share some great hints, ...

May 18, 201723 min

Law School is a Marathon, not a Race - Find Your Passion in Your Journey

This week in the Law School Insider we are bringing you Anthony O'Neill of the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority . Anthony O'Neill is the Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel for this agency and is also an alumnus of Western Michigan University Cooley Law School .

May 11, 201715 min

How To Apply To Law School - Get The Inside Scoop!

This week in the Law School Insider we are bringing you Brianne Myers, Director of Admissions at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School . Brianne Myers will share with you great insights into how you can successfully apply to law school and minimize some of the issues that some students run into as they go through this process.

May 04, 201714 min

Social Media: The Ethics of Fake News

Social Media: The Ethics of Fake News: A Panel Discussion on Fake News, Ethical Reporting and the Parallels to the Legal Profession #LawSchoolInsider

Apr 27, 20171 hr 24 min

Allowing Your Faith To Guide You in The Law

The Christian Legal Society (CLS) at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School’s Lansing campus hosted a special guest at the Lansing campus, State Bar of Michigan President, Larry Nolan who discussed the role that faith plays in helping you find legal success.

Apr 20, 201735 min

Justice for the Poor - Lawyers Helping Others

The Christian Legal Society (CLS) at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School’s Grand Rapids campus hosted a discussion on poverty and law with a showing of the PovertyCure Inc.’s video series, “Justice for the Poor.” The Feb. 20 event explored the roots of human flourishing with a focus on entrepreneurial solutions to poverty. Representatives from Acton Institute, a think-tank whose mission is to promote a free and virtuous society characterized by individual liberty and sustained by relig...

Apr 13, 201750 min

Put Your Client First - Always

This week in the Law School Insider we are bringing you Jason DeSouza of the DeSouza Law, P.C. Litigation Law Firm . Jason is alumnus of Western Michigan University Cooley Law School .

Apr 06, 201717 min

Managing Time To Find Success in Law School and Beyond

This week in the Law School Insider we are bringing you Dennis Swan, CEO and President of Sparrow Hospital and Sparrow Health Systems in Lansing Michigan. Today we are speaking with Dennis Swan about his legal journey and how having a law degree has enhanced and extended his reach throughout his career in health care.

Mar 30, 201714 min

Law School Helps You Think Broadly and Critically!

This week in the Law School Insider we are bringing you Senator Tonya Schuitmaker , Michigan State Senator for the 26th State Senate District which represents Allegan and Van Buren counties, and the city of Kentwood and Gaines Twp. in Kent County.

Mar 16, 201716 min

Getting Through Law School - Tips from a Law School Dean

This week on the Law School Insider we bring back Nelson Miller , who is Professor and Associate Dean of the Grand Rapids campus at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School to talk to you about tips to finding success on getting through your law school experience. As you are past your first term, you have your grades and know that you can be successful you will want to figure out what you want to do while in law school. Dean Miller mentioned that there are many "hidden" or not required aspe...

Mar 09, 201719 min

How To Make A Useful Law School Outline?

This week on the Law School Insider we bring you Linda Kisabeth , who is Professor at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School . She is joining us to talk about what you need to think aboutto create a successful law school outline and ultimately find success in the first term of law school and beyond.

Mar 02, 201723 min

Being a Leader in Law School: Critical For Your Ultimate Success

This week in the Law School Insider we are bringing you Dr. Paul Zelenski, Associate Dean for Enrollment and Student Services at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School . Today we are speaking with Dean Zelenski about the importance of being a leader during law school and the steps you should take to build leadership potential within yourself.

Feb 23, 201714 min

Getting Into Law School - Tips from a Law School Dean

This week on the Law School Insider we bring you Nelson Miller , who is Professor and Associate Dean of the Grand Rapids campus at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School . He is joining us to talk about what you need to think about to find success in the first term of law school and beyond.

Feb 16, 201721 min

Tips for a successful Law School Internship or Externship

This week in the Law School Insider we are bringing you Bill Fleener, a Clinical Coordinator for Western Michigan University Cooley Law School . Today we are speaking with Bill Fleener about Tips for a successful Law School Internship or Externship. I know you will find a ton of value in what he shares.

Feb 09, 201715 min

Using Your Legal Background to Support Law Firms and Businesses

This week in the Law School Insider we are bringing you Stacey of Stacey E. Burke P.C. , a firm that specializes on working with law firms in social media marketing, website design, branding, email marketing, print advertising and more.

Feb 02, 201720 min

Women's Role In The Law Over The Past 50 Years And In Today's Society

This week in the Law School Insider we are bringing you Sharon Rowen, principal of Rowen & Klonoski and filmmaker of the recent film entitled Balancing the Scales , a film that explores some of the challenges that women have had over the last 50 years.

Jan 05, 201725 min
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