The Challenges of Law School and Finding Your First Job
In this episode of the ABA Law Student Podcast, host Kareem Aref speaks with Stark & D’Ambrosio, LLP partner Anna Romanskaya about her journey through law school and her struggles finding work as a le...
26 Aug 201626min
Pairing Legal Activism with Restorative Justice
Even though research shows that African American males are no more likely to use or sell drugs than Caucasian males, in at least 15 states they are admitted to prison on drug charges at rates 20 to 57...
6 Jul 201630min
Ending Mass Incarceration Through Restorative Justice
A big motivator for some individuals to attend law school is the ability to positively influence the communities from which they come. However, what assistance can a lawyer provide for their neighborh...
5 Jul 201637min
Applying Restorative Justice Concepts to Capital Cases
When it comes to a capital case, prosecuting or defending an individual whose life rests on the verdict can be a personal struggle. How does a lawyer cope with the loss of a client and what restorativ...
5 Jul 201644min
Substance Abuse and Mental Illness in the Legal Profession
Between 21% and 36% of practicing attorneys exhibit drinking behaviors that could be considered hazardous, harmful, or possibly alcohol dependent. 28% of licensed and employed attorneys are struggling...
14 Jun 201647min
Marcia Clark on "The People vs. O.J. Simpson," Sexism, and Her Latest Book
Marcia Clark is best known for being the lead prosecutor for theO.J. Simpson murder trial. The former Heisman Trophy Winner wasaccused and found not guilty of the June 1994 death of Nicole BrownSimpso...
2 Mai 201629min
Law School and Depression
20% of lawyers suffer from depression, more than double that of the general population. Beyond that, 60,000 law students suffer from depression by the end of their second year. What resources are avai...
18 Apr 201642min
How to Land the Right Summer Associates Program
Many law students, upon graduating, find it very difficult to acquire employment in the legal profession straight out of school. Numerous law firms are unwilling to hire recent grads that have no prev...
28 Mar 201615min
