Accessing Mental Health Help for Law Students
Law school, bar prep, and the legal profession in general can be hard on mental health, but there is help through Lawyer Assistance Programs that even law students can access. DeMario Thornton talks w...
8 Maj 202323min
A Career in Cannabis Law with Jerome Crawford
A lot of us started law school thinking we knew exactly what we would do with a law degree. So what happens when a surprising, but very different opportunity comes along? Jerome Crawford didn’t set ou...
10 Apr 202333min
The Real Law School Experience with Sarah Atkinson
Law school is tough, but you’re not alone! DeMario Thornton welcomes fellow law student Sarah Atkinson to talk through the highs and lows of law school. They share their struggles and discuss the ways...
13 Mars 202333min
A Conversation With Professor Deleso A. Alford
DeMario Thornton welcomes Professor Deleso A. Alford to discuss her work at the intersection of legal and medical education, where her scholarship helps students gain a broader understanding of how ra...
13 Feb 202330min
The Legal Accountability Project – Combatting Inequities and Abuse in Judicial Clerkships
In the midst of a nightmarish judicial clerkship, Aliza Shatzman found that there was almost no protection for her, a lowly clerk, suffering harassment at the hands of a seemingly all-powerful judge. ...
9 Jan 202332min
Unpacking Law360’s 2022 Summer Associates Survey
What can you expect when trying for a spot at one of the much coveted summer associateships? DeMario Thornton talks with Craig Savitzky of Law360 about the insights gleaned from the 2022 Summer Associ...
12 Dec 202244min
I Wish I’d Known - Michael Nava’s Perspectives on Minority Lawyer Challenges
Minority lawyers operating in white-dominated spaces face unique challenges as they navigate careers in the legal profession. As negative stereotypes assault them from without, self-doubt and imposter...
14 Nov 202225min
Omarosa, Part II: The Historically Black College and University Experience
Returning guest Omarosa Newman joins Demario Thornton to go into deeper detail about her educational journey through multiple Historically Black Colleges and Universities and why she chose to attend S...
10 Okt 202218min
