Soon To Be Esquire

Yes, I know. I have been MIA and gone, but preparing for the bar exam and taking the exam on the big day really exhausted all the energy I could give. Let's get into bar prep, the test, some of the trips I went on, and what's to come!

I am a whole law school graduate! I feel like the three years flew by as a look back upon my journey. I am incredibly grateful for the support from this podcast community and fellow soon to be esquires. So much has happened since the last episode, so be sure to tune in to get all the details and the legal tea.

Aspen Murphy, 2L, joins us on this episode of the podcast to discuss how her career before law school and her role as a mother has influenced the way she studies and socializes as a law student. Listen in to discover what the biggest lesson that she learned from her years working full time and how those translate into her everyday life in law school.

On the podcast episode, I interview Amaya Ronczyk, who is a graduating senior and is currently weighing her options of which school to attend in the fall. From joining clubs and the pre-law program on her campus to starting an organization to educate the surrounding community on women's reproductive justice, everything Amaya pours into serves a particular purpose. Tune in to find out more!

In this episode, you get another chance to hear from a 3L graduating in May who has found a new home not just in another state, but in an area of law that Chelsea was surprised to discover. Chelsea shares the story of the uncertainty of the future from high school to college to find the path in the legal field made specifically for Chelsea.

Our first guest of the season, Haley Zhu-Butler, outlines the highs and lows of her law school journey from the application period to soon walking across the stage to accept her Juris Doctorate. Listen in on this episode as we get into the more untraditional experiences of a typical law student.

Another season is here! However, this season will be slightly different. Tune in to this episode to get all the details on how Madison's last semester in law school is the most significant semester in her education.

On the season finale, we have two very special guests featured on today's episode discussing their friendship and the law. From undergrad to law school, listen to how their growth as individuals through law school brought them closer together to form a sisterhood built on thoughtfulness and support.

In this episode, I talk about the looming exam season and talk about microaggressions. I know! I know! You see the word microaggression and you're on alert. I get it, I understand. Just listen to this episode on how BIPOC professionals can respond when on the receiving end of a microaggression. Rather than being reactive, let's foster an environment where both parties can genuinely ask each other "Why" and "Tell me more." Are you ready? Let's get into it.

Law school is more than just any commitment; it's an investment. One of the side effects of being a law student is imposter syndrome, loneliness, and stress. One of the ways to make that burden lighter is to have people in your circle to rely on - who will support you, encourage you, and sometimes even put you in place. But are friendships that different in law school? Find out in this episode of Soon to Be Esquire.