#58 | Law School Advice from WLC Alumni Association President Paul Edger

Cafecito with LALSA (Latin American Law Student Association) is a student run podcast where traditional and non-traditional law students come together to share their unique journeys through law school. Hear the voices of minority students as they discuss their challenges and triumphs, and listen to diverse perspectives on a wide range of topics. Tune in for a dynamic conversation that reflects the rich tapestry of the Widener Law Commonwealth student experience.

Watch the video version of this episode on WLC's YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/4yYzlzPhBQw 

Timestamps

0:00 Episode Teaser
0:33 Episode Start
1:25 APALSA Generally
7:32 Struggles as First Generation Law Students
10:32 Managing Stress and Mental Health Issues
17:25 Changes in How Older Generations View and Approach Mental Health Awareness
22:48 Why Law School and How Female Lawyers are Viewed by Certain People
29:33 What Type of Law Do You Want to Practice?
31:54 Internship Obstacles as a Person of Color
33:55 Lost in Translation: Language Quirks
37:00 Finding Your Community in Law School: Fears and Experiences
40:00 APALSA Events and its Future

Cafecito with LALSA Episode 3 featuring APALSA (Asian-Pacific American Law Student Association): This episode features Angelica Alonso (LALSA member) and Katrina Perea (LALSA member) having a conversation with Ashley Varughese (APALSA President) and Sneha Henry (APALSA Treasurer). Tune in to hear about their experiences and struggles as minority Widener Law Commonwealth students.

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Widener University Commonwealth Law School is the Pennsylvania capital’s only law school, with three specialized centers of legal scholarship through its Law & Government Institute, Environmental Law and Sustainability Center, and Business Advising Program. Widener Law Commonwealth offers an exceptional learning experience that is personal, practical, and professional. Visit commonwealthlaw.widener.edu for more information.

Music Credit: "Latin Groove" by Vogel Audio https://www.pond5.com/artist/vogelaudio

Host Tara Mead announces her departure and gives a programming update. 

Cafecito with LALSA (Latin American Law Student Association) is a student run podcast where traditional and non-traditional law students come together to share their unique journeys through law school. Hear the voices of minority students as they discuss their challenges and triumphs, and listen to diverse perspectives on a wide range of topics. Tune in for a dynamic conversation that reflects the rich tapestry of the Widener Law Commonwealth student experience.

Watch the video version of this episode on WLC's YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/TUi4VDdnltw.

Timestamps
0:00 Episode Teaser
0:38 Episode Start
1:11 BLSA Generally
3:56 Mentorship and Struggles Finding a Community in Law School
10:18 Managing Mental Health
13:42 What Made You Come to Law School
16:22 Working from Home v Going to the Office
18:54 Topics Impacting the Black Community
26:44 Using Social Media In Law School
30:27 Bear Hunting
32:22 Video Games
36:09 Willie the Dog
37:06 Briefing a Case in Law School
39:12 Favorite Professors
41:52 What Doesn't Kill you Makes You Stronger Mentality
45:09 For 250K, would you become a 1L again?
48:28 Barbri Coach Kevin kcezeuzoh@widener.edu
49:21 "Final" Remarks
51:23 Halloween
54:57 Episode End

Cafecito with LALSA Episode 2: This episode features Giselle Barragan (LALSA President) and Tommy Begley (LALSA Treasurer) having a conversation with Kevin Ezeuzoh (BLSA President) and Richard Dixon (BLSA Social Media Rep). Tune in to hear about their experiences and struggles as black Widener Law Commonwealth students.

Audio Transcript (PDF) 

Widener University Commonwealth Law School is the Pennsylvania capital’s only law school, with three specialized centers of legal scholarship through its Law & Government Institute, Environmental Law and Sustainability Center, and Business Advising Program. Widener Law Commonwealth offers an exceptional learning experience that is personal, practical, and professional. Visit commonwealthlaw.widener.edu for more information.

Music Credit: "Latin Groove" by Vogel Audio

https://www.pond5.com/artist/vogelaudio

It's something law students know is in their future — the Bar. In this podcast, host Tara Mead checks in with Widener Law Commonwealth's Director of Bar Success Jamie Zadra and discusses the ways she helps students prepare for one of the most important exams of their career. 

Episode Transcript (PDF)

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Jamie Zadra's Contact Informatoin
717-541-3919
jlzadra@widener.edu

Widener University Commonwealth Law School is the Pennsylvania capital’s only law school, with three specialized centers of legal scholarship through its Law & Government Institute, Environmental Law and Sustainability Center, and Business Advising Program. Widener Law Commonwealth offers an exceptional learning experience that is personal, practical, and professional. Visit commonwealthlaw.widener.edu for more information.

Music Credit: LeChuckz

Cafecito with LALSA (Latin American Law Student Association) is a student run podcast where traditional and non-traditional law students come together to share their unique journeys through law school. Hear the voices of minority students as they discuss their challenges and triumphs, and listen to diverse perspectives on a wide range of topics. Tune in for a dynamic conversation that reflects the rich tapestry of the Widener Law Commonwealth student experience. 

Episode 1: This introduction episode features Giselle Barragan (LALSA President), Lilianel Mullenex (LALSA Vice President) and Tommy Begley (LALSA Treasurer). Tune in to hear about their experiences and struggles as first generation, Latin-American, Widener Commonwealth Law students.

Watch the video version of this episode on WLC's YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/wgFYEs9THz0. 

Timestamps

0:00 Episode Teaser 

0:45 Episode Start

7:16 Learn about LALSA

14:50 First Generation Law Students

23:02 Mental Health in Law School

30:48 What's Coming Up

Audio Transcript (PDF) 

Widener University Commonwealth Law School is the Pennsylvania capital’s only law school, with three specialized centers of legal scholarship through its Law & Government Institute, Environmental Law and Sustainability Center, and Business Advising Program. Widener Law Commonwealth offers an exceptional learning experience that is personal, practical, and professional. Visit commonwealthlaw.widener.edu for more information.

Music Credit: "Latin Groove" by Vogel Audio

https://www.pond5.com/artist/vogelaudio

Externships are a great way for our law students to gain experience and make vital connections to help them navigate their future legal careers.

On this edition of our podcast, host Tara Mead talks with Air Force First Lt. Julia Harrelson, who discusses externship opportunities through the Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps, including what criteria must be met before applying, and the benefits of completing this type of externship while in law school. 

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Air Force JAG Recruiting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USAFJAG/

Widener University Commonwealth Law School is the Pennsylvania capital’s only law school, with three specialized centers of legal scholarship through its Law & Government Institute, Environmental Law and Sustainability Center, and Business Advising Program. Widener Law Commonwealth offers an exceptional learning experience that is personal, practical, and professional. Visit commonwealthlaw.widener.edu for more information.

Music Credit: LeChuckz

This lecture series honors John Gedid, one of the founders of Widener Law Commonwealth, the school’s first vice-dean and the founder of Widener Law Commonwealth’s Law and Government Institute. Professor Gedid has served as a wonderful mentor to faculty and students. The series showcases the work of nationally recognized scholars in government law much the same way Professor Gedid has fostered, encouraged, and applauded the work of those who joined the school he helped to found.

This lecture was presented by Edward B. Shils Professor of Law and Political Science Cary Coglianese from the University of Pennsylvania Penn Carey Law School.

Professor Coglianese, who also serves as the director of the Penn Program on Regulation, specializes in the study of administrative law and regulatory processes, with an emphasis on the empirical evaluation of alternative processes and strategies, including the role of public participation, technology, and business-government relations in policymaking.

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View the recorded event on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3F0NMYTk1vI 

Widener University Commonwealth Law School is the Pennsylvania capital’s only law school, with three specialized centers of legal scholarship through its Law & Government Institute, Environmental Law and Sustainability Center, and Business Advising Program. Widener Law Commonwealth offers an exceptional learning experience that is personal, practical, and professional. Visit commonwealthlaw.widener.edu for more information.

Music Credit: LeChuckz

Classroom learning is certainly important during law school, but having practical experience in the field is also vital. In this Widener Law Commonwealth podcast episode, host Tara Mead talks with two students, Kimberly Marrera and Emily LaGreca, who share their own externship and internship opportunities and how valuable they've been to them. 

Episode Transcript (PDF)

Mentioned in this episode: 

WLC Externships Webpage: https://commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/academics/practical-learning-opportunities/externships/ 

WLC Clinic Webpage: https://commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/academics/practical-learning-opportunities/civil-law-clinic/ 

Widener University Commonwealth Law School is the Pennsylvania capital’s only law school, with three specialized centers of legal scholarship through its Law & Government Institute, Environmental Law and Sustainability Center, and Business Advising Program. Widener Law Commonwealth offers an exceptional learning experience that is personal, practical, and professional. Visit commonwealthlaw.widener.edu for more information.

Music Credit: LeChuckz

In this podcast, you'll hear from Paul Edger ’11, Widener Law Commonwealth's Alumni Association president, who shares his law school experience, some advice for current students, and ways alumni can connect with the WLC community.

Episode Transcript (PDF)

Mentioned in this episode: 

 WLC Law Commonwealth Alumni Office Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/761377143953866

 WLC Alumni LinkedIn group https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7020856/

 WidenerCONNECT https://connect.widener.edu/

 WLC alumni website page https://commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/alumni-friends/a-strong-community/

Widener University Commonwealth Law School is the Pennsylvania capital’s only law school, with three specialized centers of legal scholarship through its Law & Government Institute, Environmental Law and Sustainability Center, and Business Advising Program. Widener Law Commonwealth offers an exceptional learning experience that is personal, practical, and professional. Visit commonwealthlaw.widener.edu for more information.

Music Credit: LeChuckz