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In this episode of the podcast, third year Law student, Mario, joins us to talk about Romani culture. Listen as Mario educates our hosts about Roma people, and shares a poem his father would read to him as a child.

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HANNAH BELL, Esq. AFC, is a financial wellness consultant and the founder of Bottom Line Personal Finance. She holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of New Mexico and a law degree from the University of New Mexico School of Law. During law school, Ms. Bell started a company helping attorneys conduct focus groups and prepare for trial. After years of operating that business, Ms. Bell decided she wanted to practice law. While practicing law, Ms. Bell explored many areas including personal injury, criminal prosecution, and government law. Ms. Bell currently co-teaches Mediation to law students and community members and has previously taught Interviewing, Counseling, and Negotiating as an adjunct professor at the University of New Mexico School of Law. Ms. Bell’s financial wellness journey began early in her law career when she realized her family was trapped by student loans and car debt. Determined to change this situation, Ms. Bell set out to learn everything she could about personal finance. Within 24 months, Ms. Bell and her husband successfully paid off over $90,000 in debt. Through this process, Ms. Bell discovered, first-hand, the freedom of living debt-free, and the importance of creating financial stability and practicing mindfulness around money. By combining two of her great passions-- financial fluency and teaching-- Ms. Bell helps her clients adopt a practical budget and find the framework to afford a happier life.

We're back! Whoo! We're starting off strong with one of our favorite movies, Legally Blonde, and asking our new favorite question: "Is it a rom com?" 

Sorority girl and fashion major, Elle Woods, is dumped by her boyfriend for being "too blonde." Determined to win him back, she enrolls as a law student at Harvard and discovers she's actually pretty good at the whole lawyer thing. 

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The country's law students want fewer exams.

The NZ Law Student Association has released a survey which shows that 90% of students believe there is too much emphasis on external examinations.

The associations President Manraj Singh Rahi told Heather du Plessis Allan that law students are looking for a change.

Rahi says they want their assessment to more closely reflect the skills and expertise required when they enter the workplace.

He says they are disputing assessment style, rather than the importance of assessments.

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In 2022, I sat with Marcellina to speak about her journey to the Bar. She is a dual qualified lawyer, having been called to Bar in England and Wales, and the Bar in Saint Lucia. She is a practising attorney and we had the best giggles as we delved into how she was able to achieve a 'Very Competent' Grade [High Grade!]. 

She describes her Law journey so far as Turbulent, Favoured, Rewarding.

Ever since I started this podcast I've always prioritised making episodes that you guys want to hear & it's about time I bite the bullet & record one of my most requested episodes. This episode is all about my journey through law school, through to where I am today. It's funny to think that it has almost been four years since I finished my law school journey - it feels like a whole world away. But I'm grateful for everything I learned back then and even more-so, everything I've learned since.

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This week, I want to give a warm welcome to our guest, Rick Frank, one of my dear colleagues and law school peers. He completed his undergraduate program in criminal justice studies at the University of Guelph-Humber, and then his Juris Doctor at Osgoode Hall Law School. Rick is currently a criminal defence lawyer at a firm in Toronto called Foda Law, where he serves his clients in serious criminal cases, including homicide, gun and gang, and drug charges. Rick is a board member at Fair Change Community Services, which works with underhoused and homeless clients facing provincial charges. He has two cats, Matilda and Max.

Rick shares with us his journey to and through law school, his experience during the application process, and beyond. His previous experiences and traumas with racism, discrimination, and police harassment have shaped his goals to becoming a lawyer and to promote justice in the world. Through his work and his knowledge about the law, he empowers others and helps them to navigate the criminal justice system. 

For all you potential law school applicants, undergrad students, and anyone who is interested in the legal system, this one’s for you! This episode goes into an in depth discussion about the law school application process and law school student experience. 

Listen here to learn more about: 

• Rick’s personal journey in academics and his professional career in criminal law, and how his experiences form the foundation of his ideas of justice and helping others 
• The efficacy of reflective and mindful work during the application process to create your own personal statement that authentically tells your story, aspirations, and goals
• Insights into completing law school and the skill set learned over time - We delve into various discussions on growth vs. scarcity mindset in the context of law school, our experiences in first to third year of law school, and the skills we developed over time such as earning to write summaries and contracts. 
• The importance of making mindful and purposeful choices in law school - It’s important to really reflect on your own goals, aspirations, and the kind of work that you want to do in order to define your own trajectory and avoid burnout. 
• The importance of mental health and health consciousness in law school and one’s law career, particularly in the field of criminal law.  

If you want to connect with us at Apply Yourself: The Advancement Spot and continue this discussion on law school and the application process, you can always email me personally at hello@applyyourselfglobal.com. You can also DM me on Instagram @applyyourselfglobal -  Let me know about your law school plans and/or other academic and professional aspirations! 

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How do you find confidence when networking? Confidence starts with having a plan–think about who you are and what you want and practice how you will convey that to others.  If you’ve done that preparation, it will be MUCH easier to find that confidence to walk up to someone at a networking event. Preparation is key and once you actually start talking to people at networking events it becomes much easier to continue and meet more people. 

How do you know when it’s time to end a conversation? And how can you do so smoothly Again, preparation is important.  At a networking event, you want to meet a variety of people because you do not know who you will find a connection with.  So go into a networking event with the idea that you don’t want to speak with someone for more than 5-10 minutes, unless, because there are exceptions to every rule, you have a really strong rapport with someone.  Then, bend this rule, speak for a bit longer than 5-10 minutes before you move on.  To end a conversation smoothly, smile and tell the person, it was great to meet you, exchange business cards, and indicate that you’d like to follow up with them in the future. 

How can I follow up effectively without being a bother to someone? Following up is such a vital part of networking, but only if you do it the right way.  Follow up with a networking contact by reaching out to them with a specific call to action.  Ask a question about something you discussed or ask to set up a phone call to learn more about their practice area.  Send them an email and ask if they can make a recommendation to an association or an event.  Give them a reason to respond to your email. 

How can I best connect with new connections on Linkedin? To start, make sure that you are asking someone to connect and include a message.  If it is someone that you have met in person, reference the event where you met.  If it is not someone that you have met in person, explain the connection you may have with the person and why you would like to connect.  Maybe you graduated from the same undergrad or they practice in the same practice area that you would like to break into. 

How do you connect to your contact’s connections? Ask if they will introduce you via email. If they have a strong networking relationship with this contact, they will trust that the student they are being introduced to is someone they can develop a mutually beneficial professional networking relationship with. 

How can you best network as an introvert?  Our top tip for this is to take it in slow measurable steps.  Don’t commit to more than one networking event in a week. Give yourself the time to regroup.  

How do you find time to network? The beauty of having a plan of how and when you will network will help you budget your time.  But in order to maximize your time and your efforts it is critical to have a plan that you can simply implement.  The Law Student’s Guide to Networking gives you the tools to execute a strategic networking plan and build a network that will serve you throughout your career. If you would like to see us at your law school send this blog post over to your law school’s career services office.  We love the opportunity to actually meet and connect with law students and share The Law Student’s Guide to Networking.

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In episode #47, we talked about some mindset shifts introverted attorneys can make about networking to make networking feel less overwhelming.  To help you overcome those concerns, we are sharing 5 tips to take with you for your next networking event.

Tip #1 - Look for opportunities to network in places where you already feel comfortable. Think about where you already spend your time and who you spend it with.  Are you a member of civic groups or organizations? Do you spend time volunteering at your child’s school?  This is probably an overlooked area of networking because the initial reaction is to start somewhere new with people you don’t know.  Even if you have not been out in a while, you have been places before, you have been involved with groups or organizations.  Going to events in locations you already know with groups you have already been involved with definitely helps reduce the fear of everything being totally new and foreign.

Tip #2 - Nurture relationships that you already have. Networking is not just a collection of business cards and you cannot treat your contacts like those business cards in your desk - never to be looked at unless you need something. Think about those relationships in your life that you consider personal. How did they become so. Certainly not by meeting once and never speaking again. You had to build that relationship over time and with trust. Networking will not work if you just go to as many events as possible. You have to consider those people you already know and how you can continue to facilitate your relationship with them.

Tip #3 - Send correspondence to your network. A handwritten letter will stand out in someone’s mailbox and will likely peak their interest.  Consider how you can maximize this undivided attention.  You can also send an email or text to thank someone for a referral.  Send a note to let someone know that you value their professional input in a recent matter.  

Tip #4 - Listen more. When you are at a networking event, there can be a pressure to feel “on.” Keep in mind that you don't need to do all the talking. Give yourself permission to listen more.  That takes the pressure off of you feeling as though you always have to have something to say.  Many people like talking about themselves, so let them and you can listen.  Once you have taken the pressure off of yourself you will relax and conversation can flow more easily.

Tip #5 - You are not the star of anyone else’s show. Other people aren’t privy to your thoughts or everything that is going on with you, they have their own stuff that is occupying their minds.  They are the “star” of their own “show.”  People do not necessarily know that you are nervous about speaking to new people, or that you really aren’t sure what area of law is right for you, what your LSAT score was, or what your grades were.  Don’t feel defeated. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself.

Are you looking to build your professional network but are not sure where to begin?  Check out “The Law Student’s Guide to Networking” - now available on Amazon.  This guide gives you a step by step solution to help you prepare to network and then actually execute an effective networking plan.

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In honor of 50 podcast episodes, we are sharing our best networking tips from some of those episodes.

The Law Student’s Guide to Networking - Episode #27 In Episode #27, we shared our networking philosophy, which serves as the foundation for all the advice we give to law students and attorneys.  Our networking philosophy is to make a connection, establish a relationship, and develop that relationship into one that is mutually beneficial.  A networking philosophy is so important because building a professional network doesn’t happen overnight.  Using our networking philosophy as the foundation for building that professional network, we shared our three pillars for building strong professional networking relationships. 

Follow Up and Follow Through - Episode #29 As you are executing the building of your professional network, follow up and follow through is essential. In Episode #29, we discussed ways that you can follow up and follow through for your network after you have met someone that you want to stay connected with.  That starts with figuring out where this person might fit into your network. This episode resonated with so many listeners because the development of the networking relationship can sometimes seem even more daunting than making that initial connection. 

Building Your Network - Episode #20 In Episode #20, Amy shared how she utilized formal professional networking groups to build her network and facilitate referral relationships.  Clients are very valuable to us and it is important to make quality referrals.  When you are practicing as an attorney, client referrals are likely a major part of your networking plan.  But as a law student or even a brand new attorney with little to know experience to offer a client networking might feel overwhelming, to say the least.

Networking With Confidence - Episode #16 In Episode #16, we go in deep to uncover how to build your confidence when networking.  This advice applies to any stage of your career.  We share our best networking tip straight from this episode. Preparation.

Are you looking to build your professional network but are not sure where to begin?  Check out “The Law Student’s Guide to Networking” - now available on Amazon.  This guide gives you a step by step solution to help you prepare to network and then actually execute an effective networking plan.

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Welcome back to part II of the Lawyers Who Podcast mini-series.  In part I we covered how to hone in on your niche, topic, and format.  We also gave you some homework.   If you are considering starting your own podcast, part I of the Lawyers Who Podcast mini-series is not to be missed.  This week we are going to build from there.  We will discuss choosing a name, the mechanics of getting started, buying your tech, and a life-saving time-saving hack that will make your entrance into podcasting so much easier.

Choosing a Name -Just like with the episode ideas, we recommend starting with a master list.  Once you have started working on a list then you can start researching those names that you like.  This is an important step.  You need to know if someone else is already using that name and also what people will find when they search your name.  Do not forget to separately search podcast directories in addition to your general internet search.  You certainly want to make sure that no one else has the same name for their podcast because when your audience goes to search for your show you want to make sure they find you and not someone else.  As you narrow down your name you also want to consider what the name tells your listeners about your podcast.  Is your name a play on words?  Does that make sense for your business and your brand?  What does it say about the topic of your podcast? The selection of a name, while strategic, is also very personal.

Mechanics of Recording-How will you record your podcast?  If you have a solo show then this one is fairly simple.  You’ll need a good quality microphone and you will need to have a program on your computer to record your audio.  If you have a solo show, we would personally recommend Audacity for both Mac and PC as your recording platform.  You can then edit in that same program.  Since we record our episodes together, we record in a very user friendly program called Zencaster.  After we are done recording we upload the audio to Audacity to do the editing in that program.  Once the episode is complete, we then run the audio track through Auphonic to process the audio, which basically cleans it up and improves the sound quality.  With Auphonic, you get two free hours of audio processing per month.  

Equipment -One thing that you will have to spend a bit of money on it is your equipment.  It is worth a little bit of an investment to get a microphone that is a better quality than what you will find built into the headphones you use for phone calls.

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Podcasting Hack-As you are learning the steps you need to produce and edit your podcast - WRITE IT DOWN.  It sounds so basic, but there are a lot of steps.  Haley did not take any notes when she was originally learning, and after finalizing the trailer, she had to go back and relearn everything in order to do the first full episode.  

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A common perception of lawyers is that they are all outspoken extroverts, but while that is true for some, introverted lawyers are just as common as extroverted lawyers.  To be successful in your legal practice you need to network, but you can network very successfully even if you feel introverted, shy, anxious, nervous, or like an imposter. We have three networking mindset shifts for you to consider when thinking about how you network.

Mindset Shift #1 - Networking does NOT have to be in a ballroom or conference room to be successful.

When we speak with legal professionals about networking one of the things we always start out with is the following question - do you love going into a room where you don’t know anyone only to start talking about yourself?  This is the traditional way people think about networking.  Yes, networking can and does happen this way.  But this is certainly not the only way to network.  If this is the only way you think networking works then you are missing out on a world of networking.  Some of the best networking contacts we have made have been a result of networking in less traditional situations.

Your everyday life gives you a world of networking opportunities - if you actually look for them.  Law school gives you an opportunity for constant networking.  If you are currently in law school, make the most of your time and connect with as many people as possible.  If you are out of law school, take a few minutes today and reach out to three people from your law school that you have not connected with in a while.

Networking also happens at the bank, coffee shop, gym, dry cleaners, and so much more.  Talk to people in your daily life, introduce yourself, learn about them, and add them to your network.

Mindset Shift #2 - Never miss an opportunity to network remotely.

Sending some type of correspondence, whether it be handwritten, email, or even text - depending on the person - is a great way to keep in contact with the people in your network.  It also does not take much time out of your day.  There are endless opportunities to quickly touch base with someone in between more formal meetings.  Don’t let these simple things pass you by.  

Reach out to someone in your network just to say hi, congratulate them on a recent accomplishment, or share something with them you think they may valuable.  

Mindset Shift #3 - Stop networking.

Networking is all about building relationships.  If “networking” makes you squirm - then stop.  Stop thinking about what you will get from a professional relationship with someone.  Stop thinking that you do not have anything to offer other professionals.  Instead, work on building those relationships.  

Even if you feel as though you do not have a single person in your professional network we all have relationships with other people.  You know how to start, build, and maintain relationships with other people.  Networking is no different.  

Ready to shift your mindset and build your professional network?  We have another great blog post to help you nurture the connects you make - “5 Ways You Can Follow Up and Follow Through For Your Network.”

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Today we sit down with Tyson Manicolo - A senior criminal defence solicitor approaching 6 years post admission experience, and currently the head of Criminal Law at MMH Lawyers located in Victoria. Tyson also creates short yet high-quality case summaries on his LinkedIn.

In this episode we discuss:

• What a senior criminal defence lawyer does, and how to prepare for a successful career in criminal defence law
• How to read a case properly, find the ratio decidendi, and write a quality case note
• How to approach and communicate with vulnerable client, non-English-fluent clients, juveniles, and homeless clients failing to appear
• How criminal paralegals should support a senior solicitor and excel in their role
• The process when taking on a new matter, and how to select and brief a Barrister
• Advice for law students and junior lawyers

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This week Amy takes the lead as she shares her view on a deeper meaning in estate planning.  Since her clerkship, Amy is faced with two unavoidable aspects of everyday life - death and taxes.  By examining a deeper meaning in estate planning, she is able to expand her view of her practice and provide those services to her clients with compassion and care.

When Amy looked deeper she found that she is trying to create order out of chaos, provide protection for her clients and their loved ones, and allow her clients to maintain control.

Now in paperback - “The Law Student’s Guide to Networking”

We took our years of experience, along with trial and error, and developed an easy to implement strategy for networking.  Click here to get your copy and start building your professional networking right away!

Nothing contained within this podcast is intended or should be construed to be legal advice and does not create any attorney client relationship.  Please keep in mind that your jurisdiction will have rules of professional conduct that you must follow.  This discussion does not focus on the any such rules, including the rules from the jurisdiction where we practice.

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The preparations that you undertake during the winter months set the foundation for an amazing summer as a law student.  In part I, we shared four steps that you should start right now to set yourself up for success this summer.  In part II, we build on that with the applications process, utilization of your networking, and a practice tip for your voicemail.

The Application Process The application process for summer positions varies widely depending on where you are applying.  For smaller law firms, this may simply mean emailing your cover letter and resume.  Larger firms and government agencies often have their own online application process, which may require additional information not necessarily on your resume. You may also need to submit your transcript so be certain that you’ve given yourself enough time if you need to obtain an official one. Hiring timelines for companies and law firms vary widely. It is not unusual for someone to contact you about a position months after you applied - even for summer positions. Keeping track of where and when you have applied to a position, will help you if that call comes months after you submitted your resume.

We highly recommend tracking your applications in some manner.  This will be incredibly helpful when you are in a variety of stages with different firms.  Tracking your applications will allow you to be aware at one glance of where you are in all stages of the process everywhere you applied.  Having this type of information readily accessible will make it easy for you to keep on top of your applications.  You can easily know how long it has been since you have heard and whether you should follow up.  You can also keep on top of whom you should follow up with without having to comb through your emails. For these reason, and so many more, we believe that application tracking is essential to a successful job search.  This is why we have included a custom tracking spreadsheet with The Law Student’s Guide to Networking Course.

Utilize Your Network Look to your network to see if you can find a specific contact in an area of law, a law firm, or branch of government that interests you.  Being able to reach out to a specific person or have your resume forwarded to a hiring manager by a current employee can go a long way in making your application or resume stand out from the stack. 
 
Prepare Your Voicemail As a generalization, many lawyers love speaking on the phone.  Many interviews will be scheduled via email.  However, do not be surprised if someone calls to speak with you directly.  Make sure that your voicemail clearly and professionally states your full name and that your memory is free so that a voicemail can be left. For more on law student networking to help you put your hard work into practice and land your dream role, check out The Law Student’s Guide to Networking Course or our book The Law Student’s Guide to Networking - now available in paperback!

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The preparations that you undertake during the winter months set the foundation for an amazing summer as a law student. 

Step 1:  Research-Spend some time researching different types of opportunities available for law students over the summer.  There are a variety of types of companies that hire law students - various sized corporations, various sized law firms, non-profit organizations, schools.  Within those opportunities is a world full of any kind of law you could imagine; and even some you did not know existed. There are a lot of summer jobs for law students that are pretty obvious, but many surprise and inspire you.  Give yourself the benefit of knowledge and take a look.

Step 2:  Visit career services-After you have some idea of what is available, visit with career services.  Researching potential opportunities before you visit with career services will help you make the most of your time with career services because you are starting from a position of some knowledge going into your meeting.  Career services may be able to point you in the direction of someone who works in the area of law that you are interested  in. They can also provide feedback on your résumé and cover letter and application packages. 

Step 3:  Prepare your cover letter and résumé-We do not recommend a standard cover letter for every resume, getting the letter ready for personalization will not take long.  When you find a job to apply for, utilize the cover letter and set yourself apart by editing the cover letter to reflect you specific interest in their posting, exhibit that you have taken time to read the posting and research your potential employer, and demonstrate that you are a high quality candidate that they would be lucky to hire. While your cover letter cannot yet be finalized, your résumé absolutely should be ready to go.  Use action words to describe your prior work.  Utilize facts and figures to demonstrate your experience and skills.  Most importantly, assume that your résumé is the most polished version of you and ensure there are no typos. Career services is critical here as well.  They are a valuable resource provided by your law school to help you succeed.  Make sure you are taking full advantage of their wealth of knowledge and experience.  

Step 4:  Prepare your writing sample-Some employers will ask for a writing sample and some will not.  As you are applying for summer positions, you want to make sure you have a polished writing sample ready to go. This is another place where career services will absolutely be able to help you.  If you are reading this and the thought of a writing sample strikes panic with you then get yourself to career services and ask for help.  They know what classes you have taken and they know the types of writing that their students have had success with.  Career services can provide you with guidance in the context of your law school that is invaluable.  As you go through this process, keep in mind that you have made it this far and you have the skills and talent to keep going.  Give yourself an edge with preparation and quality application submissions that will allow your hard work to show.
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If you have been with us from the beginning, you already know that we love hobbies.  In episode three, we talked about making time for a hobby in the episode “Who Has Time For Hobbies.”  This week we are sharing our thoughts on why a screen free hobby might just be a good idea for you, along with a bunch of ideas for your next hobby.

There are so many distractions happening on our phones, tablets, and computers.  And so many of our practices now include meetings and appearances that also appear on screens. If your hobby is one that you need technology to do, you may want to at least consider silencing notifications and staying off of other apps.  However, we really would love for you to try something totally off line.

A hobby allows you to do something active with your mind while also resting and recharging at the same time. The amazing thing that happens when we give ourselves that mental break we suddenly become more creative and productive.

In the last 18 months we have been in our homes like never before.  As the world continues to open up again it can be very hard to get out there.  We have missed that in personal human connection and now many of us are not in the habit of looking outside of our homes for activities.  Hobbies can be an amazing gateway to a world very different from your profession.

Another great aspect of trying a hobby is that is does not have to be perfect.  Hobbies are inherently activities done for pleasure.  If you are working so hard to make it “perfect” or you are frustrated because you cannot get it quite right - maybe put it down and try something new.

Head over to our blog for our full list of off line hobby ideas.

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Nothing contained within this podcast is intended or should be construed to be legal advice and does not create any attorney client relationship.  Please keep in mind that your jurisdiction will have rules of professional conduct that you must follow.  This discussion does not focus on the any such rules, including the rules from the jurisdiction where we practice.

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Nothing contained within this podcast is intended or should be construed to be legal advice and does not create any attorney client relationship. Your jurisdiction will have rules of professional conduct that you must follow. This discussion does not focus on the any such rules, including the rules from the jurisdiction where we practice.