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Sponsored by the Harvard Black Law Students Association.
Theme music: “Save Me” by rECz
CW: Sexual Assault, Explicit Language
What’s up?! This week, we are back from Winter break and back to the Petty and the Political! Join us as we chat about the week’s biggest events:
Life in the Law [3:50]: Updates from Winter Break; Fall Grades #CelebrateThePs The Political: Trump starts his first year with a government shutdown [13:10]; Larry Nassar’s going to jail [27:05] The Petty: Amara La Negra deals with Colorism [36:15]; #Oprah2020 or nah? [47:20].
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This week in Law School Admissions 101 is dedicated to our fellow underrepresented minorities (URM), a law school designation for those who are traditionally excluded from higher education. URMs navigate law school admissions (and the law school experience) with unique challenges to overcome. In this episode, we chat about the notion of code-switching, modifying one's physical characteristics and mannerisms to better suit their environment. What implications does this have for law school admissions, the legal academy, and the legal professions?
Keep sending us your questions about law school admissions! We might feature your questions in our next episode!
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This week in our Law School Admissions series, we discuss a topic of great anxiety for law applicants: LSAT and GPA scores! Don't let medians and percentiles keep you from the law school of your dreams! In this episode, we give a broad overview of the LSAT, our specific problems areas when studying, and general tips to ensure that you are as prepared as possible for this beast of an exam! We then chat about GPA, and offer advice to boost your grades over time.
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What makes you diverse?
In our second episode of our Law School Admissions series, we chat about the diversity statement, an optional essay that encourages prospective students to speak to the unique characteristics and experiences that they will bring to the law school classroom.
What's the difference between a personal statement and diversity statement? Should you write one? We tackle these questions and more, offering concrete strategies for developing a meaningful essay. We also share notes based on our own diversity statements, and provide a helpful way to think about diversity statements regardless of your privileged or underprivileged upbringing.
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Brie and Cam want to help YOU get into law school! In this first episode of a multi-part Law School Admissions series, third-year Harvard Law Students Cameron Clark and Briana Williams offer their best practices and stories on writing a sincere and powerful personal statement that will capture the interest and imagination of the admissions committee.
What questions do you have about the law school admissions process? Reach out via Twitter (@harvardblsa) or email (harvardblsapettypolitics@gmail.com).
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It’s the holiday season, and Brie and Cam are too busy recovering from finals and chilling with family to record. Enjoy this episode of Holiday Hot Takes, a mash-up of segments from our first two pilot episodes in Spring 2017. We’re thankful for those who have stuck around since our Soundcloud days and those who have subscribed since! Happy Holidays from Petty Politics!
Hot Takes: Gorsuch selected for SCOTUS [0:40] Kendall Jenner’s Pepsi Ad [17:00] Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Humble’ Video [22:05] Education Sec. Betsy DeVos visits with HBCUs [29:55] Tomi Lahren gets fired [40:00] Nicki vs. Remy beef [46:15] *forgive our shoddy production, we were just learning!
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…and we’re back! Join us as we dive into the current political and pop culture issues this week [timestamps in brackets]:
Life in the Law [3:20]: Finals SZN (send snacks!!)
Political: GOP Tax Bill [11:50], #MeToo reaches Capitol Hill [23:25], Racist snapchats in TN [36:15] Petty: Colin Kaep wins award, Tumi Lauren is Pressedt™ [42:15], #FreeMalia needs better/blacker friends! [50:10] CW: Sexual Assault/Harassment Like, Comment, Subscribe!!
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Life in the Law: Black representation in case law/legal courses
Political: Trump decertifies the Iran Nuclear Deal, Harvey Weinstein is garbage, Jemele Hill is suspended from ESPN
Petty: Pence's political stunt, Eminem roasts Trump, Dove apologizes for racist ad
*Content Notice: Discussion of Harvey Weinstein and sexual assault from roughly 23:00 – 34:00
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Join Brie and Cam as they discuss this week's current events:
Life in the Law: Reflections on Law School, Imposter Syndrome
Political: Las Vegas and White Terror, Betsy DeVos gets protested at Harvard
Petty: O.J., Tom Price got fired lol, Amber Rose's Sl*t Walk, Milo marries a Black guy??!?!
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Join Brie and Cam as they delve into this week's current events:
The Political: R.I.P. Graham-Cassidy Bill, Hurricane Aid to Puerto Rico, #TakeAKnee Activism
The Petty: Kardashians and Birthing into Blackness, Cardi B Makes Money Moves
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