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Part 2 is here! René Jovel continues outlining his incredible journey, starting this episode with his experience as a law student. Jovel is honest about the challenges embedded in law school; however, he highlights the ultimate life-changing rewards that studying the law has yielded for him. His diverse professional background within the legal career means that this episode has a little something for everyone. Enjoy!

Deciding to attend law school is a big deal. Applying requires thoughtful essays, diligent LSAT studying, and a major financial burden. To gain some insight, listen to the wise words of Northwestern alumn and first-generation lawyer, René Jovel. This wonderful guest holds such a wealth of insight to share that he has a two podcast episodes! Enjoy Part 1 of his college life and early career, and stay tuned for Part 2!

Immigration law is at the forefront of political policy today. Listen as Mr. Takhsh breaks down the constantly-changing daily workload of an immigration attorney, and the attitude required to succeed in this increasingly uncertain field of law. He presents the extreme challenges that immigration attorneys face at this moment, but also the extraordinary importance of doing the work. This episode could not come at a better time, so be sure to take a listen!

Please join us for a wonderful episode with Pamela, who works as the restorative justice manager at the James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy. Her background in journalism, as a graduate of our own Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism, sheds a unique light on the criminal legal system. Her work with innocence centers and wrongful convictions is a beacon of hope. This is an incredible episode, especially for those who desire a career in righting wrongful convictions and furthering restorative justice without pursuing a degree in law. Enjoy!

For those interested in the public sector and politics, this one is for you! Join us as we speak with Lauren, the Director of Strategic Communications at the ACLU. This episode is perfect for those who want to work in the public interest/legal sector without going to law school! A Northwestern University alumna, Lauren is a wealth of knowledge.

Join us while we talk with Jessica, a law student at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. Listen as Jessica provides insight on what life is like once you get to law school, and how to get the most out of those three years! From classes, to recruiting, to life after law school, get the inside information with Jessica!

Join us with an incredible episode about law school applications with an expert in the field! Our guest, Victoria Inoyo is the Director of Advising at Juris Education, a leading law school admissions consulting edtech startup. Explore their website to learn more about law school applications and how Juris Education can aid in your journey!

In this engaging discussion, Haarika interviews Professor DiCola from Pritzker Law School. They delve into Professor DiCola’s background and his fascinating journey into copyright law, driven by his passion for music. The conversation covers various aspects of copyright law, including the intricacies of digital sampling, the challenges musicians face with licensing, and how these laws impact music creation. Additionally, they touch on the evolution of revenue streams for musicians in the digital age, the effects of AI-generated music on the industry, and valuable advice for pre-law students interested in entering this field.

In this episode of the Northwestern Undergraduate Law Journal Speaker Series, I interview Ish Alsheik, an ‘05 graduate of Northwestern's Pritzker School of Law. Ish discusses his educational journey starting from his undergraduate years at Georgetown University, his volunteer work in Chicago, his stint in politics, and his legal career path through various firms, highlighting his time at Schiff Hardin and Jones Day. He also touches on his positive experiences at Pritzker, dealing with challenges as a person of color, and the importance of effective communication in legal practice. The discussion concludes with advice for aspiring lawyers, emphasizing the value of exploration, travel, and broadening one's perspectives.

In this episode, we talk with Professor Janice Nadler, a professor at Northwestern's Pritzker School of Law. During our conversation, we discuss topics in food law including lab-grown meat, GMOs, and the environmental impacts of food regulation. At the end of the podcast, we also discuss the intersection of law and psychology as well as how this field interacts with the previous discussions on food law.

In this episode, we speak with Lynn Page the prelaw advisor at Northwestern University. Throughout the podcast we discuss several aspects regarding law school personal statements, diversity statements, and optional essays. We cover topics such as choosing the appropriate length for your essays, when to write a diversity statement, and what you ought to discuss throughout these essays. The podcast concludes with discussions regarding resumes and what to write if waitlisted from a school.

In this episode, we speak with Professor Speta, who has held numerous, impressive roles at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. We start this episode with a brief overview of what antitrust law is, breaking it down to three main points. Professor Speta is also a Professor of Law, so we discuss both his classes and his previous professional experience at a large law firm. Finally, we conclude this podcast with a lively discussion about a few of Professor Speta's publications.

In this episode, we speak with Professor Weber, a professor at DePaul College of Law. Professor Weber speaks about his work focused on disability law, and he describes where the inspiration for his professional work came from. In addition, Professor Weber breaks down specific aspects of disability law such as the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and then describes how disability law interacts with other areas of the law.

In this episode, we speak with Professor Regina Schwartz, Law and English professor at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, respectively. Professor Schwartz speaks about her publications combining the field of law, literature, and religion. We discuss how the three fields are interrelated in broadening the definition of justice, as well as the debate surrounding religion’s role in law.

On this podcast, we spoke with Professor Hughes, and we discussed a variety of topics with her such as how her work, background, and experience relate to Black History Month. We also discussed her professional interests such as the 14th Amendment, how she became a lawyer, and more.