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In this episode, Jewel shares her journey as a first-generation attorney who attended Gonzaga Law as a non traditional student. She opens up about trying a DUI case as a 3L and securing a not-guilty verdict on all counts, as well as teaching herself how to write motions and building confidence in the courtroom! She also discusses misconceptions about prosecution, poverty crimes, and the barriers people face when entering the legal profession. She shares how her experiences before law school shaped her legal career. She also emphasizes the importance of remembering that clients are people, too, and why seeing the human being behind each case matters! Tune in to hear Jewel’s inspiring journey! Follow us on social media, support the show, and never miss an episode: legallyponzanelipodcast.com

Constitutional Chisme is your weekly mini-episode where your host Stephanie and co-host Harleigh break down the cases you’re most likely to see in law school! This week, we are covering Palsgraf v. Long Island R.R. Co. is a landmark torts case that established the "zone of danger" test. It limits a defendant's liability for negligence to only those plaintiffs whom the defendant could reasonably foresee might be harmed by their actions. Click the link to support the podcast and keep the chisme coming! Link: https://linktr.ee/legallyponzaneli Our Website:  legallyponzanelipodcast.com

In this episode, Ana Cristina Archilla shares her journey from being born and raised in Puerto Rico to pursuing her legal education in Puerto Rico. She opens up about her experiences with machismo, gender expectations, and accessibility in the legal profession, discussing the challenges women continue to face in the field. She also shares the importance of flexibility, prioritizing mental health, and challenging traditional norms to create a more inclusive future for women in law. Her experiences highlight why breaking barriers and making space for women in the legal profession matters! Follow us on social media, support the show, and never miss an episode: legallyponzanelipodcast.com

Constitutional Chisme is your weekly mini-episode where your host Stephanie and co-host Harleigh break down the cases you’re most likely to see in law school! This week, we are covering Pierson v. Post. This is a foundational case in American property law that establishes the rule of capture for wild animals. You can't claim a wild animal is yours just by chasing it. To make it legally yours, you have to actually catch it, kill it, or trap it so it can't get away! Click the link to support the podcast and keep the chisme coming! Link: https://linktr.ee/legallyponzaneli Our Website:  legallyponzanelipodcast.com

In this episode, Ana shares her journey from being born and raised in Puerto Rico to pursuing her undergraduate education at Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia. She opens up about studying English Literature, Creative Writing, and French, with a minor in Political Science, and how her educational experiences shaped her path. She also shares what led her to return to Puerto Rico for law school, giving us a look into her educational journey and the experiences that helped shape her path. Oh, and did I mention she is a Professor! Follow us on social media, support the show, and never miss an episode: legallyponzanelipodcast.com

In this episode, Fernanda Souza shares her journey in marketing, how she found her way to Kaplan, and what it’s really like working behind the scenes in test preparation. She opens up about building a career in marketing, working remotely, networking, and finding confidence in communication. She also gives us an inside look at affiliate marketing, social media, content creation, and working with influencers, while sharing career advice and tips for anyone interested in getting into marketing. Follow us on social media, support the show, and never miss an episode: https://linktr.ee/legallyponzaneli

In this episode, she opens up about her journey from Venezuela to law school in Boston, how she used multiple law school acceptances to negotiate a better scholarship, and what her bar exam experience was really like. She also shares how her job gave her paid leave to study for the bar and covered her bar prep and exam expenses, plus what it takes to transfer a UBE score to Florida. And this conversation happened before she became known on social media, so we’re getting to hear the story behind the person before the platform, the following, and everything that came with it. Follow us on social media, support the show, and never miss an episode: https://linktr.ee/legallyponzaneli

Constitutional Chisme is your weekly mini-episode where your host Stephanie and co-host Harleigh break down the cases you’re most likely to see in law school! This week, we are covering Hertz Corp. v. Friend. Hertz sought to remove the case to federal court based on diversity jurisdiction, arguing its principal place of business was its New Jersey headquarters. The lower courts applied a "business activities" test and kept the case in state court because Hertz did more business in California than anywhere else. The Supreme Court granted certiorari to resolve a circuit split regarding how to determine a corporation's citizenship. Click the link to support the podcast and keep the chisme coming! Link: https://linktr.ee/legallyponzaneli

In this episode Alejandra shares her journey from working and saving for two years before law school to becoming an immigration attorney in Washington State. As the child of immigrants, she opens up about starting her entire 1L year over Zoom during the pandemic and earning her JD and a master’s degree at the same time. Whether you’re considering law school, navigating law school during an unexpected season of life, balancing multiple goals, or simply need a reminder that your path doesn’t have to look like everyone else’s, Alejandra’s story is one you won’t want to miss. Follow us on social media, support the show, and never miss an episode: https://linktr.ee/legallyponzaneli

Constitutional Chisme is your weekly mini-episode where your host Stephanie and co-host Harleigh break down the cases you’re most likely to see in law school! This week, we are covering Strawbridge v. Curtiss (1806), strawbridge and other Massachusetts citizens sued Curtiss and a group of defendants who were mostly from Vermont. However, because at least one defendant was also from Massachusetts, the Supreme Court had to decide if federal courts could hear cases where parties on opposing sides shared state citizenship. Use code LEGALLYPONZ to get an additional $100 off whatever sale Kaplan Bar Prep is currently offering! Click the link to support the podcast and keep the chisme coming! Link: https://linktr.ee/legallyponzaneli

In this episode, Abby shares her journey from studying paralegal studies to becoming a law school graduate at the University of Toledo College of Law. Abby opens up about taking the LSAT three times, being rejected from law school, and refusing to let that rejection stop her from pursuing her goal. Abby also shares the importance of perseverance, community, and learning to make the most of the resources around you. Whether you're considering law school, preparing for the LSAT, navigating law school, or simply need a reminder that one rejection or setback doesn't define your journey. Follow us on social media, support the show, and never miss an episode: https://linktr.ee/legallyponzaneli Kaplan Bar Prep Discount: Use code LEGALLYPONZ to save an additional $100 off Kaplan Bar Prep, and it stacks with current promotions and sales!

In this episode, Ki’ev gives us an inside look at what the Next Gen Bar Exam is like! She walks us through the program, shows us how it works, and gives us a look at what future test takers can expect. Whether you're a law student, preparing to take the Next Gen Bar Exam, or just curious about what the new bar exam prep looks like, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at what to expect! Follow us on social media and never miss an episode: https://linktr.ee/legallyponzaneli Kaplan Bar Prep Discount: Use code LEGALLYPONZ to save an additional $100 off Kaplan Bar Prep!

Constitutional Chisme is your weekly mini-episode where your host Stephanie and co-host Harleigh break down the cases you’re most likely to see in law school! This week, we are covering World-Wide Volkswagen Corp. v. Woodson. Can Oklahoma exercise personal jurisdiction over an out-of-state car retailer and distributor when the only connection to Oklahoma is that a car they sold in New York was involved in an accident there? We’re breaking down minimum contacts, purposeful availment, and why foreseeability alone isn’t enough to establish personal jurisdiction. Use code LEGALLYPONZ to get an additional $100 off whatever sale Kaplan Bar Prep is currently offering! Click the link to support the podcast and keep the chisme coming! Link: https://linktr.ee/legallyponzaneli

In this episode, I’m sharing what I changed for the July 2026 Bar Exam, from my MBE strategy and visual outlines to PMBR, MPTs, MEEs, and taking better care of myself during bar prep. If you’re a retaker, I hope this helps you figure out what worked for me and what might work for you. You’ve got this! PLUS, a special announcement: we’re doing ANOTHER Kaplan Bar Prep giveaway! Use code: LEGALLYPONZ to save an additional $100 off your Kaplan Bar Prep! (If the code doesn't work let us know so we can make sure it does!)

Constitutional Chisme is your weekly mini-episode where your host Stephanie and co-host Harleigh break down the cases you’re most likely to see in law school! This week, we are covering Peña-Rodriguez v. Colorado: What happens when a juror’s racial bias influences the decision to convict? We’re breaking down the no-impeachment rule, and why the Supreme Court created a constitutional exception for racial bias in jury deliberations. Use code LEGALLYPONZ to get an additional $100 off whatever sale Kaplan Bar Prep is currently offering! Click the link to support the podcast and keep the chisme coming! Link: https://linktr.ee/legallyponzaneli