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 on WLC's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRVKVR_r-X4.
Timestamps:
00:30 Episode Start
00:46 Introductions
01:30 Year in Review and Law School Reflections
09:35 First Vacation Spot After the Bar Exam
10:10 Love in Harrisburg
12:28 Mental Health During Bar Prep
19:06 What's One Thing You'll Miss Most
22:38 Advice for Current and Future Law Students
32:07 Bar Coaches and General Classroom/Exam Experiences
38:30 What Type of Law Do You Want to Practice
42:42 Regrets
45:05 Would You Come Back to Visit in 10 Years
47:33 Student Org Leadership Transition Meetings
54:47 Favorite Class
59:19 Goodbye
59:40 How Would You Like to Be Remembered
Episode Transcript (PDF)
Cafecito with LALSA Episode 6: This episode features Giselle Barragan (LALSA President), Kevin Ezeuzoh (BLSA President) and Ashley Varughese (APALSA President). Tune in to hear about their experiences and struggles as 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
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 on WLC's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMC_ZljFyTU.
Cafecito with LALSA Episode 5 featuring Law School Moms: This episode features Giselle Barragan (LALSA President) having a conversation with Gabrielle Spisak and Helene Hess. Tune in to hear about their experiences and struggles as Widener Law Commonwealth students who became first time moms during law school.
Timestamps
00:34 Episode Start
01:28 Experience Having a Baby in Law School
04:18 Stress Levels Being Pregnant During Law School
06:40 Cravings While Pregnant
07:59 Would You Change Anything
11:35 Kids' Activities
12:50 It Takes a Village
15:30 Motivation
16:30 Mental Health, Changing Identities, and Coping Strategies
30:04 Bar Exam
38:00 Social Media as Moms
41:00 No Regrets
43:00 Balancing Work and Family
47:57 Maternal Instincts
48:22 Advice for Other Law School Parents
50:36 Babies' Sleep Issues
52:48 More Advice
1:01:39 Shoutout to Don
1:02:35 Other Moms at Widener Law Commonwealth
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
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 on WLC's YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/57QoUWs0PDY
Timestamps
1:43 OUTLaw Overiew
6:17 LGBTQ+ Experiences at WLC
8:37 Reese's Backstory
16:11 Molly's Backstory
22:43 Pronouns Discussion
27:26 Mental Health in Law School
38:00 American Constitution Society
42:09 Controversial Topics Within the LGBTQ+ Community
1:05:45 Favorite Professors
Episode Transcript (PDF)
Cafecito with LALSA Episode 4 featuring OUTLaw: This episode features Giselle Barragan (LALSA President) and Tommy Begley (LALSA Treasurer) having a conversation with Reese Rosso (OUTLaw President) and Molly Sanders (OUTLaw Vice-President). Tune in to hear about their experiences and struggles as Widener Law Commonwealth students.
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