Break Into Law School®

How To #114

Sydney Montgomery, a law school admissions advisor specializing in working with first-generation and minority applicants, is herself a first-generation graduate of Princeton and Harvard Law School. Through Barrier Breakers® Admissions Advising, she and her team have helped 7,000 students gain admission to law school. This podcast will help you break down generational barriers so that you can step confidently into your dreams and become an attorney. Have a question you want to be answered? Submit questions at bit.ly/breakintolawschool

192. Making Law School Admissions More Accessible
Mar 11, 2025 – 11:16
191. Should You Wait to Apply to Law School
Jan 17, 2025 – 37:29
190. What is Life Like as a Black Lawyer at Haynes Boone
Nov 17, 2024 – 57:45
189. 8 Tips for Law School Fairs and Forums
Oct 20, 2024 – 18:42
Mini-Episode 6: Your Burning Questions Answered by Dr. Nadia Castriota
Oct 12, 2024 – 09:21
188. How To Write A Compelling "Why This School" Essay
Sep 18, 2024 – 18:37
187. How to Succeed on the LSAT with Reggie Whittaker
Sep 11, 2024 – 31:11
186. How Many Drafts Do I Need to Write for My Personal Statement?
Sep 4, 2024 – 14:43
185. Four Successful T-14 Personal Statements
Aug 28, 2024 – 26:17
184. Could You Be a Court Clerk? with Richard V. Hill
Aug 28, 2024 – 18:22
183. Your Personal Statement is not a Narrative Resume
Aug 21, 2024 – 17:14
182. What Are the Keys to Setting Professional Boundaries? with Nimat Lawal
Aug 21, 2024 – 35:44
181. Managing Law School with ADHD with ADHD Coach Henry Lam
Aug 14, 2024 – 20:15
180. What to Do After Your Law School Midterms with Legally Fit
Aug 9, 2024 – 16:44
178. Can You Be Undocumented and a Lawyer?
Aug 2, 2024 – 27:25
177. What to Know as a Parent Applying to Law School
Jul 31, 2024 – 23:02
176. How Can Lawyers Connect with Hispanic Communities?
Jul 26, 2024 – 20:30
175. 3 Keys to a Strong Personal Statement
Jul 24, 2024 – 11:50
Mini-Episode 5: Law School Admissions Q&A with Dr. Nadia Castriota
Jul 20, 2024 – 12:08
174. How to Prepare for Midterms with Legally Fit
Jul 19, 2024 – 18:47
173. What is a "Good" Law School?
Jul 17, 2024 – 16:24
172. Managing Neurodivergence and Autism as a Lawyer with Haley Moss
Jul 12, 2024 – 27:06
171. Busting Law School Myths
Jul 10, 2024 – 16:09
170. The Lawyers Behind Your Favorite TV Shows with Ke'Andra Levingston
Jul 6, 2024 – 27:30
169. Exploring Law School Financial Aid with Brooklyn Law School
Jul 4, 2024 – 38:29
168. Setting the Tone for Your Law School Addendum
Jul 3, 2024 – 13:30
167. From Immigrant Daughter to First Muslim Bar President: Soukaina Sourouri’s Story
Jun 21, 2024 – 40:43
166. The Power of Representation in the Legal Profession with BecomingJD
Jun 19, 2024 – 35:19
165. Multiple Choice Strategy and Formula with Legally Fit
Jun 14, 2024 – 23:59
164. JD-Next: The New Law School Entry Exam
Jun 12, 2024 – 25:20
163. How a Legal Mentor Can Change Your Career with Somi Umolu
Jun 7, 2024 – 28:07
162. Support & Resources for BIPOC & First-Gen Law Students with St. John's Law
Jun 5, 2024 – 29:33
161. Navigating Law School as a First-Gen Student with Mecca Aikens
May 31, 2024 – 21:06
160. Brainstorming Your Law School Admissions Essays: Everything You Need To Know
May 29, 2024 – 24:36
Mini-Episode 4: Law School Admissions Q&A with Dr. Nadia Castriota
May 25, 2024 – 08:02
159. Drexel Law Review's First Black Editor-in-Chief: Meet Alexandria Richards
May 24, 2024 – 24:49
158. Acing Law School Final Exams with Legally Fit
May 17, 2024 – 30:04
157. What You Need To Know About LSAT's New Writing Portion with LSAT Logic Pro
May 15, 2024 – 38:34
156. Guide to a Successful 1L Year with Angela Vorpahl
May 10, 2024 – 42:52
155. Balancing Finals & Summer with Law School Application Prep
May 8, 2024 – 13:24
154. Landing Your Dream Law Firm Position with Chayla Sherrod
May 3, 2024 – 25:42
153. Exploring Part-Time Law School Options with IU McKinney School of Law
May 1, 2024 – 26:10
152. Mastering the MPRE & Summer Success with Themis Bar Review
Apr 26, 2024 – 14:50
151. Should You Transfer Law Schools?
Apr 24, 2024 – 18:25
Mini-Episode 3: Law School Admissions Q&A with Dr. Nadia Castriota
Apr 20, 2024 – 12:14
150. Practicing Law School Essays: When, How, Why with Legally Fit
Apr 19, 2024 – 38:16
149. How To Maximize Your Law School Application with Washington & Lee Law School
Apr 17, 2024 – 39:31
148. The 2024 Law School Rankings: Do They Matter?
Apr 13, 2024 – 33:28
147. Exploring the Non-Traditional & Part-Time Law Student Life
Apr 12, 2024 – 21:30
146. What to Do While Waiting for Decisions
Apr 10, 2024 – 17:02

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Love this podcast!

I’ve been listening for a while and I loveeeeed her latest episode on the bachelor analogy 😅🥰 she gives great advice on law school admissions! She has a very personable voice as well 👏