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Writing About The Main Character: Becoming LawyHer Podcast- Episode 6 with the Dean of Admissions at University of Miami School of Law Discussing All Things Personal Statement
Whether you have a working draft of your personal statement or you’re still brainstorming ideas, this episode has something for you.
Kayla Thompson
Sep 15, 20253 min read
Crunching the Numbers- Becoming LawyHer Podcast Episode 5
In Episode 5 of Becoming LawyHer, Hadiyah talks with Mike Spivey of Spivey Consulting about what really matters in law school admissions. From understanding medians as data points to knowing how to use addenda, choose recommenders, and highlight your unique experiences, Mike shares decades of insight. This episode reminds applicants that success isn’t defined by numbers alone but by the story you tell and the impact you bring.
Hadiyah Cummings
Aug 16, 20253 min read
All About Strategy: Becoming LawyHer Podcast Episode 4
Your résumé, your recommenders, your college experience—they all matter. We’re talking about how to leverage each component of your application, especially if you're coming from an HBCU or a nontraditional path.
Kayla Thompson
Aug 8, 20253 min read
Becoming the Main Character of Your Law School Application
Our expert approved strategy to get into law school
Hadiyah Cummings
Aug 4, 20254 min read
YOU’RE THE MAIN CHARACTER: Becoming LawyHer Podcast Episode 3
In the third episode of our Becoming LawyHer podcast, Hadiyah and Dean Jobson talk through the heart of Harvard Law School’s application: the statement of perspective and the statement of purpose. Dean Jobson emphasizes a few key points to consider when engaging with the prompts.
Kayla Thompson
Aug 1, 20252 min read
The Rumours Aren’t True: Becoming LawyHer Podcast Episode 2
Let’s get to the point; you have questions about applying to law school and we have answers, real answers. Applying to law school can be intimidating...
Kayla Thompson
Jul 24, 20252 min read
Why We Created Suit Yourself (Our Fashion Show to Challenge and Deconstruct the Norms of "Professionalism")
Why We Created Suit Yourself Growing up, I was always told I should be a lawyer. Not because I said I wanted to be one, but because I was the kid who got dress coded so often that I started carrying the school handbook to argue my case. I learned early how rules worked, who they were enforced against, and how often “professional” really meant “be less of yourself.” I also heard a phrase that stuck with me for years: “School is not a fashion show.” Then I got to Howard Univers
The Lawyhers Behind MLK’s Legal Strategy — and Why Their Legacy Matters Now
A reflection on the women lawyers behind MLK’s legal strategy, the hidden legal labor of the civil rights movement, and what their legacy means for civil rights lawyers today.
LawyHer Loading Chronicles: The Power Of Collective Community & Resistance
We ask each of our LawyHer Loading Fellows to reflect on their LawyHer experience and to offer any advice or share what they have learned...
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