Legal Chutney (Formally Brown Girl Power)
🎙️ Hey everyone! I’m Jagdeep, a first generation attorney working in-house at a tech startup.
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Legal Chutney (Formally Brown Girl Power)
Balancing Part-Time Law School
In this episode of Legal Chutney, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dinesh Melwani a Patent Parter at Bookoff McAndrews, who shared his journey of attending law school part-time while working full-time. We had an insightful conversation about balancing work, personal life, and education, especially for those with family or financial responsibilities.
We covered:
- The realities of pursuing law school part-time and managing competing priorities.
- How firm sponsorship and support can make legal education more accessible.
- The importance of networking, setting boundaries, and clear communication—particularly for minority students.
- Practical advice for anyone considering the part-time route to law school and the long-term value of investing in a legal education.
Find Dinesh's Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/dineshmelwani/?hl=en
Happy and Human Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l6md3hAUvrXCxoJpCnqEx