Brown Girl Power
Hello everyone! My name is Jagdeep Sekhon and I am a first generation law student. This podcast is dedicated to BIPOCs navigating law school, the professional world and life in general. It can be tough navigating spaces that were not meant for people of color. I hope to make this journey a little bit easier through advice from guest speakers and myself. Please listen every Monday for a new episode.
Episodes
21 episodes
Tips on setting yourself apart when applying for jobs
Learn about tips and tricks on setting yourself apart during legal job interviews. Guest speaker Krithika, former member on a national moot court trial team and currently a litigation associate in biglaw.
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45:55
Tips on Legal Interviews
Learn about the best way to prepare for your legal job interviews. Guest speaker is Mattie former big law associate currently a senior litigation associate.
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50:39
Tips for Law School Mentorship
Learn about how to find a mentor in law school that can help you navigate the tough journey. Guest spealer on this episode is Bhavin Shah a graduate of University of Pennsylvania Law School, a former judicial intern and currently an Associate a...
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45:09
Mental Health in the 21st Century
Hear from Anamika Dubb on how she balances taking care of her mental health while juggling being a student and make-up artist.
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37:56
Grad School Edition: Chiropractor and Physician Assistant
Hear from Navjot Randhawa (Chiropractor) Sandeep Kaur (Physician Assistant) on the ways they navigate through their grad programs.
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36:05
Dean Covington on Law and Social Change
Hear from Professor Covington from University of Washington School of Law on the need for social changes with the current events of the Black Lives Matter Movement.
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34:28
Law School Activism
Hear from three students (Mateo Hernandez, Karla Davis Mary Ruffin) from University of Washington School of Law on advocating for resources and equitable treatment in law school.
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1:02:31
Diversity in Law School and the Legal Profession
Hear from Monica Romero (2L) at University of Washington School of Law regarding diversity in law school and the legal profession.
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52:33
Building Community: South Asian Women Edition Part 3
The last part of the series we have Sonia Kaur (@thatpunjabimom). A mom of three and content creator discusses how she builds community and helps empower other women. We focus on topics around Sikhi and our stories of creating change in our own...
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43:54
Building Community: South Asian Women Edition Part. 2
This week we have Sukhi Dhillon (@OneSikhMom) sharing how she empowers herself and the ways she is trying to empower other South Asian females.
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38:33
Building Community: South Asian Women Edition Part. 1
This week the episode is focused on building a community with South Asian Women and supporting one another. Natasha discusses her journey and how she builds community on Instagram. @purposeandchai
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38:27
Social Media and Law School
This week in collaboration with the Western Chapter of the National Black Law Students Association we discuss social media in relation to law school. The importance of having your LinkedIn updated and the pros/ cons of social media.
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34:10
Imposter Syndrome
Hear from Big Law Associate Abigail address imposter syndrome in law school and the legal profession.
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49:03
Academic Planning for Law School Classes
Hear from Big Law Litigation Associate Abigail on how to plan you law school classes. Learn how to be intentional and set yourself up for success. You can follow Abigail on instagram @abigailtheattorney
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36:02
Importance of Networking
Learn about the importance that networking plays in your success in the law school. This episode is in collaboration with the National Black Law Student Association. Marcena Day the Western Regional Pre-law Director offers her tips and tricks o...
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39:48
The Good, The Bad And the Ugly of 1st year of Law School
Hear from two first year law school students describe their first year in law school. The challenges and the positives of the first year.
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51:54
Hustle Culture in Law School/ Legal Profession
Hear from Mattie, a commercial litigator and big law associate on the ways to deal with hustle culture. We discuss how we feel being in a hustle culture environment and the ways we deal with it.
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42:41
Tips on Study Habits in Law School
This episode focuses on tips and techniques of improving study habits. This week Harjot Kaur (2L) at UC Hastings shares her advice on studying in law school .
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20:32
Finances in Law School
This week in collaboration with the Western Chapter of the National Black Law Student's Association we discuss finances in relation to law school. The tips and tricks we use to stay on budget.
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36:53