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Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi is hosted by Miriam Ingber and Kristi Jobson. Explore episodes from all seasons below.

We are very grateful for continued support from our producer, Ryan McEvoy of the Yale Broadcast Studio.
 

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Season 4

Looking Back, Looking Ahead

Looking Back, Looking Ahead

In a special episode, Miriam and Kristi reflect on the 2022–2023 cycle, share their thoughts on the upcoming application cycle, and announce their live podcast tour, with stops in Boston, New York, Seattle, Los Angeles, and the United Kingdom.

Episode 1: Live in Boston - September 8, 2023

Episode 1: Live in Boston - September 8, 2023

Miriam and Kristi kick off their live tour with an event in Boston's Back Bay hosted by Ropes & Gray.

Episode 2: Live in New York City - September 15, 2023

Episode 2: Live in New York City - September 15, 2023

The 2023 live tour continues in the Big Apple. This episode contains the opening game and Q&A portions of the evening, hosted by Latham & Watkins.

Episode 3: Live in Seattle - October 11, 2023

Episode 3: Live in Seattle - October 11, 2023

Miriam and Kristi head to the West Coast to chat all things law school admissions with prospective students in Seattle. This episode contains the opening game and Q&A portions of the event, hosted by Perkins Coie.

Episode 4: Live in Los Angeles - October 12, 2023

Episode 4: Live in Los Angeles - October 12, 2023

Bust out your sunglasses! Miriam and Kristi are live in Los Angeles, hosted by Gibson Dunn. This episode contains the full event recording.

Episode 5: United Kingdom Live Tour Recap

Episode 5: United Kingdom Live Tour Recap

Your podcast hosts traveled "across the pond" in late October 2023, with events at University College London, Oxford, Cambridge, and London School of Economics. In this episode, Miriam and Kristi recap their trip, discussing some of the key questions they were asked by students in the United Kingdom.

Season 3

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Miriam and Kristi return for the third (and final) season of their podcast. Look for new episodes beginning in September!

Episode 1: Where to Begin?

Episode 1: Where to Begin?

As a new cycle gets underway, Kristi and Miriam begin this season at the beginning! They will discuss everything from school selection strategy to ABA 509 reports to fee waivers, so that applicants have a leg up as the law school admissions cycle begins.

Episode 2: Views and Reviews

Episode 2: Views and Reviews

What really happens behind the scenes at an admissions office? Cristina Gapasin Tortal (UC Irvine School of Law), Miriam, and Kristi open the black box and dive into the review process at each of our schools.

Episode 3: (Not Just About) Resumes Part 1

Episode 3: (Not Just About) Resumes Part 1

In the first of two episodes on resumes, career counselor Van Ann Bui joins the podcast to discuss the purpose of resumes for law school admissions and some formatting basics, and answer some tough interview questions.

Episode 4: (Not Just About) Resumes Part 2

Episode 4: (Not Just About) Resumes Part 2

Van Ann, Miriam and Kristi continue their resume discussion, offering advice on showcasing your education and experiences, as well as careers more broadly.

Episode 5: The Waiting Game

Episode 5: The Waiting Game

So you didn't get in (yet). What next? This episode touches on waiting for decisions, waiting on the waitlist, and waiting a year to apply as a transfer.

Episode 6: Student Voices

Episode 6: Student Voices

Our students take center stage to reflect on their experiences as applicants, law school students, and future legal professionals.

Episode 7: So Long, Farewell! Part 1

Episode 7: So Long, Farewell! Part 1

In the first half of their podcast finale, Miriam and Kristi reflect on all that they’ve learned as they enter their fifth year as admissions deans.

Episode 8: So Long, Farewell! Part 2

Episode 8: So Long, Farewell! Part 2

Description: Miriam and Kristi just couldn’t stop talking, so in the second half of this series finale, they continue to discuss their time so far as deans of admissions at HLS and YLS.

Season 2

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They're back! Miriam and Kristi will return for a second season of Navigating Law School Admissions later this summer. Check out their new website to submit a question, or upload your personal statement or resume for review.

Episode 1: What WAS That?!?!

Episode 1: What WAS That?!?!

Kristin Theis-Alvarez (Berkeley) joins Miriam and Kristi as they reflect on the 2020–2021 cycle, an unprecedented roller coaster ride of a year for applicants and adcomms alike.

Episode 2: What Is a Pipeline Program, and What Programs Might You Explore?

Episode 2: What Is a Pipeline Program, and What Programs Might You Explore?

Miriam and Kristi speak to representatives from four programs to introduce applicants to the wide array of pipeline programs available.

Episode 3: The Reddit Edit

Episode 3: The Reddit Edit

Do Miriam and Kristi read Reddit? You bet they do. In this episode, they offer their thoughts from SMH to LOL to TL;DR.

Episode 4: How To Be an Applicant

Episode 4: How To Be an Applicant

Sandy Williams (NYU), Miriam, and Kristi offer their candid advice on how to be the best applicant you can be.

Episode 5: How to be an Admit

Episode 5: How to be an Admit

Hooray! You have been admitted to law school. What should you do (and not do) next? Sandy Williams (NYU) joins Miriam and Kristi for a lively discussion.

Episode 6A: Getting Personal with Personal Statements A

Episode 6A: Getting Personal with Personal Statements A

You submitted, and we’re offering our thoughts! Miriam, Kristi, and Eulas Boyd (Brooklyn Law) dig into personal statements submitted by listeners. Read along with our first personal statement at law.yale.edu/episode6a.

Episode 6B: Getting Personal with Personal Statements B

Episode 6B: Getting Personal with Personal Statements B

You submitted, and we're offering our thoughts! Miriam, Kristi, and Eulas Boyd (Brooklyn Law) dig into personal statements submitted by listeners. Read along with our second personal statement at law.yale.edu/episode6b.

Episode 6C: Getting Personal with Personal Statements C

Episode 6C: Getting Personal with Personal Statements C

You submitted, and we're offering our thoughts! Miriam, Kristi, and Eulas Boyd (Brooklyn Law) dig into personal statements submitted by listeners. Read along with our third personal statement at law.yale.edu/episode6c.

Episode 6D: Getting Personal with Personal Statements D

Episode 6D: Getting Personal with Personal Statements D

You submitted, and we're offering our thoughts! Miriam, Kristi, and Eulas Boyd (Brooklyn Law) dig into personal statements submitted by listeners. Read along with our fourth personal statement at law.yale.edu/episode6d.

Episode 7: Listener Q&A

Episode 7: Listener Q&A

It's time for your questions! Miriam and Kristi close out Season 2 with listener questions about parenting, the transfer process, whether to retake the LSAT, and more.

Season 1

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Miriam Ingber (Yale Law School) and Kristi Jobson (Harvard Law School) will provide candid, accurate, and straightforward advice about law school admissions. 

Episode 1: We’ll Tell You What We Want

Episode 1: We’ll Tell You What We Want

Miriam Ingber and Kristi Jobson discuss what they're looking for in law school applicants, covering hot topics like grade inflation, graduate degrees, extracurriculars and work experience, and the GRE vs. LSAT.

Episode 2: It's About Time

Episode 2: It's About Time

Johann Lee (Northwestern Pritzker School of Law) joins Miriam and Kristi for a discussion about timing your law school application right: both choosing an admissions cycle and timing within a cycle.

Episode 3: Our Recs for Your Recs

Episode 3: Our Recs for Your Recs

Miriam and Kristi talk about letters of recommendation, with advice for both applicants and recommenders.

Episode 4: Nailing the Personal Statement

Episode 4: Nailing the Personal Statement

Mathiew Le (University of Texas at Austin School of Law) joins Miriam and Kristi to offer advice on personal statements.

Episode 5: The So-Called Softs

Episode 5: The So-Called Softs

Miriam and Kristi discuss the “softs” and explain the importance of these aspects of your application. This episode includes resume tips and a discussion of when to include, and how to maximize, a diversity statement.

Episode 6: (Good) Judgment Day

Episode 6: (Good) Judgment Day

Nkonye Iwerebon (Columbia Law School) joins Miriam and Kristi to dig into addenda, character and fitness issues, contacting admissions offices, and all things judgment related. 

Episode 7: Listener Q&A

Episode 7: Listener Q&A

It's time for your questions! Miriam and Kristi respond to listener questions about researching schools during a global pandemic, "good" writing, how long it takes to read a file, and more.