Our first episode will explore general advice and how to make the most of your Baylor years. Students should listen to this podcast prior to attending Pre-Law advising.

In episode 2, we'll discuss timing for the LSAT and law school applications generally. Students should listen to episodes 1 and 2, prior to attending Pre-Law advising. Following episodes will consist of interviews, so stay tuned!

**You can take the LSAT multiple times and doing so is not the end of the world. However, it is best to take the test only when you are fully prepared and to avoid having to deal with multiple scores where possible, even in the case of schools that say they will take your highest score.

In episode 3, we'll talk with the Director of Admissions at Michigan State University College of Law, Ian McInnis. We'll be looking at personal statements, what they are, why they matter and how to go about writing a good one.

In this week's episode we hear from Baylor alum, Ben Aguiñaga who has served as a judicial clerk on the Texas Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeal and now the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Aguiñaga has also served the civil rights division of the Department of Justice.

In this week's episode we travel to the Big Apple to meet with Richard Hall, a partner in the corporate team at Cravath Swaine & Moore LLP. With offices in New York and London, Cravath was voted the nation's most prestigious law firm. If you are interested in working in a large firm and have an interest in transactional work, in a prestigious jurisdiction like New York, this will be an episode of interest to you.

This week's episode comes to you from Washington DC, where we chat with Carmen Mezzera, the Executive Director of the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs(APSIA). We'll explore graduate programs in international affairs and public policy, as well as career paths in international affairs.

This week we meet with legal technology expert, Professor Carla Reyes, director of the Center for Legal Services and Innovation at Michigan State University's College of Law. We'll discuss the role of technology in the practice of law and the implications of the increasing use of Artificial Technology and Artificial Intelligence.

This week we explore life in Washington DC and the opportunities that Baylor students have to gain valuable, credit bearing experience in the nation’s capital in fall, spring and summer semesters!

In this week's episode we will hear from Baylor alum, lawyer and FBI Special Agent, Edward Duffer. We will explore his journey from Baylor to law school and to a 30 year career with the FBI. Special Agent Duffer's career has involved a range of responsibilities, ranging from working as a SWAT operator to overseeing serious crime, terrorism and gang related criminal investigations.

In episode 10, we chat with Ed Coughlin of New York Law School about the best way to write law school application addenda and how to secure meaningful letters of recommendation.

In this episode, we speak with senior and Pre-Law Society President, Collin Bryant. We discuss his own college journey, lessons he has learned and we discuss how you can make the most of your time here at Baylor.

This week we explore immigration law with New York attorney, David Yurkofsky. Mr Yurkofsky specializes in immigration law generally, but has built a practice working with people of 'extraordinary ability.' These clients range from actors and musicians, to models, bankers and athletes.

This week we meet with Baylor to Baylor Law Scholar and 2L Baylor Law Student, Sheridan Berry. Sheridan shares with us her journey to law school, the realities of law school and her 1L year.

In this week's episode we speak with Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Baylor Law. We discuss the Baylor Law quarter system, practice court and how students should approach interviews for law school.

We meet with attorney and political science professor, Alfred Mackenzie. Professor Mackenzie is also a member of the Texas Board of Bar Examiners. In this week's episodes we discuss the Texas Bar Exam and the coming implementation of the UBE in Texas.

This week, we chat with family lawyer and director of alumni relations at Baylor Law, Katie Casper. We discuss the ins and outs of family law practice and what to do if you'd like to find out more if this is an area of interest.

Join us as we hear from Logan Leslie about his incredible journey. Logan joined the U.S. Army, following the 9/11 attacks, and after a career as a Green Beret (Army Special Forces) he went to Harvard for his undergraduate degree, as well as his J.D. and M.B.A.

He now works as the CEO of Northern Rock Inc. an infrastructure and construction services company that buys, operates, and grows small businesses.

In episode 18 we meet with veteran diplomat, Julie Kavanagh. Julie has served all over the world, including Russia and China. Before a recent return to active duty, she served as the Diplomat in Residence for the state of Texas, based out of the LBJ School at UT Austin.

We will explore Julie's career as well as career paths to the State Department, a must listen for anyone interested in a truly international career!

In this episode we speak with Baylor alum and Navy Lieutenant, Ben Maddox. From the JAG offices in Washington DC's Navy Yard, we explore Ben's journey from Baylor, to educational policy development, to law school and the Navy - a must listen for anyone interested in legal career in the military.

In this episode, we hear from Darren Bertin as we discuss a career in criminal law!

In this episode, we meet with the Mock Trial and Pre-Law Society at Baylor. We hear from the students involved and find out how and why these are organizations that all serious Pre-Law students should consider.

In this episode we hear from Baylor Lawyer, Violet Sullivan. We hear her journey from Baylor to the world of business, the law and in particular, privacy law.

In this episode, we speak with Brian Sullivan, in-house counsel at the Texas Hotel and Lodging Association, and explore his career to date.

In this episode, we bring you a panel discussion with 3 leading professionals based in Washington DC. We'll discuss how to network well, regardless of whether you are in a pandemic environment or not.

In this episode of Bears, the Bar, & Beyond, we will speak with Diplomat in Residence for the State of Texas, Kris Sivertson. As a former diplomatic security officer, she gives us another insight into the wide range of career options that exist within the State Department.