Valerie Hawkins joined Widener Law Commonwealth in June 2024 as our new communications Manager. She will serve as the new host of Widener Law Commonwealth's podcast. In her first episode, Val talks to Matthew Kerns, associate dean of admissions, and Matthew Brown, associate director of financial aid, to help guide prospective law students through the often overwhelming process of applying to law school and applying for financial aid.

Learn insider tips from our law school admissions and financial aid experts!

Episode Transcript (PDF)

Mentioned in this episode:

WLC Admissions Webpage: https://commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/prospective-students/admissions/

WLC Financial Aid Webpage: https://commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/prospective-students/affording-law-school/

Book recommendation: Painless American Government

Widener University Commonwealth Law School is the Pennsylvania capital's only law school, with four specialized centers of legal scholarship through its Law & Government Institute, Environmental Law and Sustainability Center, Business Advising Program, and Center for Equity & Justice. Widener Law Commonwealth offers an exceptional learning experience that is personal, practical, and professional. Visit commonwealthlaw.widener.edu for more information.

Music Credit: LeChuckz

Cafecito with LALSA (Latin American Law Student Association) is a student run podcast where traditional and non-traditional law students come together to share their unique journeys through law school. Hear the voices of minority students as they discuss their challenges and triumphs, and listen to diverse perspectives on a wide range of topics. Tune in for a dynamic conversation that reflects the rich tapestry of the Widener Law Commonwealth student experience.

Watch the video version on WLC's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYaACpVlzQs.

Cafecito with LALSA Episode 7: This episode features guest speaker Professor Steven A. Ramirez from Loyola University Chicago who discusses "The Stakes of Election 2024 for Latino/a voters".

Find the audio version of the podcast on your favorite podcast app.

Widener University Commonwealth Law School is the Pennsylvania capital's only law school, with three specialized centers of legal scholarship through its Law & Government Institute, Environmental Law and Sustainability Center, and Business Advising Program. Widener Law Commonwealth offers an exceptional learning experience that is personal, practical, and professional. Visit commonwealthlaw.widener.edu for more information.

Music Credit: "Latin Groove" by Vogel Audio https://www.pond5.com/artist/vogelaudio

Cafecito with LALSA (Latin American Law Student Association) is a student run podcast where traditional and non-traditional law students come together to share their unique journeys through law school. Hear the voices of minority students as they discuss their challenges and triumphs, and listen to diverse perspectives on a wide range of topics. Tune in for a dynamic conversation that reflects the rich tapestry of the Widener Law Commonwealth student experience.

Watch the video version on WLC's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRVKVR_r-X4.

Timestamps:

00:30 Episode Start
00:46 Introductions
01:30 Year in Review and Law School Reflections
09:35 First Vacation Spot After the Bar Exam
10:10 Love in Harrisburg
12:28 Mental Health During Bar Prep
19:06 What's One Thing You'll Miss Most
22:38 Advice for Current and Future Law Students
32:07 Bar Coaches and General Classroom/Exam Experiences
38:30 What Type of Law Do You Want to Practice
42:42 Regrets
45:05 Would You Come Back to Visit in 10 Years
47:33 Student Org Leadership Transition Meetings
54:47 Favorite Class
59:19 Goodbye
59:40 How Would You Like to Be Remembered

Episode Transcript (PDF)

Cafecito with LALSA Episode 6: This episode features Giselle Barragan (LALSA President), Kevin Ezeuzoh (BLSA President) and Ashley Varughese (APALSA President). Tune in to hear about their experiences and struggles as Widener Law Commonwealth students.

Find the audio version of the podcast on your favorite podcast app.

Widener University Commonwealth Law School is the Pennsylvania capital's only law school, with three specialized centers of legal scholarship through its Law & Government Institute, Environmental Law and Sustainability Center, and Business Advising Program. Widener Law Commonwealth offers an exceptional learning experience that is personal, practical, and professional. Visit commonwealthlaw.widener.edu for more information.

Music Credit: "Latin Groove" by Vogel Audio https://www.pond5.com/artist/vogelaudio