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2Legit is a podcast for non-traditional law students with non-traditional backgrounds. The goal of this podcast is to encourage and give those "non-traditionals" some tips and tricks on how to navigate this legal profession in a strategic way. Join cohost Onna Mission and Cage the Doer as they share their unfiltered experiences and LEGITstics of law school.
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Hey 2Legit Crew! For our season finale, we have the privilege of having the #TruthBringer herself, Ms. Angela Rye! Not only is Angela a lawyer, but she is also an award-winning host, social justice advocate, and a political commentator on HBO, TV One, CNN, ABC, ESPN, NBC, NPR, and many other networks. In today's episode, we discuss the topic of fin…
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Hey 2Legit Crew, Today we have the pleasure of speaking with someone who uses their JD in a nontraditional way to challenge the status quo. She won the seat as a city council member in the city of Tukwila. She is the Associate Director of the Office of Court Innovation, Filipina community leader, wife, mom; please welcome—Councilmember Cynthia Delo…
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Hey 2Legit Crew! What is better than 1 former RN on a podcast?? How about 2! In today's episode, we have the privilege to speak with the one and only Nurse turned Attorney, Irnise Williams, @yournurselawyer! In today's episode, we discuss the topic of HBCUs (Historically Black College or University ) and what it means to attend an HBCU. Irnise atte…
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Hey 2Legit Crew! On today's episode of 2Legit, we have an extraordinary episode today with the one and only Alex Su! If you have been following Alex on his many platforms, you know that he is a leader in the legal tech industry who now works at the cutting edge of legal technology. Currently, he is the Head of Community Development at Ironclad, a c…
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ALL RISE, 2Legit Crew! Today we have the HONOR of speaking to our first Judge on the podcast, Judge Elizabeth Emmanuel, a.k.a, Judge Liz! Judge Liz was appointed to the Fulton County Magistrate Court Bench in April 2020. Judge Liz has always wanted to be a judge, but the journey to becoming a judge was not always a straight path. Tune in to hear al…
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Welcome back from Spring Break, 2Legit Crew! If you are in law school, we hope you all had a restful Spring Break. If you are not in law school, we hope that you all are enjoying the weather wherever you are. We are officially in the "final stretch" of our last semester of law school, and the finish line at times feels so close but still far away. …
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Hey 2Legit Crew! Welcome back. We are halfway done with our final semester of law school, and the finish line is looking near, but far at the same time. Nevertheless, we have a special guest who has made it to the finish line more than once, our former professor, Kelli Rodriguez-Currie! In today's episode, we talk about Identity Management and the …
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Hey 2Legit Crew! Love is in the air again, well, for some of us 😝! In today's episode, we speak with #lawschoolsweethearts, Taly & Greyson Goody, a.k.a @talygoodyesq and @goodyesq. This legal duo has been together ever since their 1L and 2L year and started their own firm, The Goody Law Group, almost two years ago. This Valentine-themed episode is …
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Hey 2Legit Crew! We got a special episode with an AMAZING California-based Patent & Trademark Attorney, Karima Gulick, a.k.a @thepatentlawyer! In this episode, we discuss the area of Patent Law and what it takes to get into this field. Next, we discuss Karima's firm, Innovent Law, and her current role as Managing Attorney. As we continue with the F…
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Hey 2Legit Crew! Welcome back to another episode. Today we have the pleasure of speaking with a classmate, Luke Absher, to discuss balancing being a parent and a law student. Being a parent in law school is not easy, but it is certainly possible. Tune in to see how Luke manages to tackle the rigors of law school, all while maintaining his priority …
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Hey 2Legit Crew! We got a special DOUBLE FEATURE episode with TWO special guests who are also podcasters, Cayla & Suna, a.k.a All Rights Reserved! In this episode, we start off talking about the infamous California Bar Exam and what Cayla & Suna did to pass it on the first time! Next, we discuss the area of Entertainment Law and their current roles…
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Hey 2Legit Crew! Our first guest of Season 4, we have the pleasure of speaking to Law student and Police officer, Sherod Craig. In this episode, Sherod talks about the topic of Moot Court. As the National Director of the Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition at the National Black Law Students Association, Sherod plays a significant role in provi…
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Hey #2legit Crew we are back with Season 4! On our first episode of this season, we discuss what we did after finals and how we spent the holidays. We also introduce the theme for season four–--"The Final Stretch." As with any journey, the final stretch is where you give your all. Tune in to see how we plan to finish this journey strong! As always,…
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Hey #2legit Crew! Today is our last episode of Season 3: "The 3L Glow-Up." We have had the privilege of speaking with some phenomenal guests on how to Glow Up in various aspects of our lives and in the legal sector. We continue that trend today as we speak with another fantastic guest, Mattie Kim, a.k.a, @thrivinginlaw! In this episode, Mattie talk…
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Hey 2Legit Crew! In this week's episode, we have the honor of talking to the one and only Manpreet Kaur, a.k.a @Legally_Preet! Today we discuss her popular social media platform and her GLOW-UP as a trial attorney. Like us, Manpreet is a self-proclaimed first-generation attorney. Being the first of anything has its obstacles, but Manpreet illustrat…
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Happy New Month #2LegitCrew! Today we talk about a bunch of different topics of things we are facing. We discuss everything from MPRE, finals, and 'cuffing season.' Last month was about midterms and glow maintenance, but now, November is getting into that final stretch of the semester. Tune in to get the legit-stics on how we are sprinting and (som…
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Welcome Back 2Legit Crew! In today's episode, we talk about the essential task of 'glow maintenance.' The theme has been all about the Glow-Up this season, but sometimes the glow-up is hard to maintain when you don't practice certain habits to keep your glow. Therefore, in today's episode, we give three rules on keeping that glow, especially when t…
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Hey 2Legit Crew! In this week's episode, we have the honor of talking to The Legal Queen herself, Marina Banks, where we discuss her popular social media platform, and her rapid GLOW-UP as a solo practitioner in Business Formations and Trademark Law post COVID. We also discuss mental health struggles in law school, and how she persevered to become …
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Welcome Back #2LegitCrew! 🎙 In today's episode, we have the privilege of interviewing Attorney Aigné Goldsby, @thevaluecoach, @goldsby_law. Aigné is not just an Attorney: She's a Mayoral Candidate for Cromwell, Connecticut, The VALUE Coach™, Motivational Speaker, Founder of Black Esquire®, DEI Consultant, and Kickboxing Coach. Today, we talk about …
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Welcome back, 2Legit Crew! In today's episode, we discuss the topic of Post-Bar Navigation with one of the FRESHest lawyers in town, Monica Keo, Esq! This former collegiate golfer turned attorney was recently sworn in and is already making deals in the corporate law arena. Tune in to find out how she was able to use her strengths to pivot into the …
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Hey 2Legit Crew! In today's episode, we return to our normal format to give you the "Rules of Transferring Law Schools". There are many different reasons why an individual would like to transfer, and the process can be a challenge. However, sometimes this change might be necessary to achieve one's goal in the long run, like our guest. Tune in to li…
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Welcome back 2Legit Crew! Today, we sit down with our new law school Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, Dean Kristin DiBiase. Tune in to see how she transitioned from the non-traditional path of NCAA compliance to working in the academic support capacity. In this episode, examine the Dean's passion for assisting students, especially students with d…
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Welcome back 2Legit! In today's episode, we have the privilege of talking with fellow classmate, Philip Yovetich, @magnum_py as we explore the topic of invisible disabilities in law school. Tune in to learn about Philip's non-traditional path that led him to law school, and his passion for de-stigmatizing invisible disabilities. You do not want to …
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In today's episode, we have the privilege of talking with the inspiration behind the law school GLOW UP theme, Chloe Diaz, @lawandskincare! On today's episode we discuss the source of Chloe's Glow and what non-traditional path that led her to law school. You do not want to miss out on this inspirational discussion. **TW: This episode contains sensi…
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Welcome back 2Legit Crew! Today we officially kick off Season 3: "The 3L Glow UP" with a very radiant guest, Crystal Fomba, Esq. In today's episode, we discuss the area of corporate law a.k.a. big law and what it takes to get into this very competitive field. Crystal also discusses the non-traditional ways that she maintains her GLOW as a corporate…
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Season 3 Recap just dropped! In today’s episode, Onna & Cage share the details of their 2L summers-both non-traditional and traditional, and give you a glimpse into the theme for Season 3: 3L GLOW UP! Don’t know what that means? We gotchu; tune in to find out! We hope you all had a safe and relaxing summer because now is the time to get the game pl…
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Hey, #2LegitCrew! In our LAST episode of season 2, we discuss managing the inevitable curveballs with our very own law school professor, Dr. Deidre Bowen! Finals season is among us, and there are times when it seems like there will be so many things thrown our way. Tune in to get some sage advice for how to handle curveballs both in law school and …
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Hey, #2LegitCrew! In today's episode, we discuss media and its role in the legal sector with South Florida-based Corporate Tax attorney Brianne deSellier! When she is not getting her daily #gymgainz, Brianne moonlights as a Network legal analyst for CNN, HLN, and many others, where she discusses current topics in the law. Tune to find out how she j…
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Welcome back #2Legit Crew! In today's episode, we look at the area of Tax Law with Kenneth Spears, a.k.a, 'Tax Attorney Ken!' This former athlete, turned accountant, now tax attorney went straight from K-->JD/LLM, but he still has a non-traditional perspective on what it takes to be in this unique field. Tune to get the tax law LEGIT-stics includin…
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Welcome back to another episode of 2 Legit. In today's episode, we speak with one of our "seasoned" classmates and friend, Ash Meer! This former filmmaker and father talks about his perspective as an older student and some of the benefits of having waited to pursue his dream of attending law school. As always, follow us on all our platforms: OUR PL…
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Welcome back to another episode of #2Legit! We are wrapping our Entrepreneurship theme in Law with our very own serial entrepreneur and cohost, KJ, a.k.a Cage the Doer! This past month, KJ has been busy launching Not Water® and managing all the other hats that she wears. Speaking of being busy, we discuss a very sensitive but much-needed topic of s…
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Welcome back to another episode of 2Legit! Continuing with our #entrepreneursinlaw theme this month discuss the topic of alternate career pathways with Contracts Negotiator, Gareth Facciano!Tune to get the Legit-stics on how he persevered in a non-traditional way to get his non-traditional career post-graduate. As always, follow us on all our platf…
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With spring break around the corner, many of us will be traveling in the next few weeks. However, as many of you are aware, times are different, and taking a trip requires more preparation, especially if one plans to travel is international.In today’s episode, we have the privilege of speaking with a travel expert and part-time law student, Brett C…
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Welcome back to 2Legit! Today we sit down with recent law grad Cloie Chapman to discuss job hunting. In this episode, she drops some serious gems about her unconventional approach that landed her first job (thank you, Twitter), as well as how she started her own firm.Finding a job in the midst of a pandemic might seem difficult, but Cloie demonstra…
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Hey 2Legit Crew–you all are really in for a treat! In today's episode, we talk with civil rights Attorney Kendrick about the criminal justice system and its role in our education system. With his "straight no chaser" approach, Kendrick gives a candid examination into what the preschool-prison pipeline is, how he advocates for better education polic…
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Today on #2legitpodcast, we explore the topic of being a part-time and working law student. We have the privilege of speaking with a part-time student and self-proclaimed breakfast aficionado, Dontay-Procor Mills!Dontay wears many hats and has a wide range of experiences that have shaped him into the man he is today. Tune in as he gives us the LEGI…
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Love is in the air....and so is COVID! In today's episode, we speak with #lawschoolsweethearts, Johnny Thach and Jenny Lam. This legal duo has been better together since 2L in 2019 and recently started working in the public interest sector. Tune in for the LEGIT-stics on how to manage love and law school in a pandemic. As always, please SUBSCRIBE, …
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You know we had to kick off #BlackHistoryMonth on 2legit with black excellence in the legal field. In today's episode, we speak with a recent law school grad and Washington Supreme Court Law Clerk, Akua Asare-Kondau. If you want to get the LEGITSTICS on the Bar Exam, Akua drops multiple gems on what helped her succeed at passing the Bar on the firs…
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Law School is hard, but it is even hard enough with additional obligations. In today's episode, we discuss balancing law school with extracurricular activities. We enlisted the help of superhuman and colleague Julissa Rachor who happens to be a member of a law review, President of a student organization, to name a few. Please tune in to find out ho…
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In today's episode, we discuss a non-traditional area of Cannabis Law and what it actually means to be a Cannabis Law attorney. We enlist recent law school grad Chris Takemoto-Gentile's expertise to discuss the practice and how to break into this emerging industry.This is a candid conversation about the legal, social, and political issues surroundi…
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According to recent studies, up to 70% of people have admitted to experiencing imposter syndrome at one point in their professional careers. Since the number is high in the ordinary professional population, it is probably higher in non-traditional law students. The first step to overcome imposter syndrome is admitting that it exists and addressing …
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Welcome back to Season 2 of 2Legit! In this episode, we do a recap about our first full semester in Zoom Law. We also discuss the events surrounding our lives and how we managed to balance school and personal life.**New episodes every Wednesday**Please don't forget to RATE us 5 stars and or review us! Have a great 2021!!~Cage & Onna…
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On today's special edition we talk with veteran and law school classmate, Anna Delasse. We discuss her harrowing upbringing and her non-traditional path to law school. We also examine the trait of resilience and our own sources of resiliency that has shaped our outlook on law school. This is a very inspirational episode for everyone– you do not wan…
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Welcome to episode 12–Microaggressions! Depending on who and where you are, you might experience these on a daily. To some, they are minor dents in the amour of the soul, but over time, those dents become more and more visible...We have the pleasure of interviewing Seattle-based attorney, Bria Wedgeworth about microaggressions and how to address th…
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Welcome back to another episode of #2Legit! Today we discuss the significance of "detours" and the paths that led us to law school after many years. Today we get to talk with recent law school grad, Billy Brennan, as he discusses the detours that led him to law school–tune in for a very inspiring episode.Reminder: do not forget to like, subscribe, …
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Today we wrap up our mini-series on law school and finances with Attorney and financial guru, Jolene Blackbourn, Esq.In this episode, Jolene discusses her unique approach to financing a legal education and how she helps lawyers find financial freedom. As always,Please like, subscribe, and rate us 5 stars like we were your favorite Uber driver :-PSt…
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Law school is a costly endeavor to say the least. In this week's episode, we enlist an expert in finance management from AccessLex Institute, LeAndra Ross! LeAndra Ross is a Regional Manager and Accredited Financial Counselor® within the AccessLex Institute Center for Education and Financial Capability. This episode is jam packed with gems on how t…
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Welcome back, 2Legit Crew! Today we talk code-switching, which is a habit of changing how one speaks, dresses, or engages with others to fit in with the predominant cultural group in a particular place. Code-switching is a habit that many people do not realize that they do every day; it has become a way of life for many professionals seeking accept…
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Networking in law school is one of the unwritten courses essential to success in the legal field. In this episode, we have the privilege of speaking with a corporate attorney, Harrison Goo, about the importance of networking during and after law school. Despite our collegiate conflicts, this discussion was very informative. ;-)Get your pen and pad …
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Welcome back to another episode of 2Legit! Today we had the privilege of interviewing fellow classmate and Vice President of SBA, Ean Tatum about fashion in the legal community. During this thought-provoking discussion, we examine the history and current trends in legal fashion. Tune in to get the LEGITstics on how to look "Profashional" in the leg…
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