Podcast by Stephanie Davidson
17 May 2026
Welcome to a new miniseries on the podcast: Discovery Phase. In this short set of mini-episodes geared especially for our Early Start cohort, we will unearth a handful of terms and concepts to prime you for success this summer.
This first mini-episode introduces the idea of monitoring both WHAT you learn in law school (types of knowledge), and what you are expected to DO with that knowledge (types of thinking, or cognitive processes).
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11:37
17 August 2024
In this episode, I talk with a panel of first generation law students about what surprised them about law school, what challenges they faced upon arrival, and what tools have helped them succeed.
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43:19
10 August 2024
In this monster episode, I talk to Dean Lexie Zirschky, Associate Dean for Student Affairs about almost everything: licensure, problem-solving, pets on campus, accommodations, student government, commuting, keeping up with email and so much more!
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48:27
01 August 2024
Welcome interim Dean Dobbins to the podcast. In this episode, we talk about the new school year and we learn a little more about how an aspiring astronomer became interim dean of the law school.
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32:13
18 August 2023
In this episode, we chat with Professors Sheri Buske, Stephanie Davidson, Jillian Schroeder-Fenlon, Miriam Werner, and me. We all teach Lawyering. We talk about getting feedback, finding meaning beyond grades, and the importance of engaging openly and fully in class.
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42:24
07 August 2023
In this episode, we catch up with Professors Karen Sandrik and Curtis Bridgeman. Both teach contracts. We talk about getting called on, reading for class, community, and keeping a margin for yourself.
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46:01