Break Into Law School® Podcast
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Break into Law School® is the podcast for students who are ready to break down generational barriers to law school and walk confidently into their future.
This podcast provides transparent, quality, and ethical law school advice in a way that is uplifting and relatable.
Sydney Montgomery, Esq, is a law school admissions consultant specializing in working with first-generation and minority applicants. She herself is a first-generation graduate of Princeton and Harvard Law School. Through Barrier Breakers®, she and our team have helped over 7,000 students gain admission to law school.
Are you struggling with information overload? Are you getting lost in Reddit and Google? Are you feeling stuck, not sure what to write about, not sure how to even begin the application process? Join a community of students who are choosing to stop the cycle of confusion and missed opportunities and find quality and ethical answers to their application questions.
No scare tactics here. No tearing people down. No shaming anyone. This show is all about leading with love, uplifting you, and encouraging you as you step confidently into your career as an attorney.
Meet Your Hosts
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LoVetta Jenkins
Content Curator at Barrier Breakers
LoVetta is a Multimedia Journalist with a Master's Degree in Entertainment Business from Full Sail University. She's most passionate about sharing knowledge with others and being a champion for positivity.
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Nadia Castriota, Ph.D
Associate Law School Consultant at S. Montgomery Admissions Consulting
Nadia studied at Florida International University, Nova Southeastern University, and St. Thomas University. She has nearly 20 years of experience in graduate admissions.
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Cynthia Rivera
Associate Law School Consultant at S. Montgomery Admissions Consulting
Cynthia was raised in Puerto Rico before attending Cornell University and the University of Virginia School of Law. She is dedicated to helping law school applicants discover their strengths and maximize their potential.
Ep 37: Navigating Admissions, Mental Health, and Scholarship Negotiations with Mike Spivey
Today I am joined by Mike Spivey, former dean of admissions at Vanderbilt Law School and founder of Spivey Consulting Group. In this episode, we discuss the changing landscape of the admissions world, interesting stories from his time as Dean, processing and navigating mental health in the application process, and how to approach scholarship negotiations. It's a special episode and I'm lucky to call Mike a friend of mine.
Ep 11: Tips for Conquering the LSAT with Accommodations
In this episode of Break Into Law School, I am joined by Jasmeene Burton-Martin, incoming Northwestern Law student, former boot camp student and current instructor at S. Montgomery Admissions Consulting. We will be talking about how to conquer the LSAT when you need accommodations. How do you prepare for the LSAT with text anxiety? ADHD? A learning disability? We'll discuss how to ask for the right accommodations, who to talk to, and when to make your request.
Ep 10: Who Should You Get To Write Your Law School Letters of Recommendation
In this episode of Break Into Law School, I'm going to talk about securing your letters of recommendation for your law school application. I'm going to discuss who to ask, how to ask, and why the contents of your letter are such a crucial part of your application.
Ep 09: Staying Motivated Through The Law School Application Process
In this episode of Break Into Law School, I'm going to talk about staying motivated through the law school application process. I want to touch on three points:
1. How to avoid and combat negative thoughts and limiting beliefs.
2. How to stay focused on your journey.
3. How to avoid burnout and make time for rest.
Ep 08: 5 Things To Avoid In Your Personal Statement
In this episode of Break Into Law School, I'm going to discuss the 5 big mistakes you want to avoid when writing your personal statement. Your essays are an incredibly important part of your law school application and they can make or break your acceptance. I want to help you improve your chances by explaining what not to do, and what to do instead.
Ep 07: What Makes a Strong Personal Statement?
In this episode of Break Into Law School, I am going to talk about what makes a strong personal statement. How do you effectively sell yourself as a great law school candidate and craft an application that leaves an impact on the admissions committee? There are crucial do's and don'ts when it comes to writing a winning personal statement, and I explain why this matters.