Break Into Law School®
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Break Into Law School®

Sydney Montgomery

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Episodes
100
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Weekly
~every 5.72588 days
Since
Aug 18, 2023
First episode
Latest
Apr 29, 2025
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100 episodes for longitudinal research

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Category
Education, How To
Language
English
Region
United States
Format
Episodic
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Clean or unspecified

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Sydney Montgomery, a law school admissions advisor specializing in working with first-generation and minority applicants, is herself a first-generation graduate of Princeton and Harvard Law School. Through Barrier Breakers® Admissions Advising, she and her team have helped 7,000 students gain admission to law school. This podcast will help you break down generational barriers so that you can step confidently into your dreams and become an attorney. Have a question you want to be answered? Submit questions at bit.ly/breakintolawschool

Recent Content Cues

194. Your Digital First Impression: Professional Branding 101 with Khevna Patel
Apr 29, 2025
193. Branding Yourself in the Legal Industry with Khevna Patel
Apr 22, 2025
192. Making Law School Admissions More Accessible
Mar 11, 2025

Recent Episodes

S1E194 194. Your Digital First Impression: Professional Branding 101 with Khevna Patel

Apr 29, 2025 23m

In this episode of Break Into Law School, host LoVetta Jenkins welcomes back Khevna Patel for a deeper conversation on building a professional brand, networking intentionally, and creating a…

S1E193 193. Branding Yourself in the Legal Industry with Khevna Patel

Apr 22, 2025 34m

In this episode of Break Into Law School, host LoVetta Jenkins interviews Khevna Patel, a legal industry professional with over seven years of experience in talent acquisition, DEI, and HR. Together,…

S1E192 192. Making Law School Admissions More Accessible

Mar 11, 2025 11m

Sydney Montgomery, Executive Director of Barrier Breakers, introduces the organization's mission to provide accessible law school admissions support, particularly for students with financial…

S1E191 191. Should You Wait to Apply to Law School

Jan 17, 2025 37m

Sydney Montgomery, discusses whether prospective law school applicants should apply this cycle or wait until the next. She explains the rolling admissions process, emphasizing that applying early…

S1E190 190. What is Life Like as a Black Lawyer at Haynes Boone

Nov 17, 2024 57m

In this episode, Sydney Montgomery, founder and executive director at Barrier Breakers, interviews three Black attorneys from Haines Boone about their experiences. They discuss challenges, successes,…

S1E189 189. 8 Tips for Law School Fairs and Forums

Oct 20, 2024 18m

In this epsiode, Sydney Montgomery, Executive Director at Barrier Breakers, shares expert tips on excelling at law school fairs and LSAC forums. The presentation includes eight essential strategies…

S1 Mini-Episode 6: Your Burning Questions Answered by Dr. Nadia Castriota

Oct 12, 2024 9m

In this mini-episode of the Break into Law School podcast, Dr. Nadia Castriota, Director of Law Student Success and Admissions Advisor at Barrier Breakers, addresses common questions about law school…

S1E188 188. How To Write A Compelling "Why This School" Essay

Sep 18, 2024 18m

In this episode, Sydney Montgomery, Executive Director and Founder of Barrier Breakers, offers invaluable advice on writing a compelling 'Why This School' essay for law school applications. Using an…

S1E187 187. How to Succeed on the LSAT with Reggie Whittaker

Sep 11, 2024 31m

Mastering the LSAT: Strategies and Insights with Reggie Whitaker from LSAT Demon. In this episode, Sydney Montgomery, founder and executive director of Barrier Breakers, interviews Reggie Whitaker, a…

S1E186 186. How Many Drafts Do I Need to Write for My Personal Statement?

Sep 04, 2024 14m

In this episode, Sydney Montgomery, founder and executive director of Barrier Breakers, discusses the process of drafting a personal statement for law school applications. She emphasizes the…

S1E185 185. Four Successful T-14 Personal Statements

Aug 28, 2024 26m

Join Sydney Montgomery, founder of Barrier Breakers, as she breaks down key traits of successful T14 law school personal statements. Learn how to answer 'Why Law?' and 'Why Now?' through compelling…

S1E184 184. Could You Be a Court Clerk? with Richard V. Hill

Aug 28, 2024 18m

Ever wondered what city clerks actually do? Meet Richard Vincent Hill, the Clerk of Courts for Youngstown Municipal Court, as he shares his journey and the vital role clerks play in keeping the city…

S1E183 183. Your Personal Statement is not a Narrative Resume

Aug 21, 2024 17m

In this episode of Barrier Breakers, Sydney Montgomery dives into crafting a compelling personal statement for law school applications. Learn how to effectively integrate your accomplishments into…

S1E182 182. What Are the Keys to Setting Professional Boundaries? with Nimat Lawal

Aug 21, 2024 35m

We are joined by Nimat Lawal, a first-generation Nigerian-American and corporate counsel at O'Melveny & Myers LLP. We dive into her journey from Atlanta to Harvard Law, her unique experiences…

S1E181 181. Managing Law School with ADHD with ADHD Coach Henry Lam

Aug 14, 2024 20m

Struggling to manage ADHD in law school? Today, we delve into the challenges and strategies for success with expert ADHD coach and comedian Henry Lam. Henry shares his unique journey from accounting…

S1E180 180. What to Do After Your Law School Midterms with Legally Fit

Aug 09, 2024 16m

With our collaboration series with Legally Fit, DeAndré goes over the essential steps for processing midterm feedback. You'll learn how to leverage your midterm results to enhance your final exam…

S1E178 178. Can You Be Undocumented and a Lawyer?

Aug 02, 2024 27m

Ever wondered how someone can become an undocumented lawyer in the U.S.? For this episode we are joined by Jazmín Irazoqui-Morales, Founder and Chief Executive Officer The UndocuLawyer Firm. Jasmine…

S1E177 177. What to Know as a Parent Applying to Law School

Jul 31, 2024 23m

Today Nadia shares her personal journey and tips on applying to law school as a parent. As someone who pursued her PhD while raising two young kids, Nadia discusses the challenges and considerations…

S1E176 176. How Can Lawyers Connect with Hispanic Communities?

Jul 26, 2024 20m

Ever wondered how to tap into the underrepresented Hispanic market with your legal services? We chat with Hugo Gomez, founder of Abogados NOW, a national Spanish marketing agency for attorneys, about…

S1E175 175. 3 Keys to a Strong Personal Statement

Jul 24, 2024 11m

It's summer, and it's time to work on those personal statements for law school applications! For this episode, Sydney guides you through three key steps to craft a compelling personal statement.…

Publishing Analytics

Frequency
~every 5.72588 days
Weekly
Avg Duration
23m
Format
Episodic
Since
Aug 18, 2023
Latest
Apr 29, 2025

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Region
United States
Hosting
breakintolawschool.libsyn.com

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