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Thank you Counselor, I am a fan. In the fall and heading towards winter of my life, I have watched in horror our fragile democracy shredded. Also watched politicians deny it ever happened. Watched Roe v. Wade repealed. Got tired of being ignorant and if I am going to help the most vulnerable, then I need a law degree and then pass the bar. You are are spot on, itsa bout getting a job. . . a job where you have the power to create social change. That's pretty powerful stuff. Appreciate you for this, Boom!
Truth which is not just objective reality that is without bias and prejudice but also the law because it cannot be a crime or a wrongdoing. Truth will always offend people before it becomes accepted. You are doing some great things by making people rethink their position on learning law. I appreciate the value that you offer with your videos and having a transparent and honest discussion that leads to truth and justice.
Google is my best friend! Thanks for that perspective on actually getting into knowledge for law in practice. Just found your channel and subscribed. Great practical advice!
Folks need to network like their life depends on it in law school. Angela is spot on; the point of law school is to get a job! And fellow future transactional attorneys be aware, law school is definitely not geared towards us!
It's so crazy, isn't it? I feel like *maybe* that's slowly changing, but I don't know if (in our lifeteime) it will reach the same level of attention that we give litigation in law school. 🤷♀️
Yeahhh and part of me thinks how much it sucks to say it out loud. But another way to look at it is "what an awesome opportunity!" -- to get a professional degree to be able to do the work you actually want to do and make the money you actually want to make! I'm working on trying to lean more into the latter. :)
The responses you say you received seem strange to me. The purpose of law school and one's purpose for attending law school are two very different things. To me, it's like saying the purpose of the military is to permit eligible citizens to go to college or the purpose of the military is to fulfill a sense of personal pride. That's more accurately a reason why an individual might join the military, but the purpose of the military is not to help people go to college or gratify notions of pride. Those are ancillary benefits. The overarching purpose of a military is defense or otherwise furthering national interests. That may align with individual motivations, but it isn't determined by it. Same with law school.
Definitely going to get a job as a lawyer. Not a good student but a great learner (I enjoy learning on my time not schools time and I enjoy learning the thing I want to learn not what the school wants me to learn). Worked at a firm as a runner, and saw what they did and knew I wanted to do what they did.
I am self educating myself about the two most important types of law which is contract and property law. Also having knowledge about torts is essential because there’s so many actions that take place that could lead to tort. Learning game theory helps with understanding business strategies and the risks and liabilities with modern business decisions.
OK. . .as an experienced, practicing attorney, I agree with you 100 percent that law school does not, in fact, train people how to draft complaints, file motions, handle client meetings and interactions with other lawyers and judges--outside of a few things, like Moot Court, it does not prepare folks to practice law. That said, it is still important to learn the law, both to perform as well as you can on your law school exams, but more importantly, to pass the Bar Exam on the first attempt without difficulty. Respectfully, if your goal is simply to attend law school to get a job--and that is certainly a worthy goal--there are some very important things you have to do when you are considering where to apply to law school in the first place.
No matter what you choose in life...choose Love first. Then begin with You. Outside of any outside influences. What exactly do YOU Love. Seek that which is deep inside. The World is one great big playground. We have ALL been called to come out and play together. We play when we do what we Love where we Love. In Love is NO fear. Do not allow fear into your life, it is a distractor and always gets in the way. We have wrong because we choose wrong. Guard each thought. Is this Love ? If not toss that thought aside and return your thoughts to Love.
I really enjoying listening to you! I learn a lot. I am interested in studying law and that is how I came across your channel and I have subscribed since day 1. So, thank you 🙏🏾
Hi Abena! I'm so happy to hear that the videos have resonated with you! I know that the process of going to law school and becoming a lawyer can feel SO unclear at times, and I love sharing insights into the journey. :)
Very interesting. I know some people who graduated law school yet don't work as lawyers and always found that strange. Your explanation sheds some light on why potentially those individuals made that decision. Thanks. Totally separate subject. I'm looking to become an expert witness. Would you consider doing a series about expert witness work? For example, timeline of a case/trial, how to prepare a good report, how to deal with retaining counsel, what to do and not to do at deposition, what does a lawyer look for in an expert witness, etc. Thanks for your consideration!
Hi BW! I don't know much about the process of becoming an expert witness, but my understanding is that there are expert witness "search services" (much like recruiting agencies I believe). So that's where I would start!
@@AngelaVorpahl Actually, I'm not thinking about law school, but I'm looking for someone to collaborate with on ranking law firm businesses in Google Maps. Are you interested in having a guest on your channel?
I'm so glad to hear it! This one felt a little aggressive, so I'll probably approach something a little more chill next time to balance out the energies. 😆
You can have the absolute best intentions to get a job after law school, but if you choose the wrong law school, or the wrong state to study law, it may very well not happen for you. Pennsylvania, for example, has TEN ABA-accredited law schools. Think about that--1500 or more new JD's graduating every year, into that one state's job market. I doubt that even half of them get jobs practicing law, as we simply don't need 10 law schools to produce this flow of new lawyers in one state every year. Now, Maryland, on the other hand, has only two law schools, and a population of over six million people. Those numbers don't guarantee that you will get a job, in today's tough legal market, but at least you have a much more realistic shot at a state with 1-2 law schools than one with 8 (Virginia) or 10 (Pennsylvania) and so on.
I am going to jump out and respond to this because I think its important that I do. Let this be goddamn controversial! I have a paralegal certificate from UC Berkeley and I work in a variety of matters in cases in all sorts of interesting areas from criminal law (state and federal) and legislative apportionment and even family law and dependency court. I have come to see that too many lawyers these days who do not know the law at all. It is truly scary. In dependency cases I have seen relatively new attorneys who do not know the rules of evidence that are defending people from say losing their children in these cases. They don't know how to object, they don't know basic civil procedure. Yes, I do, I get to write the objections for my clients in this area. But it is clear to me that too many people are leaving law school without learning how to prepare clients for cross examination, to properly impeach witnesses to enter evidence. Part of law school needs to be this. I'm sorry, it has to be more than just learning to pass tests and the bar itself. I get the point of this video post, but it is so horrible, that I think the quality of lawyers coming out of even highly regarded institutions is pitiful. Consider the Stanford law students who emoted over the Federal Judge who went to visit them. I don't think the students know enough. I really think things are going down hill. That's my 2 cents!
Keep up the amazing work! We have a product that could be really useful for your studies, and we'd love to know if you'd like to give it a try. If you're interested, just check your DM or inbox for more information. Thanks, Angela!😍😍
👉🏻 DOWNLOAD the "Beat the Curve Guide" and figure out the deal with law school grades before you start. 👉🏻 launch.angelavorpahl.com/beat-the-curve-visit
I like the multi-camera look/looks .
I'm so glad you guys are liking the new format! It's been fun to play around with. :)
Thank you Counselor, I am a fan. In the fall and heading towards winter of my life, I have watched in horror our fragile democracy shredded. Also watched politicians deny it ever happened. Watched Roe v. Wade repealed. Got tired of being ignorant and if I am going to help the most vulnerable, then I need a law degree and then pass the bar. You are are spot on, itsa bout getting a job. . . a job where you have the power to create social change. That's pretty powerful stuff. Appreciate you for this, Boom!
Oooh that's definitely an important part. Getting a job that allows you to make the change and the impact that you actually want to make!
Truth which is not just objective reality that is without bias and prejudice but also the law because it cannot be a crime or a wrongdoing. Truth will always offend people before it becomes accepted. You are doing some great things by making people rethink their position on learning law. I appreciate the value that you offer with your videos and having a transparent and honest discussion that leads to truth and justice.
Thanks, Joseph! It's fun talking about these things with you guys!
Google is my best friend! Thanks for that perspective on actually getting into knowledge for law in practice. Just found your channel and subscribed. Great practical advice!
Yay! I'm so glad to hear it! Are you interested in heading into law school or simply a law aficionado? :)
Folks need to network like their life depends on it in law school. Angela is spot on; the point of law school is to get a job! And fellow future transactional attorneys be aware, law school is definitely not geared towards us!
It's so crazy, isn't it? I feel like *maybe* that's slowly changing, but I don't know if (in our lifeteime) it will reach the same level of attention that we give litigation in law school. 🤷♀️
You are spot on about the reality. Law school is too expensive if we are just to learn the law for many of us.
Yeahhh and part of me thinks how much it sucks to say it out loud. But another way to look at it is "what an awesome opportunity!" -- to get a professional degree to be able to do the work you actually want to do and make the money you actually want to make! I'm working on trying to lean more into the latter. :)
The responses you say you received seem strange to me. The purpose of law school and one's purpose for attending law school are two very different things. To me, it's like saying the purpose of the military is to permit eligible citizens to go to college or the purpose of the military is to fulfill a sense of personal pride. That's more accurately a reason why an individual might join the military, but the purpose of the military is not to help people go to college or gratify notions of pride. Those are ancillary benefits. The overarching purpose of a military is defense or otherwise furthering national interests. That may align with individual motivations, but it isn't determined by it. Same with law school.
Oooh great distinction! And that actually allows both to exist harmoniously. I love that!
Definitely going to get a job as a lawyer. Not a good student but a great learner (I enjoy learning on my time not schools time and I enjoy learning the thing I want to learn not what the school wants me to learn). Worked at a firm as a runner, and saw what they did and knew I wanted to do what they did.
I am self educating myself about the two most important types of law which is contract and property law. Also having knowledge about torts is essential because there’s so many actions that take place that could lead to tort. Learning game theory helps with understanding business strategies and the risks and liabilities with modern business decisions.
Get it, Joseph!
OK. . .as an experienced, practicing attorney, I agree with you 100 percent that law school does not, in fact, train people how to draft complaints, file motions, handle client meetings and interactions with other lawyers and judges--outside of a few things, like Moot Court, it does not prepare folks to practice law. That said, it is still important to learn the law, both to perform as well as you can on your law school exams, but more importantly, to pass the Bar Exam on the first attempt without difficulty. Respectfully, if your goal is simply to attend law school to get a job--and that is certainly a worthy goal--there are some very important things you have to do when you are considering where to apply to law school in the first place.
That’s was a ah ha moment for me….5:00
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No matter what you choose in life...choose Love first. Then begin with You. Outside of any outside influences. What exactly do YOU Love. Seek that which is deep inside. The World is one great big playground. We have ALL been called to come out and play together. We play when we do what we Love where we Love. In Love is NO fear. Do not allow fear into your life, it is a distractor and always gets in the way. We have wrong because we choose wrong. Guard each thought. Is this Love ? If not toss that thought aside and return your thoughts to Love.
This is 100% true
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I really enjoying listening to you! I learn a lot. I am interested in studying law and that is how I came across your channel and I have subscribed since day 1. So, thank you 🙏🏾
Hi Abena! I'm so happy to hear that the videos have resonated with you! I know that the process of going to law school and becoming a lawyer can feel SO unclear at times, and I love sharing insights into the journey. :)
Going to law school to get a job and pay the mortgage!
Hell yeah! 💪
Law school for me is gaining power and freedom. Money and recognition will just follow.
Very interesting. I know some people who graduated law school yet don't work as lawyers and always found that strange. Your explanation sheds some light on why potentially those individuals made that decision. Thanks.
Totally separate subject. I'm looking to become an expert witness. Would you consider doing a series about expert witness work? For example, timeline of a case/trial, how to prepare a good report, how to deal with retaining counsel, what to do and not to do at deposition, what does a lawyer look for in an expert witness, etc. Thanks for your consideration!
Hi BW! I don't know much about the process of becoming an expert witness, but my understanding is that there are expert witness "search services" (much like recruiting agencies I believe). So that's where I would start!
@@AngelaVorpahl Thank you!
Your insights are greatly appreciated and right on point.
I'm so glad that the video resonated with you! Are you thinking about law school as a potential next step?
@@AngelaVorpahl Actually, I'm not thinking about law school, but I'm looking for someone to collaborate with on ranking law firm businesses in Google Maps. Are you interested in having a guest on your channel?
@@Mindsaw Hi! Thanks for reaching out. That sounds interesting, but that topic isn't quite aligned with the content I put out on this channel.
I can see your production quality going up. Keep going strong!
Thanks so much! I totally botched the audio on this one, so the fact that it didn't totally ruin the experience for you guys is a relief. 😅
I LOVE your video !
I'm so glad to hear it! This one felt a little aggressive, so I'll probably approach something a little more chill next time to balance out the energies. 😆
@@AngelaVorpahl No, stay energetic. That is why this was one of your BEST videos !
@@ZivotnaFloridi 😍😍😍
You can have the absolute best intentions to get a job after law school, but if you choose the wrong law school, or the wrong state to study law, it may very well not happen for you. Pennsylvania, for example, has TEN ABA-accredited law schools. Think about that--1500 or more new JD's graduating every year, into that one state's job market. I doubt that even half of them get jobs practicing law, as we simply don't need 10 law schools to produce this flow of new lawyers in one state every year. Now, Maryland, on the other hand, has only two law schools, and a population of over six million people. Those numbers don't guarantee that you will get a job, in today's tough legal market, but at least you have a much more realistic shot at a state with 1-2 law schools than one with 8 (Virginia) or 10 (Pennsylvania) and so on.
I am going to jump out and respond to this because I think its important that I do. Let this be goddamn controversial! I have a paralegal certificate from UC Berkeley and I work in a variety of matters in cases in all sorts of interesting areas from criminal law (state and federal) and legislative apportionment and even family law and dependency court. I have come to see that too many lawyers these days who do not know the law at all. It is truly scary. In dependency cases I have seen relatively new attorneys who do not know the rules of evidence that are defending people from say losing their children in these cases. They don't know how to object, they don't know basic civil procedure. Yes, I do, I get to write the objections for my clients in this area. But it is clear to me that too many people are leaving law school without learning how to prepare clients for cross examination, to properly impeach witnesses to enter evidence. Part of law school needs to be this. I'm sorry, it has to be more than just learning to pass tests and the bar itself.
I get the point of this video post, but it is so horrible, that I think the quality of lawyers coming out of even highly regarded institutions is pitiful. Consider the Stanford law students who emoted over the Federal Judge who went to visit them. I don't think the students know enough. I really think things are going down hill. That's my 2 cents!
My law school had lots of practical training
Awesome!
Keep up the amazing work! We have a product that could be really useful for your studies, and we'd love to know if you'd like to give it a try. If you're interested, just check your DM or inbox for more information. Thanks, Angela!😍😍