Why Law, Why Now? Meet the Law Students Rewriting Their Life Scripts | Law School Real Talk Series

In the sixth episode of Season 7 of Emphasis Added, we sit down with two inspiring second-career law students—one who traded the oil & gas industry for legal briefs, and another who transitioned from military service to the study of law. 

They share what it's like to start over, why they chose law, and how their past experiences shape their journey through law school. Whether you're thinking about a career change or just love a good story of reinvention, this one's for you. 

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Chapters

• 0:00 Welcome & Opening Remarks
• 1:44 Meet Amy & Jake: From Oil & Gas and Military to Law School
• 3:52 What Drove Their First Careers & Why They Pivoted to Law
• 6:59 Biggest Challenges in Transitioning to Law School
• 9:55 Bringing Past Experience Into the Classroom
• 12:37 Blending Old Careers with New Legal Ambitions
• 14:17 Advice for Career Changers Thinking About Law School
• 16:39 Facing Doubts: When People Tried to Talk Them Out of It
• 17:51 Reflecting on Their Old Careers
• 21:36 What Traditional Students Might Not Understand
• 23:25 What Law Schools Can Do Better for Non-Traditional Students
• 25:46 Aspirations as Attorneys
• 28:05 Final Reflections & Closing Thoughts