Keith Anthony

Age: 26
Univ. of Southern California Law School
Undergrad School: Univ. of California, Berkeley
Undergrad Major: English Literature

“Law School was definitely worth it. I’d do it again.”

After graduating from undergrad, Keith says he was just searching for what may be the most prestigious move he could make next. He asked himself what the biggest, coolest most glorious thing he could do was. He thought that law school might be it. Keith provides a very candid take on the difficulties and pitfalls which one can experience throughout the first year. His advice is invaluable.

Tara Cooper

Age: 25
Univ. of Southern California Law School
Undergrad School: Miami University of Ohio
Undergrad Major: Accounting

“Law School was definitely worth it. I’d do it again.”

Tara wanted to go to law school since she was nine years of age. In fact, she never once seriously considered the possibility of not going to law school. She viewed undergrad as a mere necessary step on her path to her true goal. Tara is indeed unique, in that she has truly been preparing for this her entire life. She likes to demystify the process by breaking it down and telling it how it is. The lifelong expectations she had going in definitely provide an interesting twist upon her actual experience.

Leah Eccles

Age: 26
Quinney College of Law, Univ. of Utah
Undergrad School: Univ. of Colorado at Boulder
Undergrad Major: Film Production
Pre Law School Career: Executive Pastry Chef

“Law School was definitely worth it. I’d do it again.”

During her freshman year, Leah sat in on classes with her mother who was actually in law school at the time. She found it fascinating. Later, while she was studying film as an undergrad, she concluded that she had to go to law school to adequately be able to navigate the politics and contractual workings of the film world. Leah loves everything about the law school experience. The knowledge. The analysis. The mental change. Everything. She is highly cerebral and realizes that the true purpose of the first year process is to change the way you think.

Alex Farsaad

Age: 21
Southwestern University School of Law
Undergrad School: University of Southern California
Undergrad Major: Public Policy & Management

“Law school was definitely worth it. I’d do it again.”

Alex knew he wanted to pursue an intellectual profession but wasn’t sure which one. He eventually followed the lead of his father who was an attorney. As a member of the United States Marine Core, Alex views law school as an exercise which he can overcome. He stresses the importance of focus and a confident outlook, refusing to let anything about law school intimidate him. He is determined to succeed.

Michael Giordano

Age: 24
Harvard Law School
Undergrad School: Pomona College, CA
Undergrad Major: Philosophy, Politics & Economics
Pre Law School Career: Agent Assistant, William Morris Agency

“Law School seems like it was worth it. At this point, I can say that I would most likely do it again.”

Michael had considered law school ever since he was a little kid. But he wasn’t sure that was what he wanted to do. In college, he took an internship with the public defender’s office in Washington, D.C. and thoroughly enjoyed it. Then, upon graduating from undergrad, he really didn’t feel any other career pulling him very strongly. Yet, unsure if law school was really for him, he decided to defer for a year and go to work for an attorney. Ultimately, he was convinced that law could be a career which he would really like. He has some very grounded and pragmatic advice as well as some of the best one liners ever.

Najeeb Khoury

Age: 24
Harvard Law School, MA
Undergrad School: Williams College, MA
Undergrad Major: Political Science / History

“Law school definitely was not worth it. I wouldn’t do it again.”

Najeeb feels that law school definitely was not worth it. He stresses that he most likely would not have done it again if he had the choice. Najeeb felt that the law school environment was much too rigidly structured. Although he enjoyed the law’s flexibility when making arguments within the given structure, he was extremely disappointed with the law’s inability to question the very structure itself. He brings a very unique perspective to the discussion, always taking the time to point out the hazards along the way.

Robert Kim

Age: 23
Loyola Law School, CA
Undergrad School: University of California, San Diego
Undergrad Major: Communication
Pre Law School Career: Freelance Writer / Photographer / Artist / Fashion Editor

“I don’t know if law school was worth it. I’m on the fence.”

Robert is a writer and an artist. Thus, in deciding whether to go to law school, one of Robert’s biggest concerns was what such an education would do to his creative side. Ultimately, he’d decided to go ahead and do it. He brings an artistic and creative approach to his analysis of the law school experience. His advice is to the point.

Parissh Knox

Age: 30
University of California, Los Angeles
Undergrad School: University of Washington
Undergrad Major: AES & Sociology
Graduate Degree: M.P.P. from the University of California, Berkeley

Parissh is a very unique individual. He has had quite a bit of life experience before coming to law school. In fact, he has stuck by his conviction to dedicate his working life to helping others. He has come to law school for that very reason. Parissh has some very poignant warnings about the tendency of law students to be swept up by an unstoppable Corporate Tide. His advice resonates deeply.

Sara Larkin

Age: 24
Univ. of Oregon School of Law
Undergrad School: Univ. of Oregon
Undergrad Major: Journalism

“Law School was definitely worth it. I’d do it again.”

Sara wasn’t sure what she wanted to do in life. She knew that she wanted to get some sort of graduate degree. Thus, she decided to take the LSAT simply to see how she did. Her performance on the exam, combined with the fact that her dad is a judge and her brother was in law school at the time, led her to conclude that law school was the best next step. She is very in tune with her emotions and provides an insightful look into the mental roller coaster that is the first year. Sara is different than most others. For her, law school wasn’t a lifelong dream. It just sort of happened.

Eric Lee

Age: 23
New York University School of Law
Undergrad School: University of California, Berkeley
Undergrad Major: Cognitive Science

“Law school was definitely worth it. I’d do it again.”

A true intellectual, Eric’s discussion of the law school experience is mostly positive. His approach is one of constructive analysis. Yet, he does not hesitate in pointing out the most dangerous parts of the ride as well. He warns of pitfalls and provides solid sound advice on how to do your best.

Jim Miller

Age: 24
Univ. of Michigan Law School
Undergrad School: University of California, Los Angeles
Undergrad Major: History

“I don’t know if law school was worth it. I’m on the fence.”

Jim has always looked up to his father who is a litigator. He used to always go watch his dad in action during trial when he was a kid. Incidentally, his older brother was also finishing up law school at the time when Jim was graduation undergrad. Citing his brother and father as his two biggest role models, Jim decided that law school would be a great move for him. Ultimately, Jim feels that he could have benefited from some additional real life experience before making the jump into law school. This particular angle allows for a very insightful look into the first year experience.

Shaffy Moeel

Age: 24
Univ. of California, Los Angeles School of Law
Undergrad School: Univ. of California, Berkeley
Undergrad Major: Peace & Conflict Studies

What drew Shaffy to law school was her interest in the field of human rights. She went to law school convinced that getting a law degree would allow her to work in that field most effectively. She has undying optimism. She is determined to endure the law school experience in order to reach the day where she can truly help other people by way of her new found skills.

Josh Norek

Age: 28
Brooklyn Law School, NY (transferred to Southwestern Law School, CA)
Undergrad School: Cornell University
Undergrad Major: Communication
Pre Law School Career: Fronts a band called “Hip Hop Hoodios” (a Latino-Jewish rap group) / Music publicist for major label latin artists.

“I don’t know if law school was worth it. I’m on the fence.”

Josh Norek never dreamt of becoming a lawyer. He was too busy touring the country in a rap group. Josh was the front man of a Latin-Jewish Rap group appropriately named “Hip Hop Hoodios.” He’s also run his own music publishing company and serviced major label clients in the Latin music world. He’s decided to go to law school on a part time basis, under the premise that a law degree can help him expand his possibilities even further. Josh definitely has something interesting to say about everything.

Amanda Paull

Age: 26
Pepperdine University School of Law, CA
Undergrad School: Ohio University
Undergrad Major: English

“Law School was definitely worth it. I’d do it again.”

Amanda comes from a tiny farming town in Ohio which has a population of about a thousand and boasts only one stop light. She has always placed a very high importance on her education. She knew that she wanted a graduate degree. She figured that getting a law degree would allow her to do just about anything she wanted in the future. Amanda provides an honest and hard hitting look into the more problematic aspects of the law school experience. Her perspective is an important one to keep in mind throughout.

Burton Rojas

Pepperdine University School of Law, CA
Undergrad School: Brigham Young University
Pre Law School Career: Probation Officer for Juveniles

“Law school was definitely worth it. I’d do it again.”

Burton is a joy to listen to. He has a calm and collected perspective on even the most traumatic experiences. Perhaps it is because of his past occupation as a correctional officer for juvenile delinquents. In all, Burton has had much more life experience than most of our other participants and always brings an interesting angle to discussing the law school experience.

Vincent Romeo

Age: 33
Loyola Law School, CA
Undergrad School: Kent State University, OH
Undergrad Major: Architecture
Pre Law School Career: Architect

“Law school was definitely worth it. I’d do it again.”

Vincent had a full blown career as an architect before he decided to leave his job and pursue a law school education. While working as an architect, he took a good look around and noticed that those who had been in the profession over twenty years were not pulling in much more money than he was, even though he’d only been an architect for two years. He figured he wanted to take his game to the next level. While weighing his options, he recalled some legal courses he had taken back in undergrad. He decided to go for it. Vincent loves law school . . .especially the chicks!

Adam Sullivan

Age: 24
Pepperdine University School of Law, CA
Undergrad School: Dartmouth College, NH
Undergrad Major: Philosophy

“I don’t know if law school was worth it. I’m on the fence.”

Adam jokes that he went to law school because he was a philosophy major and did not want to go into philosophy full time. He might have preferred to go to business school first but he found that he did not have the three years work experience which most business schools demanded. However, he notes that people have been telling him he should be a lawyer ever since he was a young boy because he always had a very argumentative attitude. As it turns out, he finds that law school actually suits him quite well. He views law school as a chess game, a strategic endeavor in which you must one up all your other opponents. Lets just say, you’ll get no sugarcoating from him.

Alison Sultan

Age: 22
Emory School of Law, GA
Undergrad School: Claremont McKenna College, CA
Undergrad Major: Government / Legal Studies

“Law School was definitely worth it. I’d do it again.”

Alison has been wanting to go to law school since she was four years old. She has done exceptionally well in her first year studies. She attributes it all to having a knack for preparation. Alison’s insight is absolutely crucial to anyone who is seriously considering being in the top ten percent. Listen carefully to every tip and trick she discloses. Take notes. She’ll show you how to really work the law school system. Its up to you to put in the work.

Nicole Vafeades

Age: 23
Southwestern University School of Law, CA
Undergrad School: University of California, Santa Barbara
Undergrad Major: Law & Society

“I don’t know if law school was worth it. I’m on the fence.”

Upon graduating undergrad, Nicole found safety in the idea that law school would shelter her from the real world for another three years. She feels that the decision to go to law school comforted her and allowed her to continue to be a student which she loves. That said, Nicole has a lot to convey with regards to the realities of the law school experience. She lays out how law school is not always what you might immediately think.

Keith Walker

Age: 31
Vanderbilt University Law School, TN
Undergrad School: U.C.I. & Cal Poly Pomona, CA
Undergrad Major: Pre-med / Hospitality Management
Pre Law School Career: Hospitality Management / Teacher / Billing Analyst

“Law school was definitely worth it. I’d do it again.”

Keith worked in the hospitality industry for a few years before deciding to go to law school. He brings this unique work experience to his legal studies, giving him an interesting perspective on the process. Keith finds that a law school classroom discussion is much like an orchestral performance. Every individual can chime in and add their own notes. In the end, however, those who find the perfect harmony with the larger piece of music are able to be heard more. Keith is full of interesting stories and has an acute ability to draw clever analogies to help drive home a point.

Stephen Wong

Age: 27
University of California, Los Angeles School of Law
Undergrad School: George Washington University, DC
Undergrad Major: History & Criminal Justice
Pre Law School Career: Paralegal / Legal Assistant

“Law school was definitely worth it. I’d do it again.”

Stephen is one of the most hard working law students ever. His decision to go to law school was coupled with a determination to succeed at all costs. Stephen has had no problem withdrawing from his friends and family into his own hermit’s shell in order to focus solely on his success as a law student. This single minded pursuit towards academic success has paid off big time for Stephen. He attributes the success of his first year grades to an unyielding drive aimed at out-working each and every one of his classmates.

Mark Yohalem

Age: 23
Harvard Law School, MA
Undergrad School: Dartmouth College, NH
Undergrad Major: Government

“Law School was definitely worth it. I’d do it again.”

Mark went to law school because every man in his family for three generations has been an attorney. Both Mark’s grandfathers were lawyers. His father and both uncles are lawyers. Mark’s true passion at one point was to be a writer. However, convinced that writing was probably too risky an endeavor, Mark decided to fall back on the family profession. Having figured out his way around all the nuances, Mark has done exceptionally well in law school. He brings a rather deconstructive and methodical perspective to this DVD.

Jie Zhang (also known as “Parker”)

Age: 29
Univ. of Michigan Law School
Undergrad School: Peking University, Beijing, China
Undergrad Major: Computer Science
Pre Law School Career: Computer Engineer

“Law school was definitely worth it. I’d do it again.”

Jie was born and raised in China. He did not arrive in the United States until after college. Jie has worked as a computer engineer for over ten years. However, with a downturn in the economy, he was forced to look at other options. Medical school was out because he had no scientific background. He avoided business school because he could not look in the mirror and see himself as a businessman. He decided that law school was his best option. As a Chinese immigrant, Jie says that he did not truly understand democracy until he went to law school. He was fascinated by the innermost workings of a democratic society and has decided that law is his new career. He brings a uniquely foreign perspective to the issues discussed.