A2Z with Dean Z

In the A2Z Podcast, Dean Sarah Zearfoss employs her years of experience working as the Dean of Admissions at Michigan Law to help students prepare the best possible applications for law school. Her advice isn't unique to getting into Michigan Law, it's great general advice for getting accepted at any law school.

A2Z 101: Resumes

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10-01
16:11

A2Z 100! Dean Z Reads Her Own Law School Application

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09-24
30:22

A2Z 99: Early Decision

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09-17
19:43

A2Z 98: Application Timing (9/9/2025)

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09-09
10:54

A2Z 97: Medians

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08-20
22:14

A2Z 96: Why "X" Essays

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08-13
11:43

A2Z 95: Financial Aid Update (Aug. 2025)

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08-06
20:12

A2Z 94: Reapplying to Law School

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07-30
15:31

93: Addressing Challenging Health Topics

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07-23
11:33

A2Z 92: When to Write an Addendum

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07-16
21:27

A2Z 91: Misconduct Addenda

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07-09
12:32

A2Z 90: Personal Statement Critique

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07-02
17:58

A2Z 89: YouTube Q&A

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06-25
17:58

A2Z 88: Admissions Misconduct

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06-18
12:19

A2Z 87: Personal Statements

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06-11
13:04

A2Z 86: Season 5 App Read

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06-04
37:26

A2Z 85: Season 5 Q&A (Part 2)

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05-28
21:05

A2Z 84: Season 5 Q&A (Part 1)

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05-20
20:03

A2Z 83: January 2025 Cycle Update

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01-10
19:49

A2Z 82: Clerkships with Professor Leah Litman

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12-07
20:18

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