Trial and Error

Love it or hate, the curve in law school is a big determiner of the opportunities you get while you're in and after you graduate law school. Tune in to learn about how it works, why some people love it, and why others hate it!

This episode answers the ultimate question every law-curious individual has — is legal writing actually that different? We discuss the nuances of legal writing, how we navigate its conventions, and what we wish we knew about legal writing.

What should we prioritize with our money when we aren’t making any? What should we be more conservative on? This episode tackles these questions and gives practical advice on how to save money while in school.

In this episode, we walk through how we take care of ourselves physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually during law school. We discuss mental health issues, practical ways to set boundaries with school, and our meal prep routines.

Calling all wannabe lawyers - let’s talk about summer clerkships!! Tune in to hear about how we got our jobs & our honest thoughts about what we wish we knew from the very beginning

Who doesn’t love a classic Q&A episode ?? After a brief hiatus, we are back and better than ever as we answer your questions and react to your answers to our polls. Tune in if you want to hear our honest thoughts about justice, work-life balance, and Austin’s mustache. Come hang out with us!!

Have you ever wondered what makes law school finals so notoriously miserable? In this episode, Austin and Emma Grace try to demystify law school final exams by giving an honest and realistic description of their experiences. Instead of being overdramatic and vague, as many do when it comes to sharing their exam experiences, they instead share their trial and errors of what worked for them, what didn’t, and how to feel confident for law school finals.

This episode is all about the 1L curriculum — what the classes are all about, what we find the hardest, and how professors have influenced our opinions. First, we discuss what the classes actually are and how we would define them as 1Ls. Then, we react to one another’s rankings of them. This is a great episode for anyone who wants to relive the glory days of 1L or is eagerly anticipating taking these classes!

Austin and EG had the honor of having one of UT Law’s most beloved professors, Judy Cornett, on the podcast! This Q&A style episode discusses Cornett’s personal background and shed light on the importance of advocacy and ethics within the legal system. This episode is great for those who want to be more intentional when it comes to reflecting on legal ethics outside of the classroom.

This week Austin & EG have their first special guests on to explore the trials and errors they faced in starting law school while balancing their relationships. Specifically, they get to interview their spouses on their perspective on what it’s like to be married to a law student & how they would be if in law school. This episode is for anyone in their 20s that is experiencing change surrounding work and school while trying to learn how to “adult” with significant others!

This episode is all about law school — is it worth the hype? The criticism? Why should you go? Why shouldn’t you? Austin & EG dive into their personal stories and how they led them to law school. What should motivate you in school, and maybe some red flags concerning motives for pursuing a professional degree.

Welcome to "Trial and Error," the podcast where we share our experiences as law students and offer advice on how to succeed in law school. In this intro episode, we'll introduce ourselves and share our personal journeys to law school. We'll discuss the decisions we made to pursue a legal education, including what drew us to the law and how we navigated the application process. We'll also share some of the challenges we faced along the way, and how we overcame them to get to where we are today. By sharing our stories and insights, we hope to provide listeners with a better understanding of what law school is really like and to offer some guidance on how to succeed in this demanding field. So whether you're a current law student, a prospective applicant, or just someone interested in learning more about the law, we invite you to join us on this journey of trial and error.