Building Your Path: Grit, Self-Discovery, and Success in Law School | Heidi Brown

Heidi Brown, Associate Dean for Upper Level Writing at New York Law School, and a former litigator, discusses the challenges of flourishing in law school. She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, practical tools for maintaining emotional regulation, and the benefits of understanding one's character strengths. Brown suggests that law students focus on knowing themselves, rejecting harmful messages like 'fake it till you make it', and finding personalized learning approaches. Additionally, the conversation explores the potential of generative AI to aid in legal learning and research while stressing the importance of deliberate practice and authentic voice amplification for introverted students. Resources and Mentions   Heidi Brown | LinkedIn   Heidi Brown Bio | PLI   Move : How the New Science of Body Movement Can Set Your Mind Free   VIA Character Strengths Survey & Character Reports   Strengths Finder 2.0   Frontiers | Stress in Context: Morpho-Syntactic Properties Affect Lexical Stress Assignment in Reading Aloud   Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience   Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance   Meet Khanmigo: Khan Academy's AI-powered teaching assistant   Google NotebookLM | Note Taking & Research Assistant Powered by AI   Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI   Jordan Furlong | Substack   How to Navigate Law School, hosted by Anastasia Boyko, is PLI’s podcast dedicated to guiding you through the hidden rules and practical skills essential for success in law school. For additional resources, visit PLI’s Law School Hub at www.pli.edu/law-school. Please note: CLE is not offered for listening to this podcast, and the views and opinions expressed within represent those of the speakers and not necessarily those of PLI.