EP 38: Reflecting on 2L at Berkeley Law - Recruiting, Grading, AI & Law School Culture

We're officially 3L's!After finishing our 2L year at Berkeley Law, I sat down with classmates Riya Dhanjal, James Courser, and Rameses Neale to reflect on law school, Big Law recruiting, AI, burnout, networking, and student life.We discuss Berkeley Law’s culture and grading system, the realities of accelerated Big Law recruiting, the growing role of AI in legal practice, and what we wish we knew before starting law school.Topics include:• Big Law recruiting and networking advice• AI in legal education and practice• Berkeley Law culture and student life• Practice area selection and firm differences• Journals, externships, and extracurriculars• Burnout, balance, and imposter syndrome