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A2Z with Dean Z

by Dean Sarah Zearfoss

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.

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  1. A2Z 117: The Final Episode

    Watch the final episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/3yphiMoaPZg Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@umichlaw Bluesky:...

  2. A2Z 116: Money

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/ TikTok:...

  3. A2Z 115: Mini App Read, Part 3

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/ TikTok:...

  4. A2Z 114: Mini App Reads, Part 2

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/ TikTok:...

  5. A2Z 113: Mini App Reads

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/ TikTok:...

  6. A2Z 112: Addenda

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/ TikTok:...

  7. A2Z 111: Personal Statement Q&A

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/ TikTok:...

  8. A2Z 110: K to JD

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/ TikTok:...

  9. A2Z 109: Artificial Intelligence in Law School Admissions

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/ TikTok:...

  10. A2Z 108: Q&A - LSAT scores, withdrawals, and life beginning in college.

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/ TikTok:...

  11. A2Z 107: Personal Statements — How to get started

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/ TikTok:...

  12. A2Z 106: Letters of Rec

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/ TikTok:...

  13. A2Z 105: Holistic Admissions + Addenda

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/ TikTok:...

  14. A2Z 104: The Season and Admission Cycle to Come

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/ TikTok:...

  15. A2Z 103: Season Finale Q&A

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/ TikTok:...

  16. A2Z 102: Q&A

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/ TikTok:...

  17. A2Z 101: Resumes

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/ TikTok:...

  18. A2Z 100! Dean Z Reads Her Own Law School Application

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/ TikTok:...

  19. A2Z 99: Early Decision

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/ TikTok:...

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

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/ TikTok:...

  21. A2Z 97: Medians

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/ TikTok:...

  22. A2Z 96: Why "X" Essays

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/ TikTok:...

  23. A2Z 95: Financial Aid Update (Aug. 2025)

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/ TikTok:...

  24. A2Z 94: Reapplying to Law School

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/ TikTok:...

  25. 93: Addressing Challenging Health Topics

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/ TikTok:...

  26. A2Z 92: When to Write an Addendum

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/ TikTok:...

  27. A2Z 91: Misconduct Addenda

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/ TikTok:...

  28. A2Z 90: Personal Statement Critique

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/ TikTok:...

  29. A2Z 89: YouTube Q&A

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/ TikTok:...

  30. A2Z 88: Admissions Misconduct

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/ TikTok:...

  31. A2Z 87: Personal Statements

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/ TikTok:...

  32. A2Z 86: Season 5 App Read

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/ TikTok:...

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

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/ TikTok:...

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

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/ TikTok:...

  35. A2Z 83: January 2025 Cycle Update

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/ TikTok:...

  36. A2Z 82: Clerkships with Professor Leah Litman

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/ TikTok:...

  37. A2Z 81: Public Interest Law Job Market with Emily Bretz

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/ TikTok:...

  38. A2Z 80: Big Law Interviews and Employment w/ Dean Ramji Kaul

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/ TikTok:...

  39. A2Z 79: Q&A

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/ TikTok:...

  40. A2Z 78: 3-in-1 K-JD Application Read

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/ TikTok:...

  41. A2Z 77: Tips for K-JD

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/ TikTok:...

  42. A2Z 76: U.S. News Rankings Update

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Follow Michigan Law on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/...

  43. A2Z 75: Reddit: Should you be on r/lawschooladmissions?

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Follow Michigan Law on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/...

  44. A2Z 74: Personal Statements // Controversial topics & common topics

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Follow Michigan Law on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/...

  45. A2Z 73: Transfers

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Follow Michigan Law on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/...

  46. A2Z 72: LSAT Update

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Follow Michigan Law on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/...

  47. A2Z 71: The Waitlist (and how to get off of one)

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Follow Michigan Law on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/...

  48. A2Z 70: A2Z is back! Intro to Season 4

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Follow Michigan Law on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/...

  49. A2Z 69: Holiday Grammar Special

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Follow Michigan Law on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/...

  50. A2Z 68: Yield Protection

    Please email comments and questions to [email protected] and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject. Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/ Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/ Follow Michigan Law on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichlaw/...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

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.

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