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Becoming LawyHer
by Hadiyah Cummings, Esq.
Becoming LawyHer is the go-to podcast for women across the legal journey—whether you’re dreaming of law school, navigating 1L, or building your career on your own terms. Hosted by Hadiyah Cummings, Yale Law graduate and founder of LawyHer, each episode offers candid conversations, actionable advice, and stories that prove there’s no one way to become a lawyer. Your seat at the table is waiting. Tune in for insights that inspire you to lead, grow, and own your path in law.
Episodes
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How to Actually Afford Law School in 2026: Financial Aid, Scholarships, and the BBB Changes (with AccessLex)
Everybody wants to talk about getting into law school. Not enough people talk about how to actually afford it. This episode of the Becoming LawyHer Podcast might be one of the most important we’ve done. I’m joined by Teria Thornton from AccessLex to break down how law school funding really works...
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Let’s Talk LSAT: How to Study Like a Pro
To learn more about Griffon Prep's resources: Griffon Prep In this episode, Hadiyah Cummings and Bernie Chimner discuss the LSAT, its significance in the law school application process, and effective strategies for preparation. They emphasize that the LSAT tests skills rather than knowledge,...
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The Secrets Behind a Compelling Law School Personal Statement: What Works, What Doesn’t (with Miami Law Dean Kat Schroll)
Ready to take your essay to the next level? 🎓 Book our Low-Cost Personal Statement Package for affordable, expert feedback with a 5-day turnaround. Want even deeper guidance—including a full breakdown of essay structures and strategies that admissions officers love? Grab our Personal Statement...
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Beyond the Numbers: Crafting a Compelling Law School Application with admissions expert Mike Spivey
In this episode of the Becoming LawyHer podcast, host Hadiyah dives into the intricacies of numbers in law school admissions with Mike Spivey, Founder and CEO of Spivey Consulting. Discover how to strategically approach your application, from addressing a low GPA or LSAT score to building strong...
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Resume, Recs, and More: Making the Whole Law School Application Work for You
In this episode of the Becoming LawyHer, host Hadiyah Cummings sits down with Tracy L. Simmons, Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs at Howard University School of Law. They delve into the intricacies of law school applications, emphasizing the importance of strategic storytelling in...
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From Essays to Interviews: Navigating Harvard Law Admissions with Dean Jobson
With the end of affirmative action, the rules have changed—but your story still matters. A top law school dean helps us navigate how to show up authentically in optional essays, interviews, and every space in between.00:00 Introduction to Harvard Law Admissions 02:52 Understanding the Statement…
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Debunking Law School Admissions Myths with Yale's Dean Ingber
In this enlightening episode of the Becoming LawyHer podcast, we sit down with Dean Miriam Ingber of Yale Law School to unravel the myths surrounding law school admissions. From the misconceptions about GPA and LSAT scores to the real qualities that top law schools seek in applicants, Dean Ingber...
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Becoming the Main Character of Your Law School Application
In this very first episode of Becoming LawyHer, Hadiyah Cummings—first-gen lawyer, civil rights advocate, and founder of LawyHer—gets personal. Before the expert interviews and deep-dive strategy sessions, she’s sharing her own story: how she applied to law school at 20 years old, graduated…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Becoming LawyHer is the go-to podcast for women across the legal journey—whether you’re dreaming of law school, navigating 1L, or building your career on your own terms. Hosted by Hadiyah Cummings, Yale Law graduate and founder of LawyHer, each episode offers candid conversations, actionable advice, and stories that prove there’s no one way to become a lawyer. Your seat at the table is waiting. Tune in for insights that inspire you to lead, grow, and own your path in law.
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Hadiyah Cummings, Esq.
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Becoming LawyHer is the go-to podcast for women across the legal journey—whether you’re dreaming of law school, navigating 1L, or building your career on your own terms. Hosted by Hadiyah Cummings, Yale Law graduate and founder of LawyHer, each episode offers candid conversations, actionable...
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