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Podcast Episode 229: Combining Law School and Military Service (w/Guest Steven Arango)

January 28, 2020 By Law School Toolbox Team 2 Comments

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have special guest Steven Arango with us — a Marine officer and lawyer — to talk about how he combined his military career with the law, as well as offer some useful tips on getting a clerkship and being published.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Steven’s diverse background and path to law school
  • How you can find a mentor or be one yourself
  • Tips on getting a clerkship even if you are not top of the class
  • Steven’s advice for people who are interested in publishing
  • How to maintain good relationships within your network
  • Learning to say “yes” to opportunities that will take you out of your comfort zone

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Resources:

  • Steven Arango’s website
  • Service to School
  • Westlaw
  • Federal Judicial Center
  • United States Senate
  • OSCAR
  • Article by Steven Arango: Average Law Student? Put in the Work and You Can Still Clerk
  • Article by Steven Arango: Publishing Articles as a Young Professional – How and Why
  • Podcast Episode 176: Talking About Judicial Clerkships with Kelsey Russell
  • Law School Toolbox blog: How to Get a Judicial Clerkship
  • Law School Toolbox blog: Expand Your Options: An Exploration of the Different Types of Federal Clerkship and State Clerkship Options
  • Law School Toolbox blog: Writing to Get Published

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Alison & Lee


 

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  1. Nate Miller

    08.08.20

    This was a great interview! Being a service member I can say this was super interesting to listen to!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Greiner

      08.08.20

      Glad to hear you enjoyed it!

      Reply

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