Jagdeep Sekhon
Legal Chutney (Formally Brown Girl Power)
🎙️ Hey everyone! I’m Jagdeep, a first generation attorney working in-house at a tech startup. Welcome to the podcast that’s by us, for us. This space is dedicated to BIPOC law students, legal professionals, and anyone out here trying to thrive in spaces that weren’t built with us in mind. Whether you’re grinding through law school, navigating the legal world, or just figuring life out you’re not alone. I’m here, along with my amazing guest speakers, to share real talk, hard-earned lessons, and the advice we wish we had. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Let’s build, survive, and succeed toget...
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Episodes
Pivoting to Law: A Nontraditional Journey 26.08.2025 35:44
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Legal Chutney , I sit down with Isabel Tahir, a n Environmental and Land Use Attorney to discuss what it’s like to pursue law school as a second career after taking time away from school. Isabel shares her unique path, the challenges of starting fresh, and the lessons she’s learned about navigating law school with the perspective of prior professional and life e...
Law School Exposed: The Stuff No One Warns You About 19.08.2025 1:02:45
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Legal Chutney , I sit down with Ram Bhadra to share some bold hot takes about law school that might just change the way you think about your JD journey. We cut through the noise and tackle the big questions students rarely discuss openly. We dive into: Are outlines actually overrated? Why being a good person might matter more than being the smartest person in th...
Surviving Law School: The Big Picture Part 2 12.08.2025 51:57
Send us Fan Mail Join us on today’s episode as we sit down with Heather Chang from Robbins Kaplan. Heather shares her invaluable insights on how to survive and thrive in your first year of law school especially navigating the unique challenges faced by people of color. We cover everything from: Managing cold calls Building strong relationships with peers Networking effectively And staying resilien...
Surviving Law School: The Big Picture 05.08.2025 55:27
Send us Fan Mail Join us on today’s episode as we sit down with Fairuz Abdullah , Deputy Director at UC College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings). Fairuz shares her invaluable insights on how to survive and thrive in law school—especially during your challenging 1L year. We cover everything from: How to read your first case Managing cold calls Building effective study habits And tac...
Wounds of Punjab 1984: Before and After 05.06.2025 1:15:43
Send us Fan Mail Sikh activist, politician, and attorney Jasjit Singh joins me to reflect on the events before and after June 1984. From the lead-up to Battle of Amritsar to its lasting impact, he shares insight on justice, identity, and the ongoing struggle for truth.
Tips on Legal Interviews 10.09.2024 50:39
Send us Fan Mail Learn about the best way to prepare for your legal job interviews. Guest speaker is Mattie former big law associate currently a senior litigation associate.Â
Tips on setting yourself apart when applying for jobs 10.09.2024 45:55
Send us Fan Mail Learn about tips and tricks on setting yourself apart during legal job interviews. Guest speaker Krithika, former member on a national moot court trial team and currently a litigation associate in biglaw.Â
Tips for Law School Mentorship 10.09.2024 45:09
Send us Fan Mail Learn about how to find a mentor in law school that can help you navigate the tough journey. Guest spealer on this episode is Bhavin Shah a graduate of University of Pennsylvania Law School, a former judicial intern and currently an Associate at Latham & Watkins LLP.Â
Grad School Edition: Chiropractor and Physician Assistant 17.05.2024 36:05
Send us Fan Mail Hear from Navjot Randhawa (Chiropractor) Sandeep Kaur (Physician Assistant) on the ways they navigate through their grad programs.Â
Mental Health in the 21st Century 17.05.2024 37:56
Send us Fan Mail Hear from Anamika Dubb on how she balances taking care of her mental health while juggling being a student and make-up artist.Â
Building Community: South Asian Women Edition Part. 1 02.03.2024 38:27
Send us Fan Mail This week the episode is focused on building a community with South Asian Women and supporting one another. Natasha discusses her journey and how she builds community on Instagram. @purposeandchai
Building Community: South Asian Women Edition Part. 2 02.03.2024 38:33
Send us Fan Mail This week we have Sukhi Dhillon (@OneSikhMom) sharing how she empowers herself and the ways she is trying to empower other South Asian females.Â
Building Community: South Asian Women Edition Part 3 02.03.2024 43:54
Send us Fan Mail The last part of the series we have Sonia Kaur (@thatpunjabimom). A mom of three and content creator discusses how she builds community and helps empower other women. We focus on topics around Sikhi and our stories of creating change in our own communities.Â
Diversity in Law School and the Legal Profession 02.03.2024 52:33
Send us Fan Mail Hear from Monica Romero (2L) at University of Washington School of Law regarding diversity in law school and the legal profession.Â
Law School Activism 02.03.2024 1:02:31
Send us Fan Mail Hear from three students (Mateo Hernandez, Karla Davis Mary Ruffin)Â from University of Washington School of Law on advocating for resources and equitable treatment in law school. Â
Dean Covington on Law and Social Change 02.03.2024 34:28
Send us Fan Mail Hear from Professor Covington from University of Washington School of Law on the need for social changes with the current events of the Black Lives Matter Movement.Â
What is happening in the Indian Farmers' Protest? 02.03.2024 45:55
Send us Fan Mail Information on the peaceful Indian Farmers' Protest. Learn about why the farmers are protesting at the Indian Capital
1984 Sikh Genocide: What Really Happened? 02.03.2024 1:09:05
Send us Fan Mail This podcast is dedicated to all the lives lost and impacted by the attack on Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in June 1984. Join Jasjit Sing and I as we unravel the events of the Battle of Amritsar and the aftermath.Â
Finances in Law School 02.03.2024 36:53
Send us Fan Mail This week in collaboration with the Western Chapter of the National Black Law Student's Association we discuss finances in relation to law school. The tips and tricks we use to stay on budget.Â
Tips on Study Habits in Law School 02.03.2024 20:32
Send us Fan Mail This episode focuses on tips and techniques of improving study habits. This week Harjot Kaur (2L) at UC Hastings shares her advice on studying in law school .Â
Hustle Culture in Law School/ Legal Profession 02.03.2024 42:41
Send us Fan Mail Hear from Mattie, a commercial litigator and big law associate on the ways to deal with hustle culture. We discuss how we feel being in a hustle culture environment and the ways we deal with it. Â
The Good, The Bad And the Ugly of 1st year of Law School 02.03.2024 51:54
Send us Fan Mail Hear from two first year law school students describe their first year in law school. The challenges and the positives of the first year.Â
Importance of Networking 02.03.2024 39:48
Send us Fan Mail Learn about the importance that networking plays in your success in the law school. This episode is in collaboration with the National Black Law Student Association. Marcena Day the Western Regional Pre-law Director offers her tips and tricks on networking in law school.Â
Academic Planning for Law School Classes 02.03.2024 36:02
Send us Fan Mail Hear from Big Law Litigation Associate Abigail on how to plan you law school classes. Learn how to be intentional and set yourself up for success. You can follow Abigail on instagram @abigailtheattorney
Imposter Syndrome 02.03.2024 49:03
Send us Fan Mail Hear from Big Law Associate Abigail address imposter syndrome in law school and the legal profession.Â
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