The Raising the Five Percent Podcast

Maydrian and Maia discuss the latest in Hot Topics!

In this episode, Mai and I dive into one of the most important parts of the law school application process, the personal statement. We read the actual personal statements we submitted to some law schools and scholarship programs, break down what worked, what didn't, and share the mistakes we made along the way. Whether you're just starting your application or putting the finishing touches...

Maia and Maydrian discuss the latest legal hot topics from the protest and arrest of civil rights lawyers in Minnesota to legal protests and more!

In this episode, Markus Reneau shares his journey from New Orleans to prestigious educational institutions like Yale and Howard University, discussing the challenges of navigating respectability politics and the importance of representation in the legal field. He emphasizes his commitment to protecting marginalized communities and his current pursuit of an LLM in taxation, highlighting the complex...

n this episode of Raising the 5% Podcast, hosts Maia Young and Maydrian Lowe welcome Téa Wilmot, the first Black woman dean of law admissions at Western New England University. The conversation explores Téa's journey to law school, her experiences with imposter syndrome, and the challenges of balancing leadership roles with academic responsibilities. They discuss the importance of community in...

In this episode of RTFP Maydrian and Maia discuss some of the legal hot topics that have come across their desks over the last few weeks. Everything from Kim Kardashian's journey to the bar exam, AI's encroachment into the profession and law school experience, to a new 3-3 BA/JD program and more. Be sure to sure with us anything else you would like to hear us discuss!

In this episode of the Raising the 5% Podcast, hosts Maydrian Lowe and Maia Young engage with civil rights advocate Traelon T. Rogers. The conversation explores Traelon's journey into civil rights advocacy, shaped by personal experiences with injustice, including the execution of Troy Davis. Traelon discusses the importance of education, particularly the impact of Dillard University's pre-...

In this inaugural episode of the Raising the 5% Podcast, hosts Maydrian Lowe and Maia Young introduce their vision for the podcast, which aims to provide resources and support for Black pre-law students and aspiring attorneys. They share their personal journeys through law school, the challenges they faced, and the importance of community and mentorship. The conversation emphasizes the need for cl...