Widener Law Commonwealth's Podcast

Host Julie Sheldon sat down with podcast producer Steph Engerer on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, to discuss the changes that are coming to the Widener Law Commonwealth podcast.       Music Credit:  LeChuckz

2019 John Gedid Lecture Series The speaker this year was Gillian Metzger of the Columbia Law School. She will present, 1 930s Redux: The Administrative State Under Siege,  which was recently published in Harvard Law Review. In the article, she addresses the fact that the national administrative state is under attack today to an extent not witnessed since the New Deal. In particular, constitutional...

Host Julie Shelton sits down with Professor of Legal Methods Amanda Sholtis and 3L student Sarah Rothermel to discuss the live critique method. The two recently presented on the topic at the high impact practices fair  on main campus in Chester, PA.      Music Credit:  LeChuckz

This lecture entitled,  Bail: Risk Release & Reform , was be presented by Chief Magistrate Judge Susan E. Schwab, United States Magistrate Judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. The following individuals served as experts on the lecture panel: Hon. Richard A. Lewis  President Judge  Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas  Heidi Freese  Federal Public Defender  Middle District of Pennsylvania...

Host Julie Sheldon sits down with Widener Law Commonwealth's Assistant Dean of Students Randi Teplitz and students Gabriella Romeo and Shannon Costa to discuss what to expect during the first year of law school. They provide some tips on how to not only survive but thrive as a 1L. This episode is helpful for anyone considering applying to law school or who is already in the process of preparing fo...

Host Julie Sheldon sits down with Widener Law Commonwealth's Associate Dean of Admissions and Administration John Benfield and Director of Admissions Tom Foley to review helpful tips and information for accepted applicants. Mentioned in this Episode Financial Aid Office Cost of Attendance Accepted Applicants Page       Music Credit: LeChuckz

Host Julie Sheldon talks with Associate Professor of Legal Methods David Raeker-Jordan about evidence based study tips for law students. Research suggests the various ways students studied in undergrad may not be effective in law school.  For more information about the podcast, visit commonwealthlaw.widener/podcast. Mentioned in this Episode: Law Library Study Aids     Music Credit:  LeChuckz

This episode, recorded in September 2018, is the final installment of a three-part series featuring Eden Mandrell, Director of the Career Development Office at Widener Law Commonwealth in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. In this episode, Eden and Host Julie Sheldon discuss internships and externships for law students.  Mentioned in this Episode: Career Development and Job Search Tools Widener Law Commonw...

This episode, recorded in September 2018, is the second in a three-part series featuring Eden Mandrell, Director of the Career Development Office at Widener Law Commonwealth in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. In this episode, Eden and Host Julie Sheldon discuss tips for resumes and cover letters for law students and recent alumni.  The final installment in the series will be a discussion about and inter...

This episode is the first in a three-part series featuring Eden Mandrell, Director of the Career Development Office at Widener Law Commonwealth in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. In this episode they discuss networking and professionalism for law students and recent alumni.  Upcoming episodes in this series will include discussions about resume building and internships and externships.  Mentioned in thi...

Host Julie Sheldon talks with Widener Law Commonwealth Director of Admissions Tom Foley  and discusses how prospective law students can prepare to take the law school admissions test (LSAT) and general tips for law school preparation.  Mentioned in this Episode: LSAC LSAT Free Mock LSAT at Widener Law Commonwealth       Music Credit:  LeChuckz

Host Julie Sheldon discusses the law library resources available to students with Susan Giusti, Brent Johnson, and Ed Sonnenberg.  Mentioned in this Episode: Law Library Webpage Contact Us Page Law Library Hours Law Library Student Services Large Collaboration Room Reservation       Music Credit:  LeChuckz

Commonwealth Professor of Law and Government and Director of the Law and Government Institute Jill Family sat down with host Julie Sheldon.  Professor Family discussed a letter she co-authored and sent to Attorney General Jeff Sessions expressing concern about new quotas for immigration judges. The letter was signed by more than 120 immigration and administrative law professors. Mentioned in this...

Host Julie Sheldon sits down with Widener Law Commonwealth's Associate Professor of Legal Methods David Raeker-Jordan  to discuss the process of and strategies for bar exam preparation . Their conversation covers everything from where to start, knowing your learning style, what costs are involved, and more.  Hear from an experienced professor about how you can set yourself up to pass the bar exam....

Our first Wayback Wednesday episode in celebration of Earth Day on April 22 is a recording from a 2016 lecture by Jerry Taylor. This event was co-sponsored by the Environmental Law and Sustainability Center and the Law and Government Institute. Jerry Taylor is president of the Niskanen Center, during which he provides the case of why conservatives do themselves a disservice by ignoring the risks o...

The lecture this year,  Immigration, Race and Rights in the Trump Era: Lessons From the Muslim Ban and DACA Termination , was presented by Muneer I. Ahmad, Clinical Professor of Law and Deputy Dean for Experiential Education at Yale Law School. Professor Ahmad is Deputy Dean for Experiential Education, a Clinical Professor of Law, and the Director of the Jerome N. Frank Legal Services Organization...

Host Julie Massing interviews Widener Law Commonwealth's Director of Student Organizations Mary Catherine Scott and Student Bar Association President Genna Moscato. Their conversation includes information about the types of student organizations available at Widener Law Commonwealth and the benefits that come from participating in them. For more information about Widener Law Commonwealth's podcast...

Professor Randy Lee details Harry Potter`s lessons on rules, justice, forgiveness, honor, and the magic in practicing law.  This is a recording of a 2017 CLE from homecoming weekend. For more information about Widener Law Commonwealth's podcast, visit  commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/podcast .           Music Credit:  LeChuckz

Host Julie Massing interviews Widener Law Commonwealth's Director of Career Development Karen Durkin. This interview covers several topics including the services offered by the Career Development Office for current students and alumni and tips for job seekers. For more information about Widener Law Commonwealth's podcast, visit  commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/podcast .           Music Credit:  LeChuc...

Host Julie Massing sits down with Professor of Legal Methods and Director of Academic Success Amanda Smith and Associate Professor of Legal Methods and Director of Student Affairs David Raeker-Jordan  to discuss advice and tips for new law students.  Mentioned in this Episode One L of a Year Mastering the Law School Exam Writing Essay Exams to Succeed in Law School Making it Stick: The Science of...

We're on a short summer break but expect to hear more episodes from us soon!  commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/podcast .

Host Julie Massing sits down with Commonwealth Professor of Law and Director of the  Law and Government Institute Jill Family  and alumna Liana Walters '13, Legislative Counsel to PA State Senator Arthur Haywood, to discuss the history, mission, and benefits of Widener Law Commonwealth's Law and Government Institute.  Follow the Law and Government Institute on Twitter @WidenerLG . For more informa...

This episode includes a recorded lecture from Sophia Z. Lee, a Professor of Law and History and Deputy Dean at the University of Pennsylvania Law School. View the video from this event on Widener Law Commonwealth's YouTube channel. Professor Lee is a legal historian whose scholarship synthesizes constitutional and administrative law. She has written about administrative agencies' role in shaping c...

Host Julie Massing sits down with Professor of Law and Fulbright Scholar Michael Dimino  to provide a basic understanding of the approaches to constitutional law and discuss the recent confirmation of Justice Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court.  For more information about Widener Law Commonwealth's podcast, visit commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/podcast .      Music Credit: LeChuckz

Host Julie Massing sits down with Commonwealth Professor of Law and Director of the  Law and Government Institute Jill Family  to break down the complexities of immigration law in the United States. Their conversation aims to give listeners an understanding of the current landscape and historical context of immigration policy.   For more information about Widener Law Commonwealth's podcast, visit...