Mike Spivey of The Spivey Consulting Group joins Dean Natalie Blazer ’08 to discuss the latest iteration of the U.S. News and World Report law school rankings.

Season 4 Episode 6: Inside the Admitted Students Open House

Mar 29th, 2024 20m 57s

In this special episode, Dean Natalie Blazer ’08 and her microphone venture outside the studio to give listeners a rare look inside UVA Law’s Admitted Students Open House. Through on-site interviews with admitted students, their guests, current

Season 4 Episode 5: Inadmissible

Mar 15th, 2024 38m 48s

Every year, UVA Law receives thousands of applications for 300 spots in the incoming class. When it comes to the process of getting admitted, how much is a numbers game, and how much is within your control? Directors of Admission Katie Delsandr

Season 4 Episode 4: Embracing Uncertainty in Your Law School Journey

Mar 1st, 2024 34m

Public service auction winner Tommy Whiteley ’26 joins Dean Blazer to discuss how applicants can thrive in the admissions process, 1L classes, job search and more by accepting the unknown and moving forward despite not having perfect informatio

Season 4 Episode 3: Law School Love Story

Feb 14th, 2024 35m 48s

UVA Law faculty members Crystal Shin ’10 and Jordan McKay ’10 met as first-year law students in 2007. A friendship formed in Property class eventually blossomed into romance, but an ACC basketball rivalry soon threatened to derail their relatio

Season 4 Episode 2: Enjoying (and Conserving) the Great Outdoors at UVA Law

Feb 9th, 2024 38m 52s

Third-year law students Casey Crowley and Elizabeth Putfark join Dean Blazer ’08 to discuss the many ways law students take advantage of UVA’s location in scenic Charlottesville, Virginia. Putfark, who will join the Southern Environmental Law C

Season 4 Episode 1: Getting To Know President Ryan ’92 and Dean Goluboff

Jan 26th, 2024 44m 45s

UVA President Jim Ryan ’92 and UVA Law Dean Risa Goluboff join Dean Natalie Blazer ’08 for this very special episode. Ryan and Goluboff discuss their favorite moments from their time at UVA Law, the joy they find in teaching, the importance of

Season 3 Episode 7: Director Debrief: Inside the 2023-24 Cycle

Dec 1st, 2023 40m 16s

Directors of Admission Katie Delsandro and Rosanne Ibanez join Dean Natalie Blazer to break down the 2023-24 cycle so far. From essay missteps to interview tips, tune in to learn what the admissions committee is looking for in applicants this y

Season 3 Episode 6: Thankful for Their Service

Nov 21st, 2023 39m 4s

In honor of Veterans Day, Captain Trey Ratliff ’24 sits down with Dean Natalie Blazer to discuss his unique path to law school and how the UVA Law community has supported him along the way.

Season 3 Episode 5: How a UVA Law Degree Set Mike Keenan ’08 Up for Success

Nov 10th, 2023 37m 41s

Local business owner Mike Keenan ’08 shares how his UVA Law degree prepared him to practice law and launch his organic juice and smoothie company, The Juice Laundry. Having attended both law school and high school with Dean Natalie Blazer ’08,

Tricks and Treats of the 2023-24 Cycle

Oct 27th, 2023 20m 56s

In this spooky, special episode of “Admissible,” Dean Natalie Blazer ’08 shares her key observations of the 2023-24 cycle so far. From personal statements that are a treat to read to letters of recommendation that give her a fright, Dean Blazer

Season 3 Episode 3: What Law Students Do in Charlottesville

Oct 13th, 2023 28m 16s

Second-year law student and Double Hoo Brian Cameron joins Dean Natalie Blazer to discuss how UVA Law students interact with the Charlottesville community. From civic engagement to pro bono work to nature hikes, breweries, live music and more,

Season 3 Episode 2: Public Interest Careers and Community at UVA Law

Sep 29th, 2023 28m 5s

Assistant Dean for Public Service Leah Gould joins Dean Blazer to discuss how the Public Service Center helps set students up for successful careers, and how the public service community at UVA Law supports students throughout law school.

Season 3 Episode 1: So You’re Thinking About Law School

Sep 15th, 2023 30m 23s

You’ve seen lawyers on TV and in movies, but what does it really mean to practice law? What is law school like and what does it take to succeed as a law student? Professor Joe Fore ’11 joins Dean Blazer to discuss lawyering, law school and what

Admissible Season 3 Trailer

Sep 1st, 2023 1m 36s

Learn more about what to expect in the coming law school admissions cycle through new episodes of “Admissible.” Host Natalie Blazer ’08, admissions dean at UVA Law School, gives a preview of the coming season.

Waitlisted. Now What?

Apr 28th, 2023 26m 33s

As deposit deadlines come and go, admissions offices turn their attention to the prospect of waitlist activity. Directors of Admission Katie Delsandro and Rosanne Ibanez are back to discuss how waitlisted candidates can manage expectations and

Season 2 Episode 7: Preparing for Private Practice

Apr 14th, 2023 34m 4s

Senior Assistant Dean for Career Development Kevin Donovan explains how UVA Law’s Office of Private Practice guides students through the law firm recruiting process, helps them discover which firms are a good fit for their goals and coaches the

Season 2 Episode 6: How to Choose a Law School

Mar 31st, 2023 34m 24s

With deposit deadlines just around the corner, prospective law students have just a few weeks left to decide where they will matriculate this fall. UVA Law student ambassadors James Hornsby ’24 and Laura-Louise Rice ’25 join Dean Blazer for a c

Season 2 Episode 5: Servant Leadership With BLSA President Keegan Hudson ’24

Mar 17th, 2023 25m 15s

Second-year law student and Black Law Students Association President Keegan Hudson discusses building community, “mowing your own grass” and tuning out misinformation when it comes to applying to law school.

Season 2 Episode 4: The UVA Law Alumni Network

Mar 3rd, 2023 28m 6s

Selecting a law school to attend is ultimately making a decision to join a lifelong community. University of Virginia Law School Foundation Chief Development Officer Jason Trujillo ’01 shares what makes the UVA Law alumni network so special, an

Season 2 Episode 3: Checking In With a 1L

Feb 17th, 2023 29m 55s

First-year UVA Law student Mackenzie Kubik joins Dean Blazer for a candid discussion about 1L year — which fears are founded (and which are not!), what to look forward to and what steps you can take to set yourself up for success. Kubik also of

Season 2 Episode 2: Falling in Love … With Tax Law?!

Feb 3rd, 2023 19m 44s

Public service auction winner Jeremy Kass ’23 reflects on his path to UVA Law and his future career as a tax attorney. This episode also explores UVA’s Public Interest Law Association and the many resources the organization provides to law stud

Season 2 Episode 1: Judicial Clerkships With Ruth Payne ‘02

Jan 20th, 2023 29m 8s

Senior Director of Judicial Clerkships Ruth Payne ’02 offers insight into how UVA Law students and alumni continue to break records when it comes to securing judicial clerkships. Payne breaks down the application process, details the support an

Admissible Season 2 Trailer

Jan 13th, 2023 1m 29s

Listen to a preview of the second season of the Admissible podcast, hosted by UVA Law admissions Dean Natalie Blazer ’08. On tap for this season, learn about clerkships, the classroom experience at UVA Law, how to make your decision about which

Episode 8: UVA Law Admissions Midcycle Debrief

Dec 16th, 2022 23m 9s

Directors of Admissions Katie Delsandro ’12 and Rosanne Ibanez (Col ’08) join Dean Natalie Blazer ’08 to break down the biggest takeaways at this halfway point of the 2022-23 law school admission cycle. They share what they’ve been excited abou