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April 9, 2026
April 9, 2026
Everything is Fine (Ep. 32)

Abhi and Aaminah describe the rapidly approaching end of the semester and the obligations that come with it. With finals around the corner, club board elections and applications due, and summer job hunting still in full swing, the end of the semester is rapidly approaching. They offer an honest look into the most stressful part of law school yet, and try to convince you (and themselves) that everything is fine.

March 30, 2026
March 26, 2026
Decision Day (Ep. 30)

Demon podcast editor Amanda joins Abhi and Aaminah to discuss her offers and walk through her process in picking which law school to attend.

March 30, 2026
March 19, 2026
Spring Fling (Ep. 29)

With Abhi and Aaminah both on spring break, they pivot their discussion away from the day to day of law school and start looking forward to preparing for the end of the semester. Outlining changes, flashcards, and midterms all are valuable uses of time as your look towards finals.

March 30, 2026
March 12, 2026
The Case for Sleep (Ep. 28)

Abhi and Aaminah share scheduling tips that they have adopted. With law school being so self driven in studying, discipline is key. And a good night's sleep will play a big role in your ability to succeed.

March 6, 2026
March 5, 2026
Fight Night (Ep. 27)

From Penn Fight Night to UCLA’s Battle for the Gavel, law schools host a variety of events that help define campus culture. That should be one of many factors (though not the most important) as you select your law school. Then, Abhi and Aaminah shine a spotlight on law review to help listeners decide if it’s right for them.

March 6, 2026
February 26, 2026
Persuasive Writing (Ep. 26)

Second semester is for persuasive writing. Both Abhi and Aaminah are currently writing motions for summary judgement and talk about how persuasive writing differs from other kinds of legal work.

February 19, 2026
February 18, 2026
Marry Your Best Law Firm (Ep. 25)

In this episode, Abhi and Aaminah continue their discussion about summer job recruiting. They give applicants tips on interviews, juggling multiple offers, and how to choose a firm.

February 19, 2026
February 12, 2026
Recruiting Rush (Ep. 24)

Abhi and Aaminah share insights into the chaos of 1L recruiting. From direct applications in November to On Campus Interviews (OCIs) in January, being prepared for the hiring landscape will put you ahead of the game as a 1L.

April 9, 2026
April 9, 2026
Everything is Fine (Ep. 32)

Abhi and Aaminah describe the rapidly approaching end of the semester and the obligations that come with it. With finals around the corner, club board elections and applications due, and summer job hunting still in full swing, the end of the semester is rapidly approaching. They offer an honest look into the most stressful part of law school yet, and try to convince you (and themselves) that everything is fine.

March 30, 2026
March 26, 2026
Decision Day (Ep. 30)

Demon podcast editor Amanda joins Abhi and Aaminah to discuss her offers and walk through her process in picking which law school to attend.

March 30, 2026
March 19, 2026
Spring Fling (Ep. 29)

With Abhi and Aaminah both on spring break, they pivot their discussion away from the day to day of law school and start looking forward to preparing for the end of the semester. Outlining changes, flashcards, and midterms all are valuable uses of time as your look towards finals.

March 30, 2026
March 12, 2026
The Case for Sleep (Ep. 28)

Abhi and Aaminah share scheduling tips that they have adopted. With law school being so self driven in studying, discipline is key. And a good night's sleep will play a big role in your ability to succeed.

March 5, 2026
Fight Night (Ep. 27)

From Penn Fight Night to UCLA’s Battle for the Gavel, law schools host a variety of events that help define campus culture. That should be one of many factors (though not the most important) as you select your law school. Then, Abhi and Aaminah shine a spotlight on law review to help listeners decide if it’s right for them.

February 26, 2026
Persuasive Writing (Ep. 26)

Second semester is for persuasive writing. Both Abhi and Aaminah are currently writing motions for summary judgement and talk about how persuasive writing differs from other kinds of legal work.

February 18, 2026
Marry Your Best Law Firm (Ep. 25)

In this episode, Abhi and Aaminah continue their discussion about summer job recruiting. They give applicants tips on interviews, juggling multiple offers, and how to choose a firm.

February 12, 2026
Recruiting Rush (Ep. 24)

Abhi and Aaminah share insights into the chaos of 1L recruiting. From direct applications in November to On Campus Interviews (OCIs) in January, being prepared for the hiring landscape will put you ahead of the game as a 1L.

February 5, 2026
Criminal Justice (Ep. 23)

Abhi and Aaminah are joing by Demon teacher, current 3L, and future crimnal defense attorney Beth to talk about her experience in law school and why she is choosing to work in criminal justice.

January 30, 2026
Choosing Classes (Ep. 22)

A new semester of law school means new classes. Abhi and Aaminah talk about which classes they are taking, why they choose them, and how they feel different than last semester.

January 22, 2026
Opening Week (Ep. 21)

Abhi and Aaminah are back in school, and they have hit the ground running. While feeling prepared for their new classes, they are also in the thick of recruiting season with on-campus interviews coming up.

January 14, 2026
AI Debate Club (Ep. 20)

Come for the book recommendations. Stay for the AI debate. Abhi and Aaminah return from break with some of the books they read while they were off. Then, a debate about the impact that AI has on the legal industry.

December 25, 2025
First Semester Recap (Ep. 19)

With finals over, Aaminah and Abhi recap the first semester of 1L.

December 18, 2025
Final Exam Rituals (Ep. 18)

It's finals week!

December 11, 2025
The Finals Countdown (Ep. 17)

It's finals week!

December 4, 2025
Torts Dreams and Contract Nightmare (Ep. 16)

Abhi and Aaminah talk torts. They discuss how they are approaching their finals reviews, their use of AI as a study partner, and a quick summary of negligence. Then they share what they've learned about scheduling and what they wish they'd known before they started.

November 28, 2025
Finals Prep Playbook (Ep. 15)

Happy Thanksgiving from Abhi and Aaminah, who share their schedules and priorities as class wrap-up and finals approach. Balancing outlining and practice exams should be your focus to succeed coming out of the break and into reading week.

November 20, 2025
The Final Turn (Ep. 14)

With Thanksgiving break right around the corner, Abhi and Aaminah break down why November hits so hard.

November 13, 2025
Chainsaws and Bowling Pins (Ep. 13)

Your job is to determine what responsibilities are chainsaws—and need to stay in the air—and which tasks are bowling pins.

November 6, 2025
Juris GPT (Ep. 12)

Aaminah and Abhi discuss how they’ve been using AI in law school and the broader implications of artificial intelligence for the legal profession.

October 30, 2025
The Friends We Make (Ep. 11)

Abhi and Aaminah reassure a listener that they will make connections in law school.

October 23, 2025
Your Legal Journey (Ep. 10)

Demon teacher and practicing attorney Matt joins Abhi to tell his law school story.

October 16, 2025
Applications Arms Race (Ep. 9)

Abhi and Aaminah talk 1L summer job applications.

October 9, 2025
Midterm Madness (Ep. 8)

Midterms are rapidly approaching for Abhi and Aaminah.

October 2, 2025
The 1L Strategy Guide (Ep. 7)

Abhi is joined by attorney and 1L strategy coach Angela Vorpahl to unpack what students should expect, and how to prepare, for their first year of law school.

September 25, 2025
Memo to 1Ls (Ep. 6)

Abhi and Aaminah jump into legal writing this week.

September 18, 2025
Torts and Time Management (Ep. 5)

Abhi and Aaminah kick things off with practical time-management advice, urging 1Ls to show up on day one with a scheduling system that can handle classes plus the swirl of lunches, groups, and guest speakers.

September 11, 2025
Law School with Erin Lotridge (Ep. 4)

Abhi and Aaminah are joined by Erin Lotridge, who shares her law school journey.

September 4, 2025
Form, Fees, and Finances (Ep. 3)

Aaminah and Abhi kick off this week's episode with a review of important, but often overlooked, steps when starting law school.

September 3, 2025
Acing Orientation (Ep. 2)

Abhi and Aaminah share their experiences from orientation week.

September 2, 2025
Welcome to 1L (Ep. 1)

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