Why High School is the Right Time to Start Thinking about Law School featuring Jolene Blackbourne

Jolene Blackbourn explains the importance of knowing your debt to income ratio while choosing a law school.

Jolene Blackbourn, a Southwestern Law School graduate, explains why she became an author and why she talks to high school students about law school.

Why High School is the Right Time to Start Thinking about Law School featuring Jolene Blackbourne

About This Episode

Jolene Blackbourn ignored moot court, law review, and on-campus interviews; everything she could to avoid litigation. After a professor explained that Jolene had a knack for litigation work, Jolene Blackbourn found that she enjoyed the research and preparation needed for trial. Eventually being known as the “Trial Queen,” Jolene excelled when she worked in-house on corporate defense matters. Now, Jolene Blackbourn runs The Legal Learning Center, where she helps students graduate in less time and with less debt.

Listen to learn:

How to find your debt to income ratio before attending law school
The importance of examining careers before committing to law school
How to use a podcast to become an author

We also discuss:

How corporate defense lawyers help small business owners
Best career choices if you have a JD and enjoy mentoring
Why you should research the salaries of lawyers in different roles

Jolene Blackbourn is licensed to practice law in California. Learn more about Jolene Blackbourn:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legallearningcenter/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jolene-blackbourn-esq/

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