First Gen 101
First Gen 101
Podcast Description
🎉 Welcome to First Gen 101 – the podcast where first-generation graduates share their stories and career tips. 🌟
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as navigating college as a first-generation student, the importance of mentorship and networking, and career development, with episodes featuring insights from guests like Gina Villazhiñay on securing internships and Jeffrey Arroyo discussing the journey through community college to graduate school.
🎉 Welcome to First Gen 101 – the podcast where first-generation graduates share their stories and career tips. 🌟
Miguel sits down with first-generation lawyer Jeffrey Deskovic to discuss his wrongful conviction at age 16, his exoneration through DNA evidence, and how his experience inspired him to found the Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation for Justice. Jeffrey shares how his nonprofit has helped free 15 wrongfully convicted individuals and supported nine criminal justice reforms. He also reflects on his decision to attend the Elisabeth Haub School of Law, offers practical advice for succeeding in law school, and discusses the challenges of nonprofit leadership, criminal justice reform, and how others can support the mission.
00:00 Welcome to First Gen 101
00:31 Wrongful Conviction Story
02:07 Freedom and Advocacy Path
04:41 Why Law School at Pace
06:59 Preparing for 1L Success
10:43 1L Reality Check
13:55 Study Groups and Support
15:33 Finding Mentors in Law
19:57 How Law School Changed Him
22:51 Inside Deskovic Foundation
24:49 Running a Nonprofit Daily
28:53 Policy Goals and Active Cases
32:26 Advice for Future Advocates
35:24 Lessons and How to Help
41:11 Final Advice and Farewell
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