The Vanderbilt J.D. Admissions Team has launched a podcast to help prospective law students better navigate the application process.
Behind the Decision, featuring Dean of Admissions Cristina Gapasin Tortal and Associate Director Erin Preston, offers an insider perspective on how applications are evaluated and what prospective candidates should and should not do to stand out. Each episode tackles specific admissions-related questions that the team regularly addresses each application cycle.
The first episode, “Should You Go to Law School?,” explores what our readers look for when evaluating an applicant’s readiness for law school. Cristina and Erin talk about the questions prospective students should ask themselves before ever opening an application, what readiness looks like on paper, and the green, yellow, and red flags that can influence an admissions decision.
Future episodes will tackle some of the most common questions prospective students have about the admissions process, from the personal statement and addenda to application strategies and more, while also answering questions submitted by applicants along the way.
Check out Behind the Decision on Vanderbilt Law’s YouTube Channel, and subscribe to keep up with the latest episodes.