Podcast

A2Z with Dean Z

Courses, Education, How To

In the A2Z Podcast, Dean Sarah Zearfoss employs her years of experience working as the Dean of Admissions at Michigan Law to help students prepare the best possible applications for law school. Her advice isn't unique to getting into Michigan Law, it's great general advice for getting accepted at any law school.

How To chart
#184
Episodes
118
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
17 min
On air since
2020
Latest episode
2 months ago

Episodes

118 episodes, newest first

  1. A2Z 117: The Final Episode

    Episode 117

    Show notes

    Watch the final episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/3yphiMoaPZg

    Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/

    Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/

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

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@umichlaw

    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/umichlaw.bsky.social

    Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/UMichLaw

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umichlaw

    34 min
  2. A2Z 116: Money

    Episode 116

    Show notes

    Please email comments and questions to law.jd.admissions@umich.edu and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject.

    Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/

    Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/

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

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@umichlaw

    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/umichlaw.bsky.social

    Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/UMichLaw

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umichlaw

    17 min
  3. A2Z 115: Mini App Read, Part 3

    Episode 115

    Show notes

    Please email comments and questions to law.jd.admissions@umich.edu and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject.

    Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/

    Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/

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

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@umichlaw

    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/umichlaw.bsky.social

    Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/UMichLaw

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umichlaw

    29 min
  4. A2Z 114: Mini App Reads, Part 2

    Episode 114

    Show notes

    Please email comments and questions to law.jd.admissions@umich.edu and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject.

    Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/

    Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/

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

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@umichlaw

    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/umichlaw.bsky.social

    Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/UMichLaw

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umichlaw

    21 min
  5. A2Z 113: Mini App Reads

    Episode 113

    Show notes

    Please email comments and questions to law.jd.admissions@umich.edu and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject.

    Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/

    Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/

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

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@umichlaw

    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/umichlaw.bsky.social

    Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/UMichLaw

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umichlaw

    21 min
  6. A2Z 112: Addenda

    Episode 112

    Show notes

    Please email comments and questions to law.jd.admissions@umich.edu and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject.

    Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/

    Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/

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

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@umichlaw

    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/umichlaw.bsky.social

    Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/UMichLaw

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umichlaw

    18 min
  7. A2Z 111: Personal Statement Q&A

    Episode 111

    Show notes

    Please email comments and questions to law.jd.admissions@umich.edu and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject.

    Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/

    Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/

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

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@umichlaw

    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/umichlaw.bsky.social

    Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/UMichLaw

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umichlaw

    19 min
  8. A2Z 110: K to JD

    Episode 110

    Show notes

    Please email comments and questions to law.jd.admissions@umich.edu and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject.

    Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/

    Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/

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

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@umichlaw

    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/umichlaw.bsky.social

    Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/UMichLaw

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umichlaw

    11 min
  9. A2Z 109: Artificial Intelligence in Law School Admissions

    Episode 109

    Show notes

    Please email comments and questions to law.jd.admissions@umich.edu and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject.

    Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/

    Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/

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

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@umichlaw

    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/umichlaw.bsky.social

    Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/UMichLaw

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umichlaw

    32 min
  10. A2Z 108: Q&A - LSAT scores, withdrawals, and life beginning in college.

    Episode 108

    Show notes

    Please email comments and questions to law.jd.admissions@umich.edu and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject.

    Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/

    Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/

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

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@umichlaw

    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/umichlaw.bsky.social

    Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/UMichLaw

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umichlaw

    15 min
  11. A2Z 107: Personal Statements — How to get started

    Episode 107

    Show notes

    Please email comments and questions to law.jd.admissions@umich.edu and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject.

    Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/

    Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/

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

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@umichlaw

    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/umichlaw.bsky.social

    Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/UMichLaw

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umichlaw

    9 min
  12. A2Z 106: Letters of Rec

    Episode 106

    Show notes

    Please email comments and questions to law.jd.admissions@umich.edu and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject.

    Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/

    Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/

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

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@umichlaw

    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/umichlaw.bsky.social

    Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/UMichLaw

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umichlaw

    17 min
  13. A2Z 105: Holistic Admissions + Addenda

    Episode 105

    Show notes

    Please email comments and questions to law.jd.admissions@umich.edu and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject.

    Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/

    Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/

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

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@umichlaw

    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/umichlaw.bsky.social

    Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/UMichLaw

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umichlaw

    14 min
  14. A2Z 104: The Season and Admission Cycle to Come

    Episode 104

    Show notes

    Please email comments and questions to law.jd.admissions@umich.edu and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject.

    Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/

    Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/

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

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@umichlaw

    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/umichlaw.bsky.social

    Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/UMichLaw

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umichlaw

    7 min
  15. A2Z 103: Season Finale Q&A

    Episode 103

    Show notes

    Please email comments and questions to law.jd.admissions@umich.edu and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject.

    Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/

    Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/

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

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@umichlaw

    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/umichlaw.bsky.social

    Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/UMichLaw

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umichlaw

    43 min
  16. A2Z 102: Q&A

    Episode 102

    Show notes

    Please email comments and questions to law.jd.admissions@umich.edu and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject.

    Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/

    Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/

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

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@umichlaw

    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/umichlaw.bsky.social

    Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/UMichLaw

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umichlaw

    16 min
  17. A2Z 101: Resumes

    Episode 101

    Show notes

    Please email comments and questions to law.jd.admissions@umich.edu and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject.

    Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/

    Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/

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

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@umichlaw

    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/umichlaw.bsky.social

    Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/UMichLaw

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umichlaw

    16 min
  18. A2Z 100! Dean Z Reads Her Own Law School Application

    Episode 100

    Show notes

    Please email comments and questions to law.jd.admissions@umich.edu and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject.

    Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/

    Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/

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

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@umichlaw

    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/umichlaw.bsky.social

    Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/UMichLaw

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umichlaw

    30 min
  19. A2Z 99: Early Decision

    Episode 99

    Show notes

    Please email comments and questions to law.jd.admissions@umich.edu and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject.

    Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/

    Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/

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

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@umichlaw

    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/umichlaw.bsky.social

    Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/UMichLaw

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umichlaw

    20 min
  20. A2Z 98: Application Timing (9/9/2025)

    Episode 98

    Show notes

    Please email comments and questions to law.jd.admissions@umich.edu and put "A2Z Vlog" in the subject.

    Helpful links: A2Z Blog: https://experience.law.umich.edu/a2z/

    Michigan Law Admissions: https://experience.law.umich.edu/

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

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@umichlaw

    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/umichlaw.bsky.social

    Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/UMichLaw

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umichlaw

    11 min