Podcast
A2Z with Dean Z
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.
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- #184
- Episodes
- 118
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 17 min
- On air since
- 2020
- Latest episode
- 2 months ago
Episodes
118 episodes, newest first
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34 min
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
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umichlaw
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17 min
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
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29 min
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
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21 min
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
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21 min
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
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18 min
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
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19 min
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
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11 min
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
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32 min
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
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15 min
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
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9 min
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
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17 min
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
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14 min
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
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7 min
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
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43 min
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
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16 min
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
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16 min
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
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30 min
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
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20 min
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
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11 min
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
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