Closing Arguments was recorded in the HearSay Multimedia Studio at Emory University School of Law, a space designed to capture and share the voices, scholarship, and impact of the Emory Law community.
This series was developed and produced by Jamillah May, with creative direction by A. Kenyatta Greer, interviews led by Megan Hodgkiss, and studio direction by Tayo Fayemi. Original theme music by Adrian Davis of One Hitter Entertainment.
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Season One Guests
Greear Webb 26L, Shannon Pickrell 26L, Yuelin (Alexander) Guo 26L
Episodes
Episode One: How does law school shape the lawyer you want to become?
Greear Webb 26L shares how competing with the Emory Moot Court Society helped confirm his passion for civil rights, labor, and employment litigation.
Shannon Pickrell 26L reflects on an appellate advocacy course that strengthened her confidence as a legal writer and advocate.
Yuelin Guo 26L discusses how a first-year oral argument experience revealed his passion for litigation and legal advocacy.
Together, their stories highlight the personal growth, self-discovery, and defining experiences that helped them begin to see themselves as the lawyers they hoped to become.
Episode 1 Question: What is one moment during your time at Emory Law when you realized you were growing into the kind of lawyer you want to become?
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Episode Two: How does law school change the way students understand the law?
In Episode 2 of Closing Arguments: The Final Year, three recent Emory Law graduates reflect on the experiences that expanded their understanding of the legal profession and the impact lawyers can have on individuals, communities, and society.
Yuelin Guo 26L shares how a course in alternative dispute resolution challenged him to think beyond advocacy and recognize the lawyer’s role in building cooperation and protecting clients through conflict.
Shannon Pickrell 26L reflects on learning about Federal Courts during law school class and how it connected legal theory to the real people and experiences.
Greear Webb 26L discusses how Constitutional Law revealed the power lawyers have to influence legal precedent and advance meaningful change.
Together, their stories explore the moments when their thinking shifted and they began to see the law through a broader lens.
Episode 2 Question: Can you share an experience at Emory Law that changed how you think about the law or the impact lawyers can have?
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Episode Three: How does law school prepare students for a legal career?
In Episode 3 of Closing Arguments: The Final Year, three recent Emory Law graduates reflect on the experiences that helped them build practical skills, gain confidence, and prepare for what comes next in the legal profession.
Shannon Pickrell 26L shares how her externship with Judge May in the Northern District of Georgia provided firsthand exposure to the courtroom and strengthened her confidence as a future litigator.
Greear Webb 26L reflects on his work in the Youth Justice Clinic (formerly known as the Juvenile Defender Clinic) at Emory Law where he advocated for local youth and gained experience serving clients in real-world legal settings.
Yuelin Guo 26L discusses how the TI:GER™ Program at Emory Law connected him with innovators, entrepreneurs, and clients, helping him apply legal knowledge to practical challenges while developing client-service skills.
Together, their stories highlight the internships, clinics, externships, and experiential learning opportunities that helped transform classroom knowledge into professional readiness.
Episode 3 Question: Looking back at your time at Emory Law, what experience best prepared you for what comes next in your career?
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