Lawyer Launcher - Behind the Bar

By Susan Van Dyke

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Law school teaches you the law. This podcast teaches you how to succeed inside a law firm.

Lawyer Launcher – Behind the Bar is for law students and newly called lawyers who want to thrive and build confidence when they start practice. Hosted by Susan Van Dyke, a trusted advisor to law firms and a guide for new lawyers navigating their first year, this show offers an insider perspective from the other side of the hiring table.

With over 30 years of experience working with law firms and their leadership teams, Susan knows exactly what firms expect from new hires—and what they rarely explain. This podcast fills that gap, with practical advice, candid conversations, and tools to help you build confidence, credibility, and competence from day one.

New episodes drop every two weeks. Because landing the job is just the beginning.


Episode Date
The Junior Lawyer Playbook: AI, Articling, and How to Stand Out When Everyone Has the Same Degree
Jul 16, 2026
How to Actually Belong in a Law Firm (And Get Hired Back)
Jul 03, 2026
Law Firm Realities, The Generational Gap, and Building a Portable Reputation
Jun 19, 2026
Signs You Won’t Get Hired Back at a Law Firm (Part 2 of 2)
Jun 05, 2026
Signs You Won’t Get Hired Back at a Law Firm (Part 1 of 2)
May 22, 2026
What 75 lawyers say about legal careers
May 08, 2026
How to Network in a Law Firm
Apr 24, 2026
What Happens on Your First Day at a Law Firm?
Apr 10, 2026
How to Get Hired Back at a Law Firm
Mar 27, 2026
Why Emotional Intelligence Is the Real Career Differentiator
Mar 13, 2026
What every law student should know about mediation
Feb 27, 2026
Law school to law firm: the career strategy no one teaches you
Feb 13, 2026
How Law Firms Really Hire: A Recruiter’s Insider Guide for Law Students with Marketta Jokinen
Jan 30, 2026
The playbook for new lawyers that actually works with David Brown
Jan 16, 2026
Confidence and anxiety: a 30 year litigator tells you the truth with Mark Virgin
Dec 19, 2025
Retired Managing Partner Tells the Truth About Starting in Law with Murray Gottheil
Dec 05, 2025
How to build trust and set yourself apart with Linda Lucas
Nov 21, 2025
The Four Steps You Need to Recover from a Setback with Jayne Rossworn
Nov 07, 2025
The Truth About How Law Firms Make Money (And Why You Should Care) with Colin Cameron
Oct 24, 2025
Bridging the Confidence Gap with Bena Stock
Oct 10, 2025
The Rainmaker Roadmap with Kimberly Rice
Oct 10, 2025