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