In This Episode:Host Bruce Richard sits down with Shira Diner to explore:How BU Law’s Defender Clinic gives students hands-on experience with real clientsThe biggest challenges and misconceptions law students have about public defenseStrategies for developing confidence and resilience in the courtroomThe importance of mentorship, networking, and work-life balance in the legal fieldFeatured Guest:Shira DinerLecturer & Clinical Instructor, BU Law Defender ClinicFormer Director of Associate Development & Recruitment, Todd & Weld LLPFormer public defender with CPCS for 17 years, including as a supervising attorney in the Criminal Defense Training UnitPresident of the Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense LawyersFormer adjunct clinical professor at Suffolk Law, where she created and ran the Innocence ClinicAppointed by Governor Charlie Baker to the Massachusetts Sentencing CommissionDon’t Miss:Shira’s advice for law students and new lawyers navigating their first casesHow mock trials and experiential learning build better attorneysWhy Legally Blonde holds a key lesson for cross-examinationsLinks and Resources:MCLE Online PassBU Law Defender Clinic - BostonMassachusetts Association of Criminal Defense LawyersImportant Note:Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing high-quality, practical continuing legal education for the legal community. As part of its educational mission, MCLE presents a wide range of viewpoints and instructional content intended solely for educational purposes.The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by individual participants in this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of MCLE, its Board of Trustees, staff, or affiliated institutions. Inclusion of any material or commentary does not constitute an endorsement of any position on any issue by MCLE.For questions or sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected].
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