Lawyer Launcher - Behind the Bar
Claim This Podcastby Susan Van Dyke
Podcast Overview
<p>Law school teaches you the law. This podcast teaches you how to <i>succeed inside a law firm</i>.</p><p><i>Lawyer Launcher – Behind the Bar</i> 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.</p><p>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.</p><p>New episodes drop every two weeks. Because landing the job is just the beginning.</p>
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10/10/2025
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July 16, 2026
The Junior Lawyer Playbook: AI, Articling, and How to Stand Out When Everyone Has the Same Degree
<p>You went to law school. You did the work. So why does everyone still feel lost when they actually get there?<br /><br />Jacob Murad did it differently. He started as a litigation lawyer, realized the partnership track wasn't the finish line he wanted, and went on to build a 150-person professional services firm with his brothers by acquiring over 10 retiring law practices across Ontario. He's also a mentor through the Law Society of Ontario and writes regularly for LexisNexis. He's seen the full arc, and he's not here to sugarcoat any of it.<br /><br />In this episode, Jacob gets real about what junior lawyers and articling students are getting wrong, what AI actually means for your career, and why the billable hour model is more important to understand than anything you learned in law school. We talk about imposter syndrome (spoiler: it never goes away, even at year 12), why most legal networking events are a waste of your time, how to make yourself irreplaceable in the age of AI, and what it actually takes to build a career on your own terms.<br /><br />If you've ever felt like you're waiting for someone to hand you a roadmap, this is the episode that hands you one. Jacob also previews his upcoming book, Freedom by Acquisition, a step-by-step guide to buying a business even if you have no money, no connections, and no idea where to start.<br /><br />This one is for the students, the articling clerks, and the early-career lawyers who know something has to change. Pull up a chair.<br /><br />Guest details:<br />Jacob Murad’s personal website is: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://jacobmurad.com/" target="_blank">https://jacobmurad.com/</a> <br />Bluestar’s website is: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bluestar-services.com/" target="_blank">https://bluestar-services.com/</a><br />Jacob’s LinkedIn Profile: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-murad-a209366a/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-murad-a209366a/</a><br />Upcoming book (not yet published): Freedom by Acquisition <br /><br />Lawyer Launcher links:<br />Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://instagram.com/lawyerlauncher/" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/lawyerlauncher/</a><br />TikTok: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tiktok.com/@lawyerlauncher/" target="_blank">https://tiktok.com/@lawyerlauncher/</a><br />YouTube: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtube.com/@LawyerLauncher-BTB/" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/@LawyerLauncher-BTB/</a><br />LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linkedin.com/in/susanpvandyke/" target="_blank">https://linkedin.com/in/susanpvandyke/</a></p>
July 3, 2026
How to Actually Belong in a Law Firm (And Get Hired Back)
In this episode I'm speaking straight to the law student sitting alone in their office wondering if everyone else has figured out something they haven't. I name it clearly: the assimilation gap. The space between who you are when you walk into a firm and who the firm needs you to become. Every student has one. The ones who make it are the ones who close it intentionally. I build out the full picture: what belonging in a law firm actually requires, what to do when you're struggling and the in...
June 19, 2026
Law Firm Realities, The Generational Gap, and Building a Portable Reputation
Welcome back to Lawyer Launcher: Behind the Bar. This week, we are doing something a little different. I recently had the lovely opportunity to be a guest on Claudio Klaus's podcast, Studying Law Around the World. We had such a wonderful conversation about the realities of the legal industry that I wanted to share the episode directly with all of you right here on the channel. During our chat, I shared some of my experiences and observations from my 30 years in law firm management and recrui...
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- What is Lawyer Launcher - Behind the Bar?
<p>Law school teaches you the law. This podcast teaches you how to <i>succeed inside a law firm</i>.</p><p><i>Lawyer Launcher – Behind the Bar</i> 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.</p><p>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.</p><p>New episodes drop every two weeks. Because landing the job is just the beginning.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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