The Podcast

GradMissions

Office Hours

with Autumn Raines Lockett

Exclusive insights into the law and med school admissions process, straight from the experts behind GradMissions OS.

Join Autumn, Lizanne, Logan, and Morgan, the minds behind the structured, elite framework transforming applicants into future doctors and lawyers schools can't ignore. In short, high-impact episodes, we share insider strategies, real client breakthroughs, and the truth about what sets successful applicants apart.

From curating your perfect application to engineering an admissions strategy that gets results, we give you the guidance you won't find in the bowels of Reddit.

Latest episodes

The Unwritten Rules of Law School Admissions

The Unwritten Rules of Law School Admissions

Published on: 02/09/2026

In this episode of GradMissions Office Hours, we’re myth-busting some of the most common assumptions about the law school application process and unpacking the unwritten rules that can make a real difference in your admissions strategy.

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How Rachel Got Into Yale Law With a 170 LSAT

How Rachel Got Into Yale Law With a 170 LSAT

Published on: 19/08/2026

In this episode, Autumn and Morgan talk with Rachel, a future Yale Law student whose path to law school included a math degree from CU Boulder, work in gun violence prevention, an internship at the White House, and two years working for Gabby Gifford

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The Essay Formerly Known as the Diversity Statement

The Essay Formerly Known as the Diversity Statement

Published on: 28/01/2026

In this episode, we break down the essay formerly known as the diversity statement: what it is now, who it actually serves, and why skipping it costs more than people expect. We talk through lived examples—non-traditional paths, first-gen stories, faith, privilege, career pivots—and how committees read professionalism, not performance, from a few short paragraphs.

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