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

Accommodations, Unfiltered

Accommodations, Unfiltered

Published on: 18/03/2026

This special edition of GradMissions Office Hours is a deep, honest conversation about accommodations: what they are, who they’re for, and why so many high-achieving applicants are leaving them on the table.

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AI, Admissions, and the Future of Law & Medicine

AI, Admissions, and the Future of Law & Medicine

Published on: 11/03/2026

In this episode of GradMissions Office Hours, Autumn, Lizanne, Logan, and Morgan dig into the role of artificial intelligence in medicine, law, and the admissions process. From clinical AI reports out of major research institutions to the reality of AI-assisted legal research, the conversation moves past the headlines and into the practical question: How should future doctors and lawyers actually engage with AI right now?

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You've Been Accepted to Law School. Now What?

You've Been Accepted to Law School. Now What?

Published on: 25/02/2026

Law school decisions are rolling in, and in a record-breaking, high-volume cycle, things feel volatile. In this episode of GradMissions Office Hours, Autumn, Lizanne, Morgan, and Logan break down exactly where we are in the law school admissions cycle and what you should be doing right now.

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The Law Student's Guide to Career Services

The Law Student's Guide to Career Services

Published on: 11/02/2026

This episode of GradMissions Office Hours is for our future lawyers. We’re pulling back the curtain on what law school career services offices do, what they don’t do, and how they can help you forge a path to the law career you want.

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How to Actually Choose a Law or Med School

How to Actually Choose a Law or Med School

Published on: 04/02/2026

In this episode of GradMissions Office Hours, the team, with the help of our new VP of Client Success Morgan Hager, pulls back the curtain on what really matters when choosing a law school or medical school, beyond rankings, Reddit threads, and well-meaning family opinions. From research infrastructure and career services to alumni engagement, student services, campus vibes, and even commute realities, we break down the factors that shape your day-to-day life and long-term outcomes.

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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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