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From Incarceration To Law Student And Beyond

Overcoming the odds with law student Jonas Caballero.

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Dive into an inspiring episode with Albany Law student Jonas Caballero. Discover Jonas’s incredible journey from protesting the Iraq War to overcoming incarceration and addiction, now excelling in law school and fighting for civil rights. A must-listen for a story of resilience and advocacy.

Highlights

  • Reporting on human rights in the West Bank.
  • Struggle with PTSD leading to incarceration.
  • Roadblocks faced in re-entry post-incarceration.
  • Rejection from multiple law schools due to criminal history.
  • Persistence and honesty leading to law school acceptance.
  • Overcoming 1L challenges as a non-traditional student.
  • Continuous self-reminder of mission for civil rights.
  • Role in Student Bar Association advocating for formerly incarcerated.
  • Positive reception and support from law school faculty.
  • Importance of amplifying voices of formerly incarcerated students.
  • Law school environment fostering change and acceptance.
  • Interning with the Abolitionist Law Center.
  • Focus on international law and prisoner rights.
  • Need for diversion programs over incarceration.
  • Favorite law school experience: supportive faculty.

The Jabot podcast is an offshoot of the Above the Law brand focused on the challenges women, people of color, LGBTQIA, and other diverse populations face in the legal industry. Our name comes from none other than the Notorious Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the jabot (decorative collar) she wore when delivering dissents from the bench. It’s a reminder that even when we aren’t winning, we’re still a powerful force to be reckoned with.

Happy listening!

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Kathryn Rubino is a Senior Editor at Above the Law, host of The Jabot podcast, and co-host of Thinking Like A Lawyer. AtL tipsters are the best, so please connect with her. Feel free to email her with any tips, questions, or comments and follow her on Twitter @Kathryn1 or Mastodon @[email protected].

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