Episode 128 - Nandita Raghavan talks being a summer associate, deferring law school, and the importance of knowing who you are

The Path & The Practice · Aug 19, 2025

This episode features a conversation with Nandita Raghavan a summer associate in Foley’s Los Angeles office. In this discussion, she reflects on growing up in Pleasanton, California, earning her undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California and subsequently attending the USC Gould School of Law. Nandita discusses on her decision to defer attending law school to teach for two years. She also provides advice on the best way to learn about law firms when you’re looking for a Big Law summer associate position. Finally, Nandita talks about her experience as a summer associate at…