In this episode of No Clubs Required, we sit down with Rebecca Robison, Director of Admissions Recruitment and Engagement at the University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law, to talk about resilience, reinvention, and embracing a career path you didn’t expect.
Rebecca details her journey from law school to litigation to admissions—and the critical moment that changed everything: not passing the bar exam on her first try. She shares how that experience reshaped her understanding of success, the role an extraordinary mentor played in helping her rebuild her confidence, and why choosing happiness over expectation can be the bravest professional move of all.
These unexpected detours allowed her to discover her passion for guiding the next generation of lawyers. This conversation is about navigating early-career uncertainty, redefining failure, and giving yourself permission to build a life—and career—that actually feel right. No clubs required.
What is No Clubs Required?
Welcome to "No Clubs Required," a groundbreaking podcast that pairs with our book that aims to dismantle the old-school notion that business deals and career advancements are best made on golf courses and in traditional boys' clubs. Each episode features advice from trailblazing women—from fierce lawyers, ambitious corporate execs, forward-thinking general counsel, and beyond. Together, we explore how women can become rainmakers and achieve success by forging their own paths, distinct from the tactics traditionally employed by men.