There’s a Harvard Law podcast called Leading Questions (preciously “all rise”) and the hosts interview Harvard Law professors. Might not help with the LSAT but it’s interesting and certainly inspirational.
Turn this into a positive. Put it on there, write an addendum and take responsibility for the job loss. Suddenly, you've made it look good on your application or at least it's a wash.
Thanks @"Leah M B"! Just finished my Kira interview yesterday and am trying to stay patient during these early stages of the admissions cycle. Good luck with your writing assignment!
Unless you had a reason to, I would leave them alone. They are crazy busy this time of year. Don't bother them if you don't have to. If they want to get to know you better, they will call you or set up an interview.