Beste Bar Exam Toolbox podcaster (2024)

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290: Q&A About Retaking the Bar Exam 38:52

2d ago38:52

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! It's the season for bar results, and we've been talking with bar takers who didn't pass this time. Today, we've compiled a list of common questions we get about about score reports, next steps, and getting mentally ready to study again. In this episode, we discuss: Where to focus your study time Decidin…

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480: Ethical Uses of AI in Law School (w/Professor Susan Tanner) 30:25

4d ago30:25

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we're speaking with Susan Tanner, Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Louisville. We explore different practical uses of AI by law students, some of which are beneficial and some that might be problematic. In this episode we discuss: Susan's professional background How law…

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479: Workplace Wellness (w/Carolyn Thayer-Azoff) 29:21

11d ago29:21

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking with workplace mental health and well-being strategist Carolyn Thayer-Azoff about setting yourself up for sustainable workplace success. In this episode we discuss: Common workplace mental health themes Finding a supportive workplace and preparing for job-related challenges Balanc…

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289: Listen and Learn -- Landlord/Tenant Law (Part 1) 21:20

11d ago21:20

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we discuss the essentials of leaseholds in landlord/tenant law. We cover the different types of leasehold estates, as well as the obligations of tenants and landlords, and we analyze a sample question. In Part 2, we'll focus on assignment and subletting. In this episode, we discuss: The…

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478: Quick Tips -- LinkedIn Best Practices for Law Students 11:43

18d ago11:43

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, in our "Quick Tips" series, we provide a guide for law students to optimize their LinkedIn profile, which is an important part of professional networking. In this episode we discuss: Why using LinkedIn is important for law students Setting up your profile, with tips for best use of each section…

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288: Summary of Real Property Topics (Part 2) 8:26

18d ago8:26

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're continuing our overview of key Real Property topics from our "Listen and Learn" series. In this episode, we're focusing on property regulation and transfer. In this episode, we discuss: Zoning ordinances and variances The three types of recording statutes Overview of adverse possession Cons…

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287: Summary of Real Property Topics (Part 1) 8:18

25d ago8:18

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're taking a bird's eye view of some key Real Property topics we've covered in our "Listen and Learn" series. Specifically, we're focusing on property ownership and interests. Next week, we'll discuss property regulation and transfer. In this episode, we discuss: Concurrent estates Present and …

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477: The History and Future of the Bar Exam (w/Dean Jackie Gardina) 48:56

25d ago48:56

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're thrilled to have with us Dean Jackie Gardina of The Colleges of Law in Santa Barbara and Ventura here to talk about the history, current state, and future changes of the bar exam. In this episode we discuss: Dean Gardina's law school and career path An overview of the history of the bar e…

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286: Listen and Learn -- Conclusory Pleadings Under Rule 12(b)(6) (Civ Pro) 13:26

1M ago13:26

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Listen and Learn" series, we're discussing a topic from Civil Procedure – specifically, when is a pleading conclusory under the Twombly/Iqbal standard for assessing Rule 12(b)(6) motions to dismiss. In this episode, we discuss: Overview of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) …

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476: Executive Functioning Skills for Law Students with ADHD (w/Emily Haan) 32:42

1M ago32:42

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ADHD and executive function coach Emily Haan with us to talk about some techniques students can use to be successful in law school. In this episode we discuss: Emily's background and work as an ADHD and executive function coach ADHD and time management challenges in law school Managing …

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285: Reflections from a California Bar Exam Grader – Part 2 (w/Jennifer Barry) 20:49

1M ago20:49

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we're sharing Part 2 of our conversation with Jennifer Barry -- a tutor on the Bar Exam Toolbox team who's a former California bar exam grader. This time, we're focusing on avoiding common mistakes that examinees make. In this episode, we discuss: Common mistakes that bar examinees make Handwritin…

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475: Quick Tips -- How to Predict What's on Your Law School Exams 8:46

1M ago8:46

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we break down strategies to help you anticipate what topics and question types are most likely to appear on your exams. Learn how to study smarter, not harder, and walk into your finals with confidence! In this episode we discuss: Analyzing old exams What details to pay attention to in class Re…

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474: Thriving in Law School with ADHD (w/Rawi Nanakul) 32:36

2M ago32:36

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ADHD coach Rawi Nanakul with us to talk about thriving in law school with ADHD. We cover identifying warning signs, strategies for managing executive function challenges, and the importance of self-care and professional support. In this episode we discuss: Rawi's personal journey and AD…

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284: Reflections from a California Bar Grader – Part 1 (w/Jennifer Barry) 24:12

2M ago24:12

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a California bar exam grader? Today we have Jennifer Barry -- a member of the Bar Exam Toolbox team and a former California bar grader -- to shed some light on the bar exam evaluation process and what graders are looking for in essay answers. In this episode, …

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283: Quick Tips -- Bar Exam Pre-Logistics 9:16

2M ago9:16

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode of our "Quick Tips" series, we have a bar exam survival kit, consisting of five important things to think about while preparing to sit for an exam administration. In this episode, we discuss: Deciding when and where to sit for the bar exam Knowing your jurisdiction Doing thorough researc…

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473: Being Yourself in a Job Interview (w/Sadie Jones) 32:27

2M ago32:27

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones back with us to discuss how to be authentic in a job interview. In this episode we discuss: The pressure to be the perfect candidate Overcoming insecurities before going into interviews What you might be asked and how to answer in the following situations…

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282: The Most Common Reasons People Fail the Bar Exam (w/Ryan Gurson from Themis) 47:45

2M ago47:45

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're speaking with guest Ryan Gurson -- attorney and Southeast Regional Director for Themis Bar Review. We're discussing preparation strategies for the bar exam, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive course completion, effective practice, and avoiding common pitfalls that lead to failing t…

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472: Creativity, Goal Setting, and Personal Growth (w/Anne Ditmeyer) 42:56

2M ago42:56

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're excited to have Anne Ditmeyer – the author of Override! What If There Was Another Way? – joining us to talk about creativity, goal setting, personal growth, and following your own path in life. In this episode we discuss: Anne's journey to becoming an author and creative coach How the boo…

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281: Why Do People Fail the Bar Exam? BET Tutors Weigh In (Part 2) 20:21

2M ago20:21

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! What are the most common reasons people fail the bar exam? Today, two more of our Bar Exam Toolbox tutors (Nicola and Tina) join us to share their perspectives on this topic. In this episode, we discuss: The most common reasons for failing the bar exam What is the most important thing someone should con…

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471: Life as a Trial Lawyer (w/Jim Brosnahan) 29:38

2M ago29:38

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're speaking with Jim Brosnahan – a longtime Morrison Foerster trial lawyer and author of Justice at Trial – about life as a trial lawyer and the skills you'll need to succeed in this profession. In this episode we discuss: Introduction to our guest, Jim Brosnahan, and his latest book, Justic…

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Update 1: The "California Bar Exam Experiment" 16:59

2M ago16:59

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we are sharing some updates that have recently come from the California Bar, as we're watching how the new bar exam will be launched in February 2025, in partnership with Kaplan. In this episode, we discuss: What is the "California Bar Exam Experiment"? How can you participate in the experiment? T…

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470: Tips for Neurodivergent Law Students (w/Heather Varanini and Rebecca Petrilli) 50:52

2M ago50:52

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! We have two special guests today, talking about how neurodivergent students can reach their full potential in law school. We're speaking with Heather Varanini, Director of Academic Achievement and Adjunct Professor at Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco, and Rebecca Petrilli, Directo…

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280: Why Do People Fail the Bar Exam? BET Tutors Weigh In (Part 1) 27:06

2M ago27:06

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! What are the most common reasons people fail the bar exam? Today, two of our Bar Exam Toolbox tutors (Hoang and Adam) join us to share their perspectives on this topic. In this episode, we discuss: The most common reasons for failing the bar exam What is the most important thing someone should consider …

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469: The Power of Professional Style: A Conversation with Alison Bruhn and Delia Folk 26:52

2M ago26:52

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we have fashion experts Alison Bruhn and Delia Folk – creators of The Style That Binds Us – here with us to talk about professional style for law students and lawyers. In this episode we discuss: Professional style tips for new lawyers What looks to avoid if you're younger-looking or a more matu…

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468: Playing the Role of You (w/Pam Sherman) 30:34

3M ago30:34

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're joined by Pam Sherman, who is a leadership consultant, actor, author, and recovering lawyer, to talk about playing the role of YOU in your career and in life. In this episode we discuss: An introduction to our guest, Pam Sherman The surprising parallels between lawyers and actors To what …

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279: Quick Tips -- Retaking the Bar Exam After Failing 18:29

3M ago18:29

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're discussing how to approach preparing to retake the bar after failing the first time, or even multiple times. We talk about some common reasons why people fail the bar exam, and share tips on how to avoid study habits that generally do not serve students well. In this episode, we discuss: Us…

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467: Surviving Migration in the Age of Technology (w/Petra Molnar) 29:57

3M ago29:57

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we're excited to have lawyer, anthropologist, and author Petra Molnar with us to talk about her new book, The Walls Have Eyes: Surviving Migration in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. In this episode we discuss: Petra's background, work, and the idea behind her book, The Walls Have …

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278: Listen and Learn -- Partnership Liability 20:39

3M ago20:39

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This is the second installment of our episodes on partnerships. In part one, we covered the creation of the three main types of partnerships – general partnerships, limited partnerships, and limited liability partnerships. Today we will focus on the power and liability of partners in a partnership. In t…

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277: California Is Outsourcing the Bar Exam to Kaplan?!? 27:57

3M ago27:57

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking about California's surprising recent decision to outsource the development of part of the next bar exam to Kaplan. In this episode, we discuss: Recap of the changes to the California bar exam starting in February 2025 How is a completely remote bar exam going to work? When to expect…

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276: Listen and Learn -- General, Special, and Quitclaim Deeds (Property) 20:47

3M ago20:47

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're discussing general, special, and quitclaim deeds, as part of our "Listen and Learn" series. We explain the role of these deeds in property transfer, focusing on the protections they offer to grantees, and go through sample questions to see how these topics can show up on the bar exam. In th…

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466: Listen and Learn -- Concurrent Estates (Property) 24:38

3M ago24:38

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Listen and Learn" series, we're talking about concurrent ownership of property. For a discussion on the related topic of present and future estates, you can check out episodes 250 and 251 of the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast. In this episode we discuss: Concurrent estates versus pres…

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275: Bar Exam Challenges and Strategies for International Attorneys 33:25

3M ago33:25

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we discuss how foreign-trained students can overcome the hurdles they face when it comes to the bar exam, including language barriers, differences in laws and legal systems, and adapting to American testing formats. In this episode, we discuss: Challenges faced by foreign-trained attorn…

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465: Improving Your Legal Writing Skills (w/Luiz Arroyo) 23:32

3M ago23:32

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In this episode, together with Luiz Arroyo - one of our law school and bar exam tutors - we highlight the critical role of legal writing in a lawyer's career and provide tips for improving your legal writing skills. In this episode we discuss: Luiz's background and experience in legal writing What con…

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274: Listen and Learn -- UCC Expectation Damages (Contracts) 22:45

4M ago22:45

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode from our "Listen and Learn" series, we're talking about the expectation damages of sellers and buyers of goods under Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). In this episode, we discuss: Sellers' expectation damages Buyers' expectation damages Hypothetical scenarios dealing with r…

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