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529: Last-Minute Law School Exam Prep: Triage Tips for Success10 Nov 202500:35:36

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we're discussing how you can regroup, triage, and get the most out of the final weeks before law school exams.  

In this episode we discuss:

  • Preparing outlines and other study materials
  • How to use study groups effectively
  • Writing practice exams and getting feedback
  • Optimizing study time and minimizing distractions
  • The importance of sleep and wellbeing
  • How to prepare for exam accommodations
  • Using AI tools for exam prep

Resources:

Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-529-last-minute-law-school-exam-prep-triage-tips-for-success/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

528: Optimizing Sleep and Productivity in Law School (w/Lindsay Scola)03 Nov 202500:46:23

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This podcast episode explores the critical connection between sleep and productivity, especially for students and professionals. Guest Lindsay Scola shares her personal journey with sleep disorders and emphasizes that sleep is foundational for cognitive performance, memory, and overall well-being. The conversation offers practical tips for improving sleep habits and highlights the importance of being intentional about rest to support both academic and career success.

In this episode we discuss:

  • The science of sleep and its relation to productivity
  • Building your sleep blueprint
  • Balancing social life and sleep
  • Managing middle-of-the-night-wakeups
  • The "Snooze" button myth
  • Sleep chronotypes and productivity
  • Top 5 sleep tips for law students, and what you can find in Lindsay's sleep course

Resources:

Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-528-optimizing-sleep-and-productivity-in-law-school-w-lindsay-scola/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

519: Listen and Learn -- False Imprisonment and Shopkeeper's Privilege (Torts)01 Sep 202500:14:31

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In today's episode, we're discussing torts – specifically, the intentional tort of false imprisonment and the associated defense, shopkeeper's privilege. We also go through several sample questions and apply the law to the fact patterns.

In this episode we discuss:

  • An overview of intentional torts
  • The elements of false imprisonment
  • Hypothetical scenarios from previous California bar exams
  • The shopkeeper's privilege defense to false imprisonment

Resources:

Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-519-listen-and-learn-false-imprisonment-and-shopkeepers-privilege-torts/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

429: Legal Research and Writing in the Workplace (Part 2)25 Dec 202300:29:37

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we are going to continue the conversation from our last episode with a discussion about persuasive writing in the workplace and some thoughts on the future of legal writing in the age of AI.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Differences between objective and persuasive legal writing
  • Common legal writing assignments for summer associates and new lawyers
  • Tips for effective persuasive writing in the workplace
  • How AI is influencing legal writing

Resources:

Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-429-legal-research-and-writing-in-the-workplace-part-2/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

428: Legal Research and Writing in the Workplace (Part 1)18 Dec 202300:35:38

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we have the first episode in a two-part series on legal writing in the workplace. This episode is going to focus on objective legal writing and some best practices for office communications. Next time we will be discussing persuasive legal writing. 

In this episode we discuss:

  • How legal writing is different in the work context than in law school classes
  • Common legal writing assignments for summer associates and new lawyers
  • Objective and persuasive legal documents
  • Tips on doing well on your writing assignments at work
  • Help resources for effective legal research
  • Best practices for professional office communication

Resources:

Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-428-legal-research-and-writing-in-the-workplace-part-1/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

427: A Discussion with Author Jessica Elefante on the Power of Influence in the Digital Age11 Dec 202300:44:20

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're excited to have Jessica Elefante – the author of Raising Hell, Living Well – on the podcast with us to discuss influence, choices, and managing our digital lives.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Jessica's background and how the idea for her book came about
  • What is influencing our decisions in today's world?
  • The drawbacks of everyday technologies and how to try limiting their use
  • Avoiding information overload
  • Going back to making more offline than online connections

Resources:

Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-427-a-discussion-with-author-jessica-elefante-on-the-power-of-influence-in-the-digital-age/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

426: Dealing with Overwhelm in Your Job Search (w/Sadie Jones)04 Dec 202300:30:52

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones with us to talk about dealing with overwhelm in the job search process.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Where do people get stuck in the job search process?
  • What can you do if you're not sure where to start?
  • Tools to help you track your job search progress
  • Prioritizing which activities to focus on
  • How to deal with feeling overwhelmed and hopeless
  • Tips for creating accountability
  • When do you need to get outside help?

Resources:

Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-426-dealing-with-overwhelm-in-your-job-search-w-sadie-jones/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

425: Exploring the Legal Tech Ecosystem (w/Colin Levy)27 Nov 202300:30:43

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In today's episode, we're talking with Colin Levy -- author of the book The Legal Tech Ecosystem -- about what's new and exciting in the field of legal technology, and how AI might change the future of law practice.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Colin's background and path in the legal tech space
  • What does "the legal tech ecosystem" encompass and how has it developed over the last 20 years or so?
  • How can legal tech help lawyers "do more with less"?
  • How access to justice issues are being alleviated
  • The impact of generative AI on law firms
  • People, companies, and tools that are innovating the legal tech field

Resources:

Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-425-exploring-the-legal-tech-ecosystem-w-colin-levy/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

424: Quick Tips -- Exam Prep Triage20 Nov 202300:15:46

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Preparing effectively for exams is critical to doing well in law school, so you should start early, create your own outlines, and take practice exams before you feel ready. But if - for whatever reason - you find yourself in the reading week nightmare scenario, we're here to help you make the most of the few days left before exams!

In this episode we discuss:

  • What's the first thing you should do if you find yourself in reading week and feeling unprepared for exams?
  • How to create a study schedule for the last few days before exams
  • The study materials to gather for each of your classes
  • How and why to prepare "skinny" outlines
  • The importance of practicing exam questions under timed conditions
  • Tips for getting through a law school exam after a few days of cramming

Resources:

Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-424-quick-tips-exam-prep-triage/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

423: Law School Exam Prep (Part 2)13 Nov 202300:25:33

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This is the second episode in a two-part series on getting ready for exams. Last time, we talked about outlining, creating study materials, and applying those study materials to a fact pattern. Today, we're focusing on how to actually write an exam answer.

In this episode we discuss:

  • What professors look for in your exam answers, and what to make sure to avoid doing
  • A sample Criminal Law hypo
  • Planning and outlining before you start writing
  • The elements of the IRAC/CRAC/CREAC structures
  • Five key things related to a solid exam answer

Resources:

Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-423-law-school-exam-prep-part-2/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

422: Law School Exam Prep (Part 1)06 Nov 202300:28:14

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This is the first episode in a two-part series on getting ready for exams. Today, we're talking about what professors look for on law school exams, as well as strategies to make effective outlines and study aids. Next time, we'll focus on practicing exam-taking skills and creating a plan for exam prep.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Why are law school exams generally so difficult?
  • What professors are looking for on exams
  • Analyzing a sample Criminal Law hypo
  • How to create a useful outline

Resources:

Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-422-law-school-exam-prep-part-1/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

421: Quick Tips -- Using Visual Drawings for Note-Taking and Memorization30 Oct 202300:15:55

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, in an episode from our "Quick Tips" series, we're talking about a seemingly radical approach to note-taking: drawing your notes. This technique may especially appeal to you if you are a visual learner or like to draw or sketch concepts.

In this episode we discuss:

  • How drawing helps with memorization
  • Developing a "visual toolkit" for law school classes
  • Summarizing the facts of a case with a series of images
  • Specific shorthand symbols and drawings commonly used by law students

Resources:

Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-421-quick-tips-using-visual-drawings-for-note-taking-and-memorization/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

420: Being Realistic in Your Law School Job Search (w/Sadie Jones)23 Oct 202300:30:38

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking about being realistic about which jobs you'd be a good candidate for and choosing the right option, while neither selling yourself short nor aiming too high.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Determining where you would be a realistic candidate
  • How to cast a wider net if you need to
  • How the economy affects the legal landscape
  • Taking a job you may not entirely want versus holding out
    for something better
  • Getting other people to help with your job search

Resources:

Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-420-being-realistic-in-your-law-school-job-search-w-sadie-jones/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

518: Will Past Poor Decisions Derail Your Legal Career? (w/Susan Stone and Kristina Supler)25 Aug 202500:23:40

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today Alison is speaking with Susan Stone and Kristina Supler from KJK's Student & Athlete Defense Group about ways poor decisions in the past might (or might not) derail your law school and bar exam journey.

In this episode we discuss:

  • The work our guests do to save futures
  • Life decisions that might derail your journey
  • When it's time to get help
  • How to handle the following scenarios:
    • Academic misconduct 
    • Social media mishaps
    • Past criminal offenses

Resources:

Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-518-will-past-poor-decisions-derail-your-legal-career-w-susan-stone-and-kristina-supler/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

419: Making Sense of the Law at Mid-Semester16 Oct 202300:30:43

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking about how to start putting together the material you've covered so far, and making sense of it, so you can apply it on an exam.

In this episode we discuss:

  • The four fundamental steps in the law school learning process
  • What to do if you have no idea how to start your mid-term prep
  • How to build useful outlines and other study aids
  • Why using somebody else's outlines is not the best idea
  • Tips for utilizing AI to help you study

Resources:

Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-419-making-sense-of-the-law-at-mid-semester/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

418: Listen and Learn -- Criminal Procedure: Miranda Warnings09 Oct 202300:19:32

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In this episode from our "Listen and Learn" series, we go through an attack plan for how you might approach a Miranda issue on an exam question, and look at specific rules you'll want to address in your answer.

In this episode we discuss:

  • An attack plan for approaching questions involving Miranda issues
  • The constitutional basis for Miranda warnings
  • The definition of "custodial interrogation"
  • How a suspect can invoke or waive their rights
  • Analyzing two hypos illustrating how Miranda issues show up on an exam

Resources:

Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-418-listen-and-learn-criminal-procedure-miranda-warnings/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

417: Listen and Learn -- Authentication of Evidence02 Oct 202300:11:54

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Listen and Learn" series, we're discussing the rules around authentication of evidence, which comes into play when you're dealing with physical or documentary evidence.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Physical vs. testimonial evidence
  • How the different types of physical/documentary evidence are authenticated
  • Items that are considered self-authenticating
  • Analyzing four hypos from previous California bar exams

Resources:

Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-417-listen-and-learn-authentication-of-evidence/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

416: Listen and Learn -- Service of Process (Civ Pro)25 Sep 202300:20:05

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Listen and Learn" series, we're talking about service of process – a subject that sometimes sneaks into Civil Procedure exam questions. We'll discuss the general service of process rules under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, as well as the California-specific rules.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Serving a summons and complaint to individuals in the United States and in foreign countries under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
  • Serving a corporation or other non-individual
  • Substitute service of process under the California rules
  • Two hypos illustrating service of process issues

Resources:

Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-416-listen-and-learn-service-of-process-civ-pro/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

415: Bad Ideas for Job Hunting (w/Sadie Jones)18 Sep 202300:35:52

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking to ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones about job hunting practices that are typically not great ideas and aren't going to help you secure a job.

In this episode we discuss:

  • What is the perfect length for a resume?
  • How to cut down your writing sample for the purposes of job searching
  • Should you include an addendum with your application documents to explain a bad grade?
  • Deciding which of your previous jobs to include on your resume
  • Are thank-you notes a good or bad idea?
  • Is it acceptable to reach out to potential employers via cold calls or emails?

Resources:

Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-415-bad-ideas-for-job-hunting-w-sadie-jones/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

414: Listen and Learn -- Criminal Procedure: Stop and Frisk11 Sep 202300:17:55

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Listen and Learn" series, we're focusing on Criminal Procedure. Specifically, we're talking about the "stop and frisk" exception to the warrant requirement. 

In this episode we discuss:

  • The general attack plan for a Criminal Procedure question
  • When the "stop and frisk" exception to the warrant requirement applies
  • The exclusionary rule and the "fruit of the poisonous tree" doctrine
  • Applying the attack plan to two hypos

Resources:

Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-414-listen-and-learn-criminal-procedure-stop-and-frisk/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

413: Preparing for the Bar Exam with Themis and UWorld28 Aug 202300:50:45

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review, the gold standard in bar exam preparation. We're excited to have two guests on the podcast -- Jeff Allcorn from UWorld and Rebecca Petrilli from Themis Bar Prep -- discussing their programs and how they can help law school graduates find bar exam success. 

In this episode we discuss:

  • Jeff and Rebecca's background and work in the bar prep field
  • Details on the activities, study schedules, and timelines of the Themis and UWorld courses
  • How a bar prep course can help you see your strengths and weaknesses
  • How many MBE questions should you aim to do before the exam?
  • One thing our guests wish they knew while they were studying for the bar
  • Changes coming with the NextGen Bar Exam

Resources:

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(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-413-preparing-for-the-bar-exam-with-themis-and-uworld/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

412: Listen and Learn -- Motions for Summary Judgment21 Aug 202300:16:29

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we discuss the procedure for filing a motion for summary judgment, which is how many cases are resolved in court. We illustrate this important topic with several sample questions and answers. 

In this episode we discuss:

  • What is a motion for summary judgment?
  • When a court may grant a motion for summary judgment
  • How the non-moving party can defeat the motion
  • Analyzing several hypos involving motions for summary judgment

Resources:

Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-412-listen-and-learn-motions-for-summary-judgment/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

411: A Conversation with Legal Recruiter Emily Witt14 Aug 202300:35:19

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're joined by Emily Witt -- a legal recruiter who worked at Wachtell for many years -- to talk about about BigLaw recruiting, summer programs, going in-house, and more.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Emily's background and path to the legal recruiting field
  • Tips for approaching the OCI process
  • Post-law firm options in litigation and corporate law
  • How to leverage a clerkship in the job market
  • What types of skills do people need to be successful as a large firm or an in-house lawyer?
  • How to start working with a legal recruiter

Resources:

Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-411-a-conversation-with-legal-recruiter-emily-witt/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

410: Listen and Learn -- Relevance Issues (Evidence)07 Aug 202300:19:19

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, in our "Listen and Learn" series, we're discussing Relevance -- specifically, multiple uses for the same evidence, conditional relevance, and stipulations.

In this episode we discuss:

  • When is evidence logically relevant?
  • Multiple uses for the same piece of evidence
  • What is conditional relevance?
  • How do stipulations impact the relevance of a piece of evidence?
  • Analyzing two hypos illustrating the above concepts

Resources:

Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-410-listen-and-learn-relevance-issues-evidence/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

517: Teaching AI in Law School (w/Megan Hutchinson and Nicole Phillips)18 Aug 202500:30:16

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today Alison is speaking with USF law professors Megan Hutchinson and Nicole Phillips about how they are teaching law students to use AI responsibly -- emphasizing ethical, professional, and practical applications.

In this episode we discuss:

  • How AI is taught at USF School of Law
  • Student and faculty reactions to AI
  • The human side of lawyering
  • Potential pitfalls and responsible AI use
  • Tech resources for law students 

Resources:

Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-517-teaching-ai-in-law-school-w-megan-hutchinson-and-nicole-phillips/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

409: Start Law School Right -- Legal Research and Writing02 Aug 202300:27:35

Welcome to the Law School Toolbox podcast for our special series on starting off on the right foot in law school! In today's episode, we're exploring the unique aspects of Legal Research and Writing, a critical first-year law school class.

In this episode we discuss:

  • The key differences between Legal Research and Writing and your other 1L classes
  • Tips for doing well in Legal Research and Writing class
  • The types of assignments you'll see in a typical LRW class
  • Sources of law that you'll be using
  • Knowing when you're finished with your legal research

Looking for more personalized help as you get ready for law school? Check out our flagship Start Law School Right course at startlawschoolright.com. It provides a full overview of the skills you need in law school, along with opportunities to practice and get feedback from a Law School Toolbox tutor.

Resources:

Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-409-start-law-school-right-legal-research-and-writing/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

408: Inside the Online Law School Experience (w/Sarah Covington)31 Jul 202300:28:16

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have Sarah Covington, one of the authors of Digitally Remastered: Modern Law School, with us to talk about the book and the online law school experience.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Sarah's background and her path to law school
  • What the book Digitally Remastered: Modern Law School is about
  • How does an accredited online law school program work?
  • Do you have to be in a study group to be successful?
  • Extracurricular activities in the context of an online program
  • Balancing law school with personal obligations

Resources:

Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-408-inside-the-online-law-school-experience-w-sarah-covington/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

407: Start Law School Right -- Exam Writing 10126 Jul 202300:20:34

Welcome to the Law School Toolbox podcast for our special series on starting off on the right foot in law school! In this episode, we're discussing the ins and outs of law school exams. We share tips for writing a successful exam answer, and we go through a sample answer written following the IRAC structure.

In this episode we discuss:

  • What makes a law school exam answer a successful one?
  • Reading a tort law fact pattern
  • How to tie the facts to the law in your analysis
  • Writing an exam answer using the IRAC method
  • A breakdown of how to structure your time for an exam answer 

Looking for more personalized help as you get ready for law school? Check out our flagship Start Law School Right course at startlawschoolright.com. It provides a full overview of the skills you need in law school, along with opportunities to practice and get feedback from a Law School Toolbox tutor.

Resources:

Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-407-start-law-school-right-exam-writing-101/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

406: Listen and Learn -- Defenses to a Crime24 Jul 202300:24:36

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're looking at a few specific defenses in Criminal Law, which - if used successfully - may exonerate a defendant or reduce their punishment.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Factual and affirmative defenses
  • Perfect and imperfect affirmative defenses
  • The defense of duress
  • Defenses having to do with the defendant's mental state
  • Self-defense and defense of others
  • Analyzing two essay questions from previous California bar exams

Resources:

Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-406-listen-and-learn-defenses-to-a-crime/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

405: Start Law School Right -- Practicing 10119 Jul 202300:12:46

Welcome to the Law School Toolbox podcast for our special series on starting off on the right foot in law school! In this episode, we're discussing building confidence for your exams by working through practice problems early and consistently. 

In this episode we discuss:

  • Writing out answers to classroom hypos
  • Working through old exams
  • Coming up with your own practice questions and answers
  • Additional resources for practice questions
  • Using outlines on open book and closed book exams
  • How can you avoid an exam freakout?

Looking for more personalized help as you get ready for law school? Check out our flagship Start Law School Right course at startlawschoolright.com. It provides a full overview of the skills you need in law school, along with opportunities to practice and get feedback from a Law School Toolbox tutor.

Resources:

Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-405-start-law-school-right-practicing-101/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

404: Staying in Your Lane in the Job Hunt (w/Sadie Jones)17 Jul 202300:33:20

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're excited to talk to ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones about developing your plan for the job hunt process and sticking to it, without focusing on the things you can't control.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Some of the things that job seekers worry about when they shouldn't
  • What should you be focusing on (rather than obsessing over what other people are doing)?
  • Thinking about what you really want job-wise and how to go about achieving it
  • Why gossip and rumors are not advisable in the law school/law firm world
  • How to regroup if you've been searching for a while and not getting the results you want

Resources:

Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-404-staying-in-your-lane-in-the-job-hunt-w-sadie-jones/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

403: Start Law School Right -- Outlining 10112 Jul 202300:21:03

Welcome to the Law School Toolbox podcast for our special series on starting off on the right foot in law school! In today's episode, we're discussing outlining as part of your studying and exam prep.

In this episode we discuss:

  • The two purposes of outlining in law school
  • When should you start outlining?
  • What materials do you need in order to get started?
  • A step-by-step process for effective outlining
  • Different formats you can use for making an outline

Looking for more personalized help as you get ready for law school? Check out our flagship Start Law School Right course at startlawschoolright.com. It provides a full overview of the skills you need in law school, along with opportunities to practice and get feedback from a Law School Toolbox tutor.

Resources:

Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-403-start-law-school-right-outlining-101/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

402: Quick Tips -- The MPRE10 Jul 202300:09:12

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, in an episode from our "Quick Tips" series, we break down how to prepare for the Multistate Professional Responsibility exam, which is a crucial element of bar admission.

In this episode we discuss:

  • The structure of the MPRE 
  • When you should plan to schedule sitting for the exam
  • Tips for studying for the MPRE 
  • How long do you need to spend studying?
  • Getting accommodations for the MPRE

Resources:

Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-402-quick-tips-the-mpre/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

401: Start Law School Right -- Getting the Most Out of Class05 Jul 202300:21:45

Welcome to the Law School Toolbox podcast for our special series on starting off on the right foot in law school! In today's episode, we're focusing on a very important question: What exactly are you supposed to pay attention to in class in order to make the most of your class time?

In this episode we discuss:

  • What law school isn't about
  • The most important things to pay attention to in class
  • Understanding the grey areas of the law and the ambiguities in fact patterns
  • Some of the lessons Lee and Alison learned during their time in law school
  • How to structure your class notes
  • How can you stay engaged when class is boring?
  • Why should you review your notes within a few days of class?

Looking for more personalized help as you get ready for law school? Check out our flagship Start Law School Right course at startlawschoolright.com. It provides a full overview of the skills you need in law school, along with opportunities to practice and get feedback from a Law School Toolbox tutor.

Resources:

Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-401-start-law-school-right-getting-the-most-out-of-class/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

400: Milestone Episode! Some of Our Favorite Episodes So Far03 Jul 202300:37:36

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're happy to share the 400th episode of the podcast with you! We'll celebrate this milestone with a look back at some of our personal favorite episodes we've recorded over the past eight years.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Tips for pre-law and new law students
  • Study strategies for different learning styles
  • A few common questions we get
  • Effective memorization and exam practice
  • Career-related issues
  • Thinking about accommodations for law school exams
  • And more!

Resources:

Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-400-milestone-episode-some-of-our-favorite-episodes-so-far/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

516: Listen and Learn -- Elements of a Crime11 Aug 202500:21:40

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're focusing on the basics of Criminal Law – that is, the elements of a crime. Specifically, we're going to spend some time diving into the two most important elements: causation and mens rea.

In this episode we discuss:

  • The four elements necessary to prove a crime
  • The defendant's state of mind and criminal intent when they commit a crime
  • Actual and proximate causation
  • Two hypos from previous California bar exams

Resources:

Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-516-listen-and-learn-elements-of-a-crime/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

399: Bringing Your A-Game to OCI (w/Sadie Jones)26 Jun 202300:33:17

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're excited to talk to ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones about how to bring your A-game to the OCI process.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Basics of the OCI process
  • Preparing your application materials
  • Bidding, interview, and callback strategies
  • What are some of the pitfalls of the OCI process?

Resources:

Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-399-bringing-your-a-game-to-oci-w-sadie-jones/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

398: Start Law School Right -- The Socratic Method21 Jun 202300:20:24

Welcome to the Law School Toolbox podcast for our special series on starting off on the right foot in law school! In today's episode, we'll demystify the dreaded Socratic method for teaching in law school, and provide some survival tips for being called on in class.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Alison's and Lee's own experiences of being called on in a law school class, and not having things go well
  • Why classes are critically important
  • What is the Socratic method of teaching?
  • The good thing about speaking up in class 
  • Tips for surviving being called on
  • What if you feel like you're not prepared to answer?
  • What's the worst that could happen if you give a wrong answer?

Looking for more personalized help as you get ready for law school? Check out our flagship Start Law School Right course at startlawschoolright.com. It provides a full overview of the skills you need in law school, along with opportunities to practice and get feedback from a Law School Toolbox tutor.

Resources:

Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-398-start-law-school-right-the-socratic-method/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

397: How to Get Involved in the Legal Profession While Still in Law School19 Jun 202300:28:32

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're excited to have John Passmore - a practicing attorney and one of our Law School Toolbox writers - with us to talk about some ways that law students can get involved in the legal profession.

In this episode we discuss:

  • A quick overview of John's professional background
  • How to make the most of internships and summer legal jobs
  • What are some ways to get involved outside of class, beyond working?
  • What we found most helpful in law school towards building a legal career
  • Networking tips for law students

Resources:

Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-397-how-to-get-involved-in-the-legal-profession-while-still-in-law-school/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

396: Start Law School Right -- Class Prep 10114 Jun 202300:25:01

Welcome to the Law School Toolbox podcast for our special series on starting off on the right foot in law school! Today, in the second episode of the series, we're discussing reading law school cases and preparing for class.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Why it's important to spend time reading cases
  • Things to pay attention to when you're reading a case
  • The components of a typical opinion
  • Holding and dicta in the context of court decisions
  • The case of United States v. Carroll Towing Co.
  • Pros and cons of "briefing" cases before class

Looking for more personalized help as you get ready for law school? Check out our flagship Start Law School Right course at startlawschoolright.com. It provides a full overview of the skills you need in law school, along with opportunities to practice and get feedback from a Law School Toolbox tutor.

Resources:

Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-396-start-law-school-right-class-prep-101/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

395: Listen and Learn -- Evidence: Special Privileges12 Jun 202300:12:50

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Listen and Learn" series, we're discussing Evidence, specifically some special forms of privileged communication.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Privileged communication vs. confidentiality
  • The two types of marital (or spousal) privilege
  • Requirements for communication between a doctor and a patient for it to be considered privileged
  • Scope of the clergy-penitent privilege
  • Two hypos illustrating how privilege may come up on an exam

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Alison & Lee

394: Start Law School Right -- Getting Started 10107 Jun 202300:17:03

Welcome to the Law School Toolbox podcast for our special series on starting off on the right foot in law school! In this episode, we're discussing what the law school process is, what lawyers argue about, and where "the law" comes from.

In this episode we discuss:

  • The four distinct steps in the law school learning process
  • What do lawyers argue about, and what do law students argue about?
  • The two different types of law in the United States
  • Applying "the law" on an exam

Looking for more personalized help as you get ready for law school? Check out our flagship Start Law School Right course at startlawschoolright.com. It provides a full overview of the skills you need in law school, along with opportunities to practice and get feedback from a Law School Toolbox tutor.

Resources:

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Alison & Lee

393: The Legal Hiring Landscape in the Current Economy (w/Sadie Jones)05 Jun 202300:31:28

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones on the podcast to discuss how to interpret news and headlines you see around law firms and the current economy in general.

In this episode we discuss:

  • What is happening in relation to law firms in the current economy?
  • If you are given a deferred start date, what's the best way to handle this as a law student?
  • What should students going into 2L recruiting be thinking about?
  • How does the current economy landscape compare to 2008?
  • How to put yourself in the best position, knowing that things are probably tightening 

Resources:

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Alison & Lee

392: Listen and Learn -- Recording Statutes (Real Property)29 May 202300:24:35

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Listen and Learn" series, we're talking about the purpose of recording statutes, and the recording system more generally.

In this episode we discuss:

  • The first-in-time rule for valid title
  • What is a bona fide purchaser?
  • What does it mean to take property without notice?
  • The three types of recording statutes
  • How transfers of real property are recorded
  • What is a "wild" deed?
  • Analyzing sample questions involving recording statutes

Resources:

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Alison & Lee

391: How to Show Up as a Summer Associate (w/Sadie Jones)22 May 202300:33:15

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones on the podcast to talk about the expectations that law firms have of their summer associates, in terms of work hours, work load, and communication.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Why some people don't take a summer associate position as seriously as they should
  • Managing a hybrid or virtual work schedule
  • Taking a vacation during your summer job
  • Attending in-person and virtual work events
  • What should you do if you aren't clear on expectations?
  • What if you really don't have much to do, and is this a sign you're not going to get an offer?

Resources:

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Alison & Lee

390: Listen and Learn -- Vicarious Liability (Torts)15 May 202300:21:17

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're discussing the circumstances under which a principal is vicariously liable for the unlawful actions of their employees and independent contractors.

In this episode we discuss:

  • The general rule for vicarious liability
  • Distinguishing between an employee and an independent contractor
  • When is an employee considered to act within the scope of employment?
  • When is a principal liable for torts committed by an independent contractor?

Resources:

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If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

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Alison & Lee

515: How to Prepare for Class and Not Freak Out When You Get Called On (1L Summer Series)04 Aug 202500:30:15

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In this episode we offer practical advice for law students on preparing for class, handling the Socratic method, and managing anxiety about being called on. We emphasize that mistakes are normal and that efficient reading and note-taking are key. We encourage law students to approach class participation as a learning opportunity and to focus on developing confidence and communication skills.

In this episode we discuss:

  • What is the Socratic method and why do law schools use it?
  • What is the most effective way to prepare for a law school class?
  • How to manage anxiety about classroom participation
  • What if you're genuinely unprepared for class one day?

Resources:

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If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

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Alison & Lee

389: Running a Criminal Defense Law Firm (w/Givelle Lamano)08 May 202300:29:50

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we're happy to have a special guest, Givelle Lamano, with us to talk about starting and running a criminal defense law firm.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Givelle's background and career path
  • The challenges and rewards of doing criminal defense work
  • Working in non-profit and community organizations
  • Building a network in law school that will help your future career
  • Advice for law students who think they may want to start their own solo practice

Resources:

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If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

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Alison & Lee

388: Listen and Learn – Policy Exclusions (Evidence)01 May 202300:15:07

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In today's episode from our "Listen and Learn" series, we're talking about evidence that the court may exclude for various public policy reasons under the Federal Rules of Evidence.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Evidence of subsequent remedial measures
  • Statements and offers made during settlement negotiations
  • Pleas and plea negotiations
  • Offers to pay medical expenses
  • Liability insurance
  • Analyzing two hypos, from the February 2017 and February 2021 California bar exams

Resources:

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(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-388-listen-and-learn-policy-exclusions-evidence/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

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Alison & Lee

387: Breaking Diversity Barriers (w/Jason Parker from Canamac Productions)24 Apr 202300:29:28

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we're excited to have Jason Parker, Managing Producer at Canamac Productions with us to talk about their unique approach to creating engaging and interactive programming around diversity for schools, businesses, and civic organizations.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Jason's personal career path and background
  • The unique ways in which the plays The Defamation Experience and Just Cause: The Experience deal with issues of race, class, religion, and gender
  • The pushback against diversity and inclusion happening in the U.S. lately, and its impact on diversity training
  • The goals of Canamac Productions' interactive diversity programming for schools, businesses, and civic organizations
  • The meaningful conversations sparked by Canamac's interactive plays
  • How law school students in particular can benefit from Canamac's programs

Resources:

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If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

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Alison & Lee

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