Beste Bar Exam Toolbox podcasts (2024)

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

4d ago13:26

13:26

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

4d ago32:42

32:42

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

11d ago20:49

20:49

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

11d ago8:46

8:46

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

18d ago32:36

32:36

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

18d ago24:12

24:12

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

25d ago9:16

9:16

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

25d ago32:27

32:27

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

1M ago47:45

47:45

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

1M ago42:56

42:56

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

1M ago20:21

20:21

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

1M ago29:38

29:38

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

1M ago16:59

16:59

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) 50:54

1M ago50:54

50:54

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

27:06

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

26:52

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

2M ago30:34

30:34

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

2M ago18:29

18:29

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

2M ago29:57

29:57

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

2M ago20:39

20:39

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

2M ago27:57

27:57

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

2M ago20:47

20:47

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

2M ago24:38

24:38

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

2M 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

2M ago23:32

23:32

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

3M 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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464: Listen and Learn -- Partnership Formation 18:47

3M ago18:47

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In this episode from our "Listen and Learn" series, we cover the formation and characteristics of three types of partnerships – general partnership, limited partnership, and limited liability partnership. To illustrate these concepts, we also analyze two questions from previous California bar exams. I…

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273: Quick Tips -- Mastering the Bar Exam as an ESL or Foreign-Trained Student 16:31

3M ago16:31

16:31

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we highlight the unique challenges that ESL and foreign-trained attorneys face while studying for the bar exam, and we provide tips to address and overcome these issues. In this episode, we discuss: Main challenges for ESL and foreign-trained bar takers When to start studying for the ex…

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463: Quick Tips -- Organizing Your LRW Assignments 17:55

3M ago17:55

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're discussing the importance and challenges of first-year Legal Research and Writing projects in law school. We share tips on how to break down LRW projects into manageable subparts, revise drafts, and proofread to ensure successful completion of the assignment. In this episode we discuss: T…

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462: Navigating the Evolution of the Legal Industry (w/Candice Cook Simmons) 47:10

3M ago47:10

47:10

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're excited to have lawyer, strategist, and entrepreneur Candice Cook Simmons with us to talk about the evolving legal industry and how to position yourself for success in an increasingly dynamic environment. In this episode we discuss: Candice's background and work in the legal field Changes…

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461: Unveiling the Adjunct Experience: An Interview with Markus Funk 41:11

3M ago41:11

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're joined by Markus Funk – partner at Perkins Coie, professor, and author - to talk about being an adjunct law professor. In this episode we discuss: Markus Funk's background and teaching experience The role of adjunct professors in law schools, as well as the opportunity cost and challenges…

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272: Coping with Anxiety During Bar Prep and on Exam Day (w/Angela Corbett) 29:11

3M ago29:11

29:11

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're speaking with therapist Angela Corbett from TrueCandor Behavioral Health about handling anxiety when studying for the bar exam and on test day. In this episode, we discuss: Understanding anxiety and its manifestations Tips for coping with anxiety during the bar prep period Managing anxiety …

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271: Quick Tips -- Optimizing Studying for the MBE 14:21

4M ago14:21

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we talk through how to diagnose your MBE study difficulties, how to resolve them using tried and true methods, and the ways in which platforms like AdaptiBar and UWorld can help with your bar prep. In this episode, we discuss: Common issues bar exam studiers tend to have How platforms like Adapti…

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460: Building Community and Navigating the Legal Workplace (w/Ingrid Busson-Hall) 33:56

4M ago33:56

33:56

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have attorney and podcaster Ingrid Busson-Hall joining us to talk about networking, building community, and navigating legal workplaces. In this episode we discuss: Ingrid's background and career journey The power of connection and community Taking an approach to networking that will make it…

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