The Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This is the second episode of a two-part discussion of third-party rights in contracts. Last time we covered assignments and delegations, and today we focus on third-party beneficiaries. In this episode we discuss: A recap of assignment and delegation of contractual rights and obligations Intended and incidental third-party beneficiaries Illustrative examples of third-party beneficiaries Resources: "Listen and Learn" series (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-toolbox-podcast-substantive-law-topics/#listen-learn) Podcast Episode 508: Listen and Learn – Third-Party Rights in Contracts (Part 1) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-508-listen-and-learn-third-party-rights-in-contracts-part-1-rules/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-509-listen-and-learn-third-party-rights-in-contracts-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

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This is the first episode of a two-part discussion of third-party rights in contracts. Today we focus on assignments and delegations, starting with the basic definitions and the specific rules governing them, and then applying these concepts to some practical scenarios. Next week, we'll cover third-party beneficiaries. In this episode we discuss: Overview of assignment and delegation of contractual rights and obligations Key terminology used in third-party rights in contracts The rules governing assignment and delegation Illustrative examples of third-party rights Resources: "Listen and Learn" series (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-toolbox-podcast-substantive-law-topics/#listen-learn) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-508-listen-and-learn-third-party-rights-in-contracts-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

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This is the first episode in our new summer series in which we'll provide essential tips for incoming law students to prepare for starting school. Today we discuss recommended reading to build focus, setting up an efficient study space, and ensuring your technology is up-to-date. We also emphasize the importance of adopting a resilient mindset, creating a support system, and managing practical life arrangements like meal planning and budgeting.  In this episode we discuss: What should you read before starting law school? What supplies and technology you'll need How to set up an efficient study space for yourself What mindset you should adopt for starting law school Practical life arrangements to make before classes begin Resources Start Law School Right! (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/start-law-school-right/) Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, by Carol S. Dweck (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0345472322/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0345472322&linkCode=as2&tag=lawschtoo-20&linkId=WWLQ67H3M3IHO4NT) Circa Notebook System (https://www.levenger.com/pages/circa?srsltid=AfmBOooc1Zcx3oRJgns4-iHaRGGR1dUtMXusyuHUShMOrAB2yjSiL-2I) You Need A Budget (https://www.ynab.com/) Podcast Episode 193: Books to Read Before Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-193-books-to-read-before-law-school/) Podcast Episode 198: Pre-1L Life Logistics (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-198-pre-1l-life-logistics/) Podcast Episode 383: Talking About Money with Jesse Mecham, Founder of You Need A Budget (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-383-talking-about-money-with-jesse-mecham-founder-of-you-need-a-budget/) Using Technology in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/using-technology-law-school/) Creating Your Best Study Environment (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/creating-your-best-study-environment/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-507-what-do-i-need-to-do-before-the-first-day-of-law-school-1l-summer-series/) 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

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're discussing the recent increase in the volume of law school applications with admissions consultant Anna Ivey. We explore economic and political motivations, the role of the LSAT/GRE, and potential changes in student loan regulations. In this episode we discuss: Anna's background and work in admissions consulting Why there is an increase in the volume of law school applications The role of the LSAT/GRE in law school admissions Financial considerations for law school Advice for students applying to law school in a competitive cycle Resources AnnaIvey.com (https://www.annaivey.com/) The Ivey Guide to Law School Admissions, by Anna Ivey (https://www.amazon.com/Ivey-Guide-Law-School-Admissions/dp/0156029790) BigLaw Confidential: The Comprehensive Guide to the Large Law Firm Work Experience in the U.S., by D.W. Randolph (https://www.amazon.com/Big-Law-Confidential-Comprehensive-Experience/dp/B0BKN5XHT8) Republicans plan to overhaul the federal student loan system (https://www.npr.org/2025/04/30/nx-s1-5381149/trump-republicans-student-loan-repayment) 'Trump bump,' iffy economy cited for huge law school application spike (https://abcnews.go.com/US/trump-bump-iffy-economy-cited-huge-law-school/story?id=120126667) Podcast Episode 256: Tips for Applying to Law School (w/Anna Ivey) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-256-tips-for-applying-to-law-school-w-anna-ivey/) Podcast Episode 451: From Application to Acceptance: The Law School Admissions Timeline (w/Anna Ivey) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-451-from-application-to-acceptance-the-law-school-admissions-timeline-w-anna-ivey/) Podcast Episode 433: Career Tips from a BigLaw Partner (w/Bryan Nese) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-433-career-tips-from-a-biglaw-partner-w-bryan-nese/) Above the Law (https://abovethelaw.com/) Working on Your Executive Functioning Skills (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/working-on-your-executive-functioning-skills/) Law School Myth #1: Lawyers Make a Lot of Money (https://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/09/law-school-myth-1-lawyers-make-a-lot-of-money/) The Reality of Law School Debt and Planning for It (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/the-reality-of-law-school-debt-and-planning-for-it/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-506-exploring-the-increase-in-law-school-applications-w-anna-ivey/) 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

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have sleep and productivity expert Lindsay Scola back on the podcast to talk about her new book, AI for ADHD. Lindsay recounts her experiences with undiagnosed ADHD and narcolepsy, and shares how AI tools like ChatGPT help her manage ADHD symptoms and boost productivity.  In this episode we discuss: An introduction to our guest and her book, AI for ADHD Understanding the ADHD brain AI as a tool for ADHD and in everyday life The importance of using AI as a co-pilot Resources LindsayScola.com (https://www.lindsayscola.com/) AI for ADHD: A Practical Guide to Starting (and Actually Finishing) What Matters, by Lindsay Scola (https://www.amazon.com/AI-ADHD-Practical-Starting-Finishing-ebook/dp/B0F5T9QKMH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=22SS1M8UKFB28&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qnT3TdCAoy5WPx6cs92DYe0HqZZPr69P-gk-YDZlSZeWDn5uACnmox11KOKN5C_tG_Nyvo7837IABUCx6EUIPJmGvDmmewQ5RHIlDLr6Rit_mKru8hoRZVMDuMWJKkV7fI90CkI5OY6eWiJhR4djMkdHYuQKmsO4xVI6vL8Ee_6LQN-qQ3N2likTNAUUqe4U8Nx48eZowSUVRpIFb3lz0pPkXdHnU5H4jTDmKBfbG-I.-yZXJzL5AZm4suaXpbgiXMOpYJJv0fn1nGTVoFOLfeU&dib_tag=se&keywords=ai+for+adhd&qid=1747731414&s=digital-text&sprefix=ai+for+adhd%2Cdigital-text%2C288&sr=1-1) Podcast Episode 476: Executive Functioning Skills for Law Students with ADHD (w/Emily Haan) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-476-executive-functioning-skills-for-law-students-with-adhd-w-emily-haan/) Podcast Episode 498: Tips for Better Rest with Sleep Expert Lindsay Scola (Part 1) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-498-tips-for-better-rest-with-sleep-expert-lindsay-scola-part-1/) Podcast Episode 499: Tips for Better Rest with Sleep Expert Lindsay Scola (Part 2) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-499-tips-for-better-rest-with-sleep-expert-lindsay-scola-part-2/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-505-breaking-adhd-barriers-with-the-help-of-ai-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

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In this week's episode, we're focusing on a topic from Civil Procedure -- specifically, motions for judgment as a matter of law and motions for new trial, where the moving party is asking the court to take certain issues away from the jury. In this episode we discuss: The two types of motions for judgment as a matter of law The standard for granting a motion for judgment as a matter of law Filing and granting motions for new trial Analyzing a hypo encompassing the above concepts Resources: "Listen and Learn" series (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-toolbox-podcast-substantive-law-topics/#listen-learn) Podcast Episode 412: Listen and Learn – Motions for Summary Judgment (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-412-listen-and-learn-motions-for-summary-judgment/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-504-listen-and-learn-motions-for-judgment-as-a-matter-of-law-and-motions-for-new-trial-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

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're diving into the second part of our discussion on present estates and future interests. Previously, we reviewed the default property interest, the fee simple absolute, and defeasible fees. In this episode we're covering life estates, reversions, and remainders. In this episode we discuss: A review of the fee simple absolute Life estates Reversions and remainders Taxes and mortgage payments for a life estate Examples illustrating the above concepts Resources: "Listen and Learn" series (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-toolbox-podcast-substantive-law-topics/#listen-learn) California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2008 (https://nwculaw.edu/pdf/bar/July%202008%20Essays%20and%20Sample%20Answers.pdf) California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, February 2003 (https://nwculaw.edu/pdf/bar/February%202003%20Essays%20and%20Sample%20Answers.pdf) Podcast Episode 501: Listen and Learn – Present and Future Estates (Part 1) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-501-listen-and-learn-present-and-future-estates-part-1/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-503-listen-and-learn-present-and-future-estates-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

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we're speaking to guest Angela Corbett --  a licensed clinical social worker and a certified addictions professional -- about maintaining mental health in law school. We discuss the impact of chronic stress, the importance of support systems and self-care, and recognizing when to seek professional help.  In this episode we discuss: Introduction to our guest and her work The long-term effects of a stressful lifestyle Specific struggles in a high-stakes educational environment How to stay mentally healthy in law school When it might be time to seek professional help Resources TrueCandor (https://truecandor.com/) LinkedIn: Angela Corbett (https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-corbett-lcsw-qs-cap-59b082a5/) Recovery Dharma (https://recoverydharma.org/) Podcast Episode 123: Mental Health in Law School and the Legal Profession (with Sarah Weinstein) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-123-mental-health-law-school-legal-profession-sarah-weinstein/) How to Take Care of Your Mental Health in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-and-mental-health/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-502-protecting-your-mental-health-in-law-school-w-angela-corbett/) 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

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we're diving into a topic from Property Law -- Present and Future Estates. Specifically, we discuss the default property interest, the fee simple absolute and defeasible fees, along with the corresponding future interests. In this episode we discuss: The definition of present estates and future interests The fee simple absolute Types of defeasible fees Shifting and springing executory interests Examples illustrating the above concepts Resources: "Listen and Learn" series (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-toolbox-podcast-substantive-law-topics/#listen-learn) California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2011 (https://nwculaw.edu/pdf/bar/July%202011%20Essays%20and%20Sample%20Answers.pdf) California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2015 (https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Portals/0/documents/admissions/gbx/July2015_CBXSelectedAnswers_EssayQuestions1-6_R.pdf) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-501-listen-and-learn-present-and-future-estates-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

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! We're celebrating our milestone 500th episode by looking to the future and how incoming AI tools might reshape legal education and practice. Thank you for listening! In this episode we discuss: AI in legal education AI as an assistive tool for students with ADHD AI in legal practice Preparing for an AI-augmented career Ethical considerations when it comes to using AI Resources CareerDicta (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/careerdicta/) Podcast Episode 430: The Paxton AI Founders Talk About Their AI Legal Assistant (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-430-the-paxtonai-founders-talk-about-their-ai-legal-assistant/) Podcast Episode 441: Exploring the Impact of AI on the Legal Profession (w/Gabe Teninbaum) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-441-exploring-the-impact-of-ai-on-the-legal-profession-w-gabe-teninbaum/) Podcast Episode 449: Implications of AI for the Legal Profession (w/Kevin Surace) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-449-implications-of-ai-for-the-legal-profession-w-kevin-surace/) Podcast Episode 480: Ethical Uses of AI in Law School (w/Professor Susan Tanner) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-480-ethical-uses-of-ai-in-law-school-w-professor-susan-tanner/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-500-the-next-generation-of-legal-careers-how-ai-is-reshaping-legal-education-and-practice/) 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

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This is the second part of our conversation with sleep and productivity expert Lindsay Scola. In last week's episode, we discussed why sleep is important and what can mess it up, and today we look at some common (and less common) sleep disorders. If you're struggling to get the sleep you need to perform at your best, don't miss these episodes! In this episode we discuss: Understanding sleep disorders Common signs and symptoms of sleep disorders The relationship between sleep disorders and ADHD Advocating for your sleep health Practical tips for better sleep Resources LindsayScola.com (https://www.lindsayscola.com/) LinkedIn: Lindsay Scola (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-scola/) Instagram: Lindsay Scola (https://www.instagram.com/lindsay.scola/) Project Sleep (https://project-sleep.com/) Let's Talk About Sleep (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/lets-talk-about-sleep/) The Importance of Sleep in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/the-importance-of-sleep-in-law-school/) How to Maximize Your Sleep (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/how-to-maximize-your-sleep/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-499-tips-for-better-rest-with-sleep-expert-lindsay-scola-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

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're excited to talk to sleep and productivity expert Lindsay Scola. In this first part of a two-part conversation, we discuss why sleep is important and what can mess it up, and next week we'll look at some common (and less common) sleep disorders. If you're struggling to get the sleep you need to perform at your best, don't miss these episodes! In this episode we discuss: Lindsay's personal journey and what got her interested in sleep science Why is sleep so important? Consequences of not getting enough sleep Practical tips for better sleep Figuring out your sleep chronotype Finding a good work/life balance Resources LindsayScola.com (https://www.lindsayscola.com/) LinkedIn: Lindsay Scola (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-scola/) Instagram: Lindsay Scola (https://www.instagram.com/lindsay.scola/) Let's Talk About Sleep (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/lets-talk-about-sleep/) The Importance of Sleep in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/the-importance-of-sleep-in-law-school/) How to Maximize Your Sleep (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/how-to-maximize-your-sleep/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-498-tips-for-better-rest-with-sleep-expert-lindsay-scola-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

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're expanding on the topic of legal remedies for breach of contract, which we started covering in Episode 354. This time we look at the rules governing incidental, reliance, and restitution damages and apply the law to two fact patterns. In this episode we discuss: The rules governing: Incidental damages Reliance damages Restitution damages An analysis of two hypothetical scenarios Resources: "Listen and Learn" series (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-toolbox-podcast-substantive-law-topics/#listen-learn) California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2014 (https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Portals/0/documents/admissions/gbx/July2014CBXQuestions_R.pdf) Podcast Episode 354: Listen and Learn – Expectation and Consequential Damages (Contracts) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-354-listen-and-learn-expectation-and-consequential-damages-contracts/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-497-listen-and-learn-incidental-reliance-and-restitution-damages-contracts/) 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

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we discuss the early timeline for 2L summer job applications and stress the importance of applying before the traditional OCI period. We highlight the need for early preparation, proactive networking, and maintaining academic performance throughout the semester. In this episode we discuss: When to start applying for 2L BigLaw summer jobs? Applying directly at firms versus through OCI Market trends affecting BigLaw hiring Practical tips for job hunting in a dynamic economy Resources: CareerDicta (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/careerdicta/) Law School Toolbox Podcast: Careers (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-toolbox-podcast-archive/careers/) Biglaw Summer Associate Recruiting Leaves OCI In The Dust In Favor Of Alternative Hiring Plans (https://abovethelaw.com/2025/03/biglaw-summer-associate-recruiting-leaves-oci-in-the-dust-in-favor-of-alternative-hiring-plans/) Podcast Episode 55: An Overview of BigLaw On Campus Interviewing (OCI) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-55-overview-biglaw-campus-interviewing-oci/) Podcast Episode 164: No Offer After OCI? Here's What to Do (w/Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-164-no-offer-after-oci-heres-what-to-do-w-sadie-jones/) Podcast Episode 185: Thinking About the 2L Job Search as a 1L (w/ex-BigLaw Recruiter Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-185-thinking-about-the-2l-job-search-as-a-1l-w-ex-biglaw-recruiter-sadie-jones/) Podcast Episode 353: Tips for a Successful Callback Interview (w/Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-353-tips-for-a-successful-callback-interview-w-sadie-jones/) Podcast Episode 478: Quick Tips – LinkedIn Best Practices for Law Students (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-478-quick-tips-linkedin-best-practices-for-law-students/) How to Prepare for OCI Interviews (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/prepare-oci-interviews/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-496-the-early-biglaw-recruiting-timeline-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

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This is the second installment of our episodes on partnerships. Previously, 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 this episode we discuss: Authority of partners in a partnership Liability of partners in different partnership types: General partnership Limited partnership (LP) Limited liability partnership (LLP) Applying the rules to two hypos from previous California bar exams Resources: "Listen and Learn" series (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-toolbox-podcast-substantive-law-topics/#listen-learn) California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2023 (https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Portals/0/documents/admissions/Examinations/July-2023-CBX-Questions-and-Selected-Answers.pdf) California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2014 (https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Portals/0/documents/admissions/gbx/July2014CBX_SelectedAnswersEssays1-6_R.pdf) Podcast Episode 464: Listen and Learn – Partnership Formation (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-464-listen-and-learn-partnership-formation/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-495-listen-and-learn-partnership-liability/) 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

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, Lee and Alison are talking about resumes. It's important to have a clean, professional resume that highlights your relevant experiences and interests. Join us as we share our top 10 resume tips for law students. In this episode we discuss: Polishing the look of your resume  Explaining gaps in education/employment history Tailoring your application materials to specific jobs How to approach the "Interests" section in your resume Getting feedback And more! Resources CareerDicta (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/careerdicta/) Podcast Episode 111: Resumes and Cover Letters (with an ex-BigLaw Recruiter) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-111-resumes-cover-letters-ex-biglaw-recruiter/) Advice from a Law Recruiter, Part One: Top Tips for a Perfect Resume (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/advice-law-recruiter-part-one-resumes/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-494-top-10-tips-for-a-legal-resume/) 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

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This is the final episode of a four-part series called "Legal Writing Makeover." In this complete series, we take a piece of legal writing that could use improvement and transform it into legal writing A+, one section of IRAC at a time. Previously we covered the issue statement, rule statement, and analysis section, and today we finish off with the conclusion. In this episode we discuss: A review of a sample exam answer How to write a good conclusion that earns you the maximum points on an exam Resources: Tutoring for Law School Success (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tutoring-for-law-school-success/) Legal Writing in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/legal-writing-in-law-school/) Three Cs of Legal Writing…And One T (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/three-cs-of-legal-writingand-one-t/) Five Tips for a Great Legal Writing Assignment (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/five-tips-for-a-great-legal-writing-assignment/) The Elusive Mini-IRAC (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/the-elusive-mini-irac/) Podcast Episode 489: A Legal Writing Makeover (Part 1 – The Issue Statement) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-489-a-legal-writing-makeover-part-1-the-issue-statement/) Podcast Episode 490: A Legal Writing Makeover (Part 2 – The Rule Statement) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-490-a-legal-writing-makeover-part-2-the-rule-statement/) Podcast Episode 491: A Legal Writing Makeover (Part 3 – The Analysis Section) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-491-a-legal-writing-makeover-part-3-the-analysis-section/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-493-a-legal-writing-makeover-part-4-the-conclusion/) 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

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we are excited to welcome Rebecca Petrilli – Midwest Attorney Director at Themis Bar Review – back to the podcast to discuss IRAC and best practices for legal writing on exams, including the bar exam. Note: This episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review – the gold standard in bar exam preparation. Save $900 on any July 2025 Themis Bar Review course by using the code LAWSCHOOLTB900 at checkout. (This offer is valid until May 19, 2025.) In this episode we discuss: Understanding the IRAC structure  Law school exam grading scale Is a longer essay always better? Handling unknown law on an exam Resources at Themis for law school and bar exam students  Resources: Themis Bar Review (https://www.themisbar.com/) Law School Essentials (https://www.themisbar.com/law-school-essentials) Examples & Explanations series (https://aspenpublishing.com/collections/examples-explanations) Podcast Episode 407: Start Law School Right – Exam Writing 101 (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-407-start-law-school-right-exam-writing-101/) Legal Writing in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/legal-writing-in-law-school/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-492-legal-writing-and-irac-w-rebecca-petrilli-from-themis-bar-review/) 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

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This is the third episode of a four-part series called "Legal Writing Makeover." In this complete series, we take a piece of legal writing that could use improvement and transform it into legal writing A+, one section of IRAC at a time. Previously we discussed the issue statement and rule statement, and today we continue with the analysis section. In this episode we discuss: An analysis section from a sample exam answer How to write a good analysis that earns you the maximum points on an exam Resources: Tutoring for Law School Success (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tutoring-for-law-school-success/) Legal Writing in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/legal-writing-in-law-school/) Three Cs of Legal Writing…And one T (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/three-cs-of-legal-writingand-one-t/) Five Tips for a Great Legal Writing Assignment (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/five-tips-for-a-great-legal-writing-assignment/) The Elusive Mini-IRAC (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/the-elusive-mini-irac/) If X, Y, and Z, Then A: Legal Analysis Is Simple (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/if-xy-and-z-then-a-legal-analysis-is-simple/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-491-a-legal-writing-makeover-part-3-the-analysis-section/) 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

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This is the second episode of a four-part series called "Legal Writing Makeover". In this complete series, we take a piece of legal writing that could use improvement and transform it into legal writing A+, one section of IRAC at a time. Last time we discussed the issue statement, and today we continue with the rule statement. In this episode we discuss: A rule statement from a sample exam answer How to write a good rule statement that earns you the maximum points on an exam  Resources: Tutoring for Law School Success (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tutoring-for-law-school-success/) Legal Writing in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/legal-writing-in-law-school/) Three Cs of Legal Writing…And one T (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/three-cs-of-legal-writingand-one-t/) Five Tips for a Great Legal Writing Assignment (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/five-tips-for-a-great-legal-writing-assignment/) The Elusive Mini-IRAC (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/the-elusive-mini-irac/) Prepare for Exams by Pre-Writing Rule Sections (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/prepare-for-exams-by-pre-writing-rule-sections/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-490-a-legal-writing-makeover-part-2-the-rule-statement/) 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

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This is the first episode of a four-part series called "Legal Writing Makeover." In this complete series, we take a piece of legal writing that could use improvement and transform it into legal writing A+, one section of IRAC at a time. We begin by discussing the issue statement. In this episode we discuss: An issue statement from a sample exam answer How to write a good issue statement that earns you the maximum points on an exam  Resources: Tutoring for Law School Success (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tutoring-for-law-school-success/) Legal Writing in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/legal-writing-in-law-school/) Three Cs of Legal Writing…And one T (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/three-cs-of-legal-writingand-one-t/) Five Tips for a Great Legal Writing Assignment (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/five-tips-for-a-great-legal-writing-assignment/) The Elusive Mini-IRAC (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/five-tips-for-a-great-legal-writing-assignment/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-489-a-legal-writing-makeover-part-1-the-issue-statement/) 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

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we discuss job search strategies for 1L and 2L students in their second semester. We address key issues such as lack of interview responses or offers, and whether it's worth it to wait for your dream job. In this episode we discuss: How concerned should you be if you're a 1L or 2L and you don't have a summer job yet? What to work on at this point to secure a summer job? Key issues such as lack of interview responses, offers, and whether to wait for your "dream job" How important is LinkedIn in your job search? Resources: CareerDicta (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/careerdicta/) Law School Toolbox Podcast: Careers (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-toolbox-podcast-archive/careers/) Podcast Episode 232: Finding a 1L Summer Job in the Spring (w/Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-232-finding-a-1l-summer-job-in-the-spring-w-sadie-jones/) Spring Semester Sprint: SOS Suggestions for Snagging a 2L Summer Job (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/spring-semester-sprint-sos-suggestions-for-snagging-a-2l-summer-job/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-488-the-second-semester-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

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, in an episode from our "Listen and Learn" series, we're discussing an important concept from Contract Law - consideration - which is one of the three requirements of contract formation. In this episode we discuss: The three requirements of contract formation What is consideration? The two ways in which consideration can be provided The situations in which there is never valid consideration Examples from previous California bar exams Resources: "Listen and Learn" series (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-toolbox-podcast-substantive-law-topics/#listen-learn) California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2008 (https://nwculaw.edu/pdf/bar/July%202008%20Essays%20and%20Sample%20Answers.pdf) California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2006 (https://nwculaw.edu/pdf/bar/July%202006%20Essays%20and%20Sample%20Answers.pdf) California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2002 (https://juraxbar.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/July-2002-CBX.pdf) Podcast Episode 245: Listen and Learn – Promissory Estoppel (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-245-listen-and-learn-promissory-estoppel/) Podcast Episode 344: Listen and Learn – Contract Formation (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-344-listen-and-learn-contract-formation/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-487-listen-and-learn-consideration-contract-law/) 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

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we're continuing our conversation from last week on how to prepare for the bar exam as a 3L. Today we cover the differences between the UBE and state-specific exams, we emphasize the importance of adopting a growth mindset and avoiding burnout during bar prep, and we share practical advice on which law school classes are a "must" for the bar exam. In this episode we discuss: The Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) versus state-specific exams The role your mindset plays in being successful on the bar Choosing the right classes for bar prep How to practice essays and performance tests effectively Avoiding burnout during the bar study period Resources UBE (MEE + MPT) Writing of the Week (WOW) Course (https://barexamtoolbox.com/ube-mee-mpt-writing-of-the-week-wow-bar-exam-course/) The Brainy Bar Bank: Streamlining Bar Study (https://barexamtoolbox.com/brainy-bar-bank/) NCBE: National Conference of Bar Examiners (https://www.ncbex.org/) NextGen Bar Exam (https://nextgenbarexam.ncbex.org/) Podcast Episode 1: Mindset – The Key to Success in Law School? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-1-mindset-key-success-law-school/) Podcast Episode 63: Dealing with Self-Sabotaging Behavior in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-63-dealing-self-sabotaging-behavior-law-school/) Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 46: Should You Take Bar Classes in Law School, and When? (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-46-should-you-take-bar-classes-in-law-school-and-when/) Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 52: Avoiding Burnout While Studying for the Bar Exam (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-52-avoiding-burnout-while-studying-for-the-bar-exam/) Writing Practice, From Week One Until the Bar Exam (https://barexamtoolbox.com/writing-practice-from-week-one-until-the-bar-exam/) Download the Transcript  (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-486-preparing-for-the-bar-exam-as-a-3l-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

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we're diving into essential tips for 3Ls who are gearing up for the bar exam. We'll cover everything from choosing a bar exam review provider to early study prep, accommodations, and getting life in order before the madness begins. In this episode we discuss: When should 3Ls start thinking about bar prep seriously? Understanding your strengths and weaknesses How to decide where to sit for the bar exam Choosing the right bar review provider Budgeting for bar prep What to focus on if you're looking to start studying early How to prepare for the accommodations process Balancing life and bar prep Resources SmartBarPrep (https://smartbarprep.com/) UWorld (https://www.uworld.com/) AdaptiBar (https://www.adaptibar.com/) The California Bar Experiment (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqfpFVBezOU&t=2s) Podcast Episode 26: Thinking Ahead to Get Ready for the Bar Exam (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-26-thinking-ahead-get-ready-bar-exam/) Podcast Episode 72: Seeking Accommodations in Law School and on the Bar Exam (with Dr. Jared Maloff) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-72-seeking-accommodations-law-school-bar-exam/) Podcast Episode 369: Using Spaced Repetition for Your Law School and Bar Exam Studies (w/Gabriel Teninbaum) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-369-using-spaced-repetition-for-your-law-school-and-bar-exam-studies-w-gabriel-teninbaum/)  Podcast Episode 372: The NextGen Bar Exam (w/Doretta McGinnis) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-372-the-nextgen-bar-exam-w-doretta-mcginnis/) Podcast Episode 383: Talking About Money with Jesse Mecham, Founder of You Need a Budget (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-383-talking-about-money-with-jesse-mecham-founder-of-you-need-a-budget/) Podcast Episode 432: Creating New Habits and Optimizing Time Management (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-432-creating-new-habits-and-optimizing-time-management/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-485-preparing-for-the-bar-exam-as-a-3l-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

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we are celebrating the new year and talking about how you can create a plan for success for the upcoming semester of law school.  In this episode we discuss: What is the one thing every law student should do as they go back to school this month? Questions to ask your professors in office hours Self-evaluation and goal setting Tips for class preparation How to set up your schedule so you have time for deep work Making a plan for a better second semester if the first didn't go well Resources Second Semester 1L Reboot (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/second-semester-1l-reboot/) Podcast Episode 480: Ethical Uses of AI in Law School (w/Professor Susan Tanner) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-480-ethical-uses-of-ai-in-law-school-w-professor-susan-tanner/) How to Stick to Your Goals in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/how-to-stick-to-your-goals-in-law-school/) Six Ways to Use Office Hours (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/six-ways-to-use-office-hours/) Notes? Case Briefs? Highlighting? How Do You Prepare for Class? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/notes-case-briefs-highlighting-how-do-you-prepare-for-class/) Are You Taking Good Law School Class Notes? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/taking-good-law-school-class-notes/) Five Techniques for Using Deep Work to Excel in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/five-techniques-for-using-deep-work-to-excel-in-law-school/) Law School Toolbox Experts Share: How Should Law Students Create a Study Schedule? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-toolbox-experts-share-how-would-you-advise-law-students-to-create-a-study-schedule/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-484-new-year-new-you/) 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

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we're speaking with criminal defense attorney Hannah Seigel Proff. We discuss the challenges and rewards of running a solo law practice, the unique aspects of juvenile defense work, and finding a good work-life balance in a legal career. In this episode we discuss: Hannah's career journey and work in criminal defense Challenges and rewards of a private law practice Finding a good work-life balance The unique aspects of juvenile defense Building empathy and listening skills Reflections on law school and career advice for young lawyers Resources LinkedIn: Hannah Seigel Proff (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahseigelproff/) Proff Law (Juvenile & Criminal Defense) (https://www.profflaw.com/) LYRIC: Learn Your Rights in the Community (https://lyricommunity.org/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=idealist) Transformative Justice Project (https://tjpcolorado.org/) Podcast Episode 81: Building Emotional Intelligence (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-81-emotional-intelligence-lawyers/) Podcast Episode 219: Mastering People Skills for Success as an Attorney (w/Stephanie Hanna) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-219-mastering-people-skills-for-success-as-an-attorney-w-stephanie-hanna/) Podcast Episode 389: Running a Criminal Defense Law Firm (w/Givelle Lamano) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-389-running-a-criminal-defense-law-firm-w-givelle-lamano/) How to Fight Law School Imposter Syndrome (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/how-to-fight-law-school-imposter-syndrome/) Level Up Your Networking Game: Be a Helper (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/level-up-your-networking-game-be-a-helper/) Are You Considering a Career in Criminal Defense? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/are-you-considering-a-career-in-criminal-defense/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-483-life-as-a-private-criminal-defense-attorney-w-hannah-seigel-proff/) 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

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're discussing substantive Criminal Law, specifically the crimes of assault and battery. We covered these topics as elements of Tort Law in Episode 288. In this episode we discuss: The definitions of assault and battery Two case studies illustrating assault and battery crimes Exam tips for answering Crim Law questions Resources: "Listen and Learn" series (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-toolbox-podcast-substantive-law-topics/#listen-learn) Podcast Episode 248: Listen and Learn – Introduction to Homicide (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-248-listen-and-learn-introduction-to-homicide/) Podcast Episode 288: Listen and Learn – Assault and Battery (Torts) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-288-listen-and-learn-assault-and-battery-torts/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-482-listen-and-learn-assault-and-battery-crim-law/) 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

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Quick Tips" series, we're speed dating with legal careers, discussing seven practice areas in seven minutes. In this episode we discuss: The roles and responsibilities of legal professionals in the following practice areas: Criminal Law Corporate Law Family Law Estate Planning and Probate Law Employment Law Intellectual Property Law Environmental Law Resources: Career Help with CareerDicta (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/careerdicta/career-help/) Law School Toolbox Podcast: Careers (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-toolbox-podcast-archive/careers/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-481-quick-tips-speed-dating-with-legal-careers/) 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

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 students are currently using generative AI Applications of AI for legal practitioners and law professors Practical uses of generative AI for law students and related ethical considerations How to start utilizing AI if you're new to it Resources LinkedIn: Susan Tanner (https://www.linkedin.com/in/susantanner/) University of Louisville: Susan Tanner (https://louisville.edu/law/faculty-staff/faculty-directory/tanner-susan) Podcast Episode 425: Exploring the Legal Tech Ecosystem (w/Colin Levy) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-425-exploring-the-legal-tech-ecosystem-w-colin-levy/) Podcast Episode 430: The Paxton AI Founders Talk About Their AI Legal Assistant (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-430-the-paxtonai-founders-talk-about-their-ai-legal-assistant/) Podcast Episode 441: Exploring the Impact of AI on the Legal Profession (w/Gabe Teninbaum) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-441-exploring-the-impact-of-ai-on-the-legal-profession-w-gabe-teninbaum/) Podcast Episode 449: Implications of AI for the Legal Profession (w/Kevin Surace) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-449-implications-of-ai-for-the-legal-profession-w-kevin-surace/) Is Handwriting Notes a Good Thing or a Bad Thing? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/is-handwriting-notes-a-good-thing-or-a-bad-thing/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-480-ethical-uses-of-ai-in-law-school-w-susan-tanner/) 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

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 Balancing work with starting a family Addressing mental health stigma Dealing with a job that turns out to be a nightmare Resources Carolyn on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynthayer-azoff/) Identify Core Values to Guide Decisions (https://positive.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/Core-Values-Worksheet.pdf) Draft a Personal Mission Statement (https://positive.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Writing-Your-Mission-Statement.pdf) InsightTimer (https://insighttimer.com/) UCLA Mindful (https://www.uclahealth.org/uclamindful) Mindfulness Coach (https://mobile.va.gov/app/mindfulness-coach) Healthy Minds Program (https://www.healthymindsprogram.com/) 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (https://988lifeline.org/) Smarter, Saner Lawyering with a Little (Mindfulness) Practice (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/smarter-saner-lawyering-with-a-little-mindfulness-practice/) Advice from a Recovering Perfectionist: 5 Mindfulness Tips for Excellent Lawyering (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/advice-from-a-recovering-perfectionist-5-mindfulness-tips-for-excellent-lawyering/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-479-workplace-wellness-w-carolyn-thayer-azoff/) 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

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 Building and engaging with your network Key best practices for LinkedIn Resources: Tutoring for Law School Success (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tutoring-for-law-school-success/) Career Hep with CareerDicta (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/careerdicta/career-help/) 7 Ways to Use LinkedIn as a Law Student (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/7-ways-to-use-linkedin-as-a-law-student/) Online Legal Networking: LinkedIn (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/online-legal-networking-linkedin/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-478-quick-tips-linkedin-best-practices-for-law-students/) 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

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 exam The effectiveness of the bar exam in assessing lawyer competence The future of the bar exam and possible alternative pathways to licensure The California Bar Exam Experiment What should new law students keep in mind if they are concerned the bar exam may look very different in three years?  Resources LinkedIn: Jackie Gardina (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-gardina-78907b8/) NextGen Bar Exam (https://nextgenbarexam.ncbex.org/) California Bar Exam Experiment (https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Admissions/Examinations/California-Bar-Exam-Experiment) Kaplan (https://kaplan.com/) Meazure Learning (https://www.meazurelearning.com/) Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 277: California Is Outsourcing the Bar Exam to Kaplan?!? (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-277-california-is-outsourcing-the-bar-exam-to-kaplan/) The Future of the Bar Exam: What to Expect with the NextGen Exam (https://barexamtoolbox.com/the-future-of-the-bar-exam-what-to-expect-with-the-nextgen-exam/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-477-history-and-future-of-the-bar-exam-w-dean-jackie-gardina/) 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

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 overwhelm and procrastination Tackling big projects with backwards planning Dealing with boredom while studying Improving exam performance  Resources Emily Haan Coaching (https://www.emilyhaan.com/) VIA Character Strengths (https://www.viacharacter.org/character-strengths-via?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmt24BhDPARIsAJFYKk3qU85W7Poobpn4VRRtpXokDrMxRS-AOxf6ESxpSacVbl37NKbiOhQaAtVWEALw_wcB) Podcast Episode 436: Improving Executive Functioning Skills as a Law Student (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-436-improving-executive-functioning-skills-as-a-law-student/) Podcast Episode 437: Quick Tips – Succeeding in Law School with ADHD (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-437-quick-tips-succeeding-in-law-school-with-adhd/) Podcast Episode 445: Best Practices for Getting Accommodations in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-445-best-practices-for-getting-accommodations-in-law-school/) Podcast Episode 470: Tips for Neurodivergent Law Students (w/Heather Varanini and Rebecca Petrilli) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-470-tips-for-neurodivergent-law-students-w-heather-varanini-and-rebecca-petrilli/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-476-executive-functioning-skills-for-law-students-with-adhd-w-emily-haan/) 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

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 Researching your professors Creating a study heat map The unpredictability factor Resources: Tutoring for Law School Success (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tutoring-for-law-school-success/) Podcast Episode 365: Top 10 Tips for Studying for Final Exam (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-365-top-10-tips-for-studying-for-final-exams/) Getting into Exam Prep Mode (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/getting-into-exam-prep-mode/) Preparing for Exams with Takeaways, Connections, and Policy (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/preparing-for-exams-with-takeaways-connections-and-policy/) 5 New Exam Strategies to Try (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/5-new-exam-strategies-to-try/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-475-quick-tips-how-to-predict-whats-on-your-law-school-exams/) 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

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 ADHD diagnosis Identifying ADHD signs The difference between the help provided by a doctor, a therapist, and an ADHD coach A few specific scenarios that might play out for students struggling with ADHD The importance of self-care and professional help Resources: Tech Atypically (https://www.techatypically.com/) Tech Atypically newsletter (https://adhdpm.substack.com/) Podcast Episode 436: Improving Executive Functioning Skills as a Law Student (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-436-improving-executive-functioning-skills-as-a-law-student/) Podcast Episode 437: Quick Tips – Succeeding in Law School with ADHD (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-437-quick-tips-succeeding-in-law-school-with-adhd/) Podcast Episode 445: Best Practices for Getting Accommodations in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-445-best-practices-for-getting-accommodations-in-law-school/) Podcast Episode 470: Tips for Neurodivergent Law Students (w/Heather Varanini and Rebecca Petrilli) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-470-tips-for-neurodivergent-law-students-w-heather-varanini-and-rebecca-petrilli/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-474-thriving-in-law-school-with-adhd-w-rawi-nanakul/) 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

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: You're at a lower-ranked school but have done really well You're at a top school but have a few low grades You're not the "typical" hire for a particular organization Emphasizing relevant skills and interests Resources: CareerDicta (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/careerdicta/) Law School Toolbox Podcast: Careers (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-toolbox-podcast-archive/careers/) Podcast Episode 175: Top Interview Questions with ex-BigLaw Recruiter Sadie Jones (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-175-top-interview-questions-with-ex-biglaw-recruiter-sadie-jones/) Podcast Episode 247: Mastering Behavioral Interviews (w/Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-epiosode-247-mastering-behavioral-interviews-w-sadie-jones/) Podcast Episode 278: Questions to Ask (And Avoid Asking) in Legal Job Interviews (w/Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-278-questions-to-ask-and-avoid-asking-in-legal-job-interviews-w-sadie-jones/) Preparing for 1L Interviews: How to Craft Your Story (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/preparing-for-1l-interviews-how-to-craft-your-story/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-473-being-yourself-in-a-job-interview-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

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 book Override! What If There Was Another Way? was inspired A surprising creative exercise for reflection and personal growth  Building useful habits to help you be more organized and productive Making new connections! You never know which one will lead to an interesting opportunity or turn into a close friend Resources: Anne Stark Ditmeyer (https://www.anneditmeyer.com/) Instagram: pretavoyager (https://www.instagram.com/pretavoyager/?img_index=1) Override! What If There Was Another Way?, by Anne Ditmeyer (https://www.anneditmeyer.com/override-book) Podcast Episode 381: Find Your Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World (w/Eve Rodsky) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-381-find-your-unicorn-space-reclaim-your-creative-life-in-a-too-busy-world-w-eve-rodsky/) Podcast Episode 427: A Discussion with Author Jessica Elefante on the Power of Influence in the Digital Age (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-427-a-discussion-with-author-jessica-elefante-on-the-power-of-influence-in-the-digital-age/) Podcast Episode 432: Creating New Habits and Optimizing Time Management (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-432-creating-new-habits-and-optimizing-time-management/) Podcast Episode 458: The Lost Art of Connecting (w/Susan McPherson) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-458-the-lost-art-of-connecting-w-susan-mcpherson/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-472-creativity-goal-setting-and-personal-growth-w-anne-ditmeyer/) 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

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, Justice at Trial Challenges and rewards of life as a trial lawyer With trials being so limited these days, is this a viable career path for newer lawyers? The process of developing public speaking skills BigLaw interview tips for aspiring lawyers Resources: JimJBrosnahan.com (https://www.jimjbrosnahan.com/) LinkedIn: Jim Brosnahan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-brosnahan/) Justice at Trial: Courtroom Battles and Groundbreaking Cases, by James J. Brosnahan (https://www.amazon.com/Justice-Trial-Courtroom-Battles-Groundbreaking/dp/153817443X/ref=sr_1_1) Podcast Episode 13: What Do Lawyers Argue About? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-13-lawyers-argue/) Podcast Episode 53: Acing Oral Arguments in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-53-acing-oral-arguments-law-school/) Podcast Episode 103: Setting Yourself Up to Be a Mock Trial Rockstar (with Sara O'Connor) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/16182-2/) Debate and the Law: 3 Lessons from Competing in and Judging Debate (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/debate-and-the-law-3-lessons-from-competing-in-and-judging-debate/) Learning Your Courthouse (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/learning-your-courthouse/) Surviving Your First Oral Argument (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/surviving-your-first-oral-argument/) Why You Should Attend a Court Hearing (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/why-you-should-attend-a-court-hearing/) How to "Drop the Mic" on Your First Moot Court Argument (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/how-to-drop-the-mic-on-your-first-moot-court-argument/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-471-life-as-a-trial-lawyer-w-jim-brosnahan/) 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

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, Director of Marketing Content Strategy at Themis Bar Review.  Note: This episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review – the gold standard in bar exam preparation. Right now, Themis has a special offer for Law School Toolbox podcast listeners. Any Themis course, whether you're sitting for the bar in 2025, 2026, or 2027, is at the cost of $1,695 with the promo code LAWSCHOOLTB1200. (This offer is valid until November 15th, 2024.) In this episode we discuss: An introduction to our guests and why the topic of neurodiversity is important to them Common challenges for neurodivergent students in law school How to stay focused during long lectures Handling the stress of being cold called in class The debate on laptop bans in the classroom Resources and support for neurodivergent law students Resources: Themis Bar Review (https://www.themisbar.com/) The Anxious Generation, by Jonathan Haidt (https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Generation-Rewiring-Childhood-Epidemic/dp/0593655036) Examples & Explanations series (https://aspenpublishing.com/collections/examples-explanations) Podcast Episode 112: Managing Distractions in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-112-managing-distractions-in-law-school/) Podcast Episode 427: A Discussion with Author Jessica Elefante on the Power of Influence in the Digital Age (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-427-a-discussion-with-author-jessica-elefante-on-the-power-of-influence-in-the-digital-age/) Podcast Episode 437: Quick Tips – Succeeding in Law School with ADHD (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-437-quick-tips-succeeding-in-law-school-with-adhd/) Podcast Episode 439: Keys to Law School Success with Themis (w/Michele Cooley) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-439-keys-to-law-school-success-with-themis-w-michele-cooley/) Podcast Episode 445: Best Practices for Getting Accommodations in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-445-best-practices-for-getting-accommodations-in-law-school/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-470-tips-for-neurodivergent-law-students-w-heather-varanini-and-rebecca-petrilli/) 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

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 mature student Knowing your body type and the colors that work for you Building a versatile wardrobe on a budget Can't find anything to wear in your closet? How to solve this problem by doing a "closet edit" Resources: The Style That Binds Us (https://thestylethatbindsus.com/) How to Find Your Style, Dress for Your Body Type and Transform Your Look (https://thestylethatbindsus.com/digital-styling-course) Podcast Episode 457: Essential Wardrobe Tips for Law Students and Lawyers (w/Jenny Eversole of Style Space) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-457-essential-wardrobe-tips-for-law-students-and-lawyers-w-jenny-eversole-of-style-space/) Fashionably Lawyered: How to Dress the Part as a New Attorney (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/fashionably-lawyered-how-to-dress-the-part-as-a-new-attorney/) Fashion Inspiration for Lawyers and Law Students (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/fashion-inspiration-for-lawyers-and-law-students/) Ahead of the Curve: What to Wear to Law School and How to Dress to Impress (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/ahead-of-the-curve-what-to-wear-to-law-school-and-how-to-dress-to-impress/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-469-the-power-of-professional-style-a-conversation-with-alison-bruhn-and-delia-folk/) 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

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 degree is every professional playing a role? Bridging the "believability gap" between ourselves and our audience How lawyers could benefit from acting classes The value of legal education beyond law Resources: ThePamSherman.com (https://www.thepamsherman.com/) LinkedIn: Pam Sherman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/pam-sherman-86822710/) Facebook: Pam Sherman (https://www.facebook.com/thepamsherman/) Instagram: Pam Sherman (https://www.instagram.com/thepamsherman/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-468-playing-the-role-of-you-w-pam-sherman/) 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

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 Eyes An overview of how the asylum process works What is "crimmigration"? The technology incorporated at immigration detention camps and around borders How AI is being used to make immigration decisions Human stories and ethical considerations when it comes to migration How did COVID impact the process of migration and border control? Resources: PetraMolnar.com (https://www.petramolnar.com/) Migration and Technology Monitor (https://www.migrationtechmonitor.com/) X: Petra Molnar (https://x.com/_pmolnar?lang=en) The Walls Have Eyes: Surviving Migration in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, by Petra Molnar (https://www.amazon.com/Walls-Have-Eyes-Artificial-Intelligence/dp/1620978369/ref=monarch_sidesheet_title) Podcast Episode 83: Lawyers in Action – The Airport Immigration Crisis (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-83-lawyers-in-action-the-immigration-crisis/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-467-surviving-migration-in-the-age-of-technology-w-petra-molnar/) 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

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 present and future estates The three major forms of concurrent ownership: Tenancy in Common Joint Tenancy Tenancy by the Entirety Sample questions illustrating the above concepts Resources: "Listen and Learn" series (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-toolbox-podcast-substantive-law-topics/#listen-learn) California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2011 (https://nwculaw.edu/pdf/bar/July%202011%20Essays%20and%20Sample%20Answers.pdf) California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, October 2020 (https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Portals/0/documents/admissions/Examinations/October-2020-Essay-Selected-Answers.pdf) Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 250: Listen and Learn – Present and Future Estates (Part 1) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-250-listen-and-learn-present-and-future-estates-part-1/) Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 251: Listen and Learn – Present and Future Estates (Part 2) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-251-listen-and-learn-present-and-future-estates-part-2/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-466-listen-and-learn-concurrent-estates-property/) 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

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 constitutes "good legal writing"? How to approach the two different types of legal writing Practical tips for pre-writing (planning and organizing), as well as post-writing (effective proofreading)  How to address problematic facts or case law Resources: Legal Writing in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/legal-writing-in-law-school/) Podcast Episode 11: Legal Writing 101 (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-11-legal-writing-101/) Podcast Episode 84: Using Rules Effectively in Legal Writing (w/Guest Jason Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-84-using-rules-effectively-legal-writing-w-guest-jason-jones/) Podcast Episode 428: Legal Research and Writing in the Workplace (Part 1) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-428-legal-research-and-writing-in-the-workplace-part-1/) Podcast Episode 429: Legal Research and Writing in the Workplace (Part 2) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-429-legal-research-and-writing-in-the-workplace-part-2/) Three Cs of Legal Writing…And One T (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/three-cs-of-legal-writingand-one-t/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-465-improving-your-legal-writing-skills-w-luiz-arroyo/) 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

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. In this episode we discuss: Formation and characteristics of: General partnerships Limited partnerships Limited liability partnerships Examining partnership liability through hypos Resources: "Listen and Learn" series (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-toolbox-podcast-substantive-law-topics/#listen-learn) California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, February 2022 (https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Portals/0/documents/admissions/Examinations/February-2022-CBX-Essay-Qs-and-Selected-Answers.pdf) California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, February 2013 (https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Portals/0/documents/admissions/gbx/February-2013-CBX%20Selected%20Answers%20Essays.pdf) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-464-listen-and-learn-partnership-formation/) 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

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: Time-management schedule for your LRW assignment Starting with understanding the instructions Tips for researching, writing, and editing your assignment Asking your professor for feedback Final proofreading and citations Resources: Tutoring for Law School Success (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tutoring-for-law-school-success/) Westlaw (https://legal.thomsonreuters.com/en/westlaw) LexisNexis (https://www.lexisnexis.com/en-us/home.page) Podcast Episode 68: Top 10 Legal Research and Writing Disasters to Avoid (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-68-legal-writing-disasters/) Podcast Episode 409: Start Law School Right – Legal Research and Writing (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-409-start-law-school-right-legal-research-and-writing/) First-Hand Guide to 1L Courses – Legal Research & Writing (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/first-hand-guide-to-1l-courses-legal-research-writing/) Writing a Legal Memo – Things to Keep in Mind (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/writing-a-legal-memo-things-to-keep-in-mind/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-463-quick-tips-organizing-your-lrw-assignments/) 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

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 happening in the legal industry at the moment The impact of AI on law firm work and hiring Being competitive in a dynamic job environment  Networking and building community Resources: Candice Cook Simmons (https://www.candicecook.com/) LinkedIn: Candice Cook Simmons (https://www.linkedin.com/in/candice-s-cook-7454177/) Instagram: Candice Cook Simmons (https://www.instagram.com/candicesc1of1/?hl=en) Podcast Episode 425: Exploring the Legal Tech Ecosystem (w/Colin Levy) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-425-exploring-the-legal-tech-ecosystem-w-colin-levy/) Podcast Episode 430: The Paxton AI Founders Talk About Their AI Legal Assistant (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-430-the-paxtonai-founders-talk-about-their-ai-legal-assistant/) Podcast Episode 441: Exploring the Impact of AI on the Legal Professions (w/Gabe Teninbaum) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-441-exploring-the-impact-of-ai-on-the-legal-profession-w-gabe-teninbaum/) Podcast Episode 449: Implications of AI for the Legal Professions (w/Kevin Surace) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-449-implications-of-ai-for-the-legal-profession-w-kevin-surace/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-462-navigating-the-evolution-of-the-legal-industry-w-candice-cook-simmons/) 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

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 associated with it  Institutional hierarchy in law schools Proposals for improving adjuncts' experience The benefits of taking classes with adjunct professors Resources: Perkins Coie: T. Markus Funk (https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/professionals/t-markus-funk.html) LinkedIn: T. Markus Funk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/t-markus-funk-ph-d-24709925/) The Hidden Life of Law School Adjuncts: Teaching Temps, Indispensable Instructors, Underappreciated Cash Cows, or Something Else?, by T. Markus Funk, Andrew S. Boutros, and Eugene Volokh (https://texaslawreview.org/the-hidden-life-of-law-school-adjuncts-teaching-temps-indispensable-instructors-underappreciated-cash-cows-or-something-else/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-461-unveiling-the-adjunct-experience-an-interview-with-markus-funk/) 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

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 more bearable Dress codes in corporate environments Balancing personal and professional commitments Resources: Pierrepont Solutions (https://pierrepontsolutions.com/) This Is My Silver Lining podcast (https://thisismysilverlining.com/) LinkedIn: Ingrid Busson-Hall (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingrid-bussonhall/) Instagram: Ingrid Busson-Hall (https://www.instagram.com/ingridbusson/) Podcast Episode 25: How to Behave Like a Professional in the Legal Workplace (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-25-behave-like-professional-legal-workplace/) Podcast Episode 458: The Lost Art of Connecting (w/Susan McPherson) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-458-the-lost-art-of-connecting-w-susan-mcpherson/) Running a Student Org: Four Ideas to Expand Your Org and Strengthen Community (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/running-a-student-org-four-ideas-to-expand-your-org-and-strengthen-community/) Fashion Inspiration for Lawyers and Law Students (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/fashion-inspiration-for-lawyers-and-law-students/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-460-building-community-and-navigating-the-legal-workplace-w-ingrid-busson-hall/) 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

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, together with Sadie Jones, we're discussing some of the big questions that law students need to be thinking about to figure out what they want to do in their future career. In this episode we discuss: Key career-related questions for law students Different career options in the legal field Researching the day-to-day activities of your planned job Optimizing job-related activities and classes at your law school Resources: CareerDicta (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/careerdicta/) Law School Toolbox Podcast: Careers (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-toolbox-podcast-archive/careers/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-459-figuring-out-your-career-preferences-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