Podcasts about 1ls

Your first few weeks of law school can feel like moving to another country where everyone speaks a slightly different language—and you need to be fluent by midterms. Perhaps that's why Stetson looked to a venerable institution from the UK's legal system to help 1Ls connect with each other, their professors, and the profession: English Inns of Court. In this first episode of a two-parter, we sit down with Stetson Law Professor Timothy Kaye, one of the program's inaugural “benchers”—i.e. faculty mentors—to discuss how Stetson's Inns program got its start, the system's British origins, and how the program cultivates a more thoughtful and immersive approach to the study and practice of law.

In this episode, Major Alexandra Bearden, Associate Professor in the Administrative and Civil Law Department (ADA) at The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School (TJAGLCS) and Law of Federal Employment portfolio holder interviews Ms. Anna Saulter, 2024 Summer Associate Program intern, and Ms. Dorothy Edger-ton, Senior Civilian at Fort Jackson. Ms. Saulter discusses her unique experience as a summer associate before starting her final year of law school. Ms. Saulter had hands on experience working with civilian attorneys in various areas of law. Ms. Edgerton has served as an Army civilian for 32 years and provides a unique perspec-tive. Not only did Ms. Edgerton serve as a mentor to the summer associates at Fort Jackson, but she also had the unique opportunity to sit on the interview panel for the inaugural 2024 Summer Associate Program. Both guests share their unique experi-ences and offer valuable insight to those who may be interested in applying to the program and ultimately joining the JAG Corps as federal civilian employees. The 2025 Summer Associate Program application for 2Ls is currently closed, but the application for 1Ls is available in January at https://www.jagcnet.army.mil/GoArmyJAG/2025-Army-JAGC-Summer-Associate-Program. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/ or on Facebook (tjaglcs), Instagram (tjaglcs), or LinkedIn (school/tjaglcs).

Spencer is a Rising 2L at the University of Arizona College of Law and works as a Student Entrepreneurial Fellow at Tech Launch Arizona. In this episode, I sit down with Spencer, whose life revolves around family, faith, and the pursuit of excellence in every facet of life. We journey back to the pre-law school days when Spencer's path was anything but conventional. From navigating the political landscape as the President of the BYU College Republicans National Committee to immersing himself in three distinct law internships, Spencer shares how these formative experiences ignited his passion for the law and solidified his decision to pursue it.We then dive into the intensity of his first year in law school—a vivid time in his memory. Spencer opens up about balancing the rigors of legal education with the responsibilities of fatherhood, and how his deep-rooted faith as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints served as a compass through the challenges. He reflects on the crucial role his family and support system played, offering a candid look at the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people during such a demanding time.As we explore his current role at Tech Launch Arizona, Spencer discusses his work with emerging tech companies and the ongoing journey of discovering where his legal career might lead. His story is a powerful reminder that uncertainty is a natural part of the process, even for the most driven individuals. Spencer's unwavering determination and kindness shine through, making this episode a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration on their path.Don't miss out on Spencer's latest content, including his brand-new eBooks for incoming 1Ls—resources designed to help you confidently navigate the law school journey.Spencer's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/spencerdmaySpencer's Gumroad and E-Books: https://spencerdmay.gumroad.comBe sure to check out the Official Sponsors for the Lawyers in the Making Podcast:Rhetoric - takes user briefs and motions and compares them against the text of opinions written by judges to identify ways to tailor their arguments to better persuade the judges handling their cases. Rhetoric's focus is on persuasion and helps users find new ways to improve their odds of success through more persuasive arguments. Find them here: userhetoric.comThe Law School Operating System Recorded Course - Use this Link (https://www.lisablasser.com/offers/nAytQusX?coupon_code=LSOSNATE10) or go to LisaBlasser.com for 10% off her recorded course! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lawyersinthemaking.substack.com

As the fall semester approaches, incoming 1Ls may wonder how to prepare themselves for law school. On this week's episode, Nathan and Ben are joined by Angela Vorpahl, creator of the Law School Master Plan. Angela lays out what new law students should (and shouldn't) do to build the skills they'll need throughout law school. LSAT Demon LSAT Demon iOS App LSAT Demon Daily Watch Episode 406 on YouTube Thinking LSAT YouTube LSAT Demon YouTube 0:00 - Testing Limits - Beginning with the August 2023 LSAT, test takers will no longer be restricted to three attempts per application cycle. You can take the LSAT up to five times in five years and seven times in a lifetime. Read LSAC's policy on repeating the test here. 6:30 - What You Won't Learn in Law School - Not only does law school not teach you what it takes to succeed in legal practice, it doesn't teach you what it takes to succeed in law school. Angela Vorphal started her YouTube channel and consulting business to address that knowledge gap. She joins the guys to discuss why it's crucial to go into law school with a plan to approach your study efficiently and with a focus on what really matters. 23:48 - How to Prepare for Law School - Angela explains why incoming law students should focus on strategies to hone their approach to law school rather than try to learn the substantive law on their own. Angela also shares some career development tasks that 1Ls can tackle to get a leg up on the competition. 52:53 - Application Timing - How late is too late to apply? Ben and Nathan double down on their advice to apply early. They implore students to decouple their LSAT study from any application timeline.

We talk with Michael Bommarito, CEO of 273 Ventures and well-known innovator and thinker in legal technology and education. Bommarito and his colleague, Daniel Katz were behind GPT-3 and GPT-4 taking the Bar Exam. While he and Katz understand the hype in the media reaction, he states that most of the legal and technology experts who were following the advancements in generative AI, expected the results and had already moved on to the next phase in the use of AI in legal. While we talked to Michael a couple of days before the news broke about a lawyer in New York who submitted a brief to the court relying upon ChatGPT to write the brief and not understanding that AI tools can completely make up cases, fact pattern, and citations, he does talk about the fact that we are falling behind in educating law students and other in understanding how to use Large Language Models (LLMs) properly. In fact, if we don't start teaching 1Ls and 2Ls in law school immediately, law schools will be doing a disservice for their students for many years to come. Currently, Bommarito is following up his work at LexPredict, which was sold to Elevate Services in 2018, with 273 Ventures and Kelvin.Legal. With these companies, he aims to bring more efficiency and reduce marginal costs in the legal industry through the application of AI. He sees the industry as one that primarily deals with information and knowledge, yet continues to struggle with high costs and inefficiency. With 273 Ventures and Kelvin.Legal, he is building solutions to help firms bring order to the chaos that is their legal data. AI and data offer promising solutions for the legal industry but foundational issues around education and adaptation must be addressed. Bommarito explains that decades of inefficiency and mismatched data need to be adjusted before the true value of the AI tools can be achieved. He also believes that while there might have been many false starts on adjustments to the billable hour through things like Alternative Fee Arrangements (AFAs) in the past, the next 12-36 months are going to be pivotal in shifting the business model of the legal industry. Contact Us:  Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@gebauerm⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠@glambert⁠⁠⁠⁠Voicemail: 713-487-7821Email: geekinreviewpodcast@gmail.comMusic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jerry David DeCicca⁠⁠⁠ Listen on mobile platforms:  Apple Podcasts |  Spotify ⁠⁠Transcript⁠

This is a special edition of The Path & The Practice, featuring the audio from a program that Alexis Robertson, Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, delivered to 1Ls and 2Ls at the University of Minnesota Law School. In the discussion, she outlines how law students can grow their personal brand and expand their professional network through in-person, email, and social media interactions. It's a masterclass on connection. Prior to joining Foley & Lardner, Alexis attended the University of Michigan Law School, and practiced as a litigator for nearly eight years, before spending two years a legal recruiter, after which she transitioned in to being a law firm diversity professional. Alexis has been a dedicated DEI professional for the last six years. Her interests and prior professional experience make her uniquely suited to advise students on how to leverage various tools to connect and expand their networks.

Emily is a transfer student at Georgetown Law that joins the pod to talk about the ups and downs of the transfer process, how the applications work, and advice she has for future or current 1Ls.

Demon teachers and rising 3Ls Rebecca and Matt take over the pod to discuss whether studying for the LSAT prepares students for law school. Rebecca describes how LSAT Reading Comprehension prepares you to dissect the dense, convoluted text that you will have to read in law school on a daily basis. Matt explains why the skills developed by Logical Reasoning and Logic Games are similarly useful. He also encourages rising 1Ls to read the book Get a Running Start. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this Episode on YouTube

In this episode, Mike interviews law school strategy coach Angela Vorpahl about some of the most common mistakes that 1Ls make and how to set yourself up to get great grades. Prior to starting her own firm to assist law students, Angela graduated from law school in the top 1% of her class, clerked for a federal judge, worked in biglaw, and practiced as a human rights attorney. You can find Angela online on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and her website. You can listen and subscribe to Status Check with Spivey on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, YouTube, SoundCloud, and Google Podcasts. A transcript of this episode is coming soon and will be included in our blog post for this episode. spiveyconsulting.com | spiveyblog.com | myrankbyspivey.com

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're excited to have ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones with us to talk about ways to keep your job search and career planning consistent as a law student, without overdoing it. In this episode we discuss: Finding a good balance between academics and career planning for each year of law school How much time to devote to job searching/career planning each week, and what activities to focus on How to track your "career" time, contacts, and activities Advice for part-time law school students What if you're taking action consistently, but not seeing results? Resources: CareerDicta (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/careerdicta/) Job Search Strategies for Law Students (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-career-tips/job-search-strategies-for-law-students/) Podcast Episode 24: Job Search Basics for 1Ls (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-24-job-search-basics-1ls/) Podcast Episode 126: How to Get People to Help with Your Job Search (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-126-get-people-help-job-search/) Podcast Episode 166: How to Frame Your Job Search Story (w/Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-166-how-to-frame-your-job-search-story-w-sadie-jones/) Podcast Episode 183: Changing Course in the Job Hunt (w/Ex-BigLaw Recruiter Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-183-changing-course-in-the-job-hunt-w-ex-biglaw-recruiter-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 203: Job Search Q&A (w/Ex-BigLaw Recruiter Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-203-job-search-qa-w-ex-biglaw-recruiter-sadie-jones/) Podcast Episode 209: Job Hunting in a City Where You're Not in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-209-job-hunting-in-a-city-where-youre-not-in-law-school/) 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/) Podcast Episode 327: Job Search Etiquette (w/Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-327-job-search-etiquette-w-sadie-jones/) Getting a Jump Start on the 1L Summer Job Search (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/getting-a-jump-start-on-the-1l-summer-job-search/) Getting a Jump Start on the Summer Job Search: Part II (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/getting-a-jump-start-on-the-summer-job-search-part-ii/) How to Develop a 3L Job Search Strategy (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/how-to-develop-a-3l-job-search-strategy/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-339-fitting-in-consistent-career-planning-and-job-search-time-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 talking with ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones about common issues that law students encounter when looking for a job.  In this episode we discuss: What to do if you're a 1L and you still don't have a summer job by mid-spring How to overcome losing on-campus connections if you've been studying remotely What happens if your firm went under in the last year and you're left without a job after graduation Career-related things you can do prior to starting law school to get on the right track When and how to get career help as a 1L Resources: CareerDicta (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/careerdicta/) Job Search Strategies for Law Students (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-career-tips/job-search-strategies-for-law-students/) Podcast Episode 24: Job Search Basics for 1Ls (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-24-job-search-basics-1ls/) Podcast Episode 126: How to Get People to Help with Your Job Search (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-126-get-people-help-job-search/) Podcast Episode 166: How to Frame Your Job Search Story (w/Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-166-how-to-frame-your-job-search-story-w-sadie-jones/) Podcast Episode 183: Changing Course in the Job Hunt (w/Ex-BigLaw Recruiter Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-183-changing-course-in-the-job-hunt-w-ex-biglaw-recruiter-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 203: Job Search Q&A (w/Ex-BigLaw Recruiter Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-203-job-search-qa-w-ex-biglaw-recruiter-sadie-jones/) Podcast Episode 209: Job Hunting in a City Where You're Not in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-209-job-hunting-in-a-city-where-youre-not-in-law-school/) 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/) Podcast Episode 327: Job Search Etiquette (w/Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-327-job-search-etiquette-w-sadie-jones/) Getting a Jump Start on the 1L Summer Job Search (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/getting-a-jump-start-on-the-1l-summer-job-search/) Getting a Jump Start on the Summer Job Search: Part II (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/getting-a-jump-start-on-the-summer-job-search-part-ii/) How to Develop a 3L Job Search Strategy (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/how-to-develop-a-3l-job-search-strategy/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-337-how-to-address-common-job-search-problems-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 to another episode of the Ladies Who Law School Podcast!!!On this episode, the ladies chat with Madison Botizan a first-year associate and recent graduate of OCU law. Madison shares how she ended up in law school and even when she knew she wanted to be a litigator. The women talk about battling mental health issues and how law school stress and competition exacerbate the issues. She shares her top tip for current law students, give yourself some grace people! Perfection isn't real! Madison also shares how she found her current job with a #coldemail and she shares what makes a good writing sample to send along with that! Remember that hazing and fear-mongering is real in law school and you are NOT alone!! Madison shares why she started coaching law students. She talks about how many of the things she heard in law school can transfer over to practice and we have to work to change things early!  Madison talks about what she hopes to bestow upon all the 1Ls she is currently coaching! Listen and learn some of the tips and tricks she hopes to bestow upon the young law students in this process. If you are a law student and feel like school is kicking your butt. Madison can help! Feel alone and want someone you can trust whose been through the process. Madison is your girl and she will be a friend you can lean on!! Go HERE and use code LWLS  from today until 2/28 to get 20% off all services with Madison!!!Follow us on social!FacebookInstagramTwitterxoxo stay safe and healthy,The LadiesSamantha & Haylie@samanthalemke @ohh_hayls_yea

Yes, it's 2022, but we're interviewing 1Ls still here, so we're gonna dance and party like it's 2021L. On this episode, we're joined by Branden's former LSAT student, Davis Metzger, who shares the ups and downs of 1L living, as well as his journey taking the LSAT and applying to law school. Listen and learn . . . What 1L life is like at the nation's highest ranked public law school What moot court is and how to prepare to argue legal concepts you haven't learned yet What the Federalist Society is and whether it's right for you What Davis plans to do with his law degree Should you apply to UVA too? Links and Further Resources from this Episode: University of Virginia School of Law The Book Davis Co-Authored With the President of Gordon College And This Article, Too LSATMax's Private 1-on-1 LSAT Tutoring Start Your LSATMax Free Trial Enroll in LSATMax's #1-Ranked LSAT Course 33 Common LSAT Flaws Start Your 1L Free Trial Now (The Greatest Law School Supplement) Start Your BarMax Free Trial Now

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're chatting with ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones about some goals for your 1L summer job. In this episode we discuss: Why a 1L summer position is important, even if it's not your dream job What types of jobs are most realistic for the 1L summer Where and when to look for summer positions Should you be looking to get a writing sample? What to do if you're struggling to find a job Approaching your professors and career services for help with your job search Resources: CareerDicta (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/careerdicta/) NALP Directory of Legal Employers (https://www.nalpdirectory.com/) Podcast Episode 24: Job Search Basics for 1Ls (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-24-job-search-basics-1ls/) Podcast Episode 94: How to Succeed at Your Summer Legal Job (with Sara O'Connor) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-94-succeed-summer-legal-job-sara-oconnor/) Podcast Episode 179: What to Do if You Still Don't Have a Summer Job (w/ex-BigLaw Recruiter Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-179-what-to-do-if-you-still-dont-have-a-summer-job-w-ex-biglaw-recruiter-sadie-jones/) 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/) Podcast Episode 262: Researching Law Firms (w/Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-262-researching-law-firms-w-sadie-jones/) Preparing for 1L Interviews: How to Craft Your Story (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/preparing-for-1l-interviews-how-to-craft-your-story/) So You Want a Summer Job Abroad? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/so-you-want-a-summer-job-abroad/) Tips for Finding a 1L Summer Job Late in the Game (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tips-for-finding-a-1l-summer-job-late-in-the-game/) Getting a Jump Start on the 1L Summer Job Search (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/getting-a-jump-start-on-the-1l-summer-job-search/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-320-goals-for-your-1l-summer-job-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

This weeks episode is sponsored by JD Advising, a company that specializes in helping law students excel in law school and bar exam takers pass the bar! Finals are upon us and we know that for 1Ls this is the craziest experience! We found a great place to go to if you are struggling this finals season, check out the 1L Law School Study Aids and try it for free today! Today's episode stars 2L NIU College of Law and current Miss Oklahoma Earth USA, Emma Looney!!! Emma shares with us what her law school experience has been like thus far. As well as the low down on all things Pageant based in the world! She also talks about her specific platform #legislatechange Emma will compete in the Miss Earth USA pageant January 6th-9th and the Ladies want to get as many fellow #futureladylawyers to watch and support her! Join the FB group to stay up to date on the watch party over break! FACEBOOK GROUP Make sure to follow Emma on instagram HERE and TikTok HEREFollow us on social!FacebookInstagram Twitter Tik TokGive us a 5-star rating & subscribe for more!xoxo stay safe and healthy,The LadiesSamantha & Haylie@samanthalemke @ohh_hayls_yea

 This week on Unscripted Direct:Spencer interviews Dean Zelda Harris of Loyola-Chicago. Dean Harris talks about her career as an advocate for domestic violence victims, how she became dean (during a pandemic!), how she diversified their advocacy program, how Loyola integrates 1Ls into the program, and -- most controversially -- why baseball is better for kids than soccer.A loyal listener submits a suggestion to rename our Tournament Spotlight segmentWe present two Tournament Spotlights: King of the Hill (hosted by Joe Lester and American) and the Medico-Legal Competition (hosted by Jared Rosenblatt and Hofstra)Question of the Week has a new winner!

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! It looks like the COVID pandemic will continue to be a factor at the beginning of this school year. What can you do to get into the mindset for starting law school, considering the ongoing issues due to COVID? Join us for this episode as we share some tips for a successful 1L year. In this episode we discuss: Getting pre-1L life logistics in order Setting up a support system Figuring out law school exams sooner rather than later Scheduling deep work (and everything else) Evaluating how things are going, and how to catch up quickly if you fall behind When to start thinking about jobs Dealing with issues caused by COVID Resources: Tutoring for Law School Success (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tutoring-for-law-school-success/) Craigslist (https://craigslist.org/) Nextdoor (https://nextdoor.com/) Buy Nothing (https://buynothingproject.org/) Freecycle (https://www.freecycle.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 8: Law School 101 for 1Ls (What Not to Do) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-8-law-school-101-1ls-not/) Podcast Episode 21: What Is Your Professor Looking for on Exams (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-21-professor-looking-exams/) Podcast Episode 22: Take an Exam With Us (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-22-take-exam-us/) Podcast Episode 24: Job Search Basics for 1Ls (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-24-job-search-basics-1ls/) Podcast Episode 43: Getting Mentally Prepared to Start Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-43-getting-mentally-prepared-to-start-law-school/) Podcast Episode 60: 5 Tips for Surviving the First Month of Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-60-5-tips-surviving-first-month-law-school/) Podcast Episode 92: Top 1L Questions: The Money Edition (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-92-top-1l-questions-money-edition/) Podcast Episode 93: Top 1L Questions: Academic Concerns (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-93-top-1l-questions-academic-concerns/) Podcast Episode 95: Top 1L Questions: Time and Life Management (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-95-top-1l-questions-time-life-management/) Podcast Episode 98: Top 1L Questions: Non-Traditional Law Students (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-98-top-1l-questions-non-traditional-law-students/) Podcast Episode 120: Preparing for the 1L Job Hunt (with ex-BigLaw Recruiter Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-120-preparing-1l-job-hunt-ex-biglaw-recruiter-sadie-jones/) Podcast Episode 136: How to Attack Multiple Choice Questions on Law School Exams (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-136-how-to-attack-multiple-choice-questions-on-law-school-exams/) 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 206: The Most Surprising Things About 1L Year (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-206-the-most-surprising-things-about-1l-year/) Podcast Episode 254: Starting Law School Successfully During a Pandemic (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-254-starting-law-school-successfully-during-a-pandemic/) Podcast Episode 289: Starting Law School in 2021 (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-289-starting-law-school-in-2021/) 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/) What's a Trello? The Habit Tracker to Help Law Students Stay Productive (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/whats-a-trello-the-habit-tracker-to-help-law-students-stay-productive/) Why Your Gmail Inbox Should Be Your To-Do List (https://zapier.com/blog/gmail-to-do-list/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-307-kicking-off-your-1l-year/) 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!! This week's episode is sponsored by Angela Vorpahl she is offering the BEST opportunity for 0L's about to start law school this cycle, a FREE 1L Masterclass. The FREE masterclass will cover the 3 biggest mistakes 1Ls make that prevent them from hitting their ambitious grade goals  SIGN UP HERE!! -- and listen to her episode with the ladies HERE! This episode is also sponsored by Barcast Audio! Barcast is now offering A LA CARTE COURSES!!! Use our promo code LADIES at checkout to get 10% off your order of any subject. This week the ladies chat with Lauren Lenahan. A lady lawyer who grew up in Kansas, went to OU for undergrad and then OCU for law school. Lauren has been out of law school for three years, and she credits wanting to go to law school to *legally blonde*, of course! Lauren graduated with a Women and Gender Studies major, interned at child advocacy center, Lifehouse in Topeka Kansas. Where she realized I should go to law school. The ladies and Lauren discuss expressing yourself through what you wear in the courtroom, and what color your hair is. The women discuss fashion and the Chanel Suit Olivia Rodrigo wore recently on her visit to the White House. Lauren shares her law school journey. She started at OCU early, with a summer start program, which she HIGHLY recommends taking advantage of if your school offers it. She talks about her experience with OCI and how her internships from that turned out. She shares some GREAT tips you 0Ls won't want to miss! Lauren LOVED law school and got great grades, and she is a Law Review Stan. She shares what Law Review taught her and how people not on Law Review can also practice certain steps she found helpful in practice.   *sheperdizing*  Lauren shares her Bar experience and her tips for how to be successful when studying for the bar. Follow Lauren on Linkedin and Instagram ALSO, Make sure and listen to our Episode with another top ranking law student HERE Thank you so much for all of the support you've shown us this season! Please, don't hesitate to contact us about topics you'd like to hear our take on in Season 3.  See you two weeks! Follow us on social!FacebookFACEBOOK GROUP

Welcome back to another Ladies Who Law School Podcast episode! This week's episode is sponsored by Angela Vorpahl - and you guys she is offering the BEST opportunity for 0L's about to start law school this cycle, Angela's FREE 1L Masterclass. The FREE masterclass will cover the 3 biggest mistakes 1Ls make that prevent them from hitting their ambitious grade goals AND her signature 3-part framework to correct those mistakes and compete for top grades. SO. If you guys are looking to cut through the confusion and uncertainty of 1L year --  SIGN UP HERE!! -- and listen to her episode with the ladies HERE! This episode is also sponsored by Barcast Audio! Barcast has a special announcement: A LA CARTE COURSES!!! Now you can purchase individual courses from the MBE pack, perfect for law students looking to spruce up their skills on the subjects for the bar exam! We have been waiting for the a la carte option for so long and we are so excited to give you guys our promo code LADIES at checkout! On this weeks episode the ladies chat with Karin Conroy of Conroy Creative Counsel! She is a marketing expert for law firms and shares her expertise with the ladies. This episode is one to listen to and save, especially if you want to start your own firm one day! Follow Karin on Instagram HERE and Linkedin HERE FACEBOOK GROUP

Welcome back to another Ladies Who Law School Podcast episode! This week's episode is sponsored by Angela Vorpahl - and you guys she is offering the BEST opportunity for 0L's about to start law school this cycle, Angela's FREE 1L Masterclass. The FREE masterclass will cover the 3 biggest mistakes 1Ls make that prevent them from hitting their ambitious grade goals AND her signature 3-part framework to correct those mistakes and compete for top grades. SO. If you guys are looking to cut through the confusion and uncertainty of 1L year --  SIGN UP HERE!! -- and listen to her episode with the ladies HERE! This episode is also sponsored by Barcast Audio **For all of you 3Ls taking the bar exam in 2021, Barcast: Audio has a special offer just for listeners of our show. Right now, you can get 10% off your pre-order of the Barcast: MBE Pack, which includes access to audio lessons, essay workshops, and attack sheets for all 7 MBE subjects.**  Use promo code: LADIES at checkoutOn this week's episode, the ladies chat about the LSAT: the Law School Admissions Test. They start by covering "Things to think about" as you get ready to start your LSAT journey. Like, How do you learn best? How much time do you have before you need to take the LSAT? The ladies cover what they did to prepare for LSAT and then cover What YOU GUYs said are the best options! Khan -- freeLSAT Trainer - bookLSAT demon Seven sage LSAT MAXPrinceton review LSAT blueprintPower scoreLearn more about signing up for the LSAT HERE! FACEBOOK GROUP

Welcome back to another Ladies Who Law School Podcast episode! This week's episode is sponsored by Angela Vorpahl - and you guys she is offering the BEST opportunity for 0L's about to start law school this cycle, Angela's FREE 1L Masterclass. The FREE masterclass will cover the 3 biggest mistakes 1Ls make that prevent them from hitting their ambitious grade goals AND her signature 3-part framework to correct those mistakes and compete for top grades. SO. If you guys are looking to cut through the confusion and uncertainty of 1L year --  SIGN UP HERE!! -- and listen to her episode with the ladies HERE! On this week's episode, the ladies chat and catch up with each other! They cover the usual moto -- *grades DON'T define you* !!! Remember to reach out if you're feeling down about grade or anything really, you are NOT alone! The ladies have break downs ALL THE TIME, and we all have to remember it takes a village! After two weeks of "vacation" and no work or school, the ladies are back full-time!! Interested in what a LLI (licensed legal intern) check out this link! The ladies are both at civil firms (Haylie is working in employment and civil right, while Samantha is at a bigger firm that, lets face it, does it ALL) They both share a little about their experience working, as well as share TIPS on what you can do to make your internship the best for you and your legal knowledge! FACEBOOK GROUP

Amy M. Gardner, JD, CPC, ELI-MP Amy brings to Apochromatik a unique track record of working with law students as dean of students at a top 5 law school and a successful career practicing law, first as a Skadden litigation associate and later as an associate and then partner at a mid-size Chicago firm.  In addition to countless hours completing stand-alone coaching trainings, she is a graduate of the Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching. Until March, 2016, Amy was the Dean of Students at the University of Chicago Law School.  Through her work as a dean of students, Amy developed an expertise in understanding the unique needs of law students and in tailoring professional education and development opportunities to their needs.   Her work as a dean of students was described as “transformative” and “visionary.”  In addition to counseling and advising law students on a variety of issues, she drew on her legal experience to revolutionize the way the Law School prepared students for legal practice.  These efforts took the form of programs and initiatives to prepare students for the reality of the legal practice outside the classroom that are now being mimicked at other law schools.  In one such effort, Amy partnered with the Booth School of Business to create the Kapnick Leadership Development Initiative, the first program at a top law school to introduce systematic leadership development to all 1Ls.     While serving as dean of students, she received the Class Award from the Class of 2014 for outstanding contributions to improving the quality of student life and the spirit of community at the Law School.  In 2013, she was nominated to and completed the University of Chicago's Executive Program for Emerging Leaders.  She received her B.A. from Luther College in English and political science before spending two years working in Iowa politics. Amy received her J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School in 2002, where she served as a Topic Access Editor for the Law Review, among other activities. She earned her M.A. in Public Policy and Administration from Northwestern University in 2017.  Amy spent five years as a litigation associate at Skadden in Chicago, where her extensive pro bono work was profiled by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and resulted in her receipt of the Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation 2006 Distinguished Service Award. While an associate at Skadden, she also founded and led the Chicago Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society from its first organizing meeting in 2003 to its being named the Lawyer Chapter of the Year for 2006-2007.  From Skadden, Amy was a commercial and intellectual property litigator at Ungaretti & Harris LLP in Chicago, first as an associate and later as a partner.  Amy’s extensive community service has included serving as president of the University of Chicago Alumni Club of Chicago from 2008-2010 and as a member of the University’s Alumni Board of Governors from 2010-2016.  Her service to the University was recognized by her receipt of the Young Alumni Service Citation in 2007.  In the spring of 2010, she traveled to five European cities as an American Marshall Memorial Fellow, meeting with policymakers and prominent members of the business, government, political, NGO, and media communities. In 2017, Amy was appointed to the Illinois Supreme Court Committee on Character & Fitness.  She is a member of the Illinois and U.S. Supreme Court bars.  

Law school can be a very drastic and frightening change of pace for students, especially in their first year. Partners Melody Kiella and Whitney Lay Greene were no different, and today they're here to tell us to 10 things they would've told themselves back in law school as 1Ls. From Imposter Syndrome to balancing social and school life, tune in to find out!

Today on the NC DWI Guy Podcast we talk about the One Leg Stand! If you don't know the three standardized field sobriety tests backwards and forwards then you should not be handling DWI cases. In this episode, Jake Minick does a deep dive on the ways to attack the One Leg Stand test.   Highlights:   Understand the environment required for performing the one leg stand and how to utilize poor field conditions in your defense Discover the type of subject/suspect that the one leg stand test is appropriate for and how your clients age, weight and medical conditions might impact the validity of the 1LS Hear the specific standardized instructions that an officer is supposed to give and demonstrations the officer is supposed to show to the subject/suspect before administering the 1LS Learn the clues the officer is looking for during the 1LS and more importantly when a specific clue should NOT be notated by the officer during the 1LS

Femi and Patrick chat with Cece Burbach (3L at South Texas College of Law Houston), Joe Holloway (2L at University of Houston Law Center), and Arriyana Patton (2L at Thurgood Marshall School of Law). All three are currently law students at Houston-area schools and serve as Student Directors on the HYLA Board of Directors, alongside Femi and Patrick. Femi and Patrick ask their three guests a number of questions about the significance of 1L fall grades and what the internship-search looks like for 1L students. Together, the five of them offer their insights and advice for 1Ls during this important time of the year. The HYLIGHTS Podcast is brought to you by the Houston Young Lawyers Association! If you have any comments or questions, or if you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please email us at hylightspodcast@gmail.com. Join HYLA: https://www.hyla.org/why-should-you-join-hyla

Test driving the 2021 Chevy Camaro convertible for this review reminded me that my job ain't that bad. :0)  And, it highlighted that I no longer live in the Midwest! Because it was on an afternoon in December.   Cruising along the Pacific Ocean.  With the top down.  In Southern California.  So if you happen to be reading this from anywhere but SoCal, then I'm sorry you're missing our mostly perfect-year-round weather. And a quick shoutout of thanks to my pals at Martin Chevy in Torrance, California.  Because while they hook me up with lots of test drivers - this one was a special treat for sure! -->Continue reading below or click play to listen.

On this week's episode we talk about how finals week went and what we will be doing over winter break - with tips for 1Ls and 2Ls as well! Follow us on Instagram at @allrightsreservedpodcast for more tips!

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges to college students, 1Ls and lawyers-to-be around the world. But where one door closes…another opens, dear listeners. Rachel Gezerseh (Panish, Shea and Boyle, LLP) is back on the pod to talk about how you can and should be networking for your legal career even though you can’t grab coffee or meet up with lawyers in person. Ben and Nathan also talk about the effectiveness of a JD MBA, they consider whether an MA certificate program will help your chances of getting into a good law school, they weigh some advice about personal statements from a pre-law advisor, and they offer advice to someone who just jumped from the 130s to the 150s. Plus, the guys answer LR question 11 from prep test 65. Read more on our website!

In this week's episode, as the first entry of the Spotlight Series, Matt and Thuan interview Lee Brett, W&L Law Class of 2021.Lee attended W&L for undergrad before he served in the U.S. Marine Corps. and eventually returned back to W&L for law school. Lee sheds light on his time at W&L, reflects back on how his military service affected his law school career, and also discusses the ways in which he manages his time, stress, and family during the course of law school.We highly recommend you check out this very insightful interview with a true family man and Jack of All Trades, Master of All! 00:00:00 Introductions (A new British host?) 00:04:00 A little bit about Lee 00:05:30 Lee's Marine Corps experience and college experience 00:08:28 How has W&L changed between undergrad and law school? 00:11:25 Lee's time as an Honor Advocate 00:19:53 How the Honor System plays into Lee's military experience 00:22:56 Why Law School? 00:24:28 Has the Marine Corps prepared you for law school? 00:27:47 Lee's tips on time and stress management 00:31:54 Lee discusses self-care and family time 00:34:11 Socializing in Law school as a family man 00:38:47 Moot court and the competitions 00:41:10 Lee's tips for mockers 00:46:21 Lee's public speaking experience 00:47:22 Stage fright and nerves during mock trial and competition 00:51:46 Lee's Jekyll & Hyde switch between real life and mock trial 00:56:33 Tips for 1Ls?

The summer’s coming to an end and future 1Ls are applying to law school or getting ready to take the LSAT. And since folks are about to dive headfirst into the fall LSATs? The guys get a bunch of pretty technical questions about the test. They discuss the mechanics of strengthen and weaken questions, they talk about how to handle questions that use “unless,” and they straight up answer a must be true question from practice test 65. Plus, they consider when a person should become a lawyer and they read a rather hilarious email from UC Hastings. Read more on our website!

In this episode, recorded especially for our 1Ls at St. John’s (and law students everywhere!), we explore legal themes in the classic film about Thomas More, “A Man for All Seasons” (1966). How far can law protect an individual from state and social coercion? And to what extent must a lawyer submerge his or her […] The post Legal Spirits 026: Law in “A Man for All Seasons” appeared first on LAW AND RELIGION FORUM.

Richard and Adam are joined by Conor Fitzgerald, a 1L student at Osgoode Hall Law School enrolled in the Joint JD/MBA Program. Conor talks about his unique background and his pursuit of the joint MBA/JD program***. Conor was part of the Arts, Media and Entertainment program at Schulich, where he was exposed to 1Ls before 1L. The group talk about the rhythm of law school. Conor reflects on coming into law school knowing how to fail. Richard and Conor talk about their class without jokes before Conor reveals a deep hatred (kidding) for Richard's classes.   Check out Conor's Projects:   Bygone Theatre https://www.bygonetheatre.com/ The Toronto Independent Theatre Coalition https://www.thetitc.ca/   Music Attribution: What's Love Got to Do with It (Symphonic Version)by Tina Turner Buy now: https://VA.lnk.to/80sSymphonic 

With the LSAT-Flex and the impact of the new coronavirus, 1L hopefuls and 1Ls in waiting have a lot of questions about attending or applying to law school in the fall. Nathan and Ben sit down with friend of the show and law school expert, Ann Levine, to discuss her latest book and the state of law school admissions in 2020. The guys also talk about converting your LSAT-Flex scores, they hear from a student whose LSAC fee-waiver request was denied, and they answer an LR question from practice test 65. Plus, Nathan and Ben dig into cooperative board games, E-Prime, and they read an LR question drafted by a listener who was inspired by Nathan’s COVID-19 rant. Read more on our website!

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In today's episode, we're talking with admissions consultant Anna Ivey about what could change for incoming 1Ls this year because of COVID-19 concerns, and how the pandemic might impact the future of law school admissions.  In this episode we discuss: Anna's background and work in admissions consulting How likely is it that law school classes will be in-person this fall? Does the Socratic method lend itself well to being taught online? The social and networking aspects of virtual studying How people who end up on waitlists could be impacted this year How to think about choosing which schools to apply to Do you have to visit law schools before applying or accepting? The future of the legal job market Resources: Anna Ivey Consulting (https://www.annaivey.com/) Thinking Outside the Box: Should You Start a Virtual Study Group? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/thinking-outside-the-box-should-you-start-a-virtual-study-group/) The Order of Things: What College Rankings Really Tell Us, by Malcolm Gladwell (https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2011/02/14/the-order-of-things) Above the Law (https://abovethelaw.com/) Podcast Episode 239: Looking to History to Assess the Impact of COVID-19 on the Legal Job Market (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-239-looking-to-history-to-assess-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-the-legal-job-market/) Podcast Episode 242: COVID-19 Considerations for (Potentially) Incoming 1Ls (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-242-covid-19-considerations-for-potentially-incoming-1ls/) Podcast Episode 249: Changes to the LSAT Due to COVID-19 (with Steve Schwartz) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-249-changes-to-the-lsat-due-to-covid-19-with-steve-schwartz/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-252-navigating-the-law-school-landscape-in-light-of-covid-19-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

School’s out for summer. And that means 1Ls are now officially 2Ls—and many of them just bypass/fail grades, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Friend of the show and Thinking LSAT ex-producer, Sarah Ashworth, drops by to discuss her 1L experience with Nathan and Ben. Sarah shares how her first year of law school met her expectations and what she’s looking forward to as she heads into her 2L year. Then she sticks around to discuss LSAC news and LSAT advice with the guys. They cover what to do if you’re stuck in a particular score range, how to handle Character and Fitness inquiries, and they join forces like a gd LSAT Voltron to unlock LG 3 from practice test 65. Read more on our website!

Rising UCLA 2L, grassroots organizer, and political strategist Sandy Hudson joins Branden and Jelena to talk about law school's abrupt transition to distance learning in the face of COVID-19. In this episode: Walk through a day in the life of a law student learning from home Learn how students scattered around the world are banding together to get through finals Find out what's happening to law review write-ons, OCI, and more during lockdown Discover the surprising positives of this unexpected, drastic change Hear an update on (some) law schools' plans for Fall 2020 Get Sandy's been-there-done-that advice for rising 1Ls contemplating starting law school from home in the fall Links and further resources from from this week's episode: Sandy's Podcast: Sandy & Nora Talk Politics - https://sandyandnora.com/ Sandy Hudson on Twitter - https://twitter.com/sandela California Public Universities Announce Fall 2020 Plans - https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/12/us/california-universities-fall-online/index.html Start Your 1L Free Trial Now! - https://go.onelink.me/iOM8/68e2c335 The Paper Chase Opening Scene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qx22TyCge7w&feature=youtu.be The Paper Chase Full Movie - https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/the-paper-chase/id271653326 One L (The Novel that Inspired The Paper Chase) - https://www.amazon.com/One-Turbulent-Story-Harvard-School/dp/0143119028/ Start Your LSATMax Free Trial - https://go.onelink.me/z1Zu/689fb4b4 Start Your BarMax Free Trial Now! - https://go.onelink.me/3011142272/d02ba2de

LSAC made some wild changes in the past few weeks. The April LSAT is cancelled, and a new test, LSAT-Flex, is being made available to April LSAT registrants. Nathan and Ben give you everything you need to know (so far) about the unprecedented LSAT-Flex. Plus, the guys take a look at some law schools that are getting a little antsy about incoming 1Ls and offering extra discounts to secure their classes. The guys also talk about why Chipotle sucks, gap years, consider a tip for when you’re in the last few minutes of a section, and hear from a student who ultimately decided against law school. Read more on our website!

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking about how potential 1Ls can think through whether to start law school in the fall, given the current uncertainty due to COVID-19. In this episode we discuss: Being prepared for the possibility of online learning If classes are virtual, do you even move to the area? Seeking additional financial aid In what cases does it make sense to defer? What might happen to the legal job market? Could some schools be in danger of closing? Resources: Start Law School Right (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/start-law-school-right/) Welcome, Incoming 1Ls! (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/1l/) Podcast Episode 151: Our Top 10 Podcast Episodes for Incoming 1Ls (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-151-our-top-10-podcast-episodes-for-incoming-1ls/) Podcast Episode 238: Pass/Fail Grading in the Time of COVID-19 (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-238-pass-fail-grading-in-the-time-of-covid-19/) Podcast Episode 239: Looking to History to Assess the Impact of COVID-19 on the Legal Job Market (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-239-looking-to-history-to-assess-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-the-legal-job-market/) Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-242-covid-19-considerations-for-potentially-incoming-1ls/) 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 talk about the process of finding a 1L summer job in the spring. In this episode we discuss: The timeline of the 1L summer job search What materials you should prepare for applying Can you afford to be picky? How many resumes can you expect to send out? Useful resources for job leads How to handle some common scenarios regarding interviews and job offers What to do if nothing is working and you start panicking Resources: CareerDicta (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/careerdicta/) NALP (https://www.nalp.org/) Craigslist (https://www.craigslist.org/about/sites) Podcast Episode 24: Job Search Basics for 1Ls (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-24-job-search-basics-1ls/) Podcast Episode 27: Job Interview Basics (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-27-job-interview-basics/) Podcast Episode 120: Preparing for the 1L Job Hunt (with ex-BigLaw Recruiter Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-120-preparing-1l-job-hunt-ex-biglaw-recruiter-sadie-jones/) Podcast Episode 203: Job Search Q&A (w/ex-BigLaw Recruiter Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-203-job-search-qa-w-ex-biglaw-recruiter-sadie-jones/) Podcast Episode 223: 1L Year at Harvard Law (w/guest Carla Luna) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-223-1l-year-at-harvard-law-w-guest-carla-luna/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-232-finding-a-1l-summer-job-in-the-spring-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

The Hate 2 See It podcast is presented by the Harvard Law School BLSA. On this show, we address anything from reparations to Rick Ross, utilizing our platform at Harvard to highlight issues concerning law school, politics, the black community, pop culture, and much more.  The first segment in episode 1 is truly for the 1Ls but we expect that everyone will have much to reflect on throughout it. The second segment this episode gets candid as we relay our hot takes on recent events in law school and life.

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're sharing some unexpected things we experienced when we started as 1Ls, so you can adjust to law school culture faster. In this episode we discuss: How the volume of activities and the importance of grades can be overwhelming at first Why it could take some time to find people that you click with The reality of having to figure most stuff out on your own Schedules being less flexible than you might be used to The importance of thinking about summer jobs early Bringing out your inner entitled self and feeling confident you deserve your place in law school as much as anybody else Resources: Start Law School Right (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/start-law-school-right/) Podcast Episode 8: Law School 101 For 1Ls (What Not to Do) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-8-law-school-101-1ls-not/) Podcast Episode 151: Our Top 10 Podcast Episodes for Incoming 1Ls (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-151-our-top-10-podcast-episodes-for-incoming-1ls/) Law School Toolbox blog: Your Frequently Asked Questions When Starting Law School, Answered (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/your-frequently-asked-questions-when-starting-law-school-answered/) Law School Toolbox blog: Ahead of the Curve: Time Management When Starting Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/time-management-when-starting-law-school/) Law School Toolbox blog: Starting Off on the Right Foot: Survival Tips for the First Few Weeks (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/starting-off-right-foot-survival-tips-first-weeks/) Law School Toolbox blog: The Secrets More 1Ls Need to Know (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/the-secrets-more-1ls-need-to-know/) Law School Toolbox blog: Law School Toolbox Experts Share: Non-Obvious Things That 1Ls Should Bring with Them and Why (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-toolbox-experts-share-non-obvious-things-that-1ls-should-bring-with-them-and-why/) Law School Toolbox blog: Law School Toolbox Experts Share: What I did Right When Starting Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-toolbox-experts-share-what-i-did-right-when-starting-law-school/) Law School Toolbox blog: Law School Toolbox Experts Share: Mistakes I Made When Starting Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-toolbox-experts-share-mistakes-made-starting-law-school/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-206-the-most-surprising-things-about-1l-year/) 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

The Public Service Center’s Lawton Tufts and Annie Kim discuss the questions they often get from 1Ls about how to get the most out of their summer internships. Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.law.virginia.edu/system/files/publicservice/podcast/Episode%206%2C%20Summer.pdf

In this episode, Bob Cohen, Northeast Director of Themis Bar Review, explains what law students need to know about the Bar Exam during their first, second and third year of law school, and objectively shares what he thinks students should consider when choosing a commercial bar prep course. The good news for 1Ls --- do nothing but take your classes!

Current students discuss the job search processes for 1Ls, 2Ls, and 3Ls and the various obstacles that arise. This discussion includes application materials, OCIs, preparing for interviews, and putting yourself in position to land the job. This episode will help you be aware of the order of operations and provides great advice on how to navigate the complicated waters that are the job search. This podcast was created by the Texas Young Lawyers Association, and no part of it may be reproduced without the written consent of TYLA. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the TYLA or the State Bar of Texas. The information in this podcast is provided as a resource of general information and is not intended to replace legal advice. We recommend our listeners conduct their own research and exercise their own judgment. If you are not a lawyer and need legal assistance related to any of the topics discussed in this podcast, you should consult an attorney. The Young Gunners Podcast features music by Otis McDonald and his song "Rest."

@JackDuffin is joined by Greg from the Browns @StSPodcasts to work through a hypothetical roster construction, talking about positional value. Roger Goodell has instructed us two to start the 33rd franchise. The new expansion style is that we get 4 years of picks to start the team (plus 4 comp picks), 11 FAs and 10 UDFAs/Veteran Minimum FAs. The Offence will be a base of 11 personnel with the defence playing a base 4-2-5. The roster will be made up of 3QB, 3RB, 6WR, 4TE, 4T, 3G, 2C, 5DE, 4DT, 5LB, 7CB, 2SS, 2FS, 1K, 1P, 1LS. Show 1 covers the idea, our QB and our RB room. Come back next Wednesday for the rest of the offence. Any questions please tweet them to @JackDuffin and we will be doing a wrap up show once we finish all of these episodes.

Over the past month, we’ve been talking to many 1Ls who have a wide range of interests, and we keep getting the same question: How do I narrow down all of my career options and figure out the best job for me? On today’s podcast, we discuss that question. Read a transcript of this episode at https://www.law.virginia.edu/system/files/publicservice/podcast/Episode%203%2C%20Where%20Do%20I%20Go%20From%20Here.pdf

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking about some common problems that we see in the analysis section of legal essays, whether from 1Ls or all the way to the bar exam. Conveniently, we have some suggestions for solving these problems! In this episode, we discuss: Common mistake number 1: Not systematically laying out the elements Attack plans – what are they and how can they help you improve your essay analysis Don’t forget about terms of art – don’t write two paragraphs when two words will do Another common and big mistake – missing issues – remember the FACTS are there for a reason The best way to learn to identify issues from facts – PRACTICE Two big DON’Ts – don’t ignore counterarguments and don’t forget the conclusion BECAUSE you might lose big points How to better organize your essay to make it easier for the grader to read RESOURCES: Wondering What an Attack Plan is? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wondering-what-an-attack-plan-is/) Podcast Episode 139: How to Issue Spot an Exam Question (w/Live Example) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-139-how-to-issue-spot-an-exam-question-w-live-example/) Tips for Using Facts on Final Exams (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tips-for-using-facts-final-exams/) The Value of Issue Spotting and Strategies to Improve Your Skills (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/value-issue-spotting-strategies-improve-skills/) It’s Almost Finals! Are You Getting the Most out of Your Study Time? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/its-almost-finals-are-you-getting-the-most-out-of-your-study-time/) Where Can You Find Sample Law School Essay Exams? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/where-can-you-find-sample-law-school-essay-exams/) How to Write a Law School Exam: Deal with the Ambiguity (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/how-to-write-a-law-school-exam-deal-with-the-ambiguity/) The Single Most Important Word in a Law School Exam Answer (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/the-single-most-important-word-in-a-law-school-exam-answer/) How to Organize Your Exam Answers (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/how-to-organize-your-exam-answers/) From Bare Bones to Meaty Analysis: How to Skeleton Outline Your Essay (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/from-bare-bones-to-meaty-analysis-how-to-skeleton-outline-your-essay/) Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/LST-Ep-163-Legal-Analysis-Issues-and-How-to-Solve-Them.pdf) 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 counting down our top ten episodes for incoming 1Ls. This list is good listening for anyone, but especially for those getting ready to start law school in the fall. If law school's coming up soon, here are some episodes we recommend you check out! In this episode, we discuss: Money issues to think about before starting law school from negotiating scholarship offers (yes, you can do this!) and the realities of law school debt to creating a budget and what you should or should not buy before you start law school Ways to prepare for the transition to law school mentally and emotionally, as well as academically How to set yourself up for success BEFORE starting law school and how to survive your first month Why is law school so hard? Special concerns of non-traditional and first-generation law students RESOURCES: Podcast Episode 38: Can You Really Afford Law School? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-38-can-you-really-afford-law-school/) Podcast Episode 92: Top 1L Questions: The Money Edition (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-92-top-1l-questions-money-edition/) Podcast Episode 104: Law School Essentials – What to Buy (and Not to Buy) Beforehand (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-104-law-school-essentials-what-to-buy-and-not-to-buy-beforehand/) Podcast Episode 43: Getting Mentally Prepared to Start Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-43-getting-mentally-prepared-to-start-law-school/) Podcast Episode 89: The Leap from Undergrad to Law School (w/Keri Clapp) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-89-the-leap-from-undergrad-to-law-school-with-keri-clapp/) Law School Toolbox Tutors (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/meet-law-school-toolbox-tutors/) Podcast Episode 40: Preparing for Your First Semester of Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-40-preparing-for-your-first-semester-of-law-school/) Podcast Episode 56: Getting off to a Smart Start in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-56-get-smart-start-law-school/) Podcast Episode 2: Why is Law School Hard? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-2-law-school-hard/) Podcast Episode 98: Top 1L Questions: Non-Traditional Law Students (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-98-top-1l-questions-non-traditional-law-students/) Podcast Episode 113: Life as a First-Generation College and Law Student (w/Shirlene Armstrong) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-113-life-first-generation-college-law-student-shirlene-armstrong/) Podcast Episode 60: 5 Tips for Surviving the First Month of Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-60-5-tips-surviving-first-month-law-school/) Start Law School Right Course (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/start-law-school-right/) Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/LST-Ep-151-Top-10-Podcast-Episodes-for-Incoming-1Ls.pdf) 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 to make sure you never miss an episode!  Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee

Welcome to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking through some bar exam basics for 1Ls, 2Ls, and 3Ls who have the bar exam looming on the horizon. In this episode, we discuss: Why you should care about preparing for the bar exam as a law student, even if you're a 1L The current exam landscape and how the UBE is impacting where people sit for the bar exam How the bar exam tests you and the best tools to prepare for each portion, including some thoughts about signing up for the standard bar study providers in your 1L year The best way to start “studying” for the bar exam while still in law school What the MBE is and why it's so important Resources: National Conference of Bar Examiners UBE (http://www.ncbex.org/exams/ube/) Themis (https://barexamtoolbox.com/vendors/themis-bar-review/ Barmax (https://barexamtoolbox.com/vendors/adaptibar/) Adaptibar (https://barexamtoolbox.com/vendors/adaptibar/) Podcast Episode 52: Bar Exam Tips for Mastering the MBE (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-52-bar-exam-tips-mastering-mbe/) SketchyLaw (https://barexamtoolbox.com/tools-bar-exam-success-sketchy-law/) Podcast Episode 78: Advice for First-Time Bar Exam Takers (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-78-advice-first-time-bar-exam-takers/) Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript  (https://barexamtoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/BET-Ep-3-Bar-Exam-101.pdf)  If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts 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 Bar Exam Toolbox website. Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee      

SEASON FINALEOn our last episode as 1Ls (you have no idea how nice it feels to say that), Emily takes us on a wild ride back to WWII. The 1940's were full of Italians in leather (yep--you read that right), German sabotage schools, and vintage terrorism. Do foreign terrorists have the right to be tried in our civil courts? This foundational case has the answer--amidst a bunch of belly-laughs.We want to thank you all for listening this season and for your continual support of our new-found hobby and much-needed distraction from school. Recording Law & Disorder has been a BLAST! Auf Wiedersehen!Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ex_parte_Quirinhttps://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/317/1/case.html

SEASON FINALEOn our last episode as 1Ls (you have no idea how nice it feels to say that), Emily takes us on a wild ride back to WWII. The 1940's were full of Italians in leather (yep--you read that right), German sabotage schools, and vintage terrorism. Do foreign terrorists have the right to be tried in our civil courts? This foundational case has the answer--amidst a bunch of belly-laughs.We want to thank you all for listening this season and for your continual support of our new-found hobby and much-needed distraction from school. Recording Law & Disorder has been a BLAST! Auf Wiedersehen!Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ex_parte_Quirinhttps://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/317/1/case.html

Welcome to the Law School Toolbox Podcast! Today, we’re talking about a subject no one likes to think about: midterms. Law school midterms are becoming more and more common, especially for 1Ls. If you’re a 1L, this will be the first time you stare down the barrel of a law school exam – and get a grade, which can be intimidating! Tune in while Lee and Alison discuss what you need to know about law school midterms. In this episode, we discuss: The value of midterm exams for students How seriously should you take midterms? Types of midterm exams you might see How to prepare, and resources you can turn to for help The significance of a midterm grade, whether you did really well, or not so well Resources: Podcast Episode 22: Take an Exam with Us (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-22-take-exam-us/) What Your Law School Midterms Can Tell You (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-midterms-can-tell/) Help! Midterms are Coming! (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/help-midterms-are-coming/) The 3 Stages of a 1L Midterm (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/the-3-stages-of-a-1l-midterm/) How to Prepare for Midterm Season in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/how-to-prepare-for-midterm-season-in-law-school/) Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript  (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Episode-117-Surviving-Midterms.pdf) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes  (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). 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/). Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox Podcast! Today, we're chatting about settling into law school after your first month. The first four or five weeks of class can be a really pivotal turning point for a lot of students, especially 1Ls. But there’s still plenty of adjusting that happens in your 2L and 3L years, too, with each year presenting unique challenges. In this episode, we discuss: Taking stock of what’s going on: getting used to the law school workload, ramping up to LRW assignments, and starting your outlines For 2Ls and 3Ls: balancing academics with the job search, interviews, traveling, and extracurriculars Checking in and evaluating your class prep, class time, and overall study schedule and strategy: How is it working for you? What are your next step? Evaluating your stress levels and prioritizing self-care Where to look for help and resources What you can do now to get ready for the February bar exam Resources: Molly Bishop Shadel, Finding Your Voice in Law School: Mastering Classroom Cold Calls, Job Interviews, and Other Verbal Challenges (https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Your-Voice-Law-School/dp/1611630738) Law School Tutoring from the Law School Toolbox (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/tutoring-for-law-school-success/) Bar Exam Tutoring from the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/private-bar-exam-tutoring/) Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript  (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Episode-115-Settling-into-Law-School.docx.pdf) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). 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/). Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee

Welcome back! Today we’re talking about a perennial 1L problem area: organizing your time and your life so you can get everything done in law school and still be a somewhat normal human being. Law school requires a lot of time, but so do other important areas of your life. Find out how to fit everything in without having a breakdown! In this episode, we discuss: The law school obligations that need to find a place in your schedule Non-academic activities that you might consider scheduling as well Time-saving strategies for handling mundane, but necessary, errands Making productive use of study breaks during off-peak hours of the day The importance of sleep and concentrated focus (vs. multitasking) Maintaining open, honest communication with the other people in your life about your law school time demands Various apps and tools to help you gain control over your time and stick to your schedule Resources: Start Law School Right Course (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/start-law-school-right/) Podcast Episode 89: The Leap from Undergrad to Law School (with Keri Clapp) (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-89-the-leap-from-undergrad-to-law-school-with-keri-clapp/) How to Calendar Your Way to Better Grades and More Free Time (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/how-to-calendar-your-way-to-better-grades-and-more-free-time/) 10 Reasons to Exercise in Law School (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/10-reasons-exercise-law-school/) 6 Ways to Make Time to Exercise in Law School (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/6-ways-make-time-exercise-law-school/) Amazon Subscribe and Save (https://www.amazon.com/b/ref=rcxsubs_details?ie=UTF8&node=15283820011) AmazonFresh (https://www.amazon.com/AmazonFresh/b?ie=UTF8&node=10329849011) Five Myths About the Law School Study Group (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/five-myths-about-the-law-school-study-group/) Podcast Episode 24: Job Search Basics for 1Ls (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-24-job-search-basics-1ls/) Let’s Talk About Sleep (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/lets-talk-about-sleep/) Wired to Eat, by Robb Wolf (https://www.amazon.com/Wired-Eat-Cravings-Appetite-Determine/dp/0451498569) How to Maximize Your Sleep (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/how-to-maximize-your-sleep/) Is Tryptophan Plus Outlining a Recipe for Disaster? How to Decide Whether to Go Home for Thanksgiving in Law School (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/is-tryptophan-plus-outlining-a-recipe-for-disaster-how-to-decide-whether-to-go-home-for-thanksgiving-in-law-school/) Parenting in Law School: Surviving Your 1L Year While Raising a Family (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-kids-surviving-1l-year-raising-family/) The Battle of Commuting to Law School (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/the-battle-of-commuting-to-law-school/) Podcast Episode 88: Self-Care Tips for Keeping Your Mojo in Law School (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-88-self-care-tips-for-keeping-your-mojo-in-law-school/) Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World, by Cal Newport (https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Work-Focused-Success-Distracted/dp/1455586692) One “Think” at a Time: Why Multitasking Doesn’t Work (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/one-think-at-a-time-why-multitasking-doesnt-work/) Trello (https://trello.com/) Calendly (https://calendly.com/) Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Episode_95_-_Top_Incoming_1L_Questions_Time_Management-1.pdf) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). 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/). Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee

Welcome back! Today, we’re addressing some of the questions we've gotten from incoming 1Ls about law school academics. There are many things about law school that inherently make law school intimidating, unfamiliar territory. Tune in for some tips on preparing yourself mentally for what to expect so you go into your 1L year with a strategy for success. In this episode, we discuss: Elements of law school that are challenging and different from what you’ve experienced in the past How to manage the heavy workload (hint: there’s no shortcut) Tracking your time and evaluating your methods to course-correct along the way Tips for part-time students managing additional responsibilities Good confusion vs. bad confusion and how to know if you’re prepared for class How to stand out – in a good way – in law school Resources: Start Law School Right Course (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/start-law-school-right/) Podcast Episode 16: Study Strategies for Different Learning Styles in Law School (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-16-study-strategies-different-learning-styles-law-school/ Podcast Episode 19: Conquering Different Types of Law School Exams (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-19-conquering-different-types-law-school-exams/) Podcast Episode 21: What is your Professor Looking for on Exams (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-21-professor-looking-exams/) Podcast Episode 22: Take an Exam with Us (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-22-take-exam-us/) Podcast Episode 89: The Leap from Undergrad to Law School (with Keri Clapp) (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-89-the-leap-from-undergrad-to-law-school-with-keri-clapp/) Time Management Tip: Think of Law School Like a Job (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/time-management-tip-think-of-law-school-like-a-law-job/) Balancing Life as a Night Student (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/balancing-life-as-a-night-student/) How to Brief a Case in Law School (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/how-to-brief-a-case-in-law-school/) 1L Tip of the Day: Good Confusion and Bad Confusion (http://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/10/law-school-tip-of-the-day-good-confusion-and-bad-confusion/) Why Class Participation Matters and How to Do It Right http://lawschooltoolbox.com/class-participation-matters-right/) A Student’s Perspective: The First Week of Law School Classes (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/a-first-hand-perspective-on-your-first-week-of-classes/) Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Episode-93-Top-Incoming-1L-Questions_Academics.pdf) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). 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/). Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee

Welcome back! Today, we’re answering the top questions we get from incoming 1Ls and we're talking about the bottom line: money. For many people, talking about money is taboo, uncouth, or just uncomfortable, but if you’re planning to go to law school, it better be a key factor in your decision-making process. You got into law school, but how are you going to pay for it? The financial decisions you make now can have rippling effects long after graduation. In this episode, we discuss: When you should take scholarship money over a more prestigious, but more expensive, school When and how to negotiate your scholarship offers The reality of student loans: how much should you take out, disbursement, repayment, and the impact of interest Alternative sources of loans and scholarships, and getting support from your “village” How to budget as a law student Thrifty life hacks and side hustles to save money and get paid in law school What’s reasonable and necessary with respect to bar expenses and bar loans Resources: Start Law School Right Course (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/start-law-school-right/) You Need a Budget (https://www.youneedabudget.com/) How Are You Managing Your Household Finances? (Article about You Need a Budget app) (https://apracticalwedding.com/ynab-marriage-finances/) Ahead of the Curve: Take the Money or Take a Gamble? Should a Scholarship Determine Which School You Attend? (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/ahead-of-the-curve-take-the-money-or-take-a-gamble-should-a-scholarship-determine-which-law-school-i-attend/) Ahead of the Curve: The Power of Negotiation: When Should I Negotiate My Law School Scholarship Offer? (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/ahead-of-the-curve-the-power-of-negotiation-when-should-i-negotiate-my-law-school-scholarship-offer/) 5 Money Saving Apps for Law Students (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/5-money-saving-apps-for-law-students/)  Everything You Need to Know about Law School Scholarships (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/everything-need-know-law-school-scholarships/) Podcast Episode 87: Affordable Bar Prep & Social Entrepreneurship with Chris Henjum of Esqyr.com (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-87-affordable-bar-prep-social-entrepreneurship-w-chris-henjum-esqyr-com/) Podcast Episode 38: Can You Really Afford Law School? (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-38-can-you-really-afford-law-school/) Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Episode_92_-_Top_Incoming_1L_Questions_Money-1.pdf) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (or your listening platform of choice). 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/). Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee

Welcome back! Today, we’re talking about making the most of your second semester of law school.  By now, you probably have some or all of your grades back, so this is a good time to take stock of where you are and make any changes necessary to get the most out of your second semester.  In this episode we discuss: Dealing with your first semester grades, whether they're good, bad, or in the middle What do your 1L first semester grades really indicate?  Calibrating your expectations Evaluating what went well and what you need to improve on How your grades can affect your 1L summer job search What should you be focusing on in the second semester? What you can be doing to advance your future legal career, even as a 1L Preparing for the law journal write-on process Thinking about Moot Court Extra-curricular activities to consider getting involved with second semester Taking care of yourself Handling burnout The Law School Toolbox Second Semester ReBoot course, if your grades need to improve Resources Law School Toolbox Second Semester ReBoot (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/join-second-semester-reboot-law-school-camp/) Dealing with Bad Law School Grades (podcast)  (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-28-dealing-bad-law-school-grades/) Job Search Basics for 1Ls (podcast) (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-24-job-search-basics-1ls/) Acing Oral Arguments in Law School (podcast) (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-53-acing-oral-arguments-law-school/) Surviving Law School Moot Court (podcast) (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-37/) Acing the Law Review Write-On Competition (podcast) (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-42-acing-law-review-write-competition/)  Where to Get Help in Law School (podcast) (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-17-get-help-law-school/) How to Conduct Great Informational Interviews (http://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/how-to-conduct-great-informational-interviews/) The Binge Breaker (http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2016/11/the-binge-breaker/501122/) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes. 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). Thanks for listening! Good luck second semester. Alison & Lee

It's still the beginning of the school year and we hope all of the 1Ls are adapting to law school well! Of course, there are still questions that are lurking. In this episode, David and Angela will be talking about effective ways to study, work-life balance, things we wish we knew in 1L and more. Tune in now! 2:34 - What would I have done differently in 1L? 4:25 - Legal writing challenge 5:20 - How to read cases 6:50 - Exam writing tips 9:45 - Time management advice 12:50 - What really helped in 1L 16:28 - Taking notes by hand or by computer? 19:40 - What are classes like in 1L? 22:00 - Mooting in 1L 26:55 - How to pick courses in 2L

Welcome back. Today, we’re talking about how to study smart in law school so you can stay on top of your workload and do as well as possible academically, without undue stress and strain.  We talk to a lot of incoming 1Ls, and one of the questions we hear over and over is how to handle the huge workload in law school. It can be incredibly intimidating to start law school, especially if you have never had a job that required you to work a lot of hours on an ongoing basis. So, what can you do to keep things under control?  In this episode we discuss: Challenges that undergrads can face if they go straight to law school  How working prepares you for law school Lee and Alison share how coming from the workforce helped them in law school Managing the expectations of family and friends as you start law school How to structure your time and get rid of distractions How much time should certain tasks take (reading, class prep, deep thinking tasks, etc.) The importance of creating a study calendar Practical techniques for managing your time productively How to stay accountable in law school  Managing your life outside of law school (kids, significant others, emergencies, etc.) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes. 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). Thanks for listening! Good luck in law school! Alison & Lee Resources: Need to Get More Done in Law School? Try the Circles! (http://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/08/tips-time-management-awesomeness-with-the-circles/) How to Stick to Your Goals in Law School (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/how-to-stick-to-your-goals-in-law-school/) Start Law School Right Course (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/start-law-school-right/)