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Relevance and the Federal Rules of Evidence Sep 25, 2018

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In this episode, Prof. Lissa Griffin walks listeners through Federal Rules of Evidence 403-415. She gives clear examples of each rule and explains how to spot the relevant rule on an exam. Our discussion ends with a fool-proof step by step method for analyzing whether a particular piece of evidence is admissible for purposes of answering both law school and bar questions.

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A Career Services Dean explains why OCI isn't the end all! Sep 18, 2018

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In this episode, Karen Eisen, Dean of Career and Professional Development at Brooklyn Law School shares tips on securing a job during your 2L summer. She explains the limited reach of On-Campus Interviews (OCI) and gives tips for those who haven't found a summer position once OCI week has finished. She shares that the bulk of legal employers don't know their hiring needs until winter or spring, the time in which 90% of law students find their second summer position. Dean Eisen also shares her opinion on the benefits and pitfalls of recruitment season for students who transfer after their 1L year. This podcast is essential for all 1L and 2L students as well as professors who want the inside scoop on the advice students get from career services.

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Model Penal Code Intent Levels Sep 11, 2018

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In this episode, I provide a short discussion that defines and distinguishes the MPC four levels of intent; Purposefully, Knowingly, Recklessly and Negligently

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How to Learn the Law for Law School Aug 21, 2018

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In this episode, Prof. Kris Franklin of New York Law School discusses how students should think about and approach law school. Her discussion is of value to anyone starting law school, taking their first set of exams, or taking exams after a disappointing semester.

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A 2L talks about 1L Aug 19, 2018

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In this episode, Ainissa Proctor rising 2L and host of the blog "Legally Complicated" talks about her 1L experience. As a first generation law student, Ainissa had to build her own community to assure success. She talks about how she went about creating a support network and shares the many law school inside scoops that are key to advancing in a law school career.

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Ensuring Success as a 1L Aug 14, 2018

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In this episode, Prof. Rachel Gurvich, Clinical Assistant Professor of Law at the University of North Carolina School of Law and co-author of the blog #PracticeTuesdays shares her 1L experience. She discusses the mistakes she made and how she turned the experience around to graduate magna cum laude from Harvard Law School. Her advice is recognized nationwide, and this episode is a "must listen" for any incoming 1L.

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Mimi Rocah on Building a Career as a Federal Prosecutor Aug 07, 2018

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In this episode, Mimi Rocah, Pace Law's Distinguished Fellow in Criminal Justice and NBC/MSNBC Legal Analyst shares career advice. While her journey is particular to a career in federal prosecution, Prof. Rocah's wisdom is valuable to anyone building a law career. She highlights the importance of finding a good mentor, the value that life experience can bring to future employers and the notion that one job can lead to an unexpected next job. This episode is incredibly relevant to anyone considering pursuing a career in the law and particularly useful to those in the middle of a legal job search or interested in changing law careers.

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The Day Before The Bar. Jul 22, 2018

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In this episode I speak with Bobby Kissel Cornell Law '16 about how he spent the day before the bar. Bobby's best advice... RELAX!!!! And know that you have learned all you can for the big test. Bobby's experience will help you chill out and feel good about whatever emotions you experience for the bar exam days.

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Statute of Frauds Jul 15, 2018

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In this episode, Prof. Darren Rosenblum and I discuss the Statute of Frauds. We review the age-old mnemonic MYLEGS and explained, in some detail, exactly when the Statute of Frauds requires a contract be reduced to writing in order for a court to enforce it.

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Contesting a Will Jun 29, 2018

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In this episode, Prof. Bridget Crawford, James D. Hopkins Professor of Law at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University discusses her fail-proof acronym for challenging a will on an exam, on the bar or in practice! Just use FIDO PPD and you are set for success.
About our guest…
Professor Bridget J. Crawford teaches Federal Income Taxation; Estate and Gift Taxation; and Wills, Trusts and Estates. Her scholarship focuses on issues of taxation, especially wealth transfer taxation; property law, especially wills and trusts; tax policy; and women and the law. Prior to joining the Pace faculty, Professor Crawford practiced law at Milbank Tweed Hadley & McCloy LLP in New York. Her practice was concerned with income, estate and gift tax planning for individuals, as well as tax and other advice to closely-held corporations and exempt organizations.

Professor Crawford is a member of the American Law Institute and the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. She is the Editor of the ACTEC Journal. Professor Crawford is the former chair of the AALS Section on Women in Legal Education and the AALS Section on Trusts & Estates. She is one of 26 law professors profiled in the book by Michael Hunter Schwartz et al., What the Best Law Teachers Do, recently published by Harvard University Press. From 2008 through 2012, Professor Crawford served as Pace Law School's inaugural Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development, and she served again in that role in 2014-2015. Her book Feminist Judgments: Rewritten Opinions of the United States Supreme Court (co-edited with Linda L. Berger and Kathryn M. Stanchi), was published by Cambridge University Press in 2016. Her following book, Feminist Judgments: Rewritten Tax Opinions (co-edited with Anthony C. Infanti), was published by Cambridge University Press in 2017. Professor Crawford is the co-editor of a series of Feminist Judgments books that cover a wide range of subject matters.
Want to learn more about Professor Crawford? Visit the links below:

https://law.pace.edu/faculty/bridget-j-crawford

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