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The Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast: Pass the Bar Exam with Less Stress

The Bar Exam Toolbox podcast helps bar takers pass with less stress and anxiety. Hosted by bar exam experts Lee Burgess and Alison Monahan, the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast covers a wide variety of topics, ranging from how to learn and memorize all the law you need to know for the bar exam, to how to write a passing essay, to how to get bar exam accommodations. If you’re struggling with the bar exam, or work with students who are, tune in for practical strategies for bar exam success!

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Latest Episodes:

219: Quick Tips -- Breathing Exercises for Test-Day Anxiety May 29, 2023

Show notes

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Quick Tips" series, we are talking about how to use breathing techniques to get through test-day anxiety and perform at your best.

In this episode, we discuss:

What common mistakes happen if your nerves get the better of you during an exam
Tactical breathing techniques that combat anxiety
Setting up a calming morning and evening routine

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-219-quick-tips-breathing-exercises-for-test-day-anxiety/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) 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 (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

218: Listen and Learn -- Intent Under the Model Penal Code (Criminal Law) May 22, 2023

Show notes

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Listen and Learn" series, we're discussing Criminal Law -- specifically, the four mental states of criminal intent under the Model Penal Code.

In this episode, we discuss:

The definitions of each of the states of criminal intent: purpose, knowledge, recklessness, and negligence
Analyzing several hypos that illustrate intent under the Model Penal Code

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-218-listen-and-learn-intent-under-the-model-penal-code-criminal-law/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) 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 (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

217: Quick Tips -- How to Avoid Being Your Own Worst Enemy During Bar Study May 15, 2023

Show notes

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking about behaviors and habits that detract from productive studying and ultimately hinder your success on the bar exam.

In this episode, we discuss:

Sticking to the same study practices that have already proven they don't work for you
Straying too far from your daily routine
Negative mindset and self-talk
Self-sabotage through stalling
The dangers of a lack of confidence and over-confidence

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-217-quick-tips-how-to-avoid-being-your-own-worst-enemy-during-bar-study/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) 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 (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

216: Quick Tips -- What to Say to Someone Who Has Failed the Bar Exam May 08, 2023

Show notes

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Quick Tips" series, we're talking about what to say when you find out someone - your friend, partner, family member, or colleague - failed the bar exam. We also share tips about assessing the situation if the person who failed is yourself.

In this episode, we discuss:

How the conversation about bar exam failure should start
Comments that could be seen as insensitive in the situation
Letting the person decide if they want to take the exam again, rather than pushing them to
Things you could say that are helpful but not overbearing
The two ways in which students who failed the bar usually react
How to assess the situation rationally if the person who failed the exam is yourself

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-216-quick-tips-what-to-say-to-someone-who-has-failed-the-bar-exam/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) 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 (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

215: Quick Tips -- Stress vs. Overwhelm During Bar Prep May 01, 2023

Show notes

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Quick Tips" series, we're talking about stress versus overwhelm, and why the distinction between the two matters during bar study.

In this episode, we discuss:

The main distinction between stress and overwhelm
The kind of stress that is necessary and even healthy
Symptoms of overwhelm that we've seen manifest in bar studiers
What we recommend and advise against as ways for dealing with stress and overwhelm
Knowing when to take a break from studying

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-215-quick-tips-stress-vs-overwhelm-during-bar-prep/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) 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 (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

214: Listen and Learn -- Relevance Issues (Evidence) Apr 24, 2023

Show notes

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

In this episode, we discuss:

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

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-214-listen-and-learn-relevance-issues-evidence/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) 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 (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

213: Listen and Learn -- Material Breach vs. Minor Breach (Contracts) Apr 17, 2023

Show notes

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Listen and Learn" series, we're discussing Contracts -- specifically, material breach versus substantial performance (or minor breach).

In this episode, we discuss:

The factors courts consider to determine whether a breach of contract is material
The kinds of contracts that the substantial performance doctrine applies to
Two hypos from previous California bar exams involving breach of contract

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-213-listen-and-learn-material-breach-vs-minor-breach-contracts/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) 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 (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

212: Quick Tips -- Adding Variety to Your Bar Exam Study Routine Apr 10, 2023

Show notes

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Developing a good study routine is crucial to passing the bar exam; however, we should not overlook the importance of creativity within that routine. Being able to engage different parts of your brain while studying will help you retain more information faster. Today we share some creative ideas you could try out during bar prep season.

In this episode, we discuss:

Discovering your type of learning style
Creative ideas for varying your study routine
The importance of movement and change of scenery
How friends and family could help you with memorizing the material
Being flexible and trying different study approaches throughout the bar prep season

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-212-quick-tips-adding-variety-to-your-bar-exam-study-routine/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) 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 (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

211: Building New Habits While Studying for the Bar Exam Apr 03, 2023

Show notes

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we're talking about habits – how to make new ones and ditch the old ones that you don't need anymore. We share some ideas found in the books Dopamine Nation and Atomic Habits.

In this episode, we discuss:

Addictions in our daily lives, as discussed by Dr. Anna Lembke in the book Dopamine Nation
How to reset your dopamine levels to increase overall happiness and productivity
How to create "identity habits"
Small changes to your daily routine that can have big effects, as discussed by James Clear in the book Atomic Habits

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-211-building-new-habits-while-studying-for-the-bar-exam/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) 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 (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

210: Listen and Learn -- Evidence: Special Privileges Mar 27, 2023

Show notes

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

In this episode, we discuss:

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

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-210-listen-and-learn-evidence-special-privileges/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) 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 (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

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