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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:

209: Quick Tips -- What to Do After Failing the Bar Exam Mar 20, 2023

Show notes

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode of our "Quick Tips" series, we're outlining a strategy for bouncing back after failing the bar exam. We discuss how to identify and strengthen your weaker areas and set yourself up for success next time around.

In this episode, we discuss:

Overcoming the grief over failing
Deciding when/if you want to sit for the bar again
Finding out the reason(s) your score wasn't high enough
Mapping out a new study plan
Looking for outside help if needed

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-209-quick-tips-what-to-do-after-failing-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

208: Listen and Learn -- Motions to Dismiss a Case Mar 13, 2023

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Listen and Learn" series, we're discussing the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and specifically Rule 12(b), which governs defenses and motions to dismiss, and is frequently tested on the bar exam.

In this episode, we discuss:

Motions to dismiss based on the defenses enumerated in Rule 12(b)
The requirements for an adequate pleading
How a court will evaluate a claim to grant relief
Two sample questions illustrating motions to dismiss a case

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-208-listen-and-learn-motions-to-dismiss-a-case/)

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

207: Listen and Learn -- Recording Statutes (Real Property) Mar 06, 2023

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Listen and Learn" series, we're talking about the purpose of recording statutes, and the recording system more generally.

In this episode, we discuss:

The first-in-time rule for valid title
What is a bona fide purchaser?
What does it mean to take property without notice?
The three types of recording statutes
How transfers of real property are recorded
What is a "wild" deed?
Analyzing sample questions involving recording statutes

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-207-listen-and-learn-recording-statutes-real-property/)

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

206: Focused Learning for Mastering the MBE (w/Ryan Zajic from UWorld) Feb 13, 2023

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're excited to have Ryan Zajic from UWorld on the podcast to discuss how you can use the platform to prep for the bar exam. We also share general tips to keep in mind during your bar study.

Note: If you're interested in checking out UWorld for yourself, you can use the coupon code BTUWORLD10 for 10% off the purchase price.

In this episode, we discuss:

Ryan's background and his work in bar prep
What the UWorld platform offers to bar studiers and what sets it apart from other bar prep tools
How many MBE questions should students target doing during their bar prep?
How Themis Bar Review has changed for students since it was acquired by UWorld
Ryan's three pieces of advice when it comes to studying for the bar

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-206-focused-learning-for-mastering-the-mbe-w-ryan-zajic-from-uworld/)

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

205: Quick Tips -- Fighting Perfectionism During Bar Prep Feb 06, 2023

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking about common perfectionist pitfalls that students may fall into while studying for the bar exam, and what to do to avoid those pitfalls. We also go through some general tips for approaching the bar prep process and the bar exam with the right frame of mind.

In this episode, we discuss:

Why is it so important to approach bar prep and the bar exam with a non-perfectionist mindset?
Five common perfectionist pitfalls and how to avoid them
Tips for combatting the perfectionist voice in your head

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-205-quick-tips-fighting-perfectionism-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

204: Listen and Learn -- Scope of Discovery and the Work-Product Privilege Jan 30, 2023

Show notes

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Listen and Learn" series, we're discussing Civil Procedure, and specifically, the scope of discovery and the work-product privilege.

In this episode, we discuss:

Definition of the discovery phase in litigation
Scope of discovery
What is the work-product privilege?
Determining whether work-product is protected from discovery
Analyzing two hypos from previous California bar exams

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-204-listen-and-learn-scope-of-discovery-and-the-work-product-privilege/)

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

203: Listen and Learn -- Motions for Summary Judgment (Civ Pro) Jan 23, 2023

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we discuss the procedure for filing a motion for summary judgment, which is how many cases are resolved in court. We illustrate this important topic with several sample questions and answers.

In this episode, we discuss:

What is a motion for summary judgment?
When a court may grant a motion for summary judgment
How the non-moving party can defeat the motion
Analyzing several hypos involving motions for summary judgment

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-203-listen-and-learn-motions-for-summary-judgment-civ-pro/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/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

202: Listen and Learn -- Defenses to a Crime Jan 16, 2023

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're looking at a few specific defenses in Criminal Law, which if used successfully, may exonerate a defendant or reduce their punishment.

In this episode, we discuss:

Factual and affirmative defenses
Perfect and imperfect affirmative defenses
Defense of duress
Defenses having to do with the defendant's mental state
Self-defense and defense of others
Analyzing two essay questions from previous California bar exams

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-202-listen-and-learn-defenses-to-a-crime/)

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

201: Listen and Learn -- Rule Against Perpetuities (Property Law) Jan 09, 2023

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we're going to focus on the definition of the rule against perpetuities, and work through some hypotheticals to break down the elements of the rule.

In this episode, we discuss:

Definition of the rule against perpetuities
Present and future interests
Types of executory interests
When a class gift becomes vested
Examples of questions involving perpetuities and how to work through them

Resources:

"Listen and Learn" series (https://barexamtoolbox.com/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-archive-by-topic/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-explaining-individual-mee-and-california-bar-essay-questions/#listen-learn)

Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-201-listen-and-learn-rule-against-perpetuities-property-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

200: Milestone Episode! Our Top 10 Most Popular Episodes So Far Dec 19, 2022

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Tune in for a special milestone episode today (number 200), where we run down a list of the top 10 most popular episodes with the listeners of the podcast.

In this episode, we discuss:

Memorization techniques for the bar exam
Preparing for the MBE
How to outline
Some of the worst bar exam advice you're likely to hear
Concerns for studiers who are also working
How to create a good study schedule
Applying for accommodations for the bar exam
And more!

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-200-milestone-episode-our-top-10-most-popular-episodes-so-far/)

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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