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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:

159: Listen and Learn -- Evidence: Expert vs. Lay Witness Testimony Jan 10, 2022

Show notes

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, in our "Listen and Learn" series, we're discussing the standards for admitting witness testimony, which are found in the rules of Evidence.

In this episode, we discuss:

Who can be a lay witness?
The instances in which lay witnesses can offer opinion testimony
When is expert witness testimony permitted at trial?
Factors used to determine the reliability of an expert's testimony
Analyzing two hypos from previous California bar exams

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-159-listen-and-learn-evidence-expert-vs-lay-witness-testimony/)

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

158: Listen and Learn -- Multiple Hearsay Jan 03, 2022

Show notes

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In today's episode from our "Listen and Learn" series, we go through a step-by-step approach for analyzing questions involving multiple levels of hearsay.

In this episode, we discuss:

The rule for multiple hearsay
A review of the general rule for hearsay and how to apply it properly
Hearsay exceptions
A step-by-step approach for analyzing questions containing hearsay within hearsay
Analyzing two hypos that illustrate multiple hearsay

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-158-listen-and-learn-multiple-hearsay/)

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

157: Listen and Learn -- The Sixth Amendment Dec 20, 2021

Show notes

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we're focusing on Criminal Procedure, specifically the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution and the rights and protections it provides to anyone accused of a criminal act.

In this episode, we discuss:

The rights that the Sixth Amendment protects
The general rule for competence
When a judge may deny a defendant's right to represent himself/herself
A criminal defendant's right to counsel
The relationship between the right to counsel under the Sixth Amendment and Miranda warnings under the Fifth Amendment
Analyzing a hypo involving the Sixth Amendment, based on previous California bar exams

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-157-listen-and-learn-the-sixth-amendment/)

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

156: Listen and Learn -- The Fourth Amendment: Informer Tips Dec 13, 2021

Show notes

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we're focusing on Criminal Procedure, specifically the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution and the limits it imposes on police actions based on tips from anonymous informants. We previously discussed other aspects of the Fourth Amendment in episode 141 of the podcast.

In this episode, we discuss:

A review of the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Determining when probable cause arises for an arrest, search, or seizure
How is a "totality of the circumstances" analysis performed?
Going through two hypos, from the February 2004 and July 2021 California bar exams
How to structure an answer to an essay question involving anonymous informant tips

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-156-listen-and-learn-the-fourth-amendment-informer-tips/)

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

155: Creating a Study Schedule for the Bar Exam Dec 06, 2021

Show notes

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In today's episode, we share tips for what a solid personalized study schedule would look like, and have suggestions for how to stay on track with your schedule once you've put it together.

In this episode, we discuss:

Choosing between a commercial bar course study schedule and building your own
What materials and tasks should be on an ideal schedule?
How many hours does bar prep generally take?
How to structure your study time around other responsibilities you have
Prioritizing active learning over passive listening
Focusing your efforts on your weaker areas of the law
Staying on track once you've put together a schedule

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-155-creating-a-study-schedule-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

154: Listen and Learn -- The Exclusionary Rule (Criminal Law and Procedure) Nov 29, 2021

Show notes

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we're discussing a topic from Criminal Law and Procedure. Join us as we look at the exclusionary rule and Miranda warnings, grounded in the Fourth Amendment.

In this episode, we discuss:

A brief review of the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments
The exclusionary rule and its related exceptions
Statements made after a suspect has been given Miranda warnings
Going through a hypo from the February 2018 California bar exam

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-154-listen-and-learn-the-exclusionary-rule-criminal-law-and-procedure/)

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

153: Listen and Learn -- More Types of Joinder (Civ Pro) Nov 15, 2021

Show notes

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today's episode is the second part of our discussion of joinder. In particular, we look at intervention, impleader (or third-party action), and class actions. We previously covered permissive and required joinder in episode 145.

In this episode, we discuss:

The five types of joinder
Intervention as a right and permissive intervention
When impleader (or third-party action) comes up
What is a class action?
Examples illustrating the different types of joinder we cover in the episode

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-153-listen-and-learn-more-types-of-joinder-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

152: Practical Aspects of Retaking the Bar Exam After a Failure Nov 08, 2021

Show notes

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Last week we discussed the emotional fallout from a bar exam failure, and today, we're moving on to navigating the practical steps of retaking the exam.

In this episode, we discuss:

The most common reasons people fail the bar
Analyzing why you failed and what you have to work on to succeed the next time
Exploring different study methods
When to start studying and how much study time to set aside
Thinking about whether you might need accommodations on the exam
Common questions and concerns when it comes to bar prep

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-152-practical-aspects-of-retaking-the-bar-exam-after-a-failure/)

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

151: Dealing with the Emotional Aspects of Failing the Bar Exam Nov 01, 2021

Show notes

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're chatting about the emotional challenges of a bar exam failure. We walk you through the first few days of frustration to finding the motivation to start studying again.

In this episode, we discuss:

Tips for processing bar exam failure so you can move on
Knowing what your coping mechanisms are
Getting ongoing emotional support
Battling imposter syndrome and a defeatist mindset
Deciding what your next step is
Finding the motivation to start studying again

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-151-dealing-with-the-emotional-aspects-of-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

150: Listen and Learn -- Corporate Formation and Pre-Incorporation Liability Oct 25, 2021

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In today's episode, we talk about how corporations are formed, what happens when formation isn't completed, and the details of pre-formation contract liability.

In this episode, we discuss:

How is a corporation properly formed?
Characteristics of de facto, de jure, and corporations by estoppel
Analyzing two hypos, from the February 2013 and February 2005 California bar exams
The Revised Model Business Corporation Act
Promoter liability in pre-incorporation contracts

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-150-listen-and-learn-corporate-formation-and-pre-incorporation-liability/)

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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