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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:

069: 5 Things We Learned from Writing Bar Exam Sample Answers Nov 18, 2019

Show notes

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we are sharing five lessons we learned from drafting sample answers for California and MEE essay questions as part of our Writing of the Week program.

In this episode, we discuss:

Why you must practice under timed conditions
The importance of having a formatting scheme
Following a strict IRAC formula
Using clear and concise language
Why feedback is critical

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-69-5-things-we-learned-from-writing-bar-exam-sample-answers/)

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

068: Handling the Bar Admission Process Nov 11, 2019

Show notes

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking about the ins and outs of the bar admission application process, some requirements you may not be aware of, and common issues that can arise during your application.

In this episode, we discuss:

Making sure you know what the rules are where you're applying
Some specific state requirements you may run into
The importance of starting early, because the process does take time
The fact that you may need to do some digging to recreate your address and work history
Reading each question on the application carefully and thinking about what you need to report
Talking to an ethics lawyer or the bar hotline if you have doubts about a question
Don't let the bar find something you didn't report!

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-68-handling-the-bar-admission-process/)

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

067: Developing Attack Plans for the Bar Exam Nov 04, 2019

Show notes

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking about why "attack plans" are important to develop and memorize during your bar study, and how to use them on exam day.

In this episode, we discuss:

Thinking about each subject as a universe of topics
Why attack plans are so critical, specifically for the California bar exam
An example of an attack plan for criminal law
How can you use attack plans on exam day?
Where to find attack plans and how to start developing your own

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-67-developing-attack-plans-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

066: Tackling an MEE Agency and Torts Essay Question Oct 21, 2019

Show notes

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we are walking through a UBE Agency and Torts essay question from the February 2015 bar exam. This is part of our series of podcasts on how to approach Multistate Essay Examination questions.

In this episode, we discuss:

The test for determining whether a person is an employee or an independent contractor
What's the employer's liability for employees' tortious conduct?
The doctrine of negligence per se
Seeking indemnification for damages
Reading an Agency and Torts question found on the February 2015 bar exam
The importance of clearly articulating each issue, and then making an accurate statement of the applicable rule or rules

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-66-tackling-an-mee-agency-and-torts-essay-question/)

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

065: Tackling an MEE Real Property Essay Question Oct 14, 2019

Show notes

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we are walking through a UBE Real Property essay question. This is part of our series of podcasts on how to approach Multistate Essay Examination questions.

In this episode, we discuss:

Review of the law on real property warranty deeds
Reading a question from the February 2018 UBE and noting what's legally significant about each fact in the fact pattern
Breaking up your answer into one section for each question when there are multiple questions
Structuring your answers using the IRAC formula
Don't get intimidated when you see multiple questions on a short fact pattern!

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-65-tackling-an-mee-real-property-essay-question/)

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

064: Tackling a California Bar Exam Essay: Contract Law Oct 07, 2019

Show notes

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In today's episode, we are walking through the July 2016 California bar exam question on contract law. This is part of our series of podcasts talking about how to approach questions on the California bar exam.

In this episode, we discuss:

Review of the main points of contract law
A walk-through the July 2016 California bar exam question on contract law
Determining the governing law when dealing with Contracts questions
Assessing what is legally significant about each fact in the fact pattern
How creating a strong outline at the beginning will help you streamline your response
Discussing potential damages

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-64-tackling-a-california-bar-exam-essay-contract-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

063: February 2018 MPT - Drafting the Answer Sep 30, 2019

Show notes

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this second part of a two-part episode, we are going through drafting an answer for the February 2018 Multistate Performance Test. We recommend listening to last week's episode first, where we reviewed the file and the library.

In this episode, we discuss:

A quick reminder of the performance test's timing
A review of the task memo and facts in the February 2018 MPT
Structuring our analysis using the IRAC formula
Remembering to cite where we found a certain rule
Keeping an objective voice since we have to draw a conclusion based on the facts and the law
How a strong conclusion almost always has the word "because" in it

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-63-february-2018-mpt-drafting-the-answer/)

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

062: February 2018 MPT - Going Through the File and Library Sep 23, 2019

Show notes

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This episode is part of our series on how to approach questions on the UBE. Today, we are walking through the file and library on the February 2018 Multistate Performance Test. Next time, we'll discuss drafting an answer to this performance test.

In this episode, we discuss:

A reminder to read the instructions and memo on the performance test carefully before you move on
What documents and facts are included in the file
The legal research contained in the library and how to make use of it
How to segment your time while writing the performance test
A detailed walk-through of the task memo, file, and library on the February 2018 MPT
The black-letter law on what constitutes an office of emolument, and holding more than one civil office at the same time

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-62-february-2018-mpt-going-through-the-file-and-library/)

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

061: Making the Most of Your Commercial Bar Review Course Sep 16, 2019

Show notes

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we are chatting about getting the most value out of your commercial bar review course as you are preparing for the bar exam.

In this episode, we discuss:

A review of the major commercial courses available, and what they include
Adjusting the study schedule to your particular learning needs
How reading lectures could be more efficient than listening
Setting aside time to assess your progress
The value of using a supplemental program or a tutor for extra help

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-61-making-the-most-of-your-commercial-bar-review-course/)

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

060: Applying for Accommodations on the Bar Exam (w/Elizabeth Knox) Sep 09, 2019

Show notes

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we are welcoming special guest Elizabeth Knox -- disability consultant and tutor -- to talk about the types of situations in which you could apply for accommodations on the bar exam, and tips for having your request approved.

In this episode, we discuss:

The type of work Elizabeth does as a disability consultant
A reminder to apply for accommodations as early as possible
Some common scenarios where accommodations are needed, such as anxiety or different disabilities
How nursing or pregnant women can get accommodations to make sitting through the exam more comfortable
The importance of providing the required paperwork for your request to be approved
What if you forgot to apply for extended time?
What to do in the event of becoming disabled shortly before the exam
Accommodations for the MPRE

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-60-applying-for-accommodations-on-the-bar-exam-w-elizabeth-knox/)

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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