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The Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond

The Law School Toolbox podcast is an engaging show for law students about law school, the bar exam, legal careers, and life. Each week, we offer practical tips and advice on academic matters, careers, and more. The Law School Toolbox podcast is hosted by opinionated law school and bar exam experts Alison Monahan and Lee Burgess. You might not always agree with us, but we guarantee you won’t be bored listening! Our goal is to impart useful, actionable advice in an entertaining manner. Join us! And, if you have an opinion on the show, please drop by and offer a review. We’re here to help, and we’d love to hear from you!

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Latest Episodes:

294: Money Talk (w/Carrie Friedberg) May 17, 2021

Show notes

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're discussing a topic that almost everyone has to focus on at one point or another - money! Join us as we talk through debt, savings, investments, and retirement planning with our special guest Carrie Friedberg - a certified financial coach, financial behavior specialist, and founder of SF Money Coach.

In this episode we discuss:

Carrie's story and her work with SF Money Coach
How is a financial coach different than a financial advisor or planner?
The different buckets of financial wellness
Are women less financially savvy than men?
Managing law school debt
Assessing your tolerance for risk before making investments
Aligning your views on money with your life partner
What's the first step in getting rid of credit card debt?
Tools that can help with saving and budgeting

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-294-money-talk-w-carrie-friedberg/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) 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 Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

293: Preparing for a 2021 Summer Law Job May 10, 2021

Show notes

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones with us to talk about how virtual summer jobs went last year and what to think about if you're going to be working this summer.

In this episode we discuss:

Are summer jobs likely to be virtual or in-person this year?
How did last year's virtual summer jobs work out?
Things to consider before starting a job, whether online or in-person
How to make the best of your summer position
Navigating in-person situations, if they're an option

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-293-preparing-for-a-2021-summer-law-job/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) 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 Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

292: Listen and Learn -- The Erie Doctrine (Civ Pro) May 03, 2021

Show notes

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're discussing an issue related to civil procedure -- the Erie Doctrine. We look at a step-by-step approach for answering questions in this area of the law when they show up on an essay or in a multiple choice question.

In this episode we discuss:

What is the Erie Doctrine?
How and when the Erie Doctrine shows up on an exam question
A two-step analysis for determining whether a law is substantive or procedural
Reviewing examples of bar exam questions involving the Erie Doctrine

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-292-listen-and-learn-the-erie-doctrine-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/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) 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 Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

291: People You Should Get to Know at Any Legal Job (w/Sadie Jones) Apr 26, 2021

Show notes

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking with ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones about getting to know the people that will help you get your work done when you start a legal job.

In this episode we discuss:

The different kinds of support staff in a legal office
Communicating with other departments in the office
Should you approach office gossip?
How you can show initiative as a summer intern
Getting to know your equal level co-workers and finding mentors
Ways you can get to know people (virtual vs. in-person)

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-291-people-you-should-get-to-know-at-any-law-job-w-sadie-jones/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) 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 Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

290: Listen and Learn -- Privilege Against Self-Incrimination and Miranda Rights Apr 19, 2021

Show notes

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're focusing on criminal procedure, specifically two constitutional protections afforded to accused persons by the 5th Amendment – the privilege against self-incrimination, and Miranda rights.

In this episode we discuss:

Rules and scope of the privilege against self-incrimination
The three ways in which the privilege against self-incrimination can be eliminated
When is a suspect entitled to Miranda rights?
In what situations can Miranda rights be waived?
How to structure your essay when self-incrimination and Miranda rights are at issue
Analyzing two hypos from California bar exam criminal procedure questions

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-290-listen-and-learn-privilege-against-self-incrimination-and-miranda-rights/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) 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 Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

289: Starting Law School in 2021 Apr 12, 2021

Show notes

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we are talking about getting ready to start law school this year, and specifically, how to frame it for yourself during a time affected by pandemic restrictions.

In this episode we discuss:

Creating new habits
Things to focus on when you're trying anything new
What you can do now if you're starting law school in the fall
Tips for staying organized
What if you are attending law school online or in a hybrid form?

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-289-starting-law-school-in-2021/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) 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 Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

288: Listen and Learn -- Assault and Battery (Torts) Apr 05, 2021

Show notes

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're discussing the elements of two intentional torts - namely, assault and battery. We also cover specific scenarios demonstrating when these torts can occur.

In this episode we discuss:

Unpacking the elements of assault and battery
Are threatening words enough to be considered an assault?
Some less obvious situations where harmful or offensive bodily contact can occur
Different scenarios to help you remember the rules
Going through a fact pattern from the February 2016 California bar exam Torts essay
How to analyze intentional tort questions

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-288-listen-and-learn-assault-and-battery-torts/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) 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 Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

287: Learning from a Non-Ideal Summer Job Experience (w/Sadie Jones) Mar 29, 2021

Show notes

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking with ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones about what you can learn from a summer job that maybe wasn't your first choice, or that seems like a great fit but ends up less than ideal once you start working.

In this episode we discuss:

Valuable skills you can get out of a summer position, even if it's not ideal
Handling going into a summer job somewhat disappointed
What if you expected the job to be a great fit but turns out not to be?
Working and networking virtually
Is it ever okay to quit a summer position if it's going poorly?

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-287-learning-from-a-non-ideal-summer-job-experience-w-sadie-jones/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) 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 Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

286: Preparing to Take the Bar Exam in COVID Times Mar 22, 2021

Show notes

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! If you are sitting for the bar this year or next, your exam will likely still look different than pre-COVID times. Today we are discussing strategies for optimal preparation for the 2021 or 2022 bar, whether you choose to sit in a state with an in-person exam, or decide to take it online.

In this episode we discuss:

How the online bar exam works
Is a virtual exam harder or easier for bar takers?
How early to start studying for the next bar exam
The changes in bar prep due to COVID-19
Lessons learned in the times of COVID-19 that can be applied to studying for the bar exam

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-286-preparing-to-take-the-bar-exam-in-covid-times/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) 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 Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

285: Listen and Learn -- First Amendment (Content-Neutral Restrictions) Mar 15, 2021

Show notes

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're discussing a popular exam topic from Constitutional Law -- the First Amendment. In particular, we're looking at when, where, and how the government can regulate speech through content-neutral time, place, and manner restrictions.

In this episode we discuss:

Situations in which the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution applies
Public, limited public, and non-public forums
Content-based versus content-neutral regulations
The three-prong test for time, place, and manner restrictions for content-neutral regulation of speech
Analyzing a hypo from the February 2012 California bar exam

Resources:

Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-285-listen-and-learn-first-amendment-content-neutral-restrictions/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) 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 Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

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