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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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    104: Law School Essentials - What to Buy (and Not to Buy) Beforehand Jul 03, 2017
    Show notes

    Welcome to The Law School Toolbox Podcast. Today we're talking about shopping for law school essentials, everything from backpacks to highlighters. Law school is expensive, so make sure you are being savvy with your purchases!

    In this episode, we discuss:

    • How to carry all of your stuff
    • Whether to buy a new computer immediately
    • The law school locker situation
    • Do you need a briefcase?
    • The best notebooks and binders, and why you'll need a rainbow of highlighters
    • How to best use technology
    • The benefits of note-taking software
    • Handling life necessities, like your wardrobe, lunch boxes, and household items
    • Ways to let other people help you stock up on what you need
    • How to streamline purchasing so you don't have to waste time during the semester

    Resources:

    • Start Law School Right Course (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/start-law-school-right/)
    • Law School Style Report: The Best Carryalls for the Professional Law Student (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-style-report-the-best-carryalls-for-the-professional-law-student/)
    • Tech Correspondent: My Love Affair with Microsoft OneNote (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/tech-correspondent-my-love-affair-with-microsoft-onenote/)
    • Tips for Using the Cornell Note-Taking Method (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/tips-for-using-the-cornell-note-taking-method/)
    • Is Handwriting Notes a Good Thing or a Bad Thing (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/is-handwriting-notes-a-good-thing-or-a-bad-thing/)
    • Podcast Episode 60: 5 Tips for Surviving the First Month of Law School (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-60-5-tips-surviving-first-month-law-school/)
    • Podcast Episode 102: How to Read Cases and Prepare for Class in Law School (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/16176-2/)
    • Circa Notebooks (http://www.levenger.com/CIRCA-326.aspx)
    • Yellow Steno Pads (https://www.amazon.com/Spiral-Notebook-Inches-Canary-63851/dp/B000093L2D)

    Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Episode-104-What-to-Buy.pdf)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). 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/).

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee


    103: Setting Yourself Up to be a Mock Trial Rockstar (with Sara O'Connor) Jun 26, 2017
    Show notes

    Welcome back! Today we're talking with Sara O'Connor, one of our law school tutors, about setting yourself up for success in your mock trial class and/or competition team. Mock trial is not required, but it can be very rewarding and provide great experience for your future legal career.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    • How to earn a spot on a competitive mock trial course or team
    • What you can expect to learn in your mock trial course
    • Preparing for a mock trial competition
    • The events of the competition itself and how to be successful – stay calm!
    • How the scoring system works and what you'll be judged on

    Resources:

    • Podcast Episode 27: Job Interview Basics (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-27-job-interview-basics/)
    • Active vs. Passive Listening in Law School (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/active-vs-passive-learning-law-school/)

    Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Episode-103-Setting-Yourself-Up-to-be-a-Mock-Trial-Rockstar.pdf)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). 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/).

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee


    102: How to Read Cases and Prepare for Class in Law School Jun 19, 2017
    Show notes

    Welcome back! Today we are going to dive into one of the realities of day-to-day law school life -- reading cases and preparing for class. You'll end up spending much of your day reading and preparing for class. And, yes, there is a "right" way and a "wrong way" to prepare for law school classes. This podcast will give you some valuable tips to make sure you're getting the most out of your study time.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    • Why reading cases and preparing for class can seem daunting and difficult
    • How to prepare for class correctly and make the most of your study time
    • The elements of a case opinion you should be able to identify and become familiar with
    • The significance and purpose of a case brief and dos and don'ts of case briefing
    • Appropriate and helpful uses for supplements
    • The struggle is real – really. Struggling with the material is part of the process!

    Resources:

    • Start Law School Right Course (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/start-law-school-right)
    • Best Practices for Using Supplements (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/best-practices-for-using-supplements/)
    • Podcast Episode 95: Top 1L Questions: Time and Life Management (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-95-top-1l-questions-time-life-management/)
    • Constitutional Law Stories, by Michael C. Dorf (https://www.amazon.com/Constitutional-Law-Stories-Michael-Dorf/dp/1587785056)
    • Is Handwriting Notes a Good Thing or a Bad Thing? (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/is-handwriting-notes-a-good-thing-or-a-bad-thing/)
    • How to Brief a Case in Law School (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/how-to-brief-a-case-in-law-school/)

    Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Episode-102-Reading-Cases-and-Preparing-for-Class.pdf)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). 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/).

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee


    101: Preparing for a Career in Public Interest Law (with Ashley Matthews of Equal Justice Works) Jun 12, 2017
    Show notes

    Welcome back! Today, we're talking with Ashley Matthews, Program Manager for Law School Engagement and Advocacy at Equal Justice Works, about preparing for a career in public interest work. Public interest is a competitive field to break into, and it comes with its own unique set of challenges. If you've decided you want to pursue a career in public interest law, this episode is a must-listen!

    In this episode, we discuss:

    • The challenges facing people who seek a career in public interest law
    • Options for managing student loan debt for people in public interest careers
    • Competitiveness in the public interest field
    • What public interest employers are looking for
    • Programs offered by Equal Justice Works for law students, recent grads, and more experienced lawyers
    • The current controversy over validity of student loan forgiveness program approval letters
    • The future of loan forgiveness and assistance programs
    • Which law schools have LRAPs, and how to start one at your law school

    Resources:

    • Podcast Episode 38: Can You Really Afford Law School? (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-38-can-you-really-afford-law-school/)
    • Equal Justice Works Fellowships (http://www.equaljusticeworks.org/post-grad/equal-justice-works-fellowships)
    • Equal Justice Works Rural Summer Legal Corps Program (https://rurallegalcorps.org/)
    • Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps JD (http://www.equaljusticeworks.org/law-school/americorpsjd)
    • Podcast Episode 92: Top 1L Questions: The Money Edition (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-92-top-1l-questions-money-edition/)
    • Podcast Episode 96: How to Rapidly Pay Off Law School Debt (with Guest Financial Panther) (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-96-how-to-rapidly-pay-off-law-school-debt-with-guest-financial-panther/)
    • Equal Justice Works Free Student Debt Webinars (http://www.equaljusticeworks.org/webinars)
    • Cowley, Stacy. "Student Loan Forgiveness Program Approval Letters May Be Invalid, Education Dept. Says." N.Y. Times, Mar. 30, 2017. (https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/30/business/student-loan-forgiveness-program-lawsuit.html)
    • John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program (http://www.equaljusticeworks.org/resources/student-debt-relief/John-R-Justice-Student-Loan-Repayment-Program)
    • Law School LRAPs (http://equaljusticeworks.org/schoollraps)
    • How to Get to Know Your Professors in Law School (http://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/05/how-to-get-to-know-your-professors-in-law-school/)
    • Equal Justice Works 2017 Conference and Career Fair (http://www.equaljusticeworks.org/law-school/conference-and-careerfair)
    • Equal Justice Works on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ejw_students)

    Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Episode-101-Preparing-for-a-career-in-public-interest-with-EJW.pdf)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). 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/).

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee


    100: 100th Anniversary Countdown! Our Most Popular (and Underrated) Episodes Jun 05, 2017
    Show notes

    Welcome back! Today is a very special day for all of us here at the Law School Toolbox - we are celebrating our 100th podcast episode! When we first started publishing podcasts, we weren't sure how it would go, but now, we're so humbled by the number of downloads and listeners we have each month. So, our sincerest thanks to all of you! Join us for a look back at our most popular (and most underappreciated) episodes.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    • The top 10 most popular podcast episodes
    • Lee and Alison's favorite, but underappreciated, episodes
    • Highlights from each episode and why we feel they are significant

    Resources:

    • Podcast Episode 51: The Characters You'll Meet in Law School (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-51-characters-youll-meet-law-school/)
    • Podcast Episode 7: Time and Life Management Basics (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-7-time-life-management-basics/)
    • Deep Work, by Cal Newport (https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Work-Focused-Success-Distracted-ebook/dp/B00X47ZVXM)
    • Podcast Episode 56: Getting Off to a Smart Start in Law School (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-56-get-smart-start-law-school/)
    • Podcast Episode 11: Legal Writing 101 (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-11-legal-writing-101/)
    • Podcast Episode 65: How to Make a Useful Law School Outline (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-65-make-a-useful-law-school-outline/)
    • Podcast Episode 60: Five Tips for Surviving the First Month of Law School (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-60-5-tips-surviving-first-month-law-school/)
    • Podcast Episode 83: Lawyers in Action – The Airport Immigration Crisis (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-83-lawyers-in-action-the-immigration-crisis/)
    • Podcast Episode 8: Law School 101 for 1Ls (What Not to Do) (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-8-law-school-101-1ls-not/)
    • Introduction to the Law School Toolbox Podcast (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/introduction-law-school-toolbox-podcast/)
    • Podcast Episode 2: Why Is Law School Hard? (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-2-law-school-hard/)
    • Podcast Episode 1: Mindset: The Key to Success in Law School (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-1-mindset-key-success-law-school/)
    • Podcast Episode 22: Take an Exam with Us (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-22-take-exam-us/)
    • Law School Toolbox Podcast - Complete List (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-toolbox-podcast-complete-list/)
    • Podcast Episode 72: Seeking Accommodations in Law School and on the Bar Exam (with Dr. Jared Maloff) (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-72-seeking-accommodations-law-school-bar-exam/)
    • Courses for Law School Success (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/courses-for-law-school-success/)
    • Tutoring for Law School Success (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/tutoring-for-law-school-success/)
    • Bar Exam Tutoring (http://barexamtoolbox.com/private-bar-exam-tutoring/)
    • Bar Exam Workshops and Courses (http://barexamtoolbox.com/bar-exam-workshops-and-courses/)

    Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Episode-100-100th-Podcast-Anniversary_Top-10-Podcasts-1.pdf)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). 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/).

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee


    099: What Law Schools Should Be Teaching, and Aren't (with Mark Cohen) May 29, 2017
    Show notes

    Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking with Mark Cohen, founder and CEO of Legal Mosaic, about what law schools should be teaching but aren't. Mark's experience in the legal industry is vast and varied, and, in this podcast, he offers his unique perspective on the current state of the legal profession, as well as what may lie ahead in the future. In light of these changing circumstances, what should you demand from your legal education that you're not getting?

    In this episode, we discuss:

    • Legal process outsourcing (LPO) and technology, and how they're changing the delivery of legal services
    • The distinction between legal services and legal products
    • The weakening dominance of big law firms and the emergence of ancillary career options for new lawyers
    • What they're not teaching you in law school that's vital for success as a lawyer
    • The disconnect between doctrinal law and meaningful, practical experience
    • The need for project management skills and collaboration in a legal practice
    • Skills and qualities that could set you apart as a new lawyer
    • What does the lawyer of the future look like?

    Resources:

    • Legal Mosaic (http://www.legalmosaic.com/)
    • Mark Cohen on Forbes (https://www.forbes.com/sites/markcohen1/#418f7aa728f7)
    • Mark Cohen on Twitter (https://twitter.com/legalmosaic)
    • Podcast Episode 86: Resources for Aspiring Entrepreneurs (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-86-resources-aspiring-entrepreneurs/)
    • The Real Secret to Getting Clients for Your Online Practice (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/the-real-secret-to-getting-clients-for-your-online-practice/)
    • Podcast Episode 81: Building Emotional Intelligence (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-81-emotional-intelligence-lawyers/)
    • Podcast Episode 71: Soft Skills You Need to Develop to be a Successful Attorney (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-71-soft-skills-you-need-to-develop-to-be-a-successful-attorney/)
    • Podcast Episode 5: Maintaining Authenticity in the Legal Profession (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-5-maintaining-authenticity-legal-profession/)

    Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Episode-99-What-Law-Schools-Arent-Teaching-but-Should-Be-with-Mark-Cohen-of-Legal-Mosaic.pdf)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). 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/).

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee


    098: Top 1L Questions: Non-Traditional Law Students May 22, 2017
    Show notes

    Welcome back! Today we are sharing tips for the non-traditional law students out there. If you're getting ready for law school, this episode is going to be one you definitely want to flag! There is great stuff in here that even full-time, more traditional law students can learn from as well.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    • People who might be considered "non-traditional" law students
    • Balancing school and other obligations, including work and family
    • Financial challenges unique to non-traditional students, and resources to help alleviate the stress
    • Getting used to being in an academic environment after a break
    • The advantages non-traditional students may have over traditional students
    • Having a master calendar for all areas of your life, and how to prioritize based on degree of urgency
    • Learning how to utilize your "village" for help – and it's okay to ask for help!
    • Culture shock for those who are the first in their families to go to college or graduate school

    Resources:

    • Start Law School Right Course (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/start-law-school-right/)
    • Parenting in Law School: Surviving 1L Year While Raising a Family (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-kids-surviving-1l-year-raising-family/)
    • Buy Nothing Project – Find a Group (https://buynothingproject.org/find-a-group/comment-page-1/)
    • The Freecycle Network (https://www.freecycle.org/)
    • Be Ready to Throw Your Writing Style Out the Window (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/0l-to-1l-be-ready-to-throw-your-writing-style-out-the-window/)
    • Non-Traditional Law Students: Exploit Your Strengths, Meet Your Challenges (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/non-traditional-law-students-exploit-your-strengths-meet-your-challenges/)
    • Balancing Life as a Night Student (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/balancing-life-as-a-night-student/)
    • Time Management for Non-Traditional Law Students (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/time-management-non-traditional-law-students/)
    • Stephanie Coontz, Do Millennial Men Want Stay-at-Home Wives? N.Y. Times, Mar. 31, 2017. (https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/31/opinion/sunday/do-millennial-men-want-stay-at-home-wives.html)
    • Relationships and Law School: Can They Coexist? (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/relationships-law-school-can-coexist/)
    • Podcast Episode 95: Top 1L Questions: Time and Life Management (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-95-top-1l-questions-time-life-management/)
    • Sonia Sotomayor, My Beloved World (https://www.amazon.com/My-Beloved-World-Sonia-Sotomayor/dp/034580483X/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8)
    • D. Vance, Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis (https://www.amazon.com/Hillbilly-Elegy-Memoir-Family-Culture-ebook/dp/B0166ISAS8/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8)

    Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Episode-98-Top-1L-Questions-Non-Traditional-Students-1.pdf)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). 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/).

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee


    097: The Future of the LSAT (with Nathan Fox) May 15, 2017
    Show notes

    Welcome back! Today, we're talking with Nathan Fox, founder of Fox LSAT, about the future of the LSAT. The test is, in large part, the same as it has always been and it has enjoyed a protracted monopoly in the law school admissions process, but could that be changing? Tune in for more!

    In this episode, we discuss:

    • New "competition" for the LSAT: Harvard will begin accepting GRE scores in lieu of LSAT scores in their admissions process
    • The reasoning and possible motivation behind the change
    • Ways in which the LSAT and GRE are similar and different
    • How this change might affect candidates in the law school admissions process and the future of law school admissions, generally
    • The incorporation of technology in the digital LSAT pilot program taking place this year
    • Signs along your LSAT journey that might indicate you're better off choosing another path – and there's nothing wrong with that!

    Resources:

    • Fox LSAT (https://www.foxlsat.com/)
    • Thinking LSAT Podcast (http://www.thinkinglsat.com/blog/)
    • Podcast Episode 46: 4 Myths About the LSAT from Expert Nathan Fox (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-46-4-myths-about-the-lsat-from-expert-nathan-fox/)
    • Nathan Fox on Twitter (https://twitter.com/nfox)
    • Should You Quit Law School? (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/should-you-quit-law-school/)
    • Everything You Think You Know About Law School - The LSAT (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/everything-think-know-law-school-lsat/)
    • Maximize Your Final Month of LSAT Prep (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/everything-think-know-law-school-lsat/)
    • How to Avoid an LSAT Test Day Disaster (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/everything-think-know-law-school-lsat/)
    • Tips for Studying for the LSAT While Working Full-Time (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/tips-studying-lsat-working-full-time/)

    Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Episode-97-The-LSAT-with-Nathan-Fox.pdf)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). 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/).

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee


    096: How to Rapidly Pay off Law School Debt (with guest Financial Panther) May 08, 2017
    Show notes

    Welcome back! Today, we're excited to have as our guest the founder of Financial Panther, a personal finance blog created for young professionals. Kevin paid off all his law school loans in a little over two years and has a lot of insight into how to stay financially grounded once you enter the legal profession.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    • How Kevin paid off his law school loans so quickly
    • The impact of scholarship offers on law school decisions
    • Calculating how much debt you can really take on
    • Living like a student after you've started making money
    • How to work the side-hustle in and after law school
    • Common financial mistakes students and young lawyers make
    • Giving yourself some financial breathing room to prepare for the uncertainties of life
    • Assessing competing financial priorities and decisions when you first enter the workforce
    • Is law school really worth it, financially speaking?

    Resources:

    • Esqyr (http://www.esqyr.com/)
    • Esqyr Bar Exam Tool Box 10% off Coupon (http://www.esqyr.com/barexamtoolbox/)
    • Financial Panther (http://www.financialpanther.co/)
    • Everything You Need to Know about Law School Scholarships (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/everything-need-know-law-school-scholarships/)
    • Podcast Episode 92: Top 1L Questions: The Money Edition (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-92-top-1l-questions-money-edition/)
    • Ahead of the Curve: Take the Money or Take a Gamble? Should a Scholarship Determine Which Law School You Attend? (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/ahead-of-the-curve-take-the-money-or-take-a-gamble-should-a-scholarship-determine-which-law-school-i-attend/)
    • Podcast Episode 38: Can You Really Afford Law School? (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-38-can-you-really-afford-law-school/)
    • Boon and Gable (https://boonandgable.com/)
    • Wag! (https://wagwalking.com/)
    • DogVacay (https://dogvacay.com/)
    • Postmates (https://postmates.com/)
    • DoorDash (https://www.doordash.com/)
    • Caviar (https://www.trycaviar.com/)
    • The Reality of Law School Debt (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/the-reality-of-law-school-debt/)

    Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Episode_96_-_Financial_Panther2-2.pdf)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). 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/).

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee


    095: Top 1L Questions: Time and Life Management May 01, 2017
    Show notes

    Welcome back! Today we're talking about a perennial 1L problem area: organizing your time and your life so you can get everything done in law school and still be a somewhat normal human being. Law school requires a lot of time, but so do other important areas of your life. Find out how to fit everything in without having a breakdown!

    In this episode, we discuss:

    • The law school obligations that need to find a place in your schedule
    • Non-academic activities that you might consider scheduling as well
    • Time-saving strategies for handling mundane, but necessary, errands
    • Making productive use of study breaks during off-peak hours of the day
    • The importance of sleep and concentrated focus (vs. multitasking)
    • Maintaining open, honest communication with the other people in your life about your law school time demands
    • Various apps and tools to help you gain control over your time and stick to your schedule

    Resources:

    • Start Law School Right Course (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/start-law-school-right/)
    • Podcast Episode 89: The Leap from Undergrad to Law School (with Keri Clapp) (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-89-the-leap-from-undergrad-to-law-school-with-keri-clapp/)
    • How to Calendar Your Way to Better Grades and More Free Time (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/how-to-calendar-your-way-to-better-grades-and-more-free-time/)
    • 10 Reasons to Exercise in Law School (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/10-reasons-exercise-law-school/)
    • 6 Ways to Make Time to Exercise in Law School (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/6-ways-make-time-exercise-law-school/)
    • Amazon Subscribe and Save (https://www.amazon.com/b/ref=rcxsubs_details?ie=UTF8&node=15283820011)
    • AmazonFresh (https://www.amazon.com/AmazonFresh/b?ie=UTF8&node=10329849011)
    • Five Myths About the Law School Study Group (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/five-myths-about-the-law-school-study-group/)
    • Podcast Episode 24: Job Search Basics for 1Ls (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-24-job-search-basics-1ls/)
    • Let's Talk About Sleep (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/lets-talk-about-sleep/)
    • Wired to Eat, by Robb Wolf (https://www.amazon.com/Wired-Eat-Cravings-Appetite-Determine/dp/0451498569)
    • How to Maximize Your Sleep (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/how-to-maximize-your-sleep/)
    • Is Tryptophan Plus Outlining a Recipe for Disaster? How to Decide Whether to Go Home for Thanksgiving in Law School (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/is-tryptophan-plus-outlining-a-recipe-for-disaster-how-to-decide-whether-to-go-home-for-thanksgiving-in-law-school/)
    • Parenting in Law School: Surviving Your 1L Year While Raising a Family (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-kids-surviving-1l-year-raising-family/)
    • The Battle of Commuting to Law School (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/the-battle-of-commuting-to-law-school/)
    • Podcast Episode 88: Self-Care Tips for Keeping Your Mojo in Law School (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-88-self-care-tips-for-keeping-your-mojo-in-law-school/)
    • Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World, by Cal Newport (https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Work-Focused-Success-Distracted/dp/1455586692)
    • One "Think" at a Time: Why Multitasking Doesn't Work (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/one-think-at-a-time-why-multitasking-doesnt-work/)
    • Trello (https://trello.com/)
    • Calendly (https://calendly.com/)

    Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Episode_95_-_Top_Incoming_1L_Questions_Time_Management-1.pdf)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). 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/).

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee


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