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281: Why Do People Fail the Bar Exam? BET Tutors Weigh In (Part 2)

The Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast: Pass the Bar Exam with Less Stress

Release Date: 09/23/2024

308: Listen and Learn -- Crimes Against the Person (Part 2)

The Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast: Pass the Bar Exam with Less Stress

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! We're continuing the discussion from last week on crimes against the person. In the previous episode, we covered the basic elements of assault, battery, false imprisonment, and kidnapping, and walked through a scenario involving these crimes. Today, we'll build on that foundation by analyzing more complex hypotheticals that test the boundaries of these offenses. In this episode, we discuss: A review of the elements of assault, battery, false imprisonment, and kidnapping Analyzing two hypothetical scenarios involving crimes against the person ...

307: Listen and Learn -- Crimes Against the Person (Part 1)

The Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast: Pass the Bar Exam with Less Stress

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're discussing four crimes against the person – assault, battery, false imprisonment, and kidnapping. We'll walk through the elements of each crime and see an example which illustrates how they may appear and interact on the bar exam. In this episode, we discuss: The elements of assault, battery, false imprisonment, and kidnapping Analysis of a hypothetical scenario involving crimes against the person Resources: If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on () or your favorite listening app. And feel free to...

306: Spotlight on Civil Procedure (Part 3 – The Civil Lawsuit)

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This is the last of three episodes in which we review the substantive Civil Procedure law we've covered on the podcast. We're concluding this series by tracking how a civil lawsuit unfolds, from pleadings to judgment. In this episode, we discuss: Starting a lawsuit: pleadings and service of process Defendant's response and Rule 12 motions Amendments and pre-trial resolutions Joinder of parties Final judgment and post-judgment motions Resources: If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on () or...

305: Spotlight on Civil Procedure (Part 2 – Discovery)

The Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast: Pass the Bar Exam with Less Stress

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This is the second of three episodes in which we review the substantive Civil Procedure law we've covered in our "Listen and Learn" series. This time we're talking about discovery, or obtaining evidence from other parties. In this episode, we discuss: Scope of discovery Instruments for discovering information Discovery disputes and resolutions Resources: If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on () or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach...

304: Spotlight on Civil Procedure (Part 1 – Jurisdiction)

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This is the first of three episodes in which we review the substantive Civil Procedure law we've covered in our "Listen and Learn" series. Today we're talking about jurisdiction, or the power of a court to try a matter. In this episode, we discuss: Subject matter jurisdiction Personal jurisdiction Venue and forum non conveniens Exam strategy for jurisdiction issues Resources: If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on () or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You...

303: Listen and Learn -- Injunctions and Restraining Orders (Civ Pro)

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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 concept of injunctive relief (Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 65). We introduce three types of injunctions – temporary restraining orders (TROs), preliminary injunctions, and permanent injunctions, and the elements necessary for obtaining each of them. In this episode, we discuss: Overview of injunctive relief Temporary restraining orders (TROs) Preliminary injunctions and permanent injunctions Sample questions from previous California bar exams Resources: ...

The Aftermath of the February 2025 California Bar Exam

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're discussing the turmoil surrounding the recent California bar exam. We highlight the inadequate preparation, technical issues, and potential future repercussions on law students and bar exam candidates. Tune in to learn more about the situation and hear about potential next steps and advice for those impacted. In this episode, we discuss: Various exam-day issues that occurred Post-exam confusion Financial and legal implications Future of the California bar exam Our advice for affected students Resources: If you enjoy...

302: Listen and Learn -- More on Discovery (Civ Pro)

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Listen and Learn" series, we're discussing Civil Procedure – specifically, the following topics related to discovery: motions to compel, interrogatories, and physical/mental examinations. In this episode, we discuss: An overview of discovery The specific rules related to motions to compel, interrogatories, and physical/mental examinations during discovery An analysis of two questions from previous California bar exams Resources: If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on () or your...

301: Listen and Learn -- Professional Responsibility: Fee Agreements

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode of our "Listen and Learn" series, we're focusing on a topic from professional responsibility - namely, lawyer fee agreements. These are governed by Rule 1.5 of both the ABA and the California Rules of Professional Conduct. In this episode, we discuss: The general rules a lawyer must follow when entering into a fee agreement with their client Different types of fee agreements Prohibited contingency fee agreements A hypothetical scenario from a previous California bar exam Resources: If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice...

300: Milestone Episode! Top 5 Tips for Passing the Bar Exam

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Tune in for a special milestone episode today (number 300), where we share our top 5 tips for passing the bar exam. In this episode, we discuss: Making the most of your bar exam practice Organizing your life during the bar prep period Acting vs. passive learning Looking at the bar exam in the grand scheme of things The mental aspect of preparing for the bar Resources: If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on () or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly....

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! What are the most common reasons people fail the bar exam? Today, two more of our Bar Exam Toolbox tutors (Nicola and Tina) join us to share their perspectives on this topic.

In this episode, we discuss:

The most common reasons for failing the bar exam
What is the most important thing someone should consider when re-taking the bar?
What is the one thing our tutors find themselves saying over and over again to students?
Coping mechanisms and mental preparation

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Alison & Lee

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