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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255: Quick Tips -- Best Bar Exam Study Habits for Takers w/ ADHD
03/25/2024
255: Quick Tips -- Best Bar Exam Study Habits for Takers w/ ADHD
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Quick Tips" series, we're talking about best habits for studying for the bar exam if you're coping with ADHD or ADD. In this episode, we discuss: Creating a detailed study schedule Employing the Pomodoro Technique for time management Using different learning styles and strategies for memorizing the law Outlining and planning your essays and performance tests Making step-by-step attack plans Doing a quick review of the work you've done each day 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 us via the contact form on the (). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can ()! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee
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254: Quick Tips -- Best Habits for Studying for the Bar Exam While Working
03/18/2024
254: Quick Tips -- Best Habits for Studying for the Bar Exam While Working
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Quick Tips" series, we're talking about best habits for studying for the bar exam while working full-time or part-time. In this episode, we discuss: Creating a bar exam study schedule Evaluating the topics on which to spend more time When to begin studying Finding a bar review provider and/or tutor that work with your schedule Avoiding burnout during bar prep 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 us via the contact form on the (). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can ()! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee
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253: Bar Exam Best Practices - Creating Good Habits
03/11/2024
253: Bar Exam Best Practices - Creating Good Habits
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In today's episode, we're talking about creating great bar exam study habits and ones that would be useful in your life in general. In this episode, we discuss: Learning through doing the things that make you uncomfortable Finding your learning style Why you should allow yourself to make mistakes Time-tracking your daily activities Using spaced repetition to memorize information Keeping your focus while studying Stacking new habits onto existing ones 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 us via the contact form on the (). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can ()! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee
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252: Listen and Learn -- Property-Based Intentional Torts
03/04/2024
252: Listen and Learn -- Property-Based Intentional Torts
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, in an episode from our "Listen and Learn" series, we're discussing property intentional torts and their specific defenses. In this episode, we discuss: A brief review of intentional torts When is a defendant liable for trespass to land? The differences between trespass to chattels and conversion The necessity defense for property intentional torts The case Vincent v. Lake Erie Transportation Co. Two hypos from previous California bar exams involving property intentional torts 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 us via the contact form on the (). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can ()! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee
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251: Listen and Learn -- Present and Future Estates (Part 2)
02/26/2024
251: Listen and Learn -- Present and Future Estates (Part 2)
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're diving into the second part of our discussion on present estates and future interests. In the we reviewed the default property interest, the fee simple absolute, and defeasible fees. In this episode we're covering life estates, reversions, and remainders. In this episode, we discuss: A review of the fee simple absolute Life estates Reversions and remainders Taxes and mortgage payments for a life estate Examples illustrating the above concepts 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 us via the contact form on the (). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can ()! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee
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250: Listen and Learn -- Present and Future Estates (Part 1)
02/19/2024
250: Listen and Learn -- Present and Future Estates (Part 1)
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we're diving into a topic from Property Law -- Present and Future Estates. In this first part of a two-part series, we discuss the default property interest, the fee simple absolute and defeasible fees, along with the corresponding future interests. Next week we'll cover life estates, reversions, and remainders. In this episode, we discuss: The definition of present estates and future interests The fee simple absolute Types of defeasible fees Shifting and springing executory interests Examples illustrating the above concepts 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 us via the contact form on the (). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can ()! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee
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249: Quick Tips -- How to Prepare for the NextGen Bar Exam While Still in Law School
02/12/2024
249: Quick Tips -- How to Prepare for the NextGen Bar Exam While Still in Law School
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're continuing our discussion of the NextGen Bar Exam with a few tips on what classes and skills to focus on in law school for a more seamless bar prep experience down the line. In this episode, we discuss: An overview of the NextGen Bar Exam and how it's different from the UBE The nine bodies of law tested on the NextGen Bar that require memorization Learning practical client skills through related courses and clinics Strengthening your legal writing and critical reading skills Resources at your law school to use in preparation for the bar exam 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 us via the contact form on the (). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can ()! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee
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248: Considerations for the NextGen Bar Exam (Plus Questions We Still Have!)
02/05/2024
248: Considerations for the NextGen Bar Exam (Plus Questions We Still Have!)
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we're talking about the format and scope of the NextGen Bar Exam, which will eventually replace the UBE. The first administration of the new bar exam format is scheduled for July 2026. In this episode, we discuss: Timeline for replacing the UBE with the NextGen Bar Exam The subject matters and skills that will be tested The three question types planned for the new exam What classes to take in law school to help you be better prepared for the bar Score portability of the NextGen exam to different jurisdictions A few sample questions from the NCBE website 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 us via the contact form on the (). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can ()! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee
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247: Listen and Learn -- Negligence: Factual Causation
01/29/2024
247: Listen and Learn -- Negligence: Factual Causation
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In today's episode, we're focusing on one of the most highly-tested topics on the bar exam: Negligence. In particular, we're talking about the different ways in which factual causation can be proved. In this episode, we discuss: Review of the elements of negligence What is factual causation and the five tests that are used to prove it Analyzing two hypos from previous California bar exams 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 us via the contact form on the (). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can ()! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee
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246: Listen and Learn -- Amendments to Pleadings (Civ Pro)
01/22/2024
246: Listen and Learn -- Amendments to Pleadings (Civ Pro)
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, in our "Listen and Learn" series, we're discussing the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure – more specifically Rule 15, which deals with the instances in which a party can amend their pleading. In this episode, we discuss: A quick refresh on the statute of limitations The three major circumstances under which a party is likely to seek to amend their complaint Amending a party's pleading before the statute of limitations has run out How a plaintiff establishes that their amended complaint relates back to the original filing, if the statute of limitations has run out A look at the cases Krupski v. Costa Crociere and Singletary v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, in which the plaintiffs sought to amend their complaints Analyzing two hypos from pervious California bar exams 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 us via the contact form on the (). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can ()! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee
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245: Quick Tips -- Memorization Techniques for the Different Learning Styles
01/15/2024
245: Quick Tips -- Memorization Techniques for the Different Learning Styles
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking about memorization for the bar exam. In particular, we discuss several memorization techniques and provide examples to illustrate each one. We also talk about adapting these techniques to the different learning styles. Lastly, we go over some general memorization tips that all bar exam studiers should follow. In this episode, we discuss: Brief review of the three main types of learners How mnemonics can be used by the different types of learners What is the "memory palace" technique? "Chunking" pieces of information into groups for easier memorization How is the "rubber duck method" used for learning? The benefits of spaced repetition Some general tips that all students should remember when studying for the bar exam 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 us via the contact form on the (). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can ()! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee
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244: Spaced Repetition and Memorization During Bar Prep (w/Gabe Teninbaum)
01/08/2024
244: Spaced Repetition and Memorization During Bar Prep (w/Gabe Teninbaum)
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we're excited to have guest Gabe Teninbaum back on the podcast. He is a law professor and creator of and we're talking with him about memorization for the bar exam. Note: If you’re interested in checking out spacedrepetition.com for yourself, you can use the coupon code TOOLBOX15 for 15% off any product on the website. In this episode, we discuss: How Gabe become interested in helping people improve their ability to memorize information Scientific research backing spaced repetition How the platform spacedrepetition.com works Where do students tend to struggle when they're trying to memorize for the bar? What is Gabe's most important piece of advice for bar exam memorization? How is generative AI shaping legal education and legal practice? 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 us via the contact form on the (). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can ()! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee
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243: Listen and Learn -- Professional Responsibility: Prosecutors' Duties
12/18/2023
243: Listen and Learn -- Professional Responsibility: Prosecutors' Duties
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, in our "Listen and Learn" series, we review the professional rules regarding the duties owed by prosecutors when bringing criminal charges. We also look at how these issues might show up on the bar by going through a question from the 2009 California exam. In this episode, we discuss: The duties of a prosecutor during a criminal trial Issues of fairness to opposing party and counsel Analyzing a question from the July 2009 California bar exam 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 us via the contact form on the (). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can ()! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee
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242: Quick Tips -- How to Avoid Running Out of Time on the Performance Test (PT)
12/11/2023
242: Quick Tips -- How to Avoid Running Out of Time on the Performance Test (PT)
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Quick Tips" series, we're talking about how to avoid running out of time on the performance test, and what to do in case that happens. In this episode, we discuss: Planning for how you're going to split up the allotted time for the PT Practical steps you can take to speed up each of the reading, planning, and writing stages How to avoid panicking, get unstuck, and write your best possible answer if you are running out of time 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 us via the contact form on the (). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can ()! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee
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241: Overcoming Common Performance Test Problems
12/04/2023
241: Overcoming Common Performance Test Problems
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we're talking about common struggles with the bar exam performance test and strategies for overcoming them. In this episode, we discuss: What is the purpose of the performance test? Some of the most common ways people struggle on the PT Managing your time for reading, planning, and writing Tips for writing successful PT answers The 80/20 rule for getting the most points on the test! 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 us via the contact form on the (). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can ()! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee
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240: Quick Tips -- Tackling the Bar Exam with ADHD
11/27/2023
240: Quick Tips -- Tackling the Bar Exam with ADHD
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! If you've recently received an ADHD diagnosis as an adult, you might be feeling daunted by the prospect of conquering the intense bar exam prep process. Join us for this episode as we build a game plan to help you navigate this challenge and be successful on the exam. In this episode, we discuss: How does ADHD manifest itself in adults? Things you might particularly struggle with during bar prep if you have ADHD Creating an optimal environment for studying Tools that can help you stay focused What to do when you feel mental fatigue setting in Applying for accommodations on the bar exam 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 us via the contact form on the (). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can ()! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee
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239: Quick Tips -- How Journaling Can Help You Stay on Task During Bar Prep
11/13/2023
239: Quick Tips -- How Journaling Can Help You Stay on Task During Bar Prep
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In today's episode, we explore how journaling can be used to help you stay on task, manage your stress, and give you a significant edge in your bar exam prep. In this episode, we discuss: The unique challenges of the bar exam The benefits of journaling for bar takers Different types of journaling Practical tips for effective journaling 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 us via the contact form on the (). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can ()! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee
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238: Managing Self-Sabotaging Behavior with a Solid Study Schedule
11/06/2023
238: Managing Self-Sabotaging Behavior with a Solid Study Schedule
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we're talking about setting up a solid study schedule to protect yourself from self-sabotage during bar prep. In this episode, we discuss: The dangers of overstudying and understudying Avoiding distractions during bar prep Planning around big life events When should you start doing practice and how much time to devote to it? How to set up a good schedule that will keep you on track and help you avoid self-sabotage 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 us via the contact form on the (). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can ()! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee
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237: Listen and Learn -- Discovery (Civ Pro)
10/30/2023
237: Listen and Learn -- Discovery (Civ Pro)
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're focusing on an important Civil Procedure topic: Discovery. We look at the process during which the parties exchange information with each other through required initial disclosures, the "meet and confer" conference, and depositions. In this episode, we discuss: A review of the scope of discovery The initial disclosure requirements under Rule 26(a) The "meet and confer" conference under Rule 26(f) Rules specific to taking depositions of parties Analyzing two hypos involving discovery 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 us via the contact form on the (). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can ()! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee
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236: Quick Tips -- Framing Failure as Feedback
10/23/2023
236: Quick Tips -- Framing Failure as Feedback
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, in an episode from our "Quick Tips" series, we're looking at ways to get in the right mindset for studying again if you've failed the bar exam, and how to use your score report as a starting point. In this episode, we discuss: What can you learn from your score report? Visualization techniques Daily prompts for setting and evaluating your goals Positive affirmations to use throughout bar prep The benefits of mindfulness and meditation Specific mindfulness activities to try 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 us via the contact form on the (). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can ()! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee
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235: Quick Tips -- How to Balance Parenting with Bar Exam Study
10/16/2023
235: Quick Tips -- How to Balance Parenting with Bar Exam Study
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode from our "Quick Tips" series, we're talking about how to balance parenting, or really any life commitments, with studying for the bar exam. In this episode, we discuss: Communicating with your child throughout bar prep Dedicating intentional time to spend with your kids Establishing and maintaining a positive mindset Identifying and relying on your support group Planning your schedule in advance and being prepared to be flexible Making time to recharge your batteries 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 us via the contact form on the (). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can ()! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee
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234: Rebounding from a Bar Exam Failure
10/09/2023
234: Rebounding from a Bar Exam Failure
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're discussing how to process your negative emotions after failing the bar exam and move forward in the most productive way. In this episode, we discuss: What is your score report telling you? How to find what works for you and change your study routine accordingly Having real conversations with your job Thinking about whether you should postpone retaking the exam Knowing how and who to approach for help Applying for bar exam accommodations 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 us via the contact form on the (). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can ()! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee
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233: Listen and Learn -- Impeachment (Part 2)
10/02/2023
233: Listen and Learn -- Impeachment (Part 2)
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In of our two-part series on the topic of Impeachment, we discussed discrediting a witness's character. Today, we're focusing on testimony impeachment – that is, discrediting a witness's testimony. In this episode, we discuss: How opposing counsel might discredit a witness's character Evidence of prior inconsistent statements Questioning a witness's ability to observe, remember, or relate the facts being testified to Using hearsay to impeach declarants Analyzing two hypos involving impeachment 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 us via the contact form on the (). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can ()! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee
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232: Listen and Learn -- Impeachment (Part 1)
09/25/2023
232: Listen and Learn -- Impeachment (Part 1)
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're diving into part one of a two-part series on the topic of Impeachment. Specifically, we're focusing on character impeachment – that is, discrediting the credibility of a witness. In this episode, we discuss: What is witness impeachment? Demonstration of bias Examining a witness's character for truthfulness Evidence of prior bad acts and convictions Analyzing two questions from previous bar exams 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 us via the contact form on the (). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can ()! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee
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231: Sustaining Mental Health During Bar Study and Beyond
09/18/2023
231: Sustaining Mental Health During Bar Study and Beyond
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're excited to welcome Ryan Zajic – a senior legal content developer at UWorld and a licensed attorney in the state of Nebraska, and Dr. Janani Krishnaswami – a certified physician in preventative medicine, internal medicine, and lifestyle. We're talking about the very important topic of mental health for law students and those studying for the bar exam, and in the legal field in general. Thanks to , the gold standard in bar exam preparation, for sponsoring this episode! In this episode, we discuss: How our guests got involved in the bar prep world What the results from The 2021 Survey of Law Student Well-Being show What are the primary challenges that students face while studying for the bar? Coping mechanisms you could try if you find yourself struggling during bar prep How Themis and UWorld have developed their programs with mental health and success in mind What our guests would do differently if they had to take difficult exams at this time in their life 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 us via the contact form on the (). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can ()! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee
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230: Quick Tips -- How Many Hours Do You Need to Study for the Bar Exam?
09/11/2023
230: Quick Tips -- How Many Hours Do You Need to Study for the Bar Exam?
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode from our "Quick Tips" series, we're talking about how many hours you really need to spend studying to pass the bar exam. In this episode, we discuss: Our minimum baseline recommendation for the number of hours you should plan on studying Setting realistic goals for daily and weekly study time How to prioritize your study time Adjusting your study schedule based on your personal circumstances 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 us via the contact form on the (). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can ()! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee
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229: Listen and Learn -- Professional Responsibility: Supervision of Employees in Legal Practice
08/28/2023
229: Listen and Learn -- Professional Responsibility: Supervision of Employees in Legal Practice
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode from our "Listen and Learn" series, we're talking about the ethical rules governing the supervision of employees of a law firm. This is an issue that might be part of a fact pattern involving professional responsibility on the California bar exam, or it could show up on the MPRE. In this episode, we discuss: Responsibilities of senior attorneys or partners who supervise attorney associates The duty owed by a subordinate attorney who completes a task at the direction of the supervising attorney The rule addressing employees of a firm who are not attorneys, but still require supervision Three sample fact patters illustrating the above concepts 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 us via the contact form on the (). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can ()! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee
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228: Listen and Learn -- Criminal Procedure: Miranda Warnings
08/21/2023
228: Listen and Learn -- Criminal Procedure: Miranda Warnings
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode from our "Listen and Learn" series, we go through an attack plan for how you might approach a Miranda issue on an exam question, and look at specific rules you'll want to address in your answer. In this episode, we discuss: An attack plan for approaching questions involving Miranda issues The constitutional basis for Miranda warnings The definition of "custodial interrogation" How a suspect can invoke or waive their rights Analyzing two hypos illustrating how Miranda issues show up on an exam 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 us via the contact form on the (). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can ()! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee
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227: Listen and Learn -- Duty of Candor to the Court
08/14/2023
227: Listen and Learn -- Duty of Candor to the Court
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode from our "Listen and Learn" series, we're talking about the duty of candor, which you're very likely to see tested on the MPRE; or if you're in California, on an essay question as well. In this episode, we discuss: What the duty of candor encompasses under the ABA and California rules How an attorney can rectify an error, whether intentional or unintentional Analyzing three questions from previous California bar exams involving the duty of candor Candor as it relates to an attorney's reputation and credibility 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 us via the contact form on the (). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can ()! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee
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226: Listen and Learn -- More Contract Defenses
08/07/2023
226: Listen and Learn -- More Contract Defenses
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This episode is part two in contract defenses. In , we focused on the defenses of mistake, fraudulent misrepresentation, and non-disclosure. Today, we cover three more: incapacity, undue influence, and duress. In this episode, we discuss: What is required to form a valid contract? Individuals protected through the incapacity defense What constitutes "undue influence"? The two types of duress to watch out for in contract formation Analyzing two essay questions related to contract formation and defenses 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 us via the contact form on the (). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can ()! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee
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