Best Lawstudent Podcasts (2024)

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461: Unveiling the Adjunct Experience: An Interview with Markus Funk 41:11

3h ago41:11

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're joined by Markus Funk – partner at Perkins Coie, professor, and author - to talk about being an adjunct law professor. In this episode we discuss: Markus Funk's background and teaching experience The role of adjunct professors in law schools, as well as the opportunity cost and challenges…

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272: Coping with Anxiety During Bar Prep and on Exam Day (w/Angela Corbett) 29:11

6h ago29:11

29:11

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're speaking with therapist Angela Corbett from TrueCandor Behavioral Health about handling anxiety when studying for the bar exam and on test day. In this episode, we discuss: Understanding anxiety and its manifestations Tips for coping with anxiety during the bar prep period Managing anxiety …

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S1E44 - Just Stop Oil Protestors Hefty Sentence 1:03:25

24m ago1:03:25

1:03:25

Law lecturer and former criminal barrister Chris Kehoe is furious at what he sees as heavy handed sentencing in the case of the Just Stop Oil Protestors who received 5 and 4 year sentences this week. Are there grounds for appeal, and if so what are they?What law did the protestors break and is it fit for purpose? Elsewhere Alex suggests a new TV sh…

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Ep 188 | Cheree McAlpine | Chief Legal Officer at Zoom is a Leader in the Dynamic World of Legal Tech 46:26

3h ago46:26

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The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 188 features Cheree McAlpine, Chief Legal Officer at Zoom, located in San Jose, California. Cheree tells us about growing up in rural Alabama and her journey from law school in Boston to Silicon Valley in San Francisco. Sheree tells us to listen, learn, and fall in love with the problems and to show up as your aut…

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271: Quick Tips -- Optimizing Studying for the MBE 14:21

2h ago14:21

14:21

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we talk through how to diagnose your MBE study difficulties, how to resolve them using tried and true methods, and the ways in which platforms like AdaptiBar and UWorld can help with your bar prep. In this episode, we discuss: Common issues bar exam studiers tend to have How platforms like Adapti…

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460: Building Community and Navigating the Legal Workplace (w/Ingrid Busson-Hall) 33:56

1h ago33:56

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have attorney and podcaster Ingrid Busson-Hall joining us to talk about networking, building community, and navigating legal workplaces. In this episode we discuss: Ingrid's background and career journey The power of connection and community Taking an approach to networking that will make it…

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270: How to Approach MBE Questions (w/Examples) 37:26

9d ago37:26

37:26

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we're talking about the multiple-choice portion of the bar exam, and we're doing a walkthrough of three real MBE questions. In this episode, we discuss: The structure of the Multistate Bar Examination Strategies for effective MBE preparation Real MBE questions walkthrough: Contract Law …

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459: Figuring Out Your Career Preferences (w/Sadie Jones) 29:19

5d ago29:19

29:19

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, together with Sadie Jones, we're discussing some of the big questions that law students need to be thinking about to figure out what they want to do in their future career. In this episode we discuss: Key career-related questions for law students Different career options in the legal field Rese…

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458: The Lost Art of Connecting (w/Susan McPherson) 26:30

13d ago26:30

26:30

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we're excited to have social impact expert and serial connector Susan McPherson with us to talk about the lost art of connecting and how to build meaningful professional relationships. In this episode we discuss: Susan McPherson's background and experience in business connections Key concepts in…

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269: Listen and Learn -- Creation of Partnerships 18:50

16d ago18:50

18:50

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode from our "Listen and Learn" series, we cover the formation and characteristics of three types of partnerships – general partnership, limited partnership, and limited liability partnership. To illustrate these concepts, we also analyze two questions from previous California bar exams. In …

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457: Essential Wardrobe Tips for Law Students and Lawyers (w/Jenny Eversole of Style Space) 28:24

22d ago28:24

28:24

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we're excited to have style expert and founder of Style Space Jenny Eversole with us to talk about what to wear as a law student and lawyer. In this episode we discuss: Jenny Eversole's background and work at Style Space The distinction between fashion and style Finding your personal style and d…

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268: How to Avoid Common Bar Essay Writing Mistakes (w/Kelsey Lee) 36:35

20d ago36:35

36:35

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're excited to have Kelsey Lee with us -- one of our expert tutors from the Bar Exam Toolbox team. Join us as we discuss the most common pitfalls in bar essay writing, and share our top tips for mastering this portion of the exam. In this episode, we discuss: Kelsey's background and work in the…

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267: Quick Tips -- Using Past Bar Essay Questions for Practice 16:09

27d ago16:09

16:09

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this week's episode, we're talking about using past bar exam essay questions as part of your study process. In particular, we talk about when to start practicing, how to practice, how much of your study time to spend practicing, and how to self-evaluate your answers. In this episode, we discuss: When…

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456: Top 10 Tips for Getting Ready for Your 3L Year 28:04

28d ago28:04

28:04

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we share 10 things to consider in preparation for your final year of law school and taking the bar exam. In this episode we discuss: Preparing for the bar exam and the MPRE Evaluating your academic performance and graduation requirements Networking and professional development Updating your job…

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Ep 187 | Lauren Klein | Flourish Law Group Navigates the Florida Estate Planning Process 45:13

28d ago45:13

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The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 187 features Lauren Klein, Founder of modern estate planning law firm + success coach for law students and new lawyers located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Lauren shares with us her journey through law school and decision to obtain her LL.M in Taxation at the University of Florida. Lauren started her career by wor…

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S1E43 - Sentencing Young Murderers 57:31

1M ago57:31

57:31

Why do cases involving young defendants generate such strong public reactions?What role does/ should rehabilitation play with young murderers?What is the legal age that a person be tried in England and Wales for murder?Plus, a mention of a very recent case and a a case from over 30 years ago which led to a change in the law. Find out more at https:…

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266: Quick Tips -- Pre-Writing Outlining for Bar Essays 12:59

1M ago12:59

12:59

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Quick Tips" series, we're talking about the importance of taking time to outline or otherwise plan your bar essay answer before you start writing. In this episode, we discuss: Why should you spend time pre-writing at all? Best practices for pre-writing Different methods you can us…

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455: Top 10 Tips for Getting Ready for Your 2L Year 32:28

1M ago32:28

32:28

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're discussing how to spend the summer before starting the demanding second year of law school. In this episode we discuss: How to make the most of your summer job experience Developing your personal brand online Taking stock of your finances Making time for life tasks and having some fun Ref…

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Ep 186 | Michael Geller | Medical Professional to Family Law Practice in San Francisco 38:31

1M ago38:31

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The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 186 features Michael Geller, Owner & Managing Attorney at The Geller Firm in San Francisco, California, focusing on Family Law. Michael shares his story with us, born in the former Soviet Union, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and moving to the San Francisco area with his family at age five. Michael first entered the medica…

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265: Quick Tips -- What If You Run Out of Time While Writing a Bar Essay Answer? 11:40

1M ago11:40

11:40

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Quick Tips" series, we're talking about time management on the bar exam. Specifically, we share tips on what to do if you run out of time when writing an essay answer. In this episode, we discuss: What happens if you run out of time on an essay or miss one completely? Fighting the…

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454: Top 10 Tips for Getting Ready for Your 1L Year 32:27

1M ago32:27

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In today's episode, we're discussing our top 10 things to consider when getting ready for your first year of law school. In this episode we discuss: Organizing your schedule and study routine What to read the summer before law school? Thinking ahead to exam time Managing your finances effectively Plan…

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Ep 185 | Miriam Airington-Fisher | Attorney Empowering Mothers to Prioritize Self-Care & Well-Being 39:01

2M ago39:01

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The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 185 features Miriam Airington-Fisher, Owner & Attorney at Airington Law in Richmond, VA focusing on Immigration Law. Miriam shares her journey with us as an author, coach, mother, and attorney running a business as a working mom. Miriam takes great pride in the family-friendly culture at her firm, and is passionat…

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453: Law School Applications (w/Hamada Zahawi of Write Track Admissions) 32:50

2M ago32:50

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we're excited to have the founder of Write Track Admissions, Hamada Zahawi, with us to talk about law school applications. In this episode we discuss: Hamada's background and work in the law school applications space The importance of your LSAT score on your application How to figure out what st…

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264: Listen and Learn -- Concurrent Estates (Property) 26:04

2M ago26:04

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Listen and Learn" series, we're talking about concurrent ownership of property. For a discussion on the related topic of present and future estates, you can check out episodes 250 and 251 of the podcast. In this episode, we discuss: Concurrent estates versus present and future est…

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Ep 184 Marly Broudie | SocialEyes Communications is Passionate About Elevating Your Brand 54:05

2M ago54:05

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The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 184 features Marly Broudie, Founder and President of SocialEyes Communications located in Toronto, Canada but assisting law firms all over. Marly started working for a litigation firm as a paralegal in 2012 and had the opportunity to draft an application for a lawyer to receive an award. Marly tells us she enjoyed…

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452: Standardized Testing Equity (w/David Klieger from Aspen Publishing) 25:31

2M ago25:31

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we're speaking with David Klieger, Manager of Testing and Psychometrics at Aspen Publishing, about equity in standardized testing. In this episode we discuss: David's background and work at Aspen Publishing, including on JD-Next Why is standardized testing an equity issue? How the JD-…

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263: Navigating Accommodations and Self-Advocacy in the Legal Field (w/AJ Link) 44:17

2M ago44:17

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this week's episode, we have AJ Link joining us on the podcast. AJ is the president of the National Disabled Legal Professionals Association and today we're talking about accommodations and advocating for yourself in the legal profession. In this episode, we discuss: AJ's background and legal career …

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451: From Application to Acceptance: The Law School Admissions Timeline (w/Anna Ivey) 36:08

2M ago36:08

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we have admissions consultant Anna Ivey back with us to talk about the law school admissions timeline. In this episode we discuss: Anna's background and work in the law school admissions space What is the ideal timeline for applying to law school? What are the advantages of starting the applicat…

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Ep 183 | Golnoush Goharzad | Southern California Personal Injury & Employment Attorney Provides Unparalleled Experience to Clients 57:54

2M ago57:54

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The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 183 features Golnoush Goharzad, Founder & Attorney at Goharzad Law APC, focusing on Personal Injury and Employment Law in Southern California. Golnoush shares her story with us, emigrating from Iran at three years old and believing that lawyers are born and not made. What sets GG apart is her diverse experience, h…

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450: Pre-OCI Hiring (w/Sadie Jones) 18:03

2M ago18:03

18:03

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones with us to talk about law firms starting to open their direct hiring process early, often before students have finished their first year. In this episode we discuss: Why are law firms hiring outside the standard OCI process? How can you find out about the…

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262: Listen and Learn -- Motions for Judgment as a Matter of Law and Motions for New Trial (Civ Pro) 17:52

2M ago17:52

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this week's episode, we're focusing on a topic from Civil Procedure -- specifically, motions for judgment as a matter of law and motions for new trial, where the moving party is asking the court to take certain issues away from the jury. In this episode, we discuss: The two types of motions for judgm…

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449: Implications of AI for the Legal Profession (w/Kevin Surace) 27:31

2M ago27:31

27:31

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we have tech innovator and entrepreneur Kevin Surace with us to talk about how the legal profession is evolving in the age of AI. In this episode we discuss: Kevin's background and work in the AI space Some of the most interesting legal questions and problems that AI technologies present Is AI g…

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