Best Lawstudent Podcasts (2024)

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287: Summary of Real Property Topics (Part 1) 8:18

28m ago8:18

8:18

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're taking a bird's eye view of some key Real Property topics we've covered in our "Listen and Learn" series. Specifically, we're focusing on property ownership and interests. Next week, we'll discuss property regulation and transfer. In this episode, we discuss: Concurrent estates Present and …

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477: The History and Future of the Bar Exam (w/Dean Jackie Gardina) 48:56

33m ago48:56

48:56

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're thrilled to have with us Dean Jackie Gardina of The Colleges of Law in Santa Barbara and Ventura here to talk about the history, current state, and future changes of the bar exam. In this episode we discuss: Dean Gardina's law school and career path An overview of the history of the bar e…

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Ep 202 | Paige Sparks | St. Louis Employment Attorney is a Social Media Star 49:18

9h ago49:18

49:18

The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 202 features Paige Sparks, Owner and Trial Attorney at Sparks Law Firm in St. Louis, Missouri, focusing on employment law. Paige is also a TikTok superstar and was first featured by Lawyer Stories in December of 2019! Paige shares her story with us from being involved in high school debate to the unfortunate car a…

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286: Listen and Learn -- Conclusory Pleadings Under Rule 12(b)(6) (Civ Pro) 13:26

2d ago13:26

13:26

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Listen and Learn" series, we're discussing a topic from Civil Procedure – specifically, when is a pleading conclusory under the Twombly/Iqbal standard for assessing Rule 12(b)(6) motions to dismiss. In this episode, we discuss: Overview of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) …

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476: Executive Functioning Skills for Law Students with ADHD (w/Emily Haan) 32:42

2d ago32:42

32:42

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ADHD and executive function coach Emily Haan with us to talk about some techniques students can use to be successful in law school. In this episode we discuss: Emily's background and work as an ADHD and executive function coach ADHD and time management challenges in law school Managing …

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S1E47 - Martyn Blake case 58:08

6d ago58:08

58:08

Luckily Kehoe is on good form as Boardman is useless in this ep xxx

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Ep 201 | Nicole Dolgon | Partner at ESCA Legal is Dedicated to Client Brand Protection Worldwide 55:59

9d ago55:59

55:59

The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 201 features Nicole Dolgon, Partner at ESCA Legal, a New York City based team dedicated to legal protection worldwide for their clients and being strategic counsel for IP-Focused Businesses. Nicole began her professional career at a boutique law firm in New York City. She transitioned to an in-house career as the …

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285: Reflections from a California Bar Exam Grader – Part 2 (w/Jennifer Barry) 20:49

15d ago20:49

20:49

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we're sharing Part 2 of our conversation with Jennifer Barry -- a tutor on the Bar Exam Toolbox team who's a former California bar exam grader. This time, we're focusing on avoiding common mistakes that examinees make. In this episode, we discuss: Common mistakes that bar examinees make Handwritin…

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475: Quick Tips -- How to Predict What's on Your Law School Exams 8:46

9d ago8:46

8:46

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we break down strategies to help you anticipate what topics and question types are most likely to appear on your exams. Learn how to study smarter, not harder, and walk into your finals with confidence! In this episode we discuss: Analyzing old exams What details to pay attention to in class Re…

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Ep 200 | Caryn Beth Gold | Caryn & Benny Gold Discuss Lawyer Stories Connect - The Official Membership Community of Lawyer Stories 28:41

19d ago28:41

28:41

The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 200 features Caryn Beth Gold, Director of Community Engagement at Lawyer Stories Connect. This conversation format is different than other episodes. Caryn discusses her new role with Lawyer Stories and how she plans to assist in delivering a designated space on Mighty Networks for legal professionals to grow and l…

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474: Thriving in Law School with ADHD (w/Rawi Nanakul) 32:36

16d ago32:36

32:36

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ADHD coach Rawi Nanakul with us to talk about thriving in law school with ADHD. We cover identifying warning signs, strategies for managing executive function challenges, and the importance of self-care and professional support. In this episode we discuss: Rawi's personal journey and AD…

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284: Reflections from a California Bar Grader – Part 1 (w/Jennifer Barry) 24:12

16d ago24:12

24:12

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a California bar exam grader? Today we have Jennifer Barry -- a member of the Bar Exam Toolbox team and a former California bar grader -- to shed some light on the bar exam evaluation process and what graders are looking for in essay answers. In this episode, …

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283: Quick Tips -- Bar Exam Pre-Logistics 9:16

23d ago9:16

9:16

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode of our "Quick Tips" series, we have a bar exam survival kit, consisting of five important things to think about while preparing to sit for an exam administration. In this episode, we discuss: Deciding when and where to sit for the bar exam Knowing your jurisdiction Doing thorough researc…

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473: Being Yourself in a Job Interview (w/Sadie Jones) 32:27

25d ago32:27

32:27

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones back with us to discuss how to be authentic in a job interview. In this episode we discuss: The pressure to be the perfect candidate Overcoming insecurities before going into interviews What you might be asked and how to answer in the following situations…

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Ep 199 | Natalie Lopez | South Florida Criminal Defense Attorney Will Conquer Your Case and Bring You to Your Legal Destination 49:29

26d ago49:29

49:29

The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 199 features Natalie Lopez, Owner at Natalie Lopez, Attorney at Law, PA, aka “Nat Guilty,” focused on Criminal Defense in South Florida. Natalie knew she wanted to be an attorney when she was fifteen years old and the New Jersey native pursued her career in South Florida. Natalie worked as an Assistant Public Defe…

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S1E46 - Campbell 54:51

27d ago54:51

54:51

Tzatziki is pretty good in a jacket spud with Lancashire cheese. Not life changing but not shit. Pretty similar to this podcast really.

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282: The Most Common Reasons People Fail the Bar Exam (w/Ryan Gurson from Themis) 47:45

1M ago47:45

47:45

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're speaking with guest Ryan Gurson -- attorney and Southeast Regional Director for Themis Bar Review. We're discussing preparation strategies for the bar exam, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive course completion, effective practice, and avoiding common pitfalls that lead to failing t…

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472: Creativity, Goal Setting, and Personal Growth (w/Anne Ditmeyer) 42:56

1M ago42:56

42:56

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're excited to have Anne Ditmeyer – the author of Override! What If There Was Another Way? – joining us to talk about creativity, goal setting, personal growth, and following your own path in life. In this episode we discuss: Anne's journey to becoming an author and creative coach How the boo…

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Ep 198 | Michael Shane | Pillar of the Florida Immigration Law Community 1:16:26

1M ago1:16:26

1:16:26

The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 198 features Michael Shane, Florida Bar Board Certified Immigration and Nationality Lawyer, a Managing Partner at Shane & Shane, P.A. located in Fort Lauderdale, but serving all of South Florida with a worldwide client base. We discuss Michael’s journey to the profession of law beginning with his childhood in Ocea…

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281: Why Do People Fail the Bar Exam? BET Tutors Weigh In (Part 2) 20:21

1M ago20:21

20:21

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 con…

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471: Life as a Trial Lawyer (w/Jim Brosnahan) 29:38

1M ago29:38

29:38

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're speaking with Jim Brosnahan – a longtime Morrison Foerster trial lawyer and author of Justice at Trial – about life as a trial lawyer and the skills you'll need to succeed in this profession. In this episode we discuss: Introduction to our guest, Jim Brosnahan, and his latest book, Justic…

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Ep 197 | Jennifer Netska & Ankit Kapoor | Leading the Way for the Next Generation of Attorneys 58:29

1M ago58:29

58:29

The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 197 features Jennifer Netska, Founder and Managing Attorney at Netska Law Group, Personal Injury Attorney located in Miami, FL and serving New York and Ankit Kapoor, Partner & Trial Attorney at Cohen Stine Kapoor LLP focused on high-net-worth matrimony & Family Law cases in NYC. We recorded this joint episode subs…

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Update 1: The "California Bar Exam Experiment" 16:59

1M ago16:59

16:59

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we are sharing some updates that have recently come from the California Bar, as we're watching how the new bar exam will be launched in February 2025, in partnership with Kaplan. In this episode, we discuss: What is the "California Bar Exam Experiment"? How can you participate in the experiment? T…

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470: Tips for Neurodivergent Law Students (w/Heather Varanini and Rebecca Petrilli) 50:54

1M ago50:54

50:54

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! We have two special guests today, talking about how neurodivergent students can reach their full potential in law school. We're speaking with Heather Varanini, Director of Academic Achievement and Adjunct Professor at Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco, and Rebecca Petrilli, Directo…

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280: Why Do People Fail the Bar Exam? BET Tutors Weigh In (Part 1) 27:06

1M ago27:06

27:06

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! What are the most common reasons people fail the bar exam? Today, two of our Bar Exam Toolbox tutors (Hoang and Adam) 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 …

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469: The Power of Professional Style: A Conversation with Alison Bruhn and Delia Folk 26:52

1M ago26:52

26:52

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we have fashion experts Alison Bruhn and Delia Folk – creators of The Style That Binds Us – here with us to talk about professional style for law students and lawyers. In this episode we discuss: Professional style tips for new lawyers What looks to avoid if you're younger-looking or a more matu…

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Ep 196 | Shefali Lakhani | NYC Business & IP Lawyer Uses Human-Centered Design to Better Serve Clients 34:11

2M ago34:11

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The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 196 features Shefali Lakhani, Attorney & Founder at Lakhani Legal, a Business and IP Law Firm in New York City. Shefali shares that she is the child of immigrant parents and had a feeling of entrepreneurship that was always in the back of her mind. Shefali launched Lakhani Legal, a business and IP law firm, and wo…

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468: Playing the Role of You (w/Pam Sherman) 30:34

2M ago30:34

30:34

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're joined by Pam Sherman, who is a leadership consultant, actor, author, and recovering lawyer, to talk about playing the role of YOU in your career and in life. In this episode we discuss: An introduction to our guest, Pam Sherman The surprising parallels between lawyers and actors To what …

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279: Quick Tips -- Retaking the Bar Exam After Failing 18:29

2M ago18:29

18:29

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're discussing how to approach preparing to retake the bar after failing the first time, or even multiple times. We talk about some common reasons why people fail the bar exam, and share tips on how to avoid study habits that generally do not serve students well. In this episode, we discuss: Us…

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Ep 195 | Sara Shikhman | Lengea Law Builds & Scales Healthcare Medspa and Healthcare Businesses 35:17

2M ago35:17

35:17

The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 195 features Sara Shikhman, Managing Partner and Healthcare Attorney at Lengea Law, legal solutions for healthcare innovators, located in New York City. Sara was born in Ukraine and as a young girl settled with her family in Brooklyn. We discuss Sara’s ascent from Penn Law to Managing Partner at Lengea Law. Sara h…

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S1E45 - Grenfell Final Report (published 4.9.24) 55:40

2M ago55:40

55:40

Corporate manslaughter law pertaining to the Grenfell Tower Final Report.

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467: Surviving Migration in the Age of Technology (w/Petra Molnar) 29:57

2M ago29:57

29:57

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we're excited to have lawyer, anthropologist, and author Petra Molnar with us to talk about her new book, The Walls Have Eyes: Surviving Migration in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. In this episode we discuss: Petra's background, work, and the idea behind her book, The Walls Have …

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