Best Lawstudent Podcasts (2024)

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445: Best Practices for Getting Accommodations in Law School 37:26

3h ago37:26

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we're excited to welcome Haley Miller and Laura Derbonne, who are the co-presidents of The National Disabled Law Students Association, to talk about accommodations and advocating for yourself. In this episode we discuss: Our guests' law school journey and how they got involved with The National …

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258: Keys to Bar Exam Success with Themis (w/Rebecca Petrilli) 45:21

2h ago45:21

45:21

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we're excited to be speaking with our guest Rebecca Petrilli from Themis Bar Review. We'll share our top 10 tips for using your bar review program to its full capacity to achieve better writing and MBE scores. Note: This episode is brought to you by Themis Bar Review – the gold standard in bar exa…

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Ep 178 | Perry Skoutelas | Gladiate is the Modern Operating System for Personal Injury 47:25

2h ago47:25

47:25

The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 178 features Perry Skoutelas, CEO & Co-Founder of Gladiate, the modern operating system for personal injury. Perry shares with us that he is a lawyer by education who has spent 10+ years improving business operations and building data products and teams within early and late stage VC backed tech companies such as …

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444: Listen and Learn - Property-Based Intentional Torts 21:04

1d ago21:04

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Welcome back to the Law School 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…

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257: Listen and Learn -- Consideration (Contract Law) 19:58

1d ago19:58

19:58

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, in an episode from our "Listen and Learn" series, we're discussing an important concept from Contract Law - consideration - which is one of the three requirements of contract formation. In this episode, we discuss: The three requirements of contract formation What is consideration? The two ways i…

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Ep 177 | Milana Dostanitch | Inspiring Women in Law League ("IWILL") Assists & Connects Women Attorneys Around the Country 47:27

4d ago47:27

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The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 177 features Milana Dostanitch, Senior Of Counsel at Lipsky Lowe LLP in New York City focusing on Employment Law, and Co-Founder of IWILL – Inspiring Women in Law League. Milana takes us through her story, being born in Russia and raised in Cyprus. As a young teenager Milana found herself living for months without…

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Ep 176 | Janelle Romero | Top-Rated NYC Labor & Employment Attorney Teaches us on TikTok 44:55

8d ago44:55

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The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 176 features Janelle Romero, Owner and Managing at Attorney at Gen Esq. Law, PLLC, focusing on Labor and Employment Law in New York City. Janelle shares with us that after graduating from the 2-year honors program New York Law School she began her career defending employees who were illegally underpaid by their em…

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256: Quick Tips -- Budgeting for the Bar Exam 16:59

8d ago16:59

16:59

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In today's episode, we're discussing just how much it can cost you to sit for the bar exam, as well as some mitigation strategies to try to reduce the cost and help cover any shortfalls. In this episode, we discuss: Researching the costs and fees associated with the bar exam in your state Choosing a bar…

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443: Bar Exam Basics for Law Students 31:03

8d ago31:03

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're discussing some bar exam basics to help ensure you pass on the first try. In this episode we discuss: Structure of the current bar exam and how it's going to change Important things to keep in mind for your bar prep What are some problem areas we see with people who don't pass the first t…

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S1E40 - Imposter Syndrome 23:23

13d ago23:23

23:23

Episode Notes What is imposter syndrome? Do you suffer from it? Are you worried that you don't suffer from it and maybe you should? More to the point what does all this have to do with Kehoe having to follow Baroness Hale, former President of the Supreme Court, speaking at an event for women in the law? Find out more at https://barely-legal-comedy-…

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255: Quick Tips -- Best Bar Exam Study Habits for Takers w/ ADHD 14:44

15d ago14:44

14:44

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 …

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442: Quick Tips -- How to Get the Most Out of Your Summer Legal Job 14:31

16d ago14:31

14:31

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we're talking about how to get the most out of your summer job. In particular, we are going to cover tips for success in three key aspects of your summer work experience: professionalism, substantive work, and networking. In this episode we discuss: How to be the co-worker that people want on th…

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Ep 175 | Thomas J. Dawson III| TD&P Consulting, Inc., Specializes in Healthcare Consulting and Cost Analysis 42:58

19d ago42:58

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The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 175 features, Thomas J. Dawson III, JD, MPH, MA, CEO & Founder of TD&P Consulting, Inc. located in Silver Spring, MD. We discuss Tom’s career and how he became a highly accomplished ERISA attorney, health policy expert, forensic economist, and medical pricing expert. Tom has approximately 30 years in healthcare po…

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441: Exploring the Impact of AI on the Legal Profession (w/Gabe Teninbaum) 32:17

23d ago32:17

32:17

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking with Gabe Teninbaum -- law professor and creator of spacedrepetition.com -- about how the rapidly developing AI technology may impact the legal profession. In this episode we discuss: Gabe's background and how he got interested in technology for the legal industry How generative A…

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254: Quick Tips -- Best Habits for Studying for the Bar Exam While Working 9:11

22d ago9:11

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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 pro…

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Ep 174 | Natalia Sishodia | NYC Real Estate Attorney Overcomes Obstacles and Rises to Success 1:04:22

24d ago1:04:22

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The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 174 features Natalia Sishodia, Managing Attorney at Sishodia, PLLC, in New York City focusing on Real Estate Law. Natalia first appeared on the Lawyer Stories Podcast on Episode 79 where she shared with us her personal journey from being a waitress on a student exchange program in the USA, to starting her own law …

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253: Bar Exam Best Practices - Creating Good Habits 35:43

29d ago35:43

35:43

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-t…

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440: Making Good Career Decisions in Law School (w/Sadie Jones) 27:59

1M ago27:59

27:59

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking with ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones about making good decisions in law school to prepare for your legal career. In this episode we discuss: What's the most important thing you have to do in law school to set yourself up for legal career success? What options do you have if you do…

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Ep 173 | Gregory W. Bowman | Roger Williams University School of Law Becoming World Class Insitution 54:53

1M ago54:53

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The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 173 features, Gregory W. Bowman, Dean and Professor of Law at Roger Williams University School of Law (“RWUSOL”) in Bristol, Rhode Island (Benny Gold’s Alma Mater.) We discuss Dean Bowman’s journey through big law, practicing international trade and corporate compliance, and entrance into the world of academia. We…

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S1E39 - The Jury Channel 4 TV Show 57:25

1M ago57:25

57:25

Listener John asked a question which we answer in this episode.

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439: Keys to Law School Success with Themis (w/Michele Cooley) 36:21

1M ago36:21

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're excited to have Michele Cooley from Themis Bar Review joining us to talk about their Law School Essentials courses. Note: This episode is brought to you by Themis Bar Review – the gold standard in bar exam preparation. Right now, Themis has a special offer for Law School Toolbox podcast l…

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252: Listen and Learn -- Property-Based Intentional Torts 21:36

1M ago21:36

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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 …

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Ep 172 | Ethen Ostroff | Headmaster at The Future Firm Mastermind, CEO of Ethen Ostroff Law & Attorney Assistant 45:20

1M ago45:20

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The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 172 features Ethen Ostroff, Headmaster at the Future Firm Mastermind, CEO of Ethen Ostroff Law and Attorney Assistant. We talk to Ethen about his two technology-driven, growing companies, his mission to improve people’s quality of life by representing or co-counseling clients, and providing over one million jobs t…

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438: Crafting Less Common Job Application Documents (w/Sadie Jones) 27:34

2M ago27:34

27:34

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're joined by ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones to talk about some less common documents that employers might request from you when you apply for a legal job. In this episode we discuss: Types of less common documents that might be requested during the application process Why do employers ask f…

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251: Listen and Learn -- Present and Future Estates (Part 2) 18:46

1M ago18:46

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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 previous episode 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, w…

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Ep 171 | Dawn Smith | Smith Clinesmith LLP is Fighting Elder Abuse and Achieving Important Results 52:06

2M ago52:06

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The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 171 features, Dawn Smith, Managing Partner at Smith Clinesmith LLP, focusing on civil litigation and fighting elder abuse located in Dallas, Texas. Dawn shares her story with us, raised by a single mom in Tucson, Arizona, with the help of loving grandparents. Dawn’s dream of becoming a lawyer solidified in her hea…

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250: Listen and Learn -- Present and Future Estates (Part 1) 22:11

2M ago22:11

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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, r…

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437: Quick Tips -- Succeeding in Law School with ADHD 18:33

2M ago18:33

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we're sharing specific tips for students coping with ADHD, in relation to managing the law school workload, studying, and preparing for exams. In this episode we discuss: Maintaining mental health in law school Applying for accommodations on exams Organization strategies to help you manage your …

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Ep 170 | Travis Hoechlin | The RizeUp Media Team Will Roll Up Their Sleeves and Assist You In Scaling Your Law Firm 35:13

2M ago35:13

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The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 170 features Travis Hoechlin, CEO of RizeUP Media in Alisa Viejo, CA. We continue our previous discussion (see Episode 155) about how RizeUp is assisting law firms to generate new clients from the internet, increase revenue and help grow their businesses. RizeUp has representatives throughout the country, and will…

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249: Quick Tips -- How to Prepare for the NextGen Bar Exam While Still in Law School 12:32

2M ago12:32

12:32

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 …

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436: Improving Executive Functioning Skills as a Law Student 35:35

2M ago35:35

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today's episode is on the topic of executive functioning skills for law students and new lawyers, in relation to staying organized, managing time effectively, and also studying and working smart. In this episode we discuss: What are executive functioning skills? Where do law students struggle when it …

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S1E38 - DPP v King 53:09

2M ago53:09

53:09

Friend of a friend has had his quad bike confiscated. Can he get it back before the police dispose of it?

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Ep 169 | Leah N. Miller, MBA | Fractional CFO for Law Firms Focused on Growth 49:10

2M ago49:10

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The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 169 features Leah N. Miller, MBA, Founder & CEO of LNM Financial Services, a Fractional CFO for law firms focused on growth located in Fort Myers, FL, but assisting firms all over the country. Leah shares her story with us and how she gained valuable skills working as a CFO and paralegal for over ten years at a la…

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248: Considerations for the NextGen Bar Exam (Plus Questions We Still Have!) 32:53

2M ago32:53

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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 ski…

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435: Listen and Learn -- Amendments to Pleadings (Civ Pro) 19:47

2M ago19:47

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Welcome back to the Law School 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 …

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Ep 168 | Michael Kotik | Philadelphia Criminal Defense Attorney Obtains Client Results Through Aggressive & Passionate Representation 54:48

2M ago54:48

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The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 168 features Michael Kotik, Partner at SKA Law Group, LLC in Philadelphia, focusing on Criminal Defense in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Michael shares his story about emigrating from Russia, to Austria, then to New York and now Philadelphia. Prior to opening up his law firm Michael worked for the Philadelphia Dist…

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434: How to Show Interest in a Job Position (w/Sadie Jones) 32:08

2M ago32:08

32:08

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones with us to discuss how to make sure you're showing an "appropriate" level of interest in a job position. In this episode we discuss: What are employers and interviewers generally looking for in terms of an applicant's interest? Should you spend time resea…

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247: Listen and Learn -- Negligence: Factual Causation 19:16

2M ago19:16

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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…

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