First founded on Instagram in July 2017, (@lawyer_stories,) the Lawyer Stories Podcast discusses lawyers and law students journeys to the practice of law.
…
continue reading
Criminal Barrister Chris Kehoe and squirrel worrier Alex Boardman are both comedians. Here, they discuss English Criminal Law cases in a light-hearted, easy to understand way. Twitter/X @BarelyLegalPod
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
The Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond
Alison Monahan and Lee Burgess - Law School Toolbox, LLC
The Law School Toolbox podcast is an engaging show for law students about law school, the bar exam, legal careers, and life. Each week, we offer practical tips and advice on academic matters, careers, and more. The Law School Toolbox podcast is hosted by opinionated law school and bar exam experts Alison Monahan and Lee Burgess. You might not always agree with us, but we guarantee you won’t be bored listening! Our goal is to impart useful, actionable advice in an entertaining manner. Join us ...
…
continue reading
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!
…
continue reading
A podcast for junior lawyers, law students, and senior lawyers wanting to rethink the practice of law. Host Katie seeks out guests with a wide range of perspectives and interviews them about how they work, what works for them, and ways the industry might transform for the better. Warning: sometimes there will be jokes.
…
continue reading
Smarter Working is a podcast series exploring the challenges facing in-house lawyers and legal teams. It answers these questions: What is the future for in-house lawyers? What are the trends in in-house law? How is technology impacting legal and in-house law? Digital and law Careers for in-house lawyers Problems for in-house lawyers
…
continue reading
JDHD is the podcast for lawyers with ADHD (whether they know they have it or not). Hosted by Marshall Lichty—a lawyer, consultant, coach, and author with ADHD—this twice-weekly podcast shares Marshall's tips from his journey as a sometimes-struggling lawyer, always-creative thinker, usually-awesome dad, and passionate writer and consultant. JDHD brings you interviews with therapists, coaches, and healthcare professionals, productivity and time-management experts, and lawyers who live the ADD ...
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Ep 193 | Allison Pierre | Innovative Prosecution Consulting is Empowering Prosecutors to use Data Driven Insights
56:49
56:49
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
56:49
The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 193 features Allison Pierre, CEO at Innovative Prosecution Consulting (“IPC”) located in Washington, DC. Allison is a criminal justice reform advocate empowering prosecutors to make smarter policy decisions with data-driven insights. Allison shares her legal journey beginning with her first job as an Assistant Dis…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
275: Bar Exam Challenges and Strategies for International Attorneys
33:25
33:25
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:25
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we discuss how foreign-trained students can overcome the hurdles they face when it comes to the bar exam, including language barriers, differences in laws and legal systems, and adapting to American testing formats. In this episode, we discuss: Challenges faced by foreign-trained attorn…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
465: Improving Your Legal Writing Skills (w/Luiz Arroyo)
23:32
23:32
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
23:32
Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In this episode, together with Luiz Arroyo - one of our law school and bar exam tutors - we highlight the critical role of legal writing in a lawyer's career and provide tips for improving your legal writing skills. In this episode we discuss: Luiz's background and experience in legal writing What con…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Ep 192 | Liana Zavo | Build Your Authority With ZavoMedia, New York's Top PR Firm
33:05
33:05
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:05
The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 192 features Liana Zavo, Founder & CEO ZavoMedia PR Group. Liana is a PR Expert, Crisis and Reputation Manager, Forbes Thought Leader & Contributor, located in New York City. Liana shares with us that she is a second generation journalist, inspired by her grandmother who was a journalist in Russia. Liana is passio…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
274: Listen and Learn -- UCC Expectation Damages (Contracts)
22:45
22:45
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
22:45
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode from our "Listen and Learn" series, we're talking about the expectation damages of sellers and buyers of goods under Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). In this episode, we discuss: Sellers' expectation damages Buyers' expectation damages Hypothetical scenarios dealing with r…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
464: Listen and Learn -- Partnership Formation
18:47
18:47
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
18:47
Welcome back to the Law School 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. I…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Ep 191 | Marilyn Chinitz | Partner at Blank Rome is one of the Legal World's Most Prominent Matrimony Attorneys
48:49
48:49
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
48:49
The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 191 features Marilyn Chinitz, Litigator and Partner at Blank Rome LLP in New York City focusing on family law, with particular emphasis on complex divorce actions. Marilyn has been involved in numerous high-profile celebrity cases that have received national and international attention. Marilyn shares with us that…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
273: Quick Tips -- Mastering the Bar Exam as an ESL or Foreign-Trained Student
16:31
16:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
16:31
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we highlights the unique challenges that ESL and foreign-trained attorneys face while studying for the bar exam, and we provide tips to address and overcome these issues. In this episode, we discuss: Main challenges for ESL and foreign-trained bar takers When to start studying for the e…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
463: Quick Tips -- Organizing Your LRW Assignments
17:55
17:55
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
17:55
Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're discussing the importance and challenges of first-year Legal Research and Writing projects in law school. We share tips on how to break down LRW projects into manageable subparts, revise drafts, and proofread to ensure successful completion of the assignment. In this episode we discuss: T…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Ep 190 | Jim Andrews | Precedent is Streamlining Information Exchange Between Law Firms & Insurance Carriers
43:35
43:35
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
43:35
The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 190 features Jim Andrews, President & Cofounder of Precedent, a platform streamlining information exchange and negotiation between law firms and insurance carriers, located in Santa Barbara, California. Jim shares with us about his vast insurance background and how he made his way with Grant Little to launch Prece…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
462: Navigating the Evolution of the Legal Industry (w/Candice Cook Simmons)
47:10
47:10
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
47:10
Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're excited to have lawyer, strategist, and entrepreneur Candice Cook Simmons with us to talk about the evolving legal industry and how to position yourself for success in an increasingly dynamic environment. In this episode we discuss: Candice's background and work in the legal field Changes…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Ep 189 | Cynthia Sandoval & Matt D'Abusco | Elite Litigation Training Trains New Lawyers to be Confident Litigators
56:06
56:06
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
56:06
The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 189 features Cynthia Sandoval & Matt D’Abusco, Co-Founders of Elite Litigation Training (“ELT”), located in Newport Beach, California. We discuss why both Cynthia and Matt became attorneys and why they launched Elite Litigation Training together. ELT trains new lawyers to be confident litigators. We discuss the so…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
461: Unveiling the Adjunct Experience: An Interview with Markus Funk
41:11
41:11
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
41:11
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
272: Coping with Anxiety During Bar Prep and on Exam Day (w/Angela Corbett)
29:11
29:11
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
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 …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
S1E44 - Just Stop Oil Protestors Hefty Sentence
1:03:25
1:03:25
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Ep 188 | Cheree McAlpine | Chief Legal Officer at Zoom is a Leader in the Dynamic World of Legal Tech
46:26
46:26
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
46:26
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
271: Quick Tips -- Optimizing Studying for the MBE
14:21
14:21
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
460: Building Community and Navigating the Legal Workplace (w/Ingrid Busson-Hall)
33:56
33:56
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:56
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
270: How to Approach MBE Questions (w/Examples)
37:26
37:26
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
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 …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
459: Figuring Out Your Career Preferences (w/Sadie Jones)
29:19
29:19
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
269: Listen and Learn -- Creation of Partnerships
18:50
18:50
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
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 …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
458: The Lost Art of Connecting (w/Susan McPherson)
26:30
26:30
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
457: Essential Wardrobe Tips for Law Students and Lawyers (w/Jenny Eversole of Style Space)
28:24
28:24
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
268: How to Avoid Common Bar Essay Writing Mistakes (w/Kelsey Lee)
36:35
36:35
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
267: Quick Tips -- Using Past Bar Essay Questions for Practice
16:09
16:09
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
456: Top 10 Tips for Getting Ready for Your 3L Year
28:04
28:04
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Ep 187 | Lauren Klein | Flourish Law Group Navigates the Florida Estate Planning Process
45:13
45:13
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
45:13
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…
…
continue reading
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:…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
266: Quick Tips -- Pre-Writing Outlining for Bar Essays
12:59
12:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
455: Top 10 Tips for Getting Ready for Your 2L Year
32:28
32:28
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Ep 186 | Michael Geller | Medical Professional to Family Law Practice in San Francisco
38:31
38:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
38:31
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…
…
continue reading