Best Lawstudent Podcasts (2024)

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

3d 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

3d 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

4d ago45:13

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…

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S1E43 - Sentencing Young Murderers 57:31

9d 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

10d 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

10d 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

12d ago38:31

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…

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

17d 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

17d ago32:27

32:27

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

19d ago39:01

39:01

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

25d ago32:50

32:50

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

24d ago26:04

26:04

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

27d ago54:05

54:05

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

29d ago25:31

25:31

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

1M ago44:17

44:17

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

1M 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

1M ago57:54

57:54

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

1M 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

1M ago17:52

17:52

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

1M 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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Ep 182 | Joseph Benson II | Las Vegas Injury Attorney Into the Client Experience and Being a Good Counselor 34:50

1M ago34:50

34:50

The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 182 features Joseph L Benson II, Attorney & Managing Partner at Benson& Bingham Accident Injury Lawyers located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Joe shares his lawyer story with us beginning in high school where he played football and competed in track and field, earning the AAA All-State Football Champions title. Joe was dr…

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S1E42 - Baby Reindeer - Spoilers/ Sexual Offences Act 2003 and 1956 1:14:20

1M ago1:14:20

1:14:20

Third warning. In this episode there are show spoilers. There is also a discussion on the old law of rape/ sexual offences, male rape and how that did not used to be an offence, spousal rape and how that did not used to be an offence.We also talk about stalking and what the 'Real life Martha' may do next. Find out more at https://barely-legal-comed…

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448: 10 Things to Consider When Applying to Law School (w/Steve Schwartz) 39:59

2M ago39:59

39:59

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In today's episode, together with Steve Schwartz from LSAT Unplugged, we're sharing our list of top 10 things to consider when you are applying to law school. In this episode we discuss: Steve's background and work in the law school admissions space How early should you start preparing for taking the …

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261: Quick Tips -- Bar Exam Accommodations Basics 13:37

2M ago13:37

13:37

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we're talking about using accommodations for the bar exam due to disabilities or other conditions. In this episode, we discuss: Why accommodations are important Various types of accommodations available for the bar exam Applying for accommodations if you haven't had them in the past A step-by-step…

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Ep 181 | Mika Mooney | NYC Attorney Redefines Legal for the Modern Entrepreneur 36:48

2M ago36:48

36:48

BenThe Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 181 features Mika Mooney, Founder + Attorney at Mika Mooney Law, PLLC, focusing on Business, Trademark, and Employment matters in New York. Mika shares with us that Mika Mooney Law was born out of a desire to support female founders in all things legal in a straight-forward, caring and sound way; all with a goa…

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260: Listen and Learn -- Elements of a Crime 21:43

2M ago21:43

21:43

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're focusing on the basics of Criminal Law – that is, the elements of a crime. Specifically, we're going to spend some time diving into the two most important elements: causation and mens rea. In this episode, we discuss: The four elements necessary to prove a crime The defendant's state of min…

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447: Managing the Workload in a Summer Law Job (w/Sadie Jones) 30:28

2M ago30:28

30:28

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones with us to talk about managing your schedule as a summer associate, intern, or extern. In this episode we discuss: What should be your goal as to the amount of work you take on at your summer job? How to figure out how long a task should/will take Structu…

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Ep 180 | Jordan Strokovsky | Philadelphia Personal Injury Attorney is Hungry for a Righteous & Just Result 50:44

2M ago50:44

50:44

The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 180 features Jordan Strokovsky, Founder of Strokovsky LLC, Philadelphia Trial Attorney hungry for exceptional results that his seriously injured clients deserve. Jordan shares his lawyer story with us and his hard work ethic, integrity and compassion earns him the trust of his clients and respect of his opponents.…

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259: How to Minimize Borrowing for the Bar Exam (w/Jesse Mecham from YNAB) 40:37

2M ago40:37

40:37

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we are excited to speak with Jesse Mecham -- a personal finance expert and founder of You Need A Budget -- about ways to decrease spending and borrowing during bar prep and generally in life. In this episode, we discuss: How Jesse got into the field of budgeting and personal finance The YNAB "four…

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446: Quick Tips -- Doing the Reading for Your Law School Classes 16:33

2M ago16:33

16:33

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we're discussing why doing the assigned reading for your law school classes is important, and we address some common questions we receive from students regarding reading cases for class. In this episode we discuss: Why it's important to spend the time to read cases, even when they seem difficult…

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Ep 179 | Christine Han | Colorado Law Firm Owner Promises Clients No Surprises, No Secrets, & No Surrender 35:42

2M ago35:42

35:42

The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 179 features Christine Han, Managing Attorney at Han Law Group, LLC focusing on Family Law, Immigration Law, and Criminal Law in Colorado. We hosted Christine on Episodes 27 & 83 and learn how her law practice has grown since our prior discussions. Christine tells us that her firm has a promise – no surprises, no …

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S1E41 - Hugh Grant settles 46:57

2M ago46:57

46:57

There is an annoying whistling coming from Mr Kehoe's office. Can the polymath, academic, former barrister with a post graduate European Law degree figure out a simple solution so that we don't have to listen to it for 45 mins?Spoiler alert: No. Find out more at https://barely-legal-comedy-podcast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.…

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

2M ago37:26

37:26

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

2M 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

2M 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

2M ago21:04

21:04

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

2M 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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