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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 the exam.

Note: This episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review – the gold standard in bar exam preparation. Get any 2025 Themis Bar Review course for just $1,695 – the year’s lowest price – using the code BAREXAMTB1200 at checkout. (This offer is valid until October 31st, 2024.)

In this episode we discuss:* What are the three most common reasons students fail the bar exam? * Misconceptions about studying for the bar that might lead to failure * What role does time management play in bar exam success or failure? * Avoiding stress, anxiety, and burnout during bar prep * How your study routine changes if you’re using accommodations on the exam * How to use the Themis Bar Review program in the most effective way

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Resources:* Themis Bar Review * I Failed! * Private Bar Exam Tutoring * Podcast Episode 52: Avoiding Burnout While Studying for the Bar Exam * How to Pass the Bar By Doing What Makes You the Most Uncomfortable

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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 consider when re-taking the bar? * What is the one thing our tutors find themselves saying over and over again to students? * Coping mechanisms and mental preparation

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Resources:* Practice of the Week (POW) MBE Workshop * Bar Exam Writing Help * I Failed! * How to Pass the Bar By Doing What Makes You the Most Uncomfortable

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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? * Timeline of the new California bar exam * Upcoming changes in the exam format

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Resources:* California Bar Exam Courses and Tools * California Bar Exam Experiment * Frequently Asked Questions: California Bar Exam Experiment Phase One * Podcast Episode 277: California Is Outsourcing the Bar Exam to Kaplan?!?

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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 when re-taking the bar? * What is the one thing our tutors find themselves saying over and over again to students? * Coping mechanisms and mental preparation

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Resources:* Practice of the Week (POW) MBE Workshop * Bar Exam Writing Help * I Failed!

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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:* Using past exam results for feedback * Evaluating and improving study habits * Common mistakes during bar prep and how to avoid them * When to start doing practice questions * Writing strong legal analysis

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Resources:* Private Bar Exam Tutoring * I Failed! * Podcast Episode 152: Practical Aspects of Retaking the Bar Exam After a Failure * Podcast Episode 236: Quick Tips – Framing Failure as Feedback * Your Frequently Asked Questions Answered; Failing and Retaking the Bar Exam * Taking the Bar Exam Again? Tips for the Second Time Around

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This is the second installment of our episodes on partnerships. In part one, we covered the creation of the three main types of partnerships – general partnerships, limited partnerships, and limited liability partnerships. Today we will focus on the power and liability of partners in a partnership.

In this episode we discuss:* Authority of partners in a partnership * Liability of partners in different partnership types: + General partnership + Limited partnership (LP) + Limited liability partnership (LLP) * Applying the rules to two hypos from previous California bar exams

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Resources:* “Listen and Learn” series * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2023 * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2014 * Podcast Episode 84: Tackling an MEE Partnerships Essay * Podcast Episode 269: Listen and Learn – Creation of Partnerships

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking about California’s surprising recent decision to outsource the development of part of the next bar exam to Kaplan.

In this episode we discuss:* Recap of the changes to the California bar exam starting in February 2025 * How is a completely remote bar exam going to work? * When to expect prep materials to be released? * Potential legal issues due to copyrighted questions * Focusing on what you have control over

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Resources:* Practice of the Week (POW) MBE Workshop * UWorld * AdaptiBar * BARBRI * Kaplan * Board of Trustees Authorizes Pursuit of a California Bar Exam Development Contract with Kaplan * State Bar, Kaplan, Sign Five-Year California Bar Exam Development Contract * California signs deal with Kaplan for bar exam with plan for potential copyright issues

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re discussing general, special, and quitclaim deeds, as part of our “Listen and Learn” series. We explain the role of these deeds in property transfer, focusing on the protections they offer to grantees, and go through sample questions to see how these topics can show up on the bar exam.

In this episode we discuss:* Present and future covenants contained in general warranty deeds * Special warranty deeds overview and examples * Quitclaim deeds overview and examples

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Resources:* “Listen and Learn” series * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2016

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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 attorneys taking the bar exam * Understanding U.S. laws and legal systems * Preparing for the bar exam testing format * Bar prep timeline and resources * Which bar classes are the most critical for LLMs?

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Resources:* The Brainy Bar Bank: Streamlining Bar Study * SmartBarPrep * AdaptiBar * UWorld * BarEssays.com * Podcast Episode 29: Taking the Bar Exam as a Foreign-Trained Attorney * Podcast Episode 242: Quick Tips – How to Avoid Running Out of Time on the Performance Test (PT) * Preparing for the Bar Exam as a Foreign Lawyer * Five Special Techniques for English as a Second Language (ESL) Bar Takers

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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 remedies for breaches of contract

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Resources:* “Listen and Learn” series * Podcast Episode 119: Listen and Learn – Anticipatory Repudiation (Contracts) * Podcast Episode 164: Listen and Learn – Contract Defenses * Podcast Episode 171: Listen and Learn – Expectation and Consequential Damages (Contracts) * Podcast Episode 213: Listen and Learn – Material Breach vs. Minor Breach (Contracts) * Podcast Episode 226: Listen and Learn – More Contract Defenses

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we highlight 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 exam * How to practice for the different exam components * Learning to prioritize your study efforts * Working on memorizing rule statements * Improving clarity in writing

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Resources:* Private Bar Exam Tutoring * SmartBarPrep * Khan Academy * Podcast Episode 29: Taking the Bar Exam as a Foreign-Trained Attorney * Five Concerns Foreign Bar Takers Have and How to Combat Them * Five Special Techniques for English as a Second Language (ESL) Bar Takers * Preparing for the Bar as an ESL Student * Preparing for the Bar Exam as a Foreign Lawyer

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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 on test day * Determining whether you should postpone taking the exam * Bar exam accommodations for people struggling with anxiety

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Resources:* TrueCandor Behavioral Health * Podcast Episode 39: Batting Test Anxiety in Law School and on the Bar Exam * Podcast Episode 219: Quick Tips – Breathing Exercises for Test-Day Anxiety * How to Manage Your Anxiety in the Days Before the Bar Exam * Test Anxiety and the Bar Exam: How Should You Handle It? * Seeking Accommodations on the Bar Exam

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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 AdaptiBar and UWorld can enhance your bar prep routine * How to approach answering MBE questions * Understanding the law through open-book practice and transitioning to closed-book and timed practice

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Resources:* Private Bar Exam Tutoring * Practice of the Week (POW) MBE Workshop * AdaptiBar * UWorld * Handling the MBE

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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 + Property Law + Constitutional Law

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Resources:* Practice of the Week (POW) MBE Workshop * AdaptiBar * UWorld * NCBE: National Conference of Bar Examiners * NextGen Bar Exam * Podcast Episode 21: How to Analyze Real MBE Questions (w/Sean Silverman) – Part 1 * Podcast Episode 22: How to Analyze Real MBE Questions (w/Sean Silverman) – Part 2 * Podcast Episode 50: What We Discovered About the MBE From Explaining Lots of Questions * Podcast Episode 123: Listen and Learn – First Amendment (Content-Neutral Restrictions) * Tips for MBE Practice Questions

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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 this episode we discuss:* Formation and characteristics of: + General partnerships + Limited partnerships + Limited liability partnerships * Examining partnership liability through hypos

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Resources:* “Listen and Learn” series * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, February 2022 * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, February 2013 * Podcast Episode 84: Tackling an MEE Partnerships Essay

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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 legal space * Five common mistakes that students make when studying for or executing the writing portion of the bar exam * Five tips for mastering bar exam essay writing

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Resources:* Private Bar Exam Tutoring * Podcast Episode 10: Top 5 Bar Exam Essay Writing Tips (w/Ariel Salzer) * Podcast Episode 28: Balancing Law and Analysis on a Bar Exam Essay * Podcast Episode 69: 5 Things We Learned From Writing Bar Exam Sample Answers * Podcast Episode 265: Quick Tips – What If You Run Out of Time While Writing a Bar Essay Answer? * How To Be a Bar Exam Essay Writing Machine * Legal Writing Tip: Imagine You’re Talking to Your Grandma * What Are Bar Exam Graders Really Looking For?

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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 to start practicing essay questions and how to practice effectively * Allocating study time for essay practice * Self-evaluating your answers * Resources for practice questions and feedback

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Resources:* Private Bar Exam Tutoring * Brainy Bar Bank – UBE (MEE + MPT) * Brainy Bar Bank – California Bar Exam * NCBE: National Conference of Bar Examiners * The State Bar of California * Podcast Episode 51: Making the Most of Your Bar Exam Practice * Copying Model Answers Isn’t “Practice” * Benefits of Practice Questions

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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 use to outline your answer * How long to spend on your pre-writing process and how much detail to include in your outline

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Resources:* Private Bar Exam Tutoring * UBE (MEE + MPT) Writing of the Week (WOW) Course * Podcast Episode 10: Top 5 Bar Exam Essay Writing Tips (w/Ariel Salzer) * Podcast Episode 136: Outlining on the Remote Bar Exam

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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 urge to keep writing * How to quickly wrap up your essay response and move on * Time management tips that can help you avoid running out of time altogether

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Resources:* Private Bar Exam Tutoring * SpacedRepetition.com * Podcast Episode 242: Quick Tips – How to Avoid Running Out of Time on the Performance Test (PT) * Podcast Episode 244: Spaced Repetition and Memorization During Bar Prep (w/Gabe Teninbaum)

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If you enjoy the podcast, we’d love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts. You can also download an episode or subscribe to the podcast on Google Play.

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Today, I want to share a game-changer for your bar exam prep: SpacedRepetition.com. We’ve interviewed their CEO on the podcast before – check out episode 244 – but if you haven’t heard about it, the site uses cutting-edge cognitive science to double, triple, or even quadruple memory retention, making sure you remember the most tested black letter law when it counts. The science is very real, and very effective, and we highly recommend giving it a try. It’s only $99, and you even get a full week to decide if it’s for you before you pay a penny. Plus, as a listener of our podcast, you get an exclusive 15% off the “Boost Deck,” which is the product on SpacedRepetition.com made specifically for bar-preppers. When you check out, enter “toolbox” in all lower-case letters to get the discount!

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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 estates * The three major forms of concurrent ownership: + Tenancy in Common + Joint Tenancy + Tenancy by the Entirety * Sample questions illustrating the above concepts

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Resources:* “Listen and Learn” series * SpacedRepetition.com * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2011 * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, October 2020 * Podcast Episode 244: Spaced Repetition and Memorization During Bar Prep (w/Gabe Teninbaum) * Podcast Episode 250: Listen and Learn – Present and Future Estates (Part 1) * Podcast Episode 251: Listen and Learn – Present and Future Estates (Part 2)

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Today, I want to share a game-changer for your bar exam prep: SpacedRepetition.com. We’ve interviewed their founder on the podcast before – check out episode 244 – but if you haven’t heard about it, the site uses cutting-edge cognitive science to double, triple, or even quadruple memory retention, making sure you remember the most tested black letter law when it counts. The science is very real, and very effective, and we highly recommend giving it a try. It’s only $99, and you even get a full week to decide if it’s for you before you pay a penny. Plus, as a listener of our podcast, you get an exclusive 15% off the “Boost Deck,” which is the product on SpacedRepetition.com made specifically for bar-preppers. When you check out, enter TOOLBOX in all caps to get the discount!

(This is an affiliate promo code, which means that we may receive a small commission if you use it, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products we trust and believe will be beneficial to our followers. Thanks for helping us bring you valuable content!)

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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 path * The mission of the National Disabled Legal Professionals Association * The reasons why many students hesitate to file for accommodations for the bar exam * Appealing accommodations decisions if your request is denied * Resources for getting the documentation for accommodations in place * What are some ways to advocate for yourself in the workplace?

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Resources:* Private Bar Exam Tutoring * LinkedIn: AJ Link * LinkedIn: National Disabled Legal Professionals Association * Twitter: National Disabled Legal Professionals Association * SpacedRepetition.com * Podcast Episode 2: Accommodations for the Bar Exam (w/Dr. Jared Maloff) * Podcast Episode 60: Applying for Accommodations on the Bar Exam (w/Elizabeth Knox) * Podcast Episode 244: Spaced Repetition and Memorization During Bar Prep (w/Gabe Teninbaum) * Everything You Need to Know About ADA Accommodations for the MPRE and Bar Exams * Leveling the Playing Field: Testing Accommodations on the Bar Exam * Should You Apply for Bar Exam Testing Accommodations?

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Today, I want to share a game-changer for your bar exam prep: SpacedRepetition.com. We’ve interviewed their CEO on the podcast before – check out episode 244 – but if you haven’t heard about it, the site uses cutting-edge cognitive science to double, triple, or even quadruple memory retention, making sure you remember the most tested black letter law when it counts. The science is very real, and very effective, and we highly recommend giving it a try. It’s only $99, and you even get a full week to decide if it’s for you before you pay a penny. Plus, as a listener of our podcast, you get an exclusive 15% off the “Boost Deck,” which is the product on SpacedRepetition.com made specifically for bar-preppers. When you check out, enter “toolbox” in all lower-case letters to get the discount!

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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 judgment as a matter of law * The standard for granting a motion for judgment as a matter of law * Filing and granting motions for new trial * Analyzing a hypo encompassing the above concepts

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Resources:* “Listen and Learn” series * SpacedRepetition.com * Podcast Episode 203: Listen and Learn – Motions for Summary Judgment (Civ Pro) * Podcast Episode 244: Spaced Repetition and Memorization During Bar Prep (w/Gabe Teninbaum)

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Today, I want to share a game-changer for your bar exam prep: SpacedRepetition.com. We’ve interviewed their founder on the podcast before – check out episode 244 – but if you haven’t heard about it, the site uses cutting-edge cognitive science to double, triple, or even quadruple memory retention, making sure you remember the most tested black letter law when it counts. The science is very real, and very effective, and we highly recommend giving it a try. It’s only $99, and you even get a full week to decide if it’s for you before you pay a penny. Plus, as a listener of our podcast, you get an exclusive 15% off the “Boost Deck,” which is the product on SpacedRepetition.com made specifically for bar-preppers. When you check out, enter TOOLBOX in all caps to get the discount!

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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 guide for securing accommodations * Tips for effective use of the accommodations once you’ve got them

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Resources:* Private Bar Exam Tutoring * SpacedRepetition.com * Podcast Episode 2: Accommodations for the Bar Exam (w/Dr. Jared Maloff) * Podcast Episode 60: Applying for Accommodations on the Bar Exam (w/Elizabeth Knox) * Podcast Episode 244: Spaced Repetition and Memorization During Bar Prep (w/Gabe Teninbaum) * The Early Bird Gets the Worm: How and When to Apply for Bar Exam Accommodations * Leveling the Playing Field: Testing Accommodations on the Bar Exam * Should You Apply for Bar Exam Testing Accommodations?

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Today, I want to share a game-changer for your bar exam prep: SpacedRepetition.com. We’ve interviewed their CEO on the podcast before – check out episode 244 – but if you haven’t heard about it, the site uses cutting-edge cognitive science to double, triple, or even quadruple memory retention, making sure you remember the most tested black letter law when it counts. The science is very real, and very effective, and we highly recommend giving it a try. It’s only $99, and you even get a full week to decide if it’s for you before you pay a penny. Plus, as a listener of our podcast, you get an exclusive 15% off the “Boost Deck,” which is the product on SpacedRepetition.com made specifically for bar-preppers. When you check out, enter “toolbox” in all lower case letters to get the discount!

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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 mind and criminal intent when they commit a crime * Actual and proximate causation * Two hypos from previous California bar exams

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Resources:* “Listen and Learn” series * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2007 * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, October 2020 * Podcast Episode 185: Listen and Learn – Prosecution of a Criminal Trial (Burdens, Presumptions, Sufficiency) * Podcast Episode 202: Listen and Learn – Defenses to a Crime * Podcast Episode 218: Listen and Learn – Intent Under the Model Penal Code (Criminal Law)

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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-rule method” for managing money * Thinking creatively when you’re facing financial challenges and debt * How to approach your community of family and friends for help * Budgeting your finances with the future in mind

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Resources:* Private Bar Exam Tutoring * YNAB: You Need A Budget * Podcast Episode 256: Quick Tips – Budgeting for the Bar Exam * How to Prepare for the Bar on a Budget * Why I Packed My Own Lunch for the Bar Exam (And Maybe You Should Too) * Post Bar Trips on a Budget

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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 exam preparation. Right now, Themis has a special offer for Bar Exam Toolbox podcast listeners. If you sign up for their July 2024 bar review course, you can get a $500 discount using the promo code BAREXAMTB500. (This offer is valid until midnight Central Standard Time on May 20th, 2024.)

In this episode we discuss:* How Themis’s personalized study schedule works * Getting feedback on your essays and multiple choice questions * What does Themis do to support students with regard to memorizing the law? * Building in breaks into your study routine * Making a plan for how to triage if you fall behind on your studying * Tips for part-time bar studiers

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Resources: Private Bar Exam Tutoring * Themis Bar Review * UWorld * UWorld MBE QBank * Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things*, by Adam Grant * Podcast Episode 78: Learning Through Mistakes in Bar Prep * Podcast Episode 155: Creating a Study Schedule for the Bar Exam * Podcast Episode 244: Spaced Repetition and Memorization During Bar Prep (w/Gabe Teninbaum) * Podcast Episode 253: Bar Exam Best Practices – Creating Good Habits * Podcast Episode 254: Quick Tips – Best Habits for Studying for the Bar Exam While Working * Things to Consider When Choosing Your Bar Prep Course * How to Pass the Bar By Doing What Makes You the Most Uncomfortable

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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 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 in which consideration can be provided * The situations in which there is never valid consideration * Examples from previous California bar exams

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Resources:* “Listen and Learn” series * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2008 * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2006 * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2002 * Podcast Episode 95: Listen and Learn – Promissory Estoppel * Podcast Episode 161: Listen and Learn – Contract Formation

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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 prep course * Some mitigation strategies to help reduce your expenses * Pros and cons of working during bar prep

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Resources:* Private Bar Exam Tutoring * Themis Bar Review * Budgeting for the Bar Exam * Making Your Budget During Bar Preparation

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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 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 for memorizing the law * Outlining and planning your essays and performance tests * Making step-by-step attack plans * Doing a quick review of the work you’ve done each day

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Resources:* Private Bar Exam Tutoring * Pomodoro Technique * Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 72: Seeking Accommodations in Law School and on the Bar Exam (with Dr. Jared Maloff) * Podcast Episode 15: How to Study for the Bar If You’re an Auditory Learner * Podcast Episode 16: How to Study for the Bar as a Visual Learner * Podcast Episode 17: How to Study for the Bar If You’re a Kinesthetic Learner * Podcast Episode 245: Quick Tips – Memorization Techniques for the Different Learning Styles * Navigating the Bar Exam with ADHD: Embracing Neurodivergence for Success * Bar Study Tips for Students with ADHD

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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 provider and/or tutor that work with your schedule * Avoiding burnout during bar prep

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Resources:* Private Bar Exam Tutoring * AdaptiBar * UWorld * Podcast Episode 26: 10 Tips for Working & Studying for the Bar Exam * Podcast Episode 52: Avoiding Burnout While Studying for the Bar Exam * Podcast Episode 82: Tips for Long-Term Bar Exam Studiers * Working While Studying? “Play” Bar Prep Like You’re Playing Risk * Managing Full-Time Work and Studying * Working and Studying for the Bar? 5 Reasons to Be Confident * Working + Bar Prep: A Post-Grad Perspective * How to Create a Bar Exam Study Schedule * Should You Start Studying Early for the Bar Exam? * Selecting the Right Bar Review Provider for You

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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-tracking your daily activities * Using spaced repetition to memorize information * Keeping your focus while studying * Stacking new habits onto existing ones

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Resources: Writing of the Week (WOW) Bar Essay Workshop * Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things*, by Adam Grant * Forest app * Podcast Episode 30: Changing Bad Bar Exam Study Habits and Setting Useful Goals * Podcast Episode 125: Best Practices for Studying for an Online Bar Exam * Podcast Episode 211: Building New Habits While Studying for the Bar Exam * Podcast Episode 221: Quick Tips – Tools for Handling Distractions During Bar Study * Podcast Episode 244: Spaced Repetition and Memorization During Bar Prep (w/Gabe Teninbaum) * Podcast Episode 245: Quick Tips – Memorization Techniques for the Different Learning Styles * How to Pass the Bar By Doing What Makes You the Most Uncomfortable

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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 * The necessity defense for property intentional torts * The case Vincent v. Lake Erie Transportation Co.* * Two hypos from previous California bar exams involving property intentional torts

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Resources: “Listen and Learn” series * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, February 2016 * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, February 2022 * Vincent v. Lake Erie Transportation Co.* * Podcast Episode 39: Tackling a California Bar Exam Essay: Real Property * Podcast Episode 65: Tackling an MEE Real Property Essay Question

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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 we discuss:* A review of the fee simple absolute * Life estates * Reversions and remainders * Taxes and mortgage payments for a life estate * Examples illustrating the above concepts

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Resources:* “Listen and Learn” series * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2008 * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, February 2003 * Podcast Episode 39: Tackling a California Bar Exam Essay: Real Property * Podcast Episode 65: Tackling an MEE Real Property Essay Question * Podcast Episode 250: Listen and Learn – Present and Future Estates (Part 1)

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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, reversions, and remainders.

In this episode we discuss:* The definition of present estates and future interests * The fee simple absolute * Types of defeasible fees * Shifting and springing executory interests * Examples illustrating the above concepts

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Resources:* “Listen and Learn” series * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2011 * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2015 * Podcast Episode 39: Tackling a California Bar Exam Essay: Real Property * Podcast Episode 65: Tackling an MEE Real Property Essay Question

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode from our “Quick Tips” series, we’re talking about how many hours you really need to spend studying to pass the bar exam. In this episode we discuss: Our minimum baseline recommendation for the number of hours you should plan on studying Setting realistic goals […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode from our “Listen and Learn” series, we’re talking about the ethical rules governing the supervision of employees of a law firm. This is an issue that might be part of a fact pattern involving professional responsibility on the California bar exam, or it could […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode from our “Listen and Learn” series, we go through an attack plan for how you might approach a Miranda issue on an exam question, and look at specific rules you’ll want to address in your answer. In this episode we discuss: An attack plan […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode from our “Listen and Learn” series, we’re talking about the duty of candor, which you’re very likely to see tested on the MPRE; or if you’re in California, on an essay question as well. In this episode we discuss: What the duty of candor […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This episode is part two in contract defenses. In part one, we focused on the defenses of mistake, fraudulent misrepresentation, and non-disclosure. Today, we cover three more: incapacity, undue influence, and duress. In this episode we discuss: What is required to form a valid contract? Individuals protected […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our “Listen and Learn” series, we’re discussing the rules around authentication of evidence, which comes into play when you’re dealing with physical or documentary evidence. In this episode we discuss: Physical vs. testimonial evidence How the different types of physical/documentary evidence are authenticated […]

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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 service of process – a subject that sometimes sneaks into Civil Procedure questions on the bar exam. We’ll discuss the general service of process rules under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, as well as […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we’re talking about the difference between passive learning (such as reading notes or listening to a lecture) and active learning (such as memorization and deep understanding). In this episode we discuss: How to assess if you’re spending most of your time on passive studying […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our “Listen and Learn” series, we’re focusing on Criminal Procedure. Specifically, we’re talking about the “stop and frisk” exception to the warrant requirement. For other warrant requirement exceptions, please see Episode 220 of the podcast. In this episode we discuss: The general attack […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our “Quick Tips” series, we’re talking about some tools you can use to handle distractions and optimize your study time during bar prep. In this episode we discuss: App-blocking and timing tools to help you stay focused Having a “study buddy” without the […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our “Listen and Learn” series, we’re discussing Criminal Procedure — specifically, exceptions to the warrant requirement. In this episode we discuss: The general attack plan for a Criminal Procedure question The plain view exception The search incident to lawful arrest exception The exclusionary […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our “Quick Tips” series, we are talking about how to use breathing techniques to get through test-day anxiety and perform at your best.

In this episode we discuss:* What common mistakes happen if your nerves get the better of you during an exam * Tactical breathing techniques that combat anxiety * Setting up a calming morning and evening routine

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Resources: Private Bar Exam Tutoring * Podcast Episode 39: Battling Test Anxiety in Law School and on the Bar Exam * Daily Reflections for Bar Exam Study: An Inspirational Companion for Law Students and Experienced Attorneys Taking the Bar*, by M. G. Groepler * Can This $12.60 Book Help You Pass the Bar Exam? * Test Anxiety and the Bar Exam: How to Cope * Bar Exam Perspective – What To Do If You Have a Panic Attack in the Middle of the Bar Exam? * Quick Brain Boosters to Change Your Mood

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our “Listen and Learn” series, we’re discussing Criminal Law — specifically, the four mental states of criminal intent under the Model Penal Code.

In this episode we discuss:* The definitions of each of the states of criminal intent: purpose, knowledge, recklessness, and negligence * Analyzing several hypos that illustrate intent under the Model Penal Code

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Resources:* “Listen and Learn” series * The Brainy Bar Bank: Streamlining Bar Study * Podcast Episode 70: Tackling a California Bar Exam Essay: Criminal Law and Procedure * Podcast Episode 79: Tackling an MEE Criminal Law/Procedure and Evidence Essay

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking about behaviors and habits that detract from productive studying and ultimately hinder your success on the bar exam.

In this episode we discuss:* Sticking to the same study practices that have already proven they don’t work for you * Straying too far from your daily routine * Negative mindset and self-talk * Self-sabotage through stalling * The dangers of a lack of confidence and over-confidence

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Resources:* Private Bar Exam Tutoring * Podcast Episode 11: Self-Sabotaging Behavior During Bar Prep (w/Ariel Salzer) * Podcast Episode 83: Honing Your Mindset for Bar Exam Studying * How to Keep Yourself on Task White Studying for the Bar * How to Pass the Bar by Doing What Makes You the Most Uncomfortable * Need to Get More Done in Law School? Try The Circles.

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our “Quick Tips” series, we’re talking about what to say when you find out someone – your friend, partner, family member, or colleague – failed the bar exam. We also share tips about assessing the situation if the person who failed is yourself.

In this episode we discuss:* How the conversation about bar exam failure should start * Comments that could be seen as insensitive in the situation * Letting the person decide if they want to take the exam again, rather than pushing them to * Things you could say that are helpful but not overbearing * The two ways in which students who failed the bar usually react * How to assess the situation rationally if the person who failed the exam is yourself

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Resources:* Private Bar Exam Tutoring * I Failed: Bar Exam Toolbox resources to help you prepare for re-taking the bar

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our “Quick Tips” series, we’re talking about stress versus overwhelm, and why the distinction between the two matters during bar study.

In this episode we discuss:* The main distinction between stress and overwhelm * The kind of stress that is necessary and even healthy * Symptoms of overwhelm that we’ve seen manifest in bar studiers * What we recommend and advise against as ways for dealing with stress and overwhelm * Knowing when to take a break from studying

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Resources:* Private Bar Exam Tutoring * Podcast Episode 13: Handling Bar Exam Stress (w/Megan Canty) * Podcast Episode 57: Using Mindfulness Techniques in Your Bar Exam Preparation * Final Countdown to the Bar: Bar Prep, Bar Stress, and the Last Moments of My Sane Life * What’s Causing Your Bar Exam Stress? * Three Simple Ways to Manage Stress While Studying for the Bar Exam * 8 Ways to De-Stress During Bar Prep * Feeling Overwhelmed by Bar Prep? 5 Tips to Help You Manage the Workload * 7 Time Management Tips for Bar Studiers

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, in our “Listen and Learn” series, we’re discussing Relevance — specifically, multiple uses for the same evidence, conditional relevance, and stipulations.

In this episode we discuss:* When is evidence logically relevant? * Multiple uses for the same piece of evidence * What is conditional relevance? * How do stipulations impact the relevance of a piece of evidence? * Analyzing two hypos illustrating the above concepts

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Resources:* Podcast Episode 89: Listen and Learn – What Is Hearsay? * Podcast Episode 91: Listen and Learn – Logical and Legal Relevance * Podcast Episode 121: Listen and Learn – Character Evidence

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our “Listen and Learn” series, we’re discussing Contracts — specifically, material breach versus substantial performance (or minor breach).

In this episode we discuss:* The factors courts consider to determine whether a breach of contract is material * The kinds of contracts that the substantial performance doctrine applies to * Two hypos from previous California bar exams involving breach of contract

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Resources:* “Listen and Learn” series * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2013 * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, February 2020 * Podcast Episode 64: Tackling a California Bar Exam Essay: Contract Law * Podcast Episode 71: Tackling an MEE Contracts Essay Question

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Developing a good study routine is crucial to passing the bar exam; however, we should not overlook the importance of creativity within that routine. Being able to engage different parts of your brain while studying will help you retain more information faster. Today we share some creative ideas you could try out during bar prep season.

In this episode we discuss:* Discovering your type of learning style * Creative ideas for varying your study routine * The importance of movement and change of scenery * How friends and family could help you with memorizing the material * Being flexible and trying different study approaches throughout the bar prep season

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Resources: Private Bar Exam Tutoring * SeRiouS * Think Again*, by Adam Grant * Passing the Bar Board Game * Podcast Episode 15: How to Study for the Bar If You’re an Auditory Learner * Podcast Episode 16: How to Study for the Bar Exam as a Visual Learner * Podcast Episode 17: How to Study for the Bar If You’re a Kinesthetic Learner * Podcast Episode 51: Making the Most of Your Bar Exam Practice * Podcast Episode 191: Quick Tips – Using Spaced Repetition to Memorize * Podcast Episode 211: Building New Habits While Studying for the Bar Exam * Learning Styles and the Bar Exam * Creative Strategies to Help You Study for the Bar

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we’re talking about habits – how to make new ones and ditch the old ones that you don’t need anymore. We share some ideas found in the books Dopamine Nation and Atomic Habits.

In this episode we discuss: Addictions in our daily lives, as discussed by Dr. Anna Lembke in the book Dopamine Nation * How to reset your dopamine levels to increase overall happiness and productivity * How to create “identity habits” * Small changes to your daily routine that can have big effects, as discussed by James Clear in the book Atomic Habits*

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Resources: Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence, by Anna Lembke * Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones*, by James Clear * In ‘Dopamine Nation,’ Overabundance Keeps Us Craving More * Brené Brown Dare to Lead podcast – Atomic Habits, Part 1 of 2 * Podcast Episode 11: Self-Sabotaging Behavior During Bar Prep (w/Ariel Salzer) * Podcast Episode 30: Changing Bad Bar Exam Study Habits and Setting Useful Goals * Podcast Episode 42: Memorization Techniques for the Bar Exam * Podcast Episode 199: Using Spaced Repetition for Your Law School and Bar Exam Studies (w/Gabriel Teninbaum) * Healthy Habits for Bar Preparation * How to Proactively Develop Good Mental Health Habits During Bar Prep

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our “Listen and Learn series,” we’re discussing Evidence, specifically some special forms of privileged communication.

In this episode we discuss:* Privileged communication vs. confidentiality * The two types of marital (or spousal) privilege * Requirements for communication between a doctor and a patient for it to be considered privileged * Scope of the clergy-penitent privilege * Two hypos illustrating how privilege may come up on the bar exam

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Resources:* “Listen and Learn” series * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, February 2009 * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2012 * Podcast Episode 89: Listen and Learn – What Is Hearsay?

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode of our “Quick Tips” series, we’re outlining a strategy for bouncing back after failing the bar exam. We discuss how to identify and strengthen your weaker areas and set yourself up for success next time around.

In this episode we discuss:* Overcoming the grief over failing * Deciding when/if you want to sit for the bar again * Finding out the reason(s) your score wasn’t high enough * Mapping out a new study plan * Looking for outside help if needed

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Resources:* Private Bar Exam Tutoring * I Failed * What Are Bar Exam Graders Really Looking For? * Your Frequently Asked Questions Answered: Failing and Retaking the Bar Exam * Coming Back Strong: How and When to Start Studying After Failing * How to Avoid Failing the Bar Again

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our “Listen and Learn” series, we’re discussing the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and specifically Rule 12(b), which governs defenses and motions to dismiss, and is frequently tested on the bar exam.

In this episode we discuss:* Motions to dismiss based on the defenses enumerated in Rule 12(b) * The requirements for an adequate pleading * How a court will evaluate a claim to grant relief * Two sample questions illustrating motions to dismiss a case

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Resources:* “Listen and Learn” series * Bell Atlantic Corp. v. Twombly * Ashcroft v. Iqbal * Podcast Episode 92: Listen and Learn – Subject Matter Jurisdiction * Podcast Episode 169: Listen and Learn – Personal Jurisdiction (Civ Pro)

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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 the purpose of recording statutes, and the recording system more generally.

In this episode we discuss:* The first-in-time rule for valid title * What is a bona fide purchaser? * What does it mean to take property without notice? * The three types of recording statutes * How transfers of real property are recorded * What is a “wild” deed? * Analyzing sample questions involving recording statutes

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Resources:* “Listen and Learn” series * Podcast Episode 39: Tackling a California Bar Exam Essay: Real Property * Podcast Episode 65: Tackling an MEE Real Property Essay Question

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re excited to have Ryan Zajic from UWorld on the podcast to discuss how you can use the platform to prep for the bar exam. We also share general tips to keep in mind during your bar study.

Note: If you’re interested in checking out UWorld for yourself, you can use the coupon code BTUWORLD10 for 10% off the purchase price.

In this episode we discuss:* Ryan’s background and his work in bar prep * What the UWorld platform offers to bar studiers and what sets it apart from other bar prep tools * How many MBE questions should students target doing during their bar prep? * How Themis Bar Review has changed for students since it was acquired by UWorld * Ryan’s three pieces of advice when it comes to studying for the bar

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Resources:* UWorld MBE QBank * Themis Bar Review * NextGen Bar Exam * National Conference of Bar Examiners * Podcast Episode 11: Self-Sabotaging Behavior During Bar Prep (w/Ariel Salzer) * Podcast Episode 18: Strategies for Mastering the MBE * Podcast Episode 198: The NextGen Bar Exam (w/Doretta McGinnis) * Podcast Episode 199: Using Spaced Repetition for Your Law School and Bar Exam Studies (w/Gabriel Teninbaum)

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking about common perfectionist pitfalls that students may fall into while studying for the bar exam, and what to do to avoid those pitfalls. We also go through some general tips for approaching the bar prep process and the bar exam with the right frame of mind.

In this episode we discuss:* Why is it so important to approach bar prep and the bar exam with a non-perfectionist mindset? * Five common perfectionist pitfalls and how to avoid them * Tips for combatting the perfectionist voice in your head

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Resources:* Private Bar Exam Tutoring * Don’t Let Perfection Curb Your Bar Exam Success

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our “Listen and Learn” series, we’re discussing Civil Procedure, and specifically, the scope of discovery and the work-product privilege.

In this episode we discuss:* Definition of the discovery phase in litigation * Scope of discovery * What is the work-product privilege? * Determining whether work-product is protected from discovery * Analyzing two hypos from previous California bar exams

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Resources:* “Listen and Learn” series * Examples & Explanations: Civil Procedure, by Joseph W. Glannon * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, February 2013 * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2019 * Podcast Episode 33: Tackling an MEE Civil Procedure Question * Podcast Episode 72: Tackling a California Bar Exam Essay: Civil Procedure

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we discuss the procedure for filing a motion for summary judgment, which is how many cases are resolved in court. We illustrate this important topic with several sample questions and answers.

In this episode we discuss:* What is a motion for summary judgment? * When a court may grant a motion for summary judgment * How the non-moving party can defeat the motion * Analyzing several hypos involving motions for summary judgment

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Resources:* “Listen and Learn” series * Examples & Explanations: Civil Procedure, by Joseph W. Glannon

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re looking at a few specific defenses in Criminal Law, which if used successfully, may exonerate a defendant or reduce their punishment.

In this episode we discuss:* Factual and affirmative defenses * Perfect and imperfect affirmative defenses * Defense of duress * Defenses having to do with the defendant’s mental state * Self-defense and defense of others * Analyzing two essay questions from previous California bar exams

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Resources:* “Listen and Learn” series * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, February 2007 * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, October 2020 * Podcast Episode 70: Tackling a California Bar Exam Essay: Criminal Law and Procedure * Podcast Episode 79: Tackling an MEE Criminal Law/Procedure and Evidence Essay * Podcast Episode 185: Listen and Learn – Prosecution of a Criminal Trial (Burdens, Presumptions, Sufficiency)

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we’re going to focus on the definition of the rule against perpetuities, and work through some hypotheticals to break down the elements of the rule.

In this episode we discuss:* Definition of the rule against perpetuities * Present and future interests * When a class gift becomes vested * Examples of questions involving perpetuities and how to work through them

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Resources:* “Listen and Learn” series

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Tune in for a special milestone episode today (number 200), where we run down a list of the top 10 most popular episodes with the listeners of the podcast.

In this episode we discuss:* Memorization techniques for the bar exam * Preparing for the MBE * How to outline * Some of the worst bar exam advice you’re likely to hear * Concerns for studiers who are also working * How to create a good study schedule * Applying for accommodations for the bar exam * And more!

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Resources:* “Listen and Learn” series * Podcast Episode 2: Accommodations for the Bar Exam (w/Dr. Jared Maloff) * Podcast Episode 60: Applying for Accommodations on the Bar Exam (w/Elizabeth Knox) * Podcast Episode 42: Memorization Techniques for the Bar Exam * Podcast Episode 118: More on Memorization for the Bar Exam * Podcast Episode 84: Tackling an MEE Partnerships Essay * Podcast Episode 136: Outlining on the Remote Bar Exam * Podcast Episode 139: Employment Considerations Related to the Bar Exam (w/Sadie Jones) * Podcast Episode 142: The Worst Bar Exam Advice We’ve Ever Heard * Podcast Episode 155: Creating a Study Schedule for the Bar Exam * Podcast Episode 168: 10 Things to Think About If You’re Taking the Bar in July 2022 * Podcast Episode 178: Tips for Bringing Up a Low MBE Score * How to Pass the Bar by Doing What Makes You the Most Uncomfortable

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re excited to have Gabriel Teninbaum — law professor and founder of Spaced Repetition Systems — joining the podcast to speak about how the spaced repetition learning technique can help with your law school and bar exam studies.

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In this episode we discuss:* Some background on our guest Gabe Teninbaum, and why he’s passionate about spaced repetition * The theory behind spaced repetition and how it works in practice * Using spaced repetition to memorize material * How early in your study should you start using the spaced repetition technique? * Does learning with spaced repetition as a law student help lay the foundation for bar study? * How you can use the spacedrepetition.com website for your law school and bar exam studies

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Resources: Spaced Repetition Systems, LLC * NCBE – National Conference of Bar Examiners * Emanuel Law in a Flash * The Pimsleur Method * How Spaced Repetition Can Help You as a Law Student – Part 1 * How Spaced Repetition Can Help You as a Law Student – Part 2 * The Complete Guide to Memorization in Law School * Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity, by David Allen * One L: The Turbulent True Story of a First Year at Harvard Law School*, by Scott Turow * Podcast Episode 191: Quick Tips – Using Spaced Repetition to Memorize

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we have one of our law school and bar exam tutors, Doretta McGinnis, joining us on the podcast to talk about the upcoming NextGen Bar Exam.

In this episode we discuss:* The current components of the Uniform Bar Exam * What changes to the bar exam format are in the works? * The topics and skills the new bar exam will be testing * The timeframe for the transition to the NextGen Bar Exam * Is the change to the bar exam format generally a good thing?

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re discussing the circumstances under which a principal is vicariously liable for the unlawful actions of their employees and independent contractors. In this episode we discuss: The general rule for vicarious liability Distinguishing between employee and independent contractor When is an employee considered to act within […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, in another episode from our “Quick Tips” series, we’re talking about what seems to be everyone’s biggest fear on the bar exam, and that’s forgetting the law. In this episode we discuss: Effectively using all the facts you’re given in the question How to write a […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, in an episode from our “Quick Tips” series, we talk about the daunting task of coming back to study for the bar exam when you have been out of law school for a long time. In this episode we discuss: Investing in a good test prep […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, in an episode from our “Quick Tips” series, we break down how to prepare for the Professional Responsibility exam, which is a crucial element of bar admission. In this episode we discuss: The structure of the MPRE When you should plan to schedule sitting for the […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we’re discussing how to rationally evaluate the reasons you failed the bar, and make a plan for moving on and passing the next time you sit for the exam. In this episode we discuss: The importance of looking at your score report and what it’s telling […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Typically, students graduate from law school and prepare for the bar exam in a focused way over 8-10 weeks. This is a very intense style of preparation and doesn’t work for everyone. In today’s episode, we’re sharing some practical tips for people who decide to study over […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we have the first episode of our new “Quick Tips” series. Join us as we discuss the usefulness of spaced repetition as a learning tool, especially when we’re faced with overwhelming amounts of information to memorize during bar exam prep. Note: “SRS” in this episode refers […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re going to be discussing Professional Responsibility, and specifically, exceptions to confidentiality under the ABA and California rules. In this episode we discuss: The ABA and California rules for confidentiality of information Exceptions to the rules for confidentiality Analyzing three fact patterns from previous California bar […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re discussing what to think about to be successful on the bar, especially if you haven’t taken many closed-book exams in law school. In this episode we discuss: Limiting the amount of material you’ll be trying to learn The three categories of law showing up on […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re discussing the First Amendment, a big topic in Constitutional Law. Specifically, we’re looking at how far press freedom extends. In this episode we discuss: When the First Amendment does not protect the press from liability Disclosure of private facts in the press Defamation of private […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we’re talking about state sovereign immunity, pursuant to the Eleventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. In this episode we discuss: What does the Eleventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution establish? Where the state sovereign immunity doctrine does and does not apply Exceptions to state sovereign immunity […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we will be discussing Proximate Cause – a subtopic of Negligence under Tort Law. In this episode we discuss: Reviewing the elements of negligence The two hurdles a plaintiff must overcome when it comes to causation The rule for proximate cause Intervening causes and intervening criminal […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! The topic of today’s “Listen and Learn” episode is Criminal Procedure. Specifically, we’re talking about a few topics related to the prosecution of a criminal trial: burden of proof, presumptions, and sufficiency of the evidence. In this episode we discuss: The burden of proof in a criminal […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re discussing a couple of topics that go hand in hand in Corporations essays – the duty of care and the business judgment rule. In this episode we discuss: A review of the duty of care What is the business judgment rule? How the business judgment […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In today’s episode from our “Listen and Learn” series, we’re discussing the Taxing and Spending Clause of the Constitution, which specifies how Congress can collect taxes and allocate spending. In this episode we discuss: Different types of taxes that Congress collects The two general purposes for which […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In today’s episode from our “Listen and Learn” series, we’re talking about evidence that the court may exclude for various public policy reasons under the Federal Rules of Evidence. In this episode we discuss: Evidence of subsequent remedial measures Statements and offers made during settlement negotiations Pleas […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we’re talking about the parol evidence rule, which governs evidence that parties to a contract dispute can introduce when determining the specific terms of the contract. In this episode we discuss: The definition of parol evidence Exceptions to the parol evidence rule The difference between a […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we are digging into a commonly-tested bar exam topic in Federal Civil Procedure – determining proper venue in civil actions. In this episode we discuss: What is venue, and how to distinguish between venue and jurisdiction How venue can be properly established and changed Venue statutes […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re tackling Competence – an issue that comes up in many California bar essays on Professional Responsibility. In this episode we discuss: The ABA and California rules for competent legal representation The California rule regarding legal advice or assistance in an emergency Analyzing two hypos from […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking about the specifics of the Multistate Bar Examination, why some people struggle with it, and how to study for the exam if you’re seeing low results on your test runs or you’ve bombed the MBE before. In this episode we discuss: Reasons why people […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re focusing on an important topic in Evidence – the Best Evidence Rule, which requires a witness to produce the document whose contents he or she is testifying about. In this episode we discuss: How Evidence is different from most other topics on the bar exam […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re discussing the reasons why some bar takers fail the exam multiple times, and what approaches can help people pass after failing twice or more. In this episode we discuss: How common is failing the bar multiple times? Some of the reasons why people fail repeatedly […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re focusing on Criminal Law, specifically inchoate offenses. This topic commonly appears on bar exam questions and includes attempt, solicitation, and conspiracy. In this episode we discuss: How do inchoate offenses differ from other crimes? The rules for attempt, solicitation, and conspiracy to commit a crime […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re discussing how to identify and work through Privileges and Immunities Clause issues on the bar exam. In this episode we discuss: Distinguishing between the Privileges and Immunities Clause of Article IV of the Constitution and the Privileges or Immunities Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment What […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our “Listen and Learn” series, we’re discussing Criminal Procedure, specifically what is needed for a valid search warrant, and the situations in which a warrant is not required. In this episode we discuss: What is a warrant? Requirements for a valid search warrant […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking about the differences between the UBE and the California bar exam, and how to decide which one makes the most sense for you. In this episode we discuss: What do the UBE and the California bar exam consist of? Which exam is generally more […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In today’s episode from our “Listen and Learn” series, we talk about the two most heavily-tested types of legal remedies for a breach of contract. In this episode we discuss: Legal remedies and equitable remedies for a breach of contract The rules for expectation damages and consequential […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking about a frequently tested real property issue – zoning ordinances. We’ll cover zoning variances, as well as the different ways in which zoning ordinances can be challenged. In this episode we discuss: What are zoning ordinances (and how are they usually tested on the […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In today’s “Listen and Learn” episode, we look at the various ways of establishing whether a court has jurisdiction over the parties in a lawsuit. In this episode we discuss: Establishing personal jurisdiction through traditional bases The difference between “domicile” and “presence” Long-arm statutes and ties to […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking about what you should be considering in regard to your bar prep if you’re planning on sitting for the July 2022 exam. In this episode we discuss: Getting your bar exam application in order Evaluating bar prep course options How early and how much […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we review the terminology and rules that you’ll need to know when answering a question on direct and derivative actions. To illustrate the concepts, we also go over two questions adapted from the California bar exam. In this episode we discuss: Differences between direct and derivative […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re speaking with Chris Chapman, President and CEO of AccessLex, about Helix, their new bar prep product, and about a study they conducted on who’s likely to pass the bar. In this episode we discuss: An overview of AccessLex Institute and Chris Chapman’s own career path […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Studying for the bar is certainly a challenging time, but you shouldn’t be miserable while doing it. Today, we’re discussing mental health and maintaining equilibrium during bar prep by reclaiming some time to do things that make you feel good. In this episode we discuss: Things you […]

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In today’s episode, we’re talking about contract defenses, including mistake, fraudulent misrepresentation, and non-disclosure. For a refresher on the concepts involved in contract formation, take a look at episode 161 of the podcast.

In this episode we discuss: * Determining the governing law of a contract * Conditions for a valid contract * Mutual mistake and unilateral mistake present at contract formation * Fraudulent misrepresentation related to contract formation * The contract defense of non-disclosure * Analyzing two hypos from previous California bar exams

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Resources: * “Listen and Learn” series * The Brainy Bar Bank: Streamlining Bar Study * Private Bar Exam Tutoring * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, February 2018 * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, October 2020 * Podcast Episode 64: Tackling a California Bar Exam Essay: Contract Law * Podcast Episode 71: Tackling an MEE Contracts Essay Question * Podcast Episode 161: Listen and Learn – Contract Formation

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today’s topic in our “Listen and Learn” series is from Civil Procedure, specifically removal of a case from state to federal court.

In this episode we discuss: * The definition and specifics of removal * The reasons why some defendants would want to move their case to federal court * What is needed for a defendant to motion to move a case to federal court? * Establishing subject matter jurisdiction and diversity jurisdiction * Federal abstention doctrines * Analyzing three hypos from previous California bar exams

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Resources: * “Listen and Learn” series * The Brainy Bar Bank: Streamlining Bar Study * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, February 2003 * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, February 2014 * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2016 * Podcast Episode 92: Listen and Learn – Subject Matter Jurisdiction

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we’re talking about three different topics in Constitutional Law that are sometimes tested together: executive authority, federal preemption, and commandeering. These topics logically go together because they all involve a power struggle between government entities.

In this episode we discuss: * Presidential and Congressional powers * The three levels of Presidential authority * Express and implied preemption * Can Congress commandeer the states to regulate on its behalf? * Analyzing a hypo from the July 2008 California bar exam

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Resources: * “Listen and Learn” series * The Brainy Bar Bank: Streamlining Bar Study * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2008 * Podcast Episode 44: Tackling a California Bar Exam Essay: Constitutional Law * Podcast Episode 76: Tackling an MEE Con Law Essay Question * Podcast Episode 108: Listen and Learn – The Commerce Clause * Podcast Episode 110: Listen and Learn – The Basics of Justiciability (Con Law) * Podcast Episode 117: Listen and Learn – Due Process and Equal Protection (Con Law) * Podcast Episode 140: Listen and Learn – Regulatory Takings

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our “Listen and Learn” series, we’re looking at the conditions that have to be satisfied in order to form a valid contract. We’ll review the concepts and illustrate them with two essay questions from previous bar exams.

In this episode we discuss: * Determining the applicable law governing a contract * The conditions that have to be satisfied for a valid contract * Recognizing when there is a counter-offer * Applying the mailbox rule to determine the time at which an offer is accepted * Analyzing two hypos from previous California bar exams involving contract formation

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Resources: * “Listen and Learn” series * The Brainy Bar Bank: Streamlining Bar Study * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2012 * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2019 * Podcast Episode 64: Tackling a California Bar Exam Essay: Contract Law * Podcast Episode 71: Tackling an MEE Contracts Essay Question * Podcast Episode 95: Listen and Learn – Promissory Estoppel * Podcast Episode 102: Listen and Learn – The Statute of Frauds * Podcast Episode 119: Listen and Learn – Anticipatory Repudiation (Contracts) * Podcast Episode 150: Listen and Learn – Corporate Formation and Pre-Incorporation Liability

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re discussing the different standards of review a court will apply when dealing with questions of constitutionality. You may also hear these referred to as “levels of scrutiny.”

In this episode we discuss: * The three Constitutional Law levels of scrutiny and how courts apply each of them * Fundamental rights under the Constitution * Suspect and quasi-suspect classes of individuals * The Due Process and Equal Protection clauses * Analyzing two hypos involving the standards of review

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Resources: * “Listen and Learn” series * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2013 * Podcast Episode 44: Tackling a California Bar Exam Essay: Constitutional Law * Podcast Episode 76: Tackling and MEE Con Law Essay Question * Podcast Episode 110: Listen and Learn – The Basics of Justiciability (Con Law) * Podcast Episode 117: Listen and Learn – Due Process and Equal Protection (Con Law) * How to Approach Constitutional Law MBE Questions

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, in our “Listen and Learn” series, we’re discussing the standards for admitting witness testimony, which are found in the rules of Evidence.

In this episode we discuss: * Who can be a lay witness? * The instances in which lay witnesses can offer opinion testimony * When is expert witness testimony permitted at trial? * Factors used to determine the reliability of an expert’s testimony * Analyzing two hypos from previous California bar exams

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Resources: * “Listen and Learn” series * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, February 2012 * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, February 2019

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In today’s episode from our “Listen and Learn” series, we go through a step-by-step approach for analyzing questions involving multiple levels of hearsay.

In this episode we discuss: * The rule for multiple hearsay * A review of the general rule for hearsay and how to apply it properly * Hearsay exceptions * A step-by-step approach for analyzing questions containing hearsay within hearsay * Analyzing two hypos that illustrate multiple hearsay

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Resources: * “Listen and Learn” series * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2014 * Podcast Episode 89: Listen and Learn – What Is Hearsay? * Podcast Episode 101: Listen and Learn – Present Sense Impression vs. State of Mind * Podcast Episode 114: Listen and Learn – Non-Hearsay * Podcast Episode 115: Listen and Learn – Dying Declaration vs. Excited Utterance * Podcast Episode 132: Listen and Learn – Hearsay Exceptions: Government and Business Records * Podcast Episode 138: Listen and Learn – Hearsay Exceptions: Prior Testimony and Past Recollection Recorded * Podcast Episode 143: Listen and Learn – More Hearsay Exceptions

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we’re focusing on Criminal Procedure, specifically the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution and the rights and protections it provides to anyone accused of a criminal act.

In this episode we discuss: * The rights that the Sixth Amendment protects * The general rule for competence * When a judge may deny a defendant’s right to represent himself/herself * A criminal defendant’s right to counsel * The relationship between the right to counsel under the Sixth Amendment and Miranda warnings under the Fifth Amendment * Analyzing a hypo involving the Sixth Amendment, based on previous California bar exams

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Resources: * “Listen and Learn” series * Private Bar Exam Tutoring * The Brainy Bar Bank: Streamlining Bar Study * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, February 2006 * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2014 * Podcast Episode 70: Tackling a California Bar Exam Essay: Criminal Law and Procedure * Podcast Episode 79: Tackling an MEE Criminal Law/Procedure and Evidence Essay * Podcast Episode 128: Listen and Learn – Privilege Against Self-Incrimination and Miranda Rights * Podcast Episode 154: Listen and Learn – The Exclusionary Rule (Criminal Law and Procedure) * Podcast Episode 156: Listen and Learn – The Fourth Amendment: Informer Tips

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we’re focusing on Criminal Procedure, specifically the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution and the limits it imposes on police actions based on tips from anonymous informants. We previously discussed other aspects of the Fourth Amendment in episode 141 of the podcast.

In this episode we discuss: * A review of the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution * Determining when probable cause arises for an arrest, search, or seizure * How is a “totality of the circumstances” analysis performed? * Going through two hypos, from the February 2004 and July 2021 California bar exams * How to structure an answer to an essay question involving anonymous informant tips

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Resources: * “Listen and Learn” series * Private Bar Exam Tutoring * The Brainy Bar Bank: Streamlining Bar Study * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, February 2004 * Podcast Episode 141: Listen and Learn – The Fourth Amendment * Podcast Episode 154: Listen and Learn – The Exclusionary Rule (Criminal Law and Procedure)

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In today’s episode, we share tips for what a solid personalized study schedule would look like, and have suggestions for how to stay on track with your schedule once you’ve put it together.

In this episode we discuss: * Choosing between a commercial bar course study schedule and building your own * What materials and tasks should be on an ideal schedule? * How many hours does bar prep generally take? * How to structure your study time around other responsibilities you have * Prioritizing active learning over passive listening * Focusing your efforts on your weaker areas of the law * Staying on track once you’ve put together a schedule

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Resources: * Practice of the Week (POW) MBE Workshop * Writing of the Week (WOW) Bar Essay Workshop * The Brainy Bar Bank: Streamlining Bar Study * AdaptiBar * Themis Bar Review * SmartBarPrep * Critical Pass * BARBRI * Lean Sheets * NCBE * Trello * Asana * Podcast Episode 38: Planning Your Bar Exam Study Day * The Girl’s Guide to Law School: Need to Get More Done in Law School? Try The Circles.

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we’re discussing a topic from Criminal Law and Procedure. Join us as we look at the exclusionary rule and Miranda warnings, grounded in the Fourth Amendment.

In this episode we discuss: * A brief review of the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments * The exclusionary rule and its related exceptions * Statements made after a suspect has been given Miranda warnings * Going through a hypo from the February 2018 California bar exam

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Resources: * “Listen and Learn” series * Private Bar Exam Tutoring * The Brainy Bar Bank: Streamlining Bar Study * California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, February 2018 * Podcast Episode 128: Listen and Learn – Privilege Against Self-Incrimination and Miranda Rights * Podcast Episode 141: Listen and Learn – The Fourth Amendment

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