The Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond

The Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond

Author: Alison Monahan and Lee Burgess - Law School Toolbox, LLC Language: English Episodes: 100
Navigating law school, the bar exam, and a legal career is a marathon with unique challenges at every stage. The Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond serves as a companion for that entire journey, offering concrete strategies rather than abstract theory. Hosts Alison Monahan and Lee Burgess, both seasoned experts, draw from their extensive experience to dissect academic hurdles, career planning, and the personal adjustments required in the legal world. Their conversations are direct and packed with actionable advice, whether they're breaking down effective study techniques, demystifying the bar exam process, or discussing the realities of different legal practice areas. This isn't about passive listening; it's about equipping you with a usable toolkit. While their opinions are strong and sometimes provocative, the dialogue is always grounded in a practical desire to help. Tuning into this podcast feels like getting straightforward counsel from mentors who have been through it all and remember what actually matters. You'll find episodes addressing everything from outlining and exam preparation to networking and maintaining well-being under pressure. Alison and Lee ensure each discussion cuts to the chase, making the often-opaque path from student to lawyer a bit clearer and more manageable.
Episodes
492: Legal Writing and IRAC (w/Rebecca Petrilli from Themis Bar Review) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:09
Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we are excited to welcome Rebecca Petrilli – Midwest Attorney Director at Themis Bar Review – back to the podcast to discuss IRAC and best practices for legal writing…
491: A Legal Writing Makeover (Part 3 – The Analysis Section) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:54
Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This is the third episode of a four-part series called "Legal Writing Makeover." In this complete series, we take a piece of legal writing that could use improvement and tr…
490: A Legal Writing Makeover (Part 2 – The Rule Statement) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:17
Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This is the second episode of a four-part series called "Legal Writing Makeover". In this complete series, we take a piece of legal writing that could use improvement and t…
489: A Legal Writing Makeover (Part 1 - The Issue Statement) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:28
Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This is the first episode of a four-part series called "Legal Writing Makeover." In this complete series, we take a piece of legal writing that could use improvement and tr…
488: The Second Semester Job Hunt (w/Sadie Jones) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:56
Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we discuss job search strategies for 1L and 2L students in their second semester. We address key issues such as lack of interview responses or offers, and…
487: Listen and Learn -- Consideration (Contract Law) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:55
Welcome back to the Law School 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…
486: Preparing for the Bar Exam as a 3L (Part 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:45
Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we're continuing our conversation from last week on how to prepare for the bar exam as a 3L. Today we cover the differences between the UBE and state-speci…
485: Preparing for the Bar Exam as a 3L (Part 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:45
Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we're diving into essential tips for 3Ls who are gearing up for the bar exam. We'll cover everything from choosing a bar exam review provider to early study prep, acc…
484: New Year, New You [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:17
Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we are celebrating the new year and talking about how you can create a plan for success for the upcoming semester of law school. In this episode we discuss: What is t…