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Podcast Episode 363: Real-Life Estate Planning (w/Marina Modlin)

October 18, 2022 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have Marina Modlin, founder of Modlin Legal, with us to share some real-life estate planning advice.

In this episode we discuss:

Marina’s background and current practice
What does “estate planning” entail?
The “default” system of estate planning versus the “opt-in” system
Life events that should really trigger you to deal with your estate plan
How to start the conversation around estate planning with parents/grandparents
Pros and cons of the estate practice area
When you can try to do estate planning on your own, and when to seek help

Thanks for listening!

Podcast Episode 362: Listen and Learn — The Taxing and Spending Clause (Con Law)

October 11, 2022 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School 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 Congress is permitted to lay or collect taxes
Restrictions Congress may impose on state spending
The division of power between state and federal government
Analyzing two essay questions from previous California bar exam

Thanks for listening!

Podcast Episode 361: Student Loan Repayment (w/Derek Brainard of AccessLex Institute)

October 4, 2022 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re excited to have Derek Brainard, National Director of Financial Education at AccessLex Institute, talking with us about everyone’s favorite topic – student loans!

In this episode we discuss:

Derek’s background and current role
Services offered by AccessLex Institute
What should students and grads know about payments restarting?
The big news regarding loan forgiveness
What happens if your loans are sold to a different servicer?
Budgeting advice for law students

Thanks for listening!

Podcast Episode 360: Legal Jobs in a Slowing Economy (w/Sadie Jones)

September 27, 2022 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones with us to talk about looking for legal jobs in the current economy, where law firm hiring is slowing down and some layoffs may even be happening.

In this episode we discuss:

A look at recent periods of economic challenges
What fuels BigLaw work?
For students interested in BigLaw, how concerned should they be right now?
What can students do to position themselves for a summer associate position/job offer, in any economy?
How to analyze in more depth which firms to apply to and where to accept an offer
Learning to be flexible on desired practice areas
If a BigLaw job doesn’t pan out now, is all lost?

Thanks for listening!

Podcast Episode 359: Listen and Learn — Venue (Federal Civil Procedure)

September 20, 2022 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we are digging into a commonly-tested 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 and their application
Analyzing two essay questions, from the February 2009 and July 2021 California bar exams

Thanks for listening!

Podcast Episode 358: Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession (w/Alexis Yee-Garcia)

September 13, 2022 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today on the podcast, we have guest Alexis Yee-Garcia, who manages diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at a BigLaw firm. We talk about how people with diverse profiles – whether racial, ethnic, cultural, religious, gender identity, or sexual orientation – find their place in today’s legal profession.

In this episode we discuss:

Alexis Yee-Garcia’s professional background
What does “diversity and inclusion” mean in the legal employment context?
How can you tell if a firm is really serious about diversity and inclusion?
Participating in minority career fairs or summer programs
How to leverage a diverse background throughout your legal career
Suggestions for people who want to get into the field of diversity and inclusion themselves

Thanks for listening!

Law School Toolbox Team

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