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Why You Should Consider Joining a Reading Group in Law School

March 22, 2023 By Julia Gourary Leave a Comment

Why You Should Consider Joining a Reading Group in Law SchoolGiven how busy law school can get, you may be hesitant to add yet another thing to your plate, especially if it involves yet more reading. But if you have the space in your schedule and your school offers reading groups, check out the listings and see if anything catches your eye. Reading groups tend to be low commitment and low stress, while providing a lot of benefits, especially for 1L students.

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Podcast Episode 382: Listen and Learn — Negligence: Proximate Cause

March 21, 2023 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re discussing Proximate Cause – a subtopic of Negligence in 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 acts
  • Analyzing two hypos from previous California bar exams

Thanks for listening!

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How to Take Advantage of Admitted Student Days

March 15, 2023 By Julia Gourary Leave a Comment

How to Take Advantage of Admitted Student DaysSpring is an exciting time for law school applicants. Admissions results have been trickling in over the winter and, by now you have probably heard back from most of the schools on your list: either acceptance, rejection, or waitlist. For the schools who admitted you, the tables have turned: they are now trying to impress you and convince you to choose them over other schools. As part of this, during March and April most law schools open their doors to accepted students, providing the chance to meet professors and current students, attend classes, and tour the campus. [Read more…] about How to Take Advantage of Admitted Student Days

Podcast Episode 381: Find Your Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World (w/Eve Rodsky)

March 14, 2023 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have attorney and author Eve Rodsky back with us to discuss, amongst other things, her latest book, Find Your Unicorn Space.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Eve’s work and research that led to writing her books
  • The Fair Play book and documentary
  • What is a unicorn space and how do we find it?
  • Pursuing creative activities through curiosity, connection, and completion
  • Should we strive to be happy all the time?
  • How to make time for hobbies, especially if you’re working or have children
  • How to protect your unicorn space during times of crisis or challenges

Thanks for listening!

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3 Steps to Prepare for the MPRE

March 8, 2023 By Justine Huang Leave a Comment

3 Steps to Prepare for the MPREI started law school thinking that the bar exam was a post-law school problem, only to find that one exam can be taken as soon as post 1L year — the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam, or MPRE! The MPRE is a two-hour, 60-question multiple choice exam that tests your ability to apply legal ethics or professional conduct standards to hypothetical legal practice scenarios. (Here is a great overview of the exam.)

While I didn’t want to think about the bar exam so soon, I quickly found that it would be advantageous to take the MPRE sooner rather than later. In fact, I would recommend taking it soon after you take Legal Ethics at your law school — I took it during my 1L summer, but also have several classmates who took it during their 2L year. It’ll be one less thing on your plate when the bar exam rolls around. The MPRE is offered three times a year: for 2023, it will be offered in March, August and November.

Here are 3 steps you can take to prepare for success on the MPRE!         

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Podcast Episode 380: Why BigLaw Isn’t for Everyone (w/Sadie Jones)

March 7, 2023 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re chatting with our career consultant Sadie Jones about why a career in BigLaw might not be for everyone.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Which firms are considered “BigLaw”?
  • The work you might expect to be doing in a BigLaw firm
  • What personality types fit into BigLaw firms better?
  • What’s specific about the BigLaw work environment?
  • Summer associate positions at BigLaw vs. other firms

Thanks for listening!

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Why You Should Consider Joining a Reading Group in Law School

Why You Should Consider Joining a Reading Group in Law School

Given how busy law school can get, you may be hesitant to add yet another thing to your plate, especially if it involves yet more reading. But if you … Read More about Why You Should Consider Joining a Reading Group in Law School

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Podcast Episode 382: Listen and Learn — Negligence: Proximate Cause

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're discussing Proximate Cause – a subtopic of Negligence in Tort Law. In this episode we … Read More about Podcast Episode 382: Listen and Learn — Negligence: Proximate Cause

How to Take Advantage of Admitted Student Days

How to Take Advantage of Admitted Student Days

Spring is an exciting time for law school applicants. Admissions results have been trickling in over the winter and, by now you have probably heard … Read More about How to Take Advantage of Admitted Student Days

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Podcast Episode 381: Find Your Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World (w/Eve Rodsky)

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have attorney and author Eve Rodsky back with us to discuss, amongst other things, her … Read More about Podcast Episode 381: Find Your Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World (w/Eve Rodsky)

3 Steps to Prepare for the MPRE

3 Steps to Prepare for the MPRE

I started law school thinking that the bar exam was a post-law school problem, only to find that one exam can be taken as soon as post 1L year — the … Read More about 3 Steps to Prepare for the MPRE

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