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Podcast Episode 385: Career Planning Resources for Law Students (w/Sadie Jones)

April 11, 2023 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones on the podcast to talk with us about resources you can use in your job search and career planning in the legal field.

In this episode we discuss:

  • The number one place that law students should be considering for career resources
  • Figuring out if you need to talk to a career coach about your goals
  • Practical resources to use once you have a career path in mind
  • Where to search for public interest/government roles
  • Some useful general career resources targeted at law schools
  • Honing your networking skills

Thanks for listening!

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Outlining Basics

April 5, 2023 By Stephanie Gregoire Leave a Comment

Outlining BasicsOne of the most frequently heard words as a 1L, especially as finals draw ever closer, is “outline” or some variation of it. I’m here to demystify as much about outlines as I can, because it is just SO much easier to tackle what feels like an overwhelming task when you at least know what it is you’re doing, (kind of) how to do it, and some other important lessons learned.

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Podcast Episode 384: Listen and Learn — The Business Judgment Rule (Corporations)

April 4, 2023 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School 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 rule can be rebutted
  • Analyzing two hypos from previous California bar exams

Thanks for listening!

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A Brief on Case Briefing

March 29, 2023 By Stephanie Gregoire Leave a Comment

A Brief on Case BriefingThe first time I heard of a case brief, I sincerely thought someone had swapped the two words in briefcase. Turns out, I had heard correctly. So my next question was, of course, what on earth is a case brief, and how does it connect to law school? Read on to find out!

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Podcast Episode 383: Talking about Money with Jesse Mecham, Founder of You Need A Budget

March 28, 2023 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we’re excited to have the founder of You Need A Budget, Jesse Mecham, on the podcast to talk about all things money.

In this episode we discuss:

  • How Jesse got into the field of budgeting and personal finance
  • The YNAB “four-rule method” for managing money
  • How to minimize the amount of debt you have
  • Should you have shared finances if you’re in a relationship?
  • The one expense that can make a huge difference for most people
  • Budgeting your finances with the future in mind

Thanks for listening!

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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 393: The Legal Hiring Landscape in the Current Economy (w/Sadie Jones)

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What’s on My Law School Bucket List

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Podcast Episode 392: Listen and Learn — Recording Statutes (Real Property)

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