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Podcast Episode 365: Top 10 Tips for Studying for Final Exams

November 1, 2022 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we’re sharing our top 10 things to consider when preparing for your law school final exams.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Making an exam calendar
  • Outlining, practicing, and getting feedback
  • Finding a balance between studying and class work
  • Being smart about study groups
  • Spending time to evaluate your Thanksgiving plans
  • Preparing for exams as a marathon, not a sprint!

Thanks for listening!

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Breaking into a New Area of Law

October 26, 2022 By Zoila Sanchez Leave a Comment

Breaking into a New Area of LawOne of the most exciting aspects of law school is that you get to discover your interests. I remember asking academic advising as soon I could select my own courses apart from the 1L prerequisites. Fortunately, there are more ways than just coursework to explore areas of the law other than the main fundamentals like torts and criminal law.

Law school opportunities provide experiences to deepen your understanding of a particular area of the law such as:

  • tax law
  • family law
  • real estate law
  • elder law
  • international law

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Podcast Episode 364: Listen and Learn — State Sovereign Immunity (Con Law)

October 25, 2022 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School 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 – or when a party can sue a state
  • Analyzing two hypos from previous California bar exams

Thanks for listening!

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Mid-Semester Law School Exams

October 19, 2022 By Stephanie Gregoire Leave a Comment

Mid-Semester Law School ExamsOne of the toughest things about law school is the lack of feedback until finals. Some professors are shifting away from this and have midterm exams to give students feedback early enough to course-correct if needed. Some are for a grade, others aren’t. I had one in all three of my doctrinal courses, so I think I’m pretty qualified to give some advice on 1L fall midterm exams.

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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!

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5 Strategies to Save Money in Law School

October 12, 2022 By Julia Gourary Leave a Comment

5 Strategies to Save Money in Law SchoolWith already-steep tuition costs plus the high tide of inflation we’re experiencing right now, going to law school seems more financially treacherous than ever before. Life as a law student can feel like a game of whack-a-mole, with new costs always popping up, from professors assigning $300 casebooks to the lure of Thursday night Bar Review to professional attire for interviews and summer jobs. Plus, coming out of law school with lots of loan debt can impact your life after graduation. While you might have thought of going to law school as a financially responsible choice for your future, it sure doesn’t feel like that in the short term. You want to learn about bankruptcy, not experience it firsthand!

But fear not! While a desperate email to your professor probably won’t get you a free PDF of that casebook, there are other ways to prevent (or at least slow down) the draining of your bank account. Read on for five suggestions on how to save money in law school. [Read more…] about 5 Strategies to Save Money in Law School

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