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  • 293: Spotlight on Contracts (Part 1)

    293: Spotlight on Contracts (Part 1)

    · The Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast: Pass the Bar Exam with Less Stress

    Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we're reviewing the concepts from Contract Law we've covered in our "Listen and Learn" series.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    The basics of contract formation The parol evidence rule Performance and breach of contract Anticipatory repudiation and defenses Attack plan for analyzing contract formation and performance issues

    Resources:

    Private Bar Exam Tutoring (https://barexamtoolbox.com/private-bar-exam-tutoring/) "Listen and Learn" series (https://barexamtoolbox.com/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-archive-by-topic/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-explaining-individual-mee-and-california-bar-essay-questions/#listen-learn) Podcast Episode 181: Listen and Learn – Parol Evidence (Contracts) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-181-listen-and-learn-parol-evidence-contracts/) Podcast Episode 213: Listen and Learn – Material Breach vs. Minor Breach (Contracts) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-213-listen-and-learn-material-breach-vs-minor-breach-contracts/) Podcast Episode 119: Listen and Learn – Anticipatory Repudiation (Contracts) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-119-listen-and-learn-anticipatory-repudiation-contracts/) Podcast Episode 292: Listen and Learn – Excuses for Non-Performance of a Contract (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-292-listen-and-learn-excuses-for-non-performance-of-a-contract/)

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    (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-293-spotlight-on-contracts-part-1/)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee

  • 292: Listen and Learn -- Excuses for Non-Performance of a Contract

    292: Listen and Learn -- Excuses for Non-Performance of a Contract

    · The Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast: Pass the Bar Exam with Less Stress

    Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode from our "Listen and Learn" series, we're exploring the situations in which a party to a contract is claiming that their contractual obligations should be discharged as a result of supervening events that occurred after the formation of the contract. The three excuses for non-performance of a contract we'll look at are: impossibility, impracticability, and frustration of purpose.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    The rules for the impossibility, impracticability, and frustration of purpose excuses for non-performance of a contract Two essay questions from previous California bar exams

    Resources:

    "Listen and Learn" series (https://barexamtoolbox.com/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-archive-by-topic/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-explaining-individual-mee-and-california-bar-essay-questions/#listen-learn) California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, February 2009 (https://juraxbar.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/February-2009-CBX.pdf) California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2006 (https://nwculaw.edu/pdf/bar/July%202006%20Essays%20and%20Sample%20Answers.pdf) Taylor v. Caldwell (https://www.casebriefs.com/blog/law/commercial-law/commercial-law-keyed-to-lopucki/performance/taylor-v-caldwell-2/) Krell v. Henry (https://www.casebriefs.com/blog/law/commercial-law/commercial-law-keyed-to-lopucki/performance/krell-v-henry-2/) Podcast Episode 164: Listen and Learn – Contract Defenses (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-164-listen-and-learn-contract-defenses/) Podcast Episode 226: Listen and Learn – More Contract Defenses (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-226-listen-and-learn-more-contract-defenses/)

    Download the Transcript
    (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-292-listen-and-learn-excuses-for-non-performance-of-a-contract/)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee

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  • 291: Listen and Learn -- Landlord/Tenant Law (Part 2) - Assignments and Subletting

    291: Listen and Learn -- Landlord/Tenant Law (Part 2) - Assignments and Subletting

    · The Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast: Pass the Bar Exam with Less Stress

    Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This is the second part of our discussion on landlord/tenant law. In this episode, we focus on the differences between lease assignment and subletting.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    Assignment of a lease Subletting a property A sample question illustrating the concept of lease assignment

    Resources:

    "Listen and Learn" series (https://barexamtoolbox.com/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-archive-by-topic/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-explaining-individual-mee-and-california-bar-essay-questions/#listen-learn) California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, February 2015 (https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Portals/0/documents/admissions/gbx/Feb2015_CBXSelectedAnswers_EssayQuestions1-6_R.pdf) Podcast Episode 289: Listen and Learn – Landlord/Tenant Law (Part 1) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-289-listen-and-learn-landlord-tenant-law-part-1/)

    Download the Transcript
    (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-291-listen-and-learn-landlord-tenant-law-part-2/)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee

  • 290: Q&A About Retaking the Bar Exam

    290: Q&A About Retaking the Bar Exam

    · The Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast: Pass the Bar Exam with Less Stress

    Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! It's the season for bar results, and we've been talking with bar takers who didn't pass this time. Today, we've compiled a list of common questions we get about score reports, next steps, and getting mentally ready to study again.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    Where to focus your study time Deciding when to retake the bar exam Should you use the same bar review program again? How to balance working and studying Evaluating your answers and score reports Is applying for accommodations worth it? The pending California bar changes

    Resources:

    Private Bar Exam Tutoring (https://barexamtoolbox.com/private-bar-exam-tutoring/) I Failed! (https://barexamtoolbox.com/i-failed-the-bar-exam/) Podcast Episode 25: How to Interpret Your Bar Exam Score Report (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-25-how-to-interpret-your-bar-exam-score-report/) Podcast Episode 61: Making the Most of Your Commercial Bar Review Course (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-61-making-the-most-of-your-commercial-bar-review-course/) Podcast Episode 236: Quick Tips – Framing Failure as Feedback (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-236-quick-tips-framing-failure-as-feedback/) Podcast Episode 238: Managing Self-Sabotaging Behavior with a Solid Study Schedule (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-238-managing-self-sabotaging-behavior-with-a-solid-study-schedule/) Podcast Episode 261: Quick Tips – Bar Exam Accommodations Basics (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-261-quick-tips-bar-exam-accommodations-basics/) Podcast Episode 277: California Is Outsourcing the Bar Exam to Kaplan?!? (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-277-california-is-outsourcing-the-bar-exam-to-kaplan/) Podcast Episode 284: Reflections from a California Bar Grader – Part 1 (w/Jennifer Barry) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-284-reflections-from-a-california-bar-grader-part-1-w-jennifer-barry/) Podcast Episode 285: Reflections from a California Bar Grader – Part 2 (w/Jennifer Barry) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-285-reflections-from-a-california-bar-exam-grader-part-2-w-jennifer-barry/) Taking the Bar Exam Again? Tips for the Second Time Around (https://barexamtoolbox.com/taking-the-bar-exam-again-tips-for-the-second-time-around/)

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    (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-290-qa-about-retaking-the-bar-exam/)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee

  • 289: Listen and Learn -- Landlord/Tenant Law (Part 1)

    289: Listen and Learn -- Landlord/Tenant Law (Part 1)

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    Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we discuss the essentials of leaseholds in landlord/tenant law. We cover the different types of leasehold estates, as well as the obligations of tenants and landlords, and we analyze a sample question. In Part 2, we'll focus on assignment and subletting.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    The four types of leasehold estates that can be created with a lease Duties of landlords and tenants Implied warranty of habitability Actual vs. constructive eviction A hypothetical scenario illustrating leaseholds

    Resources:

    "Listen and Learn" series (https://barexamtoolbox.com/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-archive-by-topic/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-explaining-individual-mee-and-california-bar-essay-questions/#listen-learn) California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, February 2023 (https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Portals/0/documents/admissions/Examinations/February2023CBXessayQsandAnswers.pdf) Podcast Episode 93: Listen and Learn – Constructive Eviction (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-93-listen-and-learn-constructive-eviction/) Podcast Episode 149: Listen and Learn – Negligence: Duties of Landlords, Owners, and Possessors of Land (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-149-listen-and-learn-negligence-duties-of-landlords-owners-and-possessors-of-land/)

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    (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-289-listen-and-learn-landlord-tenant-law-part-1/)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee

  • 288: Summary of Real Property Topics (Part 2)

    288: Summary of Real Property Topics (Part 2)

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    Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're continuing our overview of key Real Property topics from our "Listen and Learn" series. In this episode, we're focusing on property regulation and transfer.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    Zoning ordinances and variances The three types of recording statutes Overview of adverse possession Constructive eviction in landlord/tenant law Examples illustrating the above concepts How the Real Property topics interrelate on an exam

    Resources:

    Podcast Episode 93: Listen and Learn -- Constructive Eviction (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-93-listen-and-learn-constructive-eviction/) Podcast Episode 144: Listen and Learn -- Adverse Possession (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-144-listen-and-learn-adverse-possession/) Podcast Episode 170: Listen and Learn -- Real Property Zoning Rules (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-170-listen-and-learn-real-property-zoning-rules/) Podcast Episode 207: Listen and Learn -- Recording Statutes (Real Property) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-207-listen-and-learn-recording-statutes-real-property/)

    Download the Transcript
    (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-288-summary-of-real-property-topics-part-2/)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee

  • 287: Summary of Real Property Topics (Part 1)

    287: Summary of Real Property Topics (Part 1)

    · The Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast: Pass the Bar Exam with Less Stress

    Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're taking a bird's eye view of some key Real Property topics we've covered in our "Listen and Learn" series. Specifically, we're focusing on property ownership and interests. Next week, we'll discuss property regulation and transfer.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    Concurrent estates Present and future estates Defeasible fees Non-possessory interests (easements and covenants) Examples illustrating the above concepts

    Resources:

    Podcast Episode 122: Listen and Learn – Easements (Real Property) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-epiusode-122-listen-and-learn-easements-real-property/) Podcast Episode 133: Listen and Learn – Covenants (Real Property) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-133-listen-and-learn-covenants-real-property/) Podcast Episode 250: Listen and Learn – Present and Future Estates (Part 1) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-250-listen-and-learn-present-and-future-estates-part-1/) Podcast Episode 251: Listen and Learn – Present and Future Estates (Part 2) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-251-listen-and-learn-present-and-future-estates-part-2/) Podcast Episode 264: Listen and Learn – Concurrent Estates (Property) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-264-listen-and-learn-concurrent-estates-property/)

    Download the Transcript
    (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-287-summary-of-real-property-topics-part-1/)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee

  • 286: Listen and Learn -- Conclusory Pleadings Under Rule 12(b)(6) (Civ Pro)

    286: Listen and Learn -- Conclusory Pleadings Under Rule 12(b)(6) (Civ Pro)

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    Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Listen and Learn" series, we're discussing a topic from Civil Procedure – specifically, when is a pleading conclusory under the Twombly/Iqbal standard for assessing Rule 12(b)(6) motions to dismiss.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    Overview of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) Legal conclusions vs. factual allegations Analysis of a hypothetical case involving motions to dismiss

    Resources:

    "Listen and Learn" series (https://barexamtoolbox.com/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-archive-by-topic/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-explaining-individual-mee-and-california-bar-essay-questions/#listen-learn) Podcast Episode 208: Listen and Learn – Motions to Dismiss a Case (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-208-listen-and-learn-motions-to-dismiss-a-case/) Bell Atlantic Corp. v. Twombly, 550 U.S. 544 (2007) (https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/550/544/) Ashcroft v. Iqbal, 556 U.S. 662 (2009) (https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/556/662/)

    Download the Transcript
    (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-286-listen-and-learn-conclusory-pleadings-under-rule-12b6-civ-pro/)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee

  • 285: Reflections from a California Bar Exam Grader – Part 2 (w/Jennifer Barry)

    285: Reflections from a California Bar Exam Grader – Part 2 (w/Jennifer Barry)

    · The Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast: Pass the Bar Exam with Less Stress

    Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we're sharing Part 2 of our conversation with Jennifer Barry -- a tutor on the Bar Exam Toolbox team who's a former California bar exam grader. This time, we're focusing on avoiding common mistakes that examinees make.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    Common mistakes that bar examinees make Handwriting vs. typing your exam answers Following directions and avoiding pitfalls How has the bar exam changed over the years? Can a grader tell if you've used accommodations on the exam?

    Resources:

    Private Bar Exam Tutoring (https://barexamtoolbox.com/private-bar-exam-tutoring/) Podcast Episode 265: Quick Tips – What If You Run Out of Time While Writing a Bar Essay Answer? (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-265-quick-tips-what-if-you-run-out-of-time-while-writing-a-bar-essay-answer/) Podcast Episode 268: How to Avoid Common Bar Essay Writing Mistakes (w/Kelsey Lee) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-268-how-to-avoid-common-bar-essay-writing-mistakes-w-kelsey-lee/) Podcast Episode 284: Reflections from a California Bar Grader – Part 1 (w/Jennifer Barry) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-284-reflections-from-a-california-bar-grader-part-1-w-jennifer-barry/) Bar Exam Tips and Tricks – What To Do When You Blank on Test Day (https://barexamtoolbox.com/bar-exam-tips-and-tricks-what-to-do-when-you-blank-on-test-day/) What Are Bar Exam Graders Really Looking For? (https://barexamtoolbox.com/what-are-bar-exam-graders-really-looking-for/) Making the Bar Exam Grader's Life Easy and Showing Them You Deserve to Pass (https://barexamtoolbox.com/making-the-bar-exam-graders-life-easy-and-showing-them-you-deserve-to-pass/) Why Using IRAC Will Help You Pass the Bar Exam (https://barexamtoolbox.com/using-irac-will-help-pass-bar/)

    Download the Transcript
    (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-285-reflections-from-a-california-bar-exam-grader-part-2-w-jennifer-barry/)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee

  • 284: Reflections from a California Bar Grader – Part 1 (w/Jennifer Barry)

    284: Reflections from a California Bar Grader – Part 1 (w/Jennifer Barry)

    · The Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast: Pass the Bar Exam with Less Stress

    Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a California bar exam grader? Today we have Jennifer Barry -- a member of the Bar Exam Toolbox team and a former California bar grader -- to shed some light on the bar exam evaluation process and what graders are looking for in essay answers.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    Jennifer's background and how she became a bar grader Insights on how the bar grading process works in California How to make the grader's job easier and get the most points possible What to do if you draw a blank on the exam Common misconceptions people have about bar graders and the grading process How bar graders ensure consistency and fairness

    Resources:

    Private Bar Exam Tutoring (https://barexamtoolbox.com/private-bar-exam-tutoring/) Podcast Episode 265: Quick Tips – What If You Run Out of Time While Writing a Bar Essay Answer? (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-265-quick-tips-what-if-you-run-out-of-time-while-writing-a-bar-essay-answer/) Podcast Episode 268: How to Avoid Common Bar Essay Writing Mistakes (w/Kelsey Lee) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-268-how-to-avoid-common-bar-essay-writing-mistakes-w-kelsey-lee/) Bar Exam Tips and Tricks – What To Do When You Blank on Test Day (https://barexamtoolbox.com/bar-exam-tips-and-tricks-what-to-do-when-you-blank-on-test-day/) What Are Bar Exam Graders Really Looking For? (https://barexamtoolbox.com/what-are-bar-exam-graders-really-looking-for/) Making the Bar Exam Grader's Life Easy and Showing Them You Deserve to Pass (https://barexamtoolbox.com/making-the-bar-exam-graders-life-easy-and-showing-them-you-deserve-to-pass/) Why Using IRAC Will Help You Pass the Bar Exam (https://barexamtoolbox.com/using-irac-will-help-pass-bar/)

    Download the Transcript
    (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-284-reflections-from-a-california-bar-grader-part-1-w-jennifer-barry/)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee

  • 283: Quick Tips -- Bar Exam Pre-Logistics

    283: Quick Tips -- Bar Exam Pre-Logistics

    · The Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast: Pass the Bar Exam with Less Stress

    Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode of our "Quick Tips" series, we have a bar exam survival kit, consisting of five important things to think about while preparing to sit for an exam administration.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    Deciding when and where to sit for the bar exam Knowing your jurisdiction Doing thorough research Taking note of all the deadlines The MPRE and character and fitness requirement

    Resources:

    Private Bar Exam Tutoring (https://barexamtoolbox.com/private-bar-exam-tutoring/) NCBE: National Conference of Bar Examiners (https://www.ncbex.org/) Podcast Episode 53: What to Do If Your Jurisdiction Is Adopting the UBE (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-53-what-to-do-if-your-jurisdiction-is-adopting-the-ube/) Podcast Episode 194: Quick Tips – The MPRE (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-194-quick-tips-the-mpre/) Podcast Episode 198: The NextGen Bar Exam (w/Doretta McGinnis) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-198-the-nextgen-bar-exam-w-doretta-mcginnis/) Podcast Episode 277: California Is Outsourcing the Bar Exam to Kaplan?!? (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-277-california-is-outsourcing-the-bar-exam-to-kaplan/) Bar Exam 101: Have You Met Your Deadlines? (https://barexamtoolbox.com/bar-exam-101-have-you-met-your-deadlines/) How to Handle the Character and Fitness Portion of the Bar Application Process (https://barexamtoolbox.com/how-to-handle-the-character-and-fitness-portion-of-the-bar-application-process/) Biggest Mistakes Applicants Make on Character and Fitness (https://barexamtoolbox.com/biggest-mistakes-applicants-make-on-character-and-fitness/)

    Download the Transcript
    (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-283-quick-tips-bar-exam-pre-logistics/)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee

  • 282: The Most Common Reasons People Fail the Bar Exam (w/Ryan Gurson from Themis)

    282: The Most Common Reasons People Fail the Bar Exam (w/Ryan Gurson from Themis)

    · The Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast: Pass the Bar Exam with Less Stress

    Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're speaking with guest Ryan Gurson -- attorney and Southeast Regional Director for Themis Bar Review. We're discussing preparation strategies for the bar exam, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive course completion, effective practice, and avoiding common pitfalls that lead to failing the exam.

    Note: This episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review – the gold standard in bar exam preparation. Get any 2025 Themis Bar Review course for just $1,695 – the year's lowest price – using the code BAREXAMTB1200 at checkout. (This offer is valid until October 31st, 2024.)

    In this episode, we discuss:

    What are the three most common reasons students fail the bar exam? Misconceptions about studying for the bar that might lead to failure What role does time management play in bar exam success or failure? Avoiding stress, anxiety, and burnout during bar prep How your study routine changes if you're using accommodations on the exam How to use the Themis Bar Review program in the most effective way

    Resources:

    Themis Bar Review (https://www.themisbar.com/) I Failed! (https://barexamtoolbox.com/i-failed-the-bar-exam/) Private Bar Exam Tutoring (https://barexamtoolbox.com/private-bar-exam-tutoring/) Podcast Episode 52: Avoiding Burnout While Studying for the Bar Exam (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-52-avoiding-burnout-while-studying-for-the-bar-exam/) How to Pass the Bar By Doing What Makes You the Most Uncomfortable (https://barexamtoolbox.com/how-to-pass-the-bar-by-doing-what-makes-you-the-most-uncomfortable/)

    Download the Transcript
    (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-282-the-most-common-reasons-people-fail-the-bar-exam-w-ryan-gurson-from-themis/)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee

  • 281: Why Do People Fail the Bar Exam? BET Tutors Weigh In (Part 2)

    281: Why Do People Fail the Bar Exam? BET Tutors Weigh In (Part 2)

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    Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! What are the most common reasons people fail the bar exam? Today, two more of our Bar Exam Toolbox tutors (Nicola and Tina) join us to share their perspectives on this topic.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    The most common reasons for failing the bar exam What is the most important thing someone should consider when re-taking the bar? What is the one thing our tutors find themselves saying over and over again to students? Coping mechanisms and mental preparation

    Resources:

    Practice of the Week (POW) MBE Workshop (https://barexamtoolbox.com/practice-of-the-week-pow-mbe-workshop/) Bar Exam Writing Help (https://barexamtoolbox.com/bar-exam-writing-help/) I Failed! (https://barexamtoolbox.com/i-failed-the-bar-exam/) How to Pass the Bar By Doing What Makes You the Most Uncomfortable (https://barexamtoolbox.com/how-to-pass-the-bar-by-doing-what-makes-you-the-most-uncomfortable/)

    Download the Transcript
    (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-281-why-do-people-fail-the-bar-exam-bet-tutors-weigh-in-part-2/)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee

  • Update 1: The

    Update 1: The "California Bar Exam Experiment"

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    Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we are sharing some updates that have recently come from the California Bar, as we're watching how the new bar exam will be launched in February 2025, in partnership with Kaplan.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    What is the "California Bar Exam Experiment"? How can you participate in the experiment? Timeline of the new California bar exam Upcoming changes in the exam format

    Resources:

    California Bar Exam Courses and Tools (https://barexamtoolbox.com/california-bar-exam-courses-tools/) California Bar Exam Experiment (https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Admissions/Examinations/California-Bar-Exam-Experiment) Frequently Asked Questions: California Bar Exam Experiment Phase One (https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Portals/0/documents/admissions/Examinations/California-Bar-Exam-Experiment-Phase-One-FAQ.pdf) Podcast Episode 277: California Is Outsourcing the Bar Exam to Kaplan?!? (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-277-california-is-outsourcing-the-bar-exam-to-kaplan/)

    Download the Transcript
    (https://barexamtoolbox.com/the-california-bar-exam-experiment/)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee

  • 280: Why Do People Fail the Bar Exam? BET Tutors Weigh In (Part 1)

    280: Why Do People Fail the Bar Exam? BET Tutors Weigh In (Part 1)

    · The Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast: Pass the Bar Exam with Less Stress

    Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! What are the most common reasons people fail the bar exam? Today, two of our Bar Exam Toolbox tutors (Hoang and Adam) join us to share their perspectives on this topic.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    The most common reasons for failing the bar exam What is the most important thing someone should consider when re-taking the bar? What is the one thing our tutors find themselves saying over and over again to students? Coping mechanisms and mental preparation

    Resources:

    Practice of the Week (POW) MBE Workshop (https://barexamtoolbox.com/practice-of-the-week-pow-mbe-workshop/) Bar Exam Writing Help (https://barexamtoolbox.com/bar-exam-writing-help/) I Failed! (https://barexamtoolbox.com/i-failed-the-bar-exam/)

    Download the Transcript
    (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-280-why-do-people-fail-the-bar-exam-bet-tutors-weigh-in-part-1/)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee

  • 279: Quick Tips -- Retaking the Bar Exam After Failing

    279: Quick Tips -- Retaking the Bar Exam After Failing

    · The Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast: Pass the Bar Exam with Less Stress

    Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're discussing how to approach preparing to retake the bar after failing the first time, or even multiple times. We talk about some common reasons why people fail the bar exam, and share tips on how to avoid study habits that generally do not serve students well.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    Using past exam results for feedback Evaluating and improving study habits Common mistakes during bar prep and how to avoid them When to start doing practice questions Writing strong legal analysis

    Resources:

    Private Bar Exam Tutoring (https://barexamtoolbox.com/private-bar-exam-tutoring/) I Failed! (https://barexamtoolbox.com/i-failed-the-bar-exam/) Podcast Episode 152: Practical Aspects of Retaking the Bar Exam After a Failure (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-152-practical-aspects-of-retaking-the-bar-exam-after-a-failure/) Podcast Episode 236: Quick Tips – Framing Failure as Feedback (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-236-quick-tips-framing-failure-as-feedback/) Your Frequently Asked Questions Answered; Failing and Retaking the Bar Exam (https://barexamtoolbox.com/your-frequently-asked-questions-answered-failing-and-retaking-the-bar-exam/) Taking the Bar Exam Again? Tips for the Second Time Around (https://barexamtoolbox.com/taking-the-bar-exam-again-tips-for-the-second-time-around/)

    Download the Transcript
    (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-279-quick-tips-retaking-the-bar-exam-after-failing/)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee

  • 278: Listen and Learn -- Partnership Liability

    278: Listen and Learn -- Partnership Liability

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    Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This is the second installment of our episodes on partnerships. In part one, we covered the creation of the three main types of partnerships – general partnerships, limited partnerships, and limited liability partnerships. Today we will focus on the power and liability of partners in a partnership.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    Authority of partners in a partnership Liability of partners in different partnership types: General partnership Limited partnership (LP) Limited liability partnership (LLP) Applying the rules to two hypos from previous California bar exams

    Resources:

    "Listen and Learn" series (https://barexamtoolbox.com/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-archive-by-topic/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-explaining-individual-mee-and-california-bar-essay-questions/#listen-learn) California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2023 (https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Portals/0/documents/admissions/Examinations/July-2023-CBX-Questions-and-Selected-Answers.pdf) California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2014 (https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Portals/0/documents/admissions/gbx/July2014CBX_SelectedAnswersEssays1-6_R.pdf) Podcast Episode 84: Tackling an MEE Partnerships Essay (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-84-tackling-an-mee-partnerships-essay/) Podcast Episode 269: Listen and Learn – Creation of Partnerships (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-269-listen-and-learn-creation-of-partnerships/)

    Download the Transcript
    (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-278-listen-and-learn-partnership-liability/)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee

  • 277: California Is Outsourcing the Bar Exam to Kaplan?!?

    277: California Is Outsourcing the Bar Exam to Kaplan?!?

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    Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking about California's surprising recent decision to outsource the development of part of the next bar exam to Kaplan.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    Recap of the changes to the California bar exam starting in February 2025 How is a completely remote bar exam going to work? When to expect prep materials to be released? Potential legal issues due to copyrighted questions Focusing on what you have control over

    Resources:

    Practice of the Week (POW) MBE Workshop (https://barexamtoolbox.com/practice-of-the-week-pow-mbe-workshop/) UWorld (https://www.uworld.com/) AdaptiBar (https://www.adaptibar.com/) BARBRI (https://www.barbri.com/) Kaplan (https://kaplan.com/) Board of Trustees Authorizes Pursuit of a California Bar Exam Development Contract with Kaplan (https://www.calbar.ca.gov/About-Us/News/News-Releases/board-of-trustees-authorizes-pursuit-of-a-california-bar-exam-development-contract-with-kaplan) State Bar, Kaplan, Sign Five-Year California Bar Exam Development Contract (https://www.calbar.ca.gov/About-Us/News/News-Releases/state-bar-kaplan-sign-five-year-california-bar-exam-development-contract) California signs deal with Kaplan for bar exam with plan for potential copyright issues (https://www.abajournal.com/web/article/california-signs-deal-with-kaplan-for-bar-exam-with-plan-for-potential-copyright-issues)

    Download the Transcript
    (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-277-california-is-outsourcing-the-bar-to-kaplan/)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee

  • 276: Listen and Learn -- General, Special, and Quitclaim Deeds (Property)

    276: Listen and Learn -- General, Special, and Quitclaim Deeds (Property)

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    Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're discussing general, special, and quitclaim deeds, as part of our "Listen and Learn" series. We explain the role of these deeds in property transfer, focusing on the protections they offer to grantees, and go through sample questions to see how these topics can show up on the bar exam.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    Present and future covenants contained in general warranty deeds Special warranty deeds overview and examples Quitclaim deeds overview and examples

    Resources:

    "Listen and Learn" series (https://barexamtoolbox.com/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-archive-by-topic/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-explaining-individual-mee-and-california-bar-essay-questions/#listen-learn) California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2016 (https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Portals/0/documents/admissions/gbx/July2016_CBXSelectedAnswers_EssayQuestions1-6_R.pdf)

    Download the Transcript
    (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-276-listen-and-learn-general-special-and-quitclaim-deeds-property/)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee

  • 275: Bar Exam Challenges and Strategies for International Attorneys

    275: Bar Exam Challenges and Strategies for International Attorneys

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    Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we discuss how foreign-trained students can overcome the hurdles they face when it comes to the bar exam, including language barriers, differences in laws and legal systems, and adapting to American testing formats.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    Challenges faced by foreign-trained attorneys taking the bar exam Understanding U.S. laws and legal systems Preparing for the bar exam testing format Bar prep timeline and resources Which bar classes are the most critical for LLMs?

    Resources:

    The Brainy Bar Bank: Streamlining Bar Study (https://barexamtoolbox.com/brainy-bar-bank/) SmartBarPrep (https://smartbarprep.com/) AdaptiBar (https://www.adaptibar.com/) UWorld (https://www.uworld.com/) BarEssays.com (https://www.baressays.com/) Podcast Episode 29: Taking the Bar Exam as a Foreign-Trained Attorney (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-29-taking-the-bar-exam-as-a-foreign-trained-attorney/) Podcast Episode 242: Quick Tips – How to Avoid Running Out of Time on the Performance Test (PT) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-242-quick-tips-how-to-avoid-running-out-of-time-on-the-performance-test-pt/) Preparing for the Bar Exam as a Foreign Lawyer (https://barexamtoolbox.com/preparing-for-the-bar-as-a-foreign-lawyer/) Five Special Techniques for English as a Second Language (ESL) Bar Takers (https://barexamtoolbox.com/five-special-techniques-for-english-as-a-second-language-esl-bar-takers/)

    Download the Transcript
    (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-275-bar-exam-challenges-and-strategies-for-international-attorneys/)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee

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