The Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond show

The Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond

Summary: The Law School Toolbox podcast is an engaging show for law students about law school, the bar exam, legal careers, and life. Each week, we offer practical tips and advice on academic matters, careers, and more. The Law School Toolbox podcast is hosted by opinionated law school and bar exam experts Alison Monahan and Lee Burgess. You might not always agree with us, but we guarantee you won’t be bored listening! Our goal is to impart useful, actionable advice in an entertaining manner. Join us! And, if you have an opinion on the show, please drop by and offer a review. We’re here to help, and we’d love to hear from you!

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Podcasts:

 217: Choosing a Law School (with Dr. Shirag Shemmassian) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 50:10

Today, we're talking with Dr. Shirag Shemmassian -- a law school admissions expert who has been featured on The Washington Post, U.S. News & World Report, and NBC -- about the process of deciding which law schools to apply to, and choosing the one to attend.

 216: How Do You Know When You Need Extra Help in Law School? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:49

Today, we're discussing some warning signs suggesting you might need extra help in law school, and talk about why seeking help is a sign of strength and not a weakness.

 215: Listen and Learn -- The Commerce Clause | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 12:14

Today, we're introducing a new series of podcast episodes called "Listen and Learn," where we're going to review substantive areas of the law and apply some of that law to facts. In this episode, we're talking about the Commerce Clause.

 214: Handling an Extensive Job Search Outside of OCI | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:14

Today, we're talking with ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones about how to find a job if you struck out at OCI, or never tried it to begin with.

 213: Why Practice Is So Important in Law School | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29:21

Today, we're talking about the importance of doing practice questions and getting feedback on your writing in preparation for exams.

 212: Bouncing Back from a Major Mistake | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:00

Today, we're talking about how to bounce back after making a significant mistake -- one of those school, career, or personal screw ups that sometimes can be a major headache -- and what steps to take to ensure it doesn't happen again.

 211: Putting Together a Capsule Wardrobe as a Law Student | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 35:40

Today, we're talking about the idea of a capsule wardrobe, or how to choose staple pieces that will give you the versatility to easily create different outfits.

 210: Using Mindfulness Practices as a Law Student | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 33:23

Today, we're discussing how mindfulness practices can positively influence your brain and help you perform at your best by combating procrastination, worry, anxiety, anger, and sleep issues.

 209: Job Hunting in a City Where You're Not in Law School | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:47

Today, we're here with ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones to discuss the ins and outs of job searches involving moving to another city from where you attend (or attended) law school.

 208: Using Technology Effectively in Law School | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:29

Today, we're talking about choosing the right hardware and software tools to streamline your life and keep you organized in law school.

 207: Navigating Networking Events as a Law Student | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:30

Today, we're talking with ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones about networking nuts and bolts – what you need to know to feel comfortable mingling with strangers at cocktail parties, formal dinners, and more.

 206: The Most Surprising Things About 1L Year | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:50

Today, we're sharing some unexpected things we experienced when we started as 1Ls, so you can adjust to law school culture faster.

 205: Navigating Interviews as a Non-Traditional Law Student | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:49

Today, we're chatting with ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones to get some interview tips for non-traditional law students who are trying to start a legal career.

 204: Advice for Incoming Foreign LLM Students | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:35

Today, we're talking about LLM programs, focusing on foreign students who don’t have a JD and are doing an LLM as their first exposure to the US legal system.

 203: Job Search Q&A (w/Ex-BigLaw Recruiter Sadie Jones) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 35:50

Today, we're talking with ex-BigLaw recruiter, Sadie Jones, about some of the most common issues and questions we see in the law student job search.

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