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

Bar Exam Toolbox

The Bar Exam Toolbox podcast helps bar takers pass with less stress and anxiety. Hosted by bar exam experts Lee Burgess and Alison Monahan, the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast covers a wide variety of topics, ranging from how to learn and memorize all the law you need to know for the bar exam, to how to write a passing essay, to how to get bar exam accommodations. If you"re struggling with the bar exam, or work with students who are, tune in for practical strategies for bar exam success!

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09:36

307: Listen and Learn -- Crimes Against the Person...

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2025/04/07

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're discussing four crimes against the person – assault, battery, false imprisonment, and kidnapping. We'll walk through the elements of each crime and see an example which illustrates how they may appear and interact on the bar exam. In this episode, we discuss: The elements of assault, battery, false imprisonment, and kidnapping Analysis of a hypothetical scenario involving crimes against the person Resources: "Listen and Learn" series

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306: Spotlight on Civil Procedure (Part 3 – The Civil...

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2025/03/31

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This is the last of three episodes in which we review the substantive Civil Procedure law we've covered on the podcast. We're concluding this series by tracking how a civil lawsuit unfolds, from pleadings to judgment. In this episode, we discuss: Starting a lawsuit: pleadings and service of process Defendant's response and Rule 12 motions Amendments and pre-trial resolutions Joinder of parties Final judgment and post-judgment motions Resources:

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305: Spotlight on Civil Procedure (Part 2 – Discovery)

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2025/03/24

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This is the second of three episodes in which we review the substantive Civil Procedure law we've covered in our "Listen and Learn" series. This time we're talking about discovery, or obtaining evidence from other parties. In this episode, we discuss: Scope of discovery Instruments for discovering information Discovery disputes and resolutions Resources: Private Bar Exam Tutoring (https://barexamtoolbox.com/private-bar-exam-tutoring/) Podcast

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10:16

304: Spotlight on Civil Procedure (Part 1 –...

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2025/03/17

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This is the first of three episodes in which we review the substantive Civil Procedure law we've covered in our "Listen and Learn" series. Today we're talking about jurisdiction, or the power of a court to try a matter. In this episode, we discuss: Subject matter jurisdiction Personal jurisdiction Venue and forum non conveniens Exam strategy for jurisdiction issues Resources: Private Bar Exam Tutoring

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21:16

303: Listen and Learn -- Injunctions and Restraining...

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2025/03/10

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Listen and Learn" series, we're discussing the concept of injunctive relief (Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 65). We introduce three types of injunctions – temporary restraining orders (TROs), preliminary injunctions, and permanent injunctions, and the elements necessary for obtaining each of them. In this episode, we discuss: Overview of injunctive relief Temporary restraining orders (TROs) Preliminary injunctions and

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The Aftermath of the February 2025 California Bar Exam

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2025/03/03

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're discussing the turmoil surrounding the recent California bar exam. We highlight the inadequate preparation, technical issues, and potential future repercussions on law students and bar exam candidates. Tune in to learn more about the situation and hear about potential next steps and advice for those impacted. In this episode, we discuss: Various exam-day issues that occurred Post-exam confusion Financial and legal implications Future of

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302: Listen and Learn -- More on Discovery (Civ Pro)

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2025/03/03

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Listen and Learn" series, we're discussing Civil Procedure – specifically, the following topics related to discovery: motions to compel, interrogatories, and physical/mental examinations. In this episode, we discuss: An overview of discovery The specific rules related to motions to compel, interrogatories, and physical/mental examinations during discovery An analysis of two questions from previous California bar exams Resources:

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17:48

301: Listen and Learn -- Professional Responsibility:...

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2025/02/24

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode of our "Listen and Learn" series, we're focusing on a topic from professional responsibility - namely, lawyer fee agreements. These are governed by Rule 1.5 of both the ABA and the California Rules of Professional Conduct. In this episode, we discuss: The general rules a lawyer must follow when entering into a fee agreement with their client Different types of fee agreements Prohibited contingency fee agreements A hypothetical scenario

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36:46

300: Milestone Episode! Top 5 Tips for Passing the...

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2025/02/17

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Tune in for a special milestone episode today (number 300), where we share our top 5 tips for passing the bar exam. In this episode, we discuss: Making the most of your bar exam practice Organizing your life during the bar prep period Acting vs. passive learning Looking at the bar exam in the grand scheme of things The mental aspect of preparing for the bar Resources: Private Bar Exam Tutoring

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299: Breaking Down Bar Prep (w/Stephanie Acosta from...

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2025/02/10

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're speaking with guest Stephanie Acosta - Director of Legal Education at UWorld (which acquired Themis Bar Review) - about how they develop comprehensive and engaging bar study materials. We also share tips on effective study techniques, self-assessment, and managing mental health during bar prep. Note: This episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review – the gold standard in bar exam preparation. Save $900 on any July 2025 Themis Bar Review course

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08:26

298: Spotlight on Contracts (Part 2)

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2025/02/03

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode we're continuing to review the concepts from Contract Law we've covered in our "Listen and Learn" series. In this episode, we discuss: Expectation and consequential damages Incidental, reliance, and restitution damages UCC expectation damages Third-party rights in contracts Resources: Private Bar Exam Tutoring (https://barexamtoolbox.com/private-bar-exam-tutoring/) Hadley v. Baxendale

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297: Listen and Learn -- Third-Party Rights in...

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2025/01/27

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This is the second episode of a two-part discussion of third-party rights in contracts. Last time we covered assignments and delegations, and today we focus on third-party beneficiaries. In this episode, we discuss: A recap of assignment and delegation of contractual rights and obligations Intended and incidental third-party beneficiaries Illustrative examples of third-party beneficiaries Resources: "Listen and Learn" series

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296: Listen and Learn -- Third-Party Rights in...

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2025/01/20

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This is the first episode of a two-part discussion of third-party rights in contracts. Today we focus on assignments and delegations, starting with the basic definitions and the specific rules governing them, and then applying these concepts to some practical scenarios. Next week, we'll cover third-party beneficiaries. In this episode, we discuss: Overview of assignment and delegation of contractual rights and obligations Key terminology used in

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15:27

295: Listen and Learn -- Incidental, Reliance, and...

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2025/01/13

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're expanding on the topic of legal remedies for breach of contract, which we started covering in Episode 171. This time we look at the rules governing incidental, reliance, and restitution damages and apply the law to two fact patterns. In this episode, we discuss: The rules governing: Incidental damages Reliance damages Restitution damages An analysis of two hypothetical scenarios Resources: "Listen and Learn" series

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294: Should You Apply for Jobs During Bar Prep?...

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2025/01/06

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're speaking with former BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones about whether it's feasible to apply for jobs while studying for the bar exam. We explore scenarios such as graduates who failed the bar the first time, 3Ls without job offers, and those with job offers contingent on passing the bar. In this episode, we discuss: The realities of job hunting while studying for the bar How to handle conversations with potential employers about your bar exam

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293: Spotlight on Contracts (Part 1)

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2024/12/16

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

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292: Listen and Learn -- Excuses for Non-Performance...

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2024/12/09

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

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

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2024/12/02

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

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290: Q&A About Retaking the Bar Exam

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2024/11/25

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

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

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2024/11/18

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

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