Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we're speaking with criminal defense attorney Hannah Seigel Proff. We discuss the challenges and rewards of running a solo law practice, the unique aspects of juvenile defense work, and finding a good work-life balance in a legal career.

In this episode we discuss:

• Hannah's career journey and work in criminal defense
• Challenges and rewards of a private law practice
• Finding a good work-life balance
• The unique aspects of juvenile defense
• Building empathy and listening skills
• Reflections on law school and career advice for young lawyers

Resources

• LinkedIn: Hannah Seigel Proff (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahseigelproff/)
• Proff Law (Juvenile & Criminal Defense) (https://www.profflaw.com/)
• LYRIC: Learn Your Rights in the Community (https://lyricommunity.org/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=idealist)
• Transformative Justice Project (https://tjpcolorado.org/)
• Podcast Episode 81: Building Emotional Intelligence (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-81-emotional-intelligence-lawyers/)
• Podcast Episode 219: Mastering People Skills for Success as an Attorney (w/Stephanie Hanna) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-219-mastering-people-skills-for-success-as-an-attorney-w-stephanie-hanna/)
• Podcast Episode 389: Running a Criminal Defense Law Firm (w/Givelle Lamano) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-389-running-a-criminal-defense-law-firm-w-givelle-lamano/)
• How to Fight Law School Imposter Syndrome (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/how-to-fight-law-school-imposter-syndrome/)
• Level Up Your Networking Game: Be a Helper (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/level-up-your-networking-game-be-a-helper/)
• Are You Considering a Career in Criminal Defense? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/are-you-considering-a-career-in-criminal-defense/)

Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-483-life-as-a-private-criminal-defense-attorney-w-hannah-seigel-proff/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) 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 Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

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Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're discussing substantive Criminal Law, specifically the crimes of assault and battery. We covered these topics as elements of Tort Law in Episode 288.

In this episode we discuss:

• The definitions of assault and battery
• Two case studies illustrating assault and battery crimes
• Exam tips for answering Crim Law questions

Resources:

• "Listen and Learn" series (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-toolbox-podcast-substantive-law-topics/#listen-learn)
• Podcast Episode 248: Listen and Learn – Introduction to Homicide (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-248-listen-and-learn-introduction-to-homicide/)
• Podcast Episode 288: Listen and Learn – Assault and Battery (Torts) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-288-listen-and-learn-assault-and-battery-torts/)

Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-482-listen-and-learn-assault-and-battery-crim-law/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) 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 Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Quick Tips" series, we're speed dating with legal careers, discussing seven practice areas in seven minutes.

In this episode we discuss:

The roles and responsibilities of legal professionals in the following practice areas:

• Criminal Law
• Corporate Law
• Family Law
• Estate Planning and Probate Law
• Employment Law
• Intellectual Property Law
• Environmental Law

Resources:

• Career Help with CareerDicta (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/careerdicta/career-help/)
• Law School Toolbox Podcast: Careers (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-toolbox-podcast-archive/careers/)

Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-481-quick-tips-speed-dating-with-legal-careers/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) 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 Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we're speaking with Susan Tanner, Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Louisville. We explore different practical uses of AI by law students, some of which are beneficial and some that might be problematic.

In this episode we discuss:

• Susan's professional background
• How law students are currently using generative AI
• Applications of AI for legal practitioners and law professors
• Practical uses of generative AI for law students and related ethical considerations
• How to start utilizing AI if you're new to it

Resources

• LinkedIn: Susan Tanner (https://www.linkedin.com/in/susantanner/)
• University of Louisville: Susan Tanner (https://louisville.edu/law/faculty-staff/faculty-directory/tanner-susan)
• Podcast Episode 425: Exploring the Legal Tech Ecosystem (w/Colin Levy) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-425-exploring-the-legal-tech-ecosystem-w-colin-levy/)
• Podcast Episode 430: The Paxton AI Founders Talk About Their AI Legal Assistant (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-430-the-paxtonai-founders-talk-about-their-ai-legal-assistant/)
• Podcast Episode 441: Exploring the Impact of AI on the Legal Profession (w/Gabe Teninbaum) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-441-exploring-the-impact-of-ai-on-the-legal-profession-w-gabe-teninbaum/)
• Podcast Episode 449: Implications of AI for the Legal Profession (w/Kevin Surace) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-449-implications-of-ai-for-the-legal-profession-w-kevin-surace/)
• Is Handwriting Notes a Good Thing or a Bad Thing? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/is-handwriting-notes-a-good-thing-or-a-bad-thing/)

Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-480-ethical-uses-of-ai-in-law-school-w-susan-tanner/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) 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 Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking with workplace mental health and well-being strategist Carolyn Thayer-Azoff about setting yourself up for sustainable workplace success.

In this episode we discuss:

• Common workplace mental health themes
• Finding a supportive workplace and preparing for job-related challenges
• Balancing work with starting a family
• Addressing mental health stigma
• Dealing with a job that turns out to be a nightmare

Resources

• Carolyn on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynthayer-azoff/)
• Identify Core Values to Guide Decisions (https://positive.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/Core-Values-Worksheet.pdf)
• Draft a Personal Mission Statement (https://positive.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Writing-Your-Mission-Statement.pdf)
• InsightTimer (https://insighttimer.com/)
• UCLA Mindful (https://www.uclahealth.org/uclamindful)
• Mindfulness Coach (https://mobile.va.gov/app/mindfulness-coach)
• Healthy Minds Program (https://www.healthymindsprogram.com/)
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (https://988lifeline.org/)
• Smarter, Saner Lawyering with a Little (Mindfulness) Practice (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/smarter-saner-lawyering-with-a-little-mindfulness-practice/)
• Advice from a Recovering Perfectionist: 5 Mindfulness Tips for Excellent Lawyering (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/advice-from-a-recovering-perfectionist-5-mindfulness-tips-for-excellent-lawyering/)

Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-479-workplace-wellness-w-carolyn-thayer-azoff/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) 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 Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, in our "Quick Tips" series, we provide a guide for law students to optimize their LinkedIn profile, which is an important part of professional networking.

In this episode we discuss:

• Why using LinkedIn is important for law students
• Setting up your profile, with tips for best use of each section
• Building and engaging with your network
• Key best practices for LinkedIn

Resources:

• Tutoring for Law School Success (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tutoring-for-law-school-success/)
• Career Hep with CareerDicta (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/careerdicta/career-help/)
• 7 Ways to Use LinkedIn as a Law Student (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/7-ways-to-use-linkedin-as-a-law-student/)
• Online Legal Networking: LinkedIn (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/online-legal-networking-linkedin/)

Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-478-quick-tips-linkedin-best-practices-for-law-students/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) 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 Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're thrilled to have with us Dean Jackie Gardina of The Colleges of Law in Santa Barbara and Ventura here to talk about the history, current state, and future changes of the bar exam. 

In this episode we discuss:

• Dean Gardina's law school and career path
• An overview of the history of the bar exam
• The effectiveness of the bar exam in assessing lawyer competence
• The future of the bar exam and possible alternative pathways to licensure
• The California Bar Exam Experiment
• What should new law students keep in mind if they are concerned the bar exam may look very different in three years? 

Resources

• LinkedIn: Jackie Gardina (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-gardina-78907b8/)
• NextGen Bar Exam (https://nextgenbarexam.ncbex.org/)
• California Bar Exam Experiment (https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Admissions/Examinations/California-Bar-Exam-Experiment)
• Kaplan (https://kaplan.com/)
• Meazure Learning (https://www.meazurelearning.com/)
• Bar Exam Toolbox 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/)
• The Future of the Bar Exam: What to Expect with the NextGen Exam (https://barexamtoolbox.com/the-future-of-the-bar-exam-what-to-expect-with-the-nextgen-exam/)

Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-477-history-and-future-of-the-bar-exam-w-dean-jackie-gardina/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) 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 Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ADHD and executive function coach Emily Haan with us to talk about some techniques students can use to be successful in law school. 

In this episode we discuss:

• Emily's background and work as an ADHD and executive function coach
• ADHD and time management challenges in law school
• Managing overwhelm and procrastination
• Tackling big projects with backwards planning
• Dealing with boredom while studying
• Improving exam performance 

Resources

• Emily Haan Coaching (https://www.emilyhaan.com/)
• VIA Character Strengths (https://www.viacharacter.org/character-strengths-via?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmt24BhDPARIsAJFYKk3qU85W7Poobpn4VRRtpXokDrMxRS-AOxf6ESxpSacVbl37NKbiOhQaAtVWEALw_wcB)
• Podcast Episode 436: Improving Executive Functioning Skills as a Law Student (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-436-improving-executive-functioning-skills-as-a-law-student/)
• Podcast Episode 437: Quick Tips – Succeeding in Law School with ADHD (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-437-quick-tips-succeeding-in-law-school-with-adhd/)
• Podcast Episode 445: Best Practices for Getting Accommodations in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-445-best-practices-for-getting-accommodations-in-law-school/)
• Podcast Episode 470: Tips for Neurodivergent Law Students (w/Heather Varanini and Rebecca Petrilli) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-470-tips-for-neurodivergent-law-students-w-heather-varanini-and-rebecca-petrilli/)

Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-476-executive-functioning-skills-for-law-students-with-adhd-w-emily-haan/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) 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 Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we break down strategies to help you anticipate what topics and question types are most likely to appear on your exams. Learn how to study smarter, not harder, and walk into your finals with confidence! 

In this episode we discuss:

• Analyzing old exams
• What details to pay attention to in class
• Researching your professors
• Creating a study heat map
• The unpredictability factor

Resources:

• Tutoring for Law School Success (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tutoring-for-law-school-success/)
• Podcast Episode 365: Top 10 Tips for Studying for Final Exam (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-365-top-10-tips-for-studying-for-final-exams/)
• Getting into Exam Prep Mode (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/getting-into-exam-prep-mode/)
• Preparing for Exams with Takeaways, Connections, and Policy (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/preparing-for-exams-with-takeaways-connections-and-policy/)
• 5 New Exam Strategies to Try (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/5-new-exam-strategies-to-try/)

Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-475-quick-tips-how-to-predict-whats-on-your-law-school-exams/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) 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 Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ADHD coach Rawi Nanakul with us to talk about thriving in law school with ADHD. We cover identifying warning signs, strategies for managing executive function challenges, and the importance of self-care and professional support. 

In this episode we discuss:

• Rawi's personal journey and ADHD diagnosis
• Identifying ADHD signs
• The difference between the help provided by a doctor, a therapist, and an ADHD coach
• A few specific scenarios that might play out for students struggling with ADHD
• The importance of self-care and professional help

Resources:

• Tech Atypically (https://www.techatypically.com/)
• Tech Atypically newsletter (https://adhdpm.substack.com/)
• Podcast Episode 436: Improving Executive Functioning Skills as a Law Student (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-436-improving-executive-functioning-skills-as-a-law-student/)
• Podcast Episode 437: Quick Tips – Succeeding in Law School with ADHD (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-437-quick-tips-succeeding-in-law-school-with-adhd/)
• Podcast Episode 445: Best Practices for Getting Accommodations in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-445-best-practices-for-getting-accommodations-in-law-school/)
• Podcast Episode 470: Tips for Neurodivergent Law Students (w/Heather Varanini and Rebecca Petrilli) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-470-tips-for-neurodivergent-law-students-w-heather-varanini-and-rebecca-petrilli/)

Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-474-thriving-in-law-school-with-adhd-w-rawi-nanakul/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) 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 Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones back with us to discuss how to be authentic in a job interview.

In this episode we discuss:

• The pressure to be the perfect candidate
• Overcoming insecurities before going into interviews
• What you might be asked and how to answer in the following situations:
  • You're at a lower-ranked school but have done really well
  • You're at a top school but have a few low grades
  • You're not the "typical" hire for a particular organization
• Emphasizing relevant skills and interests

Resources:

• CareerDicta (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/careerdicta/)
• Law School Toolbox Podcast: Careers (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-toolbox-podcast-archive/careers/)
• Podcast Episode 175: Top Interview Questions with ex-BigLaw Recruiter Sadie Jones (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-175-top-interview-questions-with-ex-biglaw-recruiter-sadie-jones/)
• Podcast Episode 247: Mastering Behavioral Interviews (w/Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-epiosode-247-mastering-behavioral-interviews-w-sadie-jones/)
• Podcast Episode 278: Questions to Ask (And Avoid Asking) in Legal Job Interviews (w/Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-278-questions-to-ask-and-avoid-asking-in-legal-job-interviews-w-sadie-jones/)
• Preparing for 1L Interviews: How to Craft Your Story (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/preparing-for-1l-interviews-how-to-craft-your-story/)

Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-473-being-yourself-in-a-job-interview-w-sadie-jones/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) 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 Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee