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

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

Alison Monahan and Lee Burgess - Law School Toolbox, LLC

11 minutes 43 seconds

478: Quick Tips -- LinkedIn Best Practices for Law Students
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:
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
11 November 2024, 10:00 am
48 minutes 56 seconds

477: The History and Future of the Bar Exam (w/Dean Jackie Gardina)
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
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
4 November 2024, 9:00 am
32 minutes 42 seconds

476: Executive Functioning Skills for Law Students with ADHD (w/Emily Haan)
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
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
28 October 2024, 9:00 am
8 minutes 46 seconds

475: Quick Tips -- How to Predict What's on Your Law School Exams
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:
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
21 October 2024, 9:00 am
32 minutes 36 seconds

474: Thriving in Law School with ADHD (w/Rawi Nanakul)
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:
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
14 October 2024, 9:00 am
32 minutes 27 seconds

473: Being Yourself in a Job Interview (w/Sadie Jones)
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:
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
7 October 2024, 9:00 am
42 minutes 56 seconds

472: Creativity, Goal Setting, and Personal Growth (w/Anne Ditmeyer)
Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're excited to have Anne Ditmeyer – the author of Override! What If There Was Another Way? – joining us to talk about creativity, goal setting, personal growth, and following your own path in life.

In this episode we discuss:
- Anne's journey to becoming an author and creative coach
- How the book Override! What If There Was Another Way? was inspired
- A surprising creative exercise for reflection and personal growth
- Building useful habits to help you be more organized and productive
- Making new connections! You never know which one will lead to an interesting opportunity or turn into a close friend
Resources:
Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-472-creativity-goal-setting-and-personal-growth-w-anne-ditmeyer/)

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
30 September 2024, 9:00 am
29 minutes 38 seconds

471: Life as a Trial Lawyer (w/Jim Brosnahan)
Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're speaking with Jim Brosnahan – a longtime Morrison Foerster trial lawyer and author of Justice at Trial – about life as a trial lawyer and the skills you'll need to succeed in this profession.

In this episode we discuss:
- Introduction to our guest, Jim Brosnahan, and his latest book, Justice at Trial
- Challenges and rewards of life as a trial lawyer
- With trials being so limited these days, is this a viable career path for newer lawyers?
- The process of developing public speaking skills
- BigLaw interview tips for aspiring lawyers
Resources:
Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-471-life-as-a-trial-lawyer-w-jim-brosnahan/)

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
23 September 2024, 9:00 am
50 minutes 52 seconds

470: Tips for Neurodivergent Law Students (w/Heather Varanini and Rebecca Petrilli)
Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! We have two special guests today, talking about how neurodivergent students can reach their full potential in law school. We're speaking with Heather Varanini, Director of Academic Achievement and Adjunct Professor at Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco, and Rebecca Petrilli, Director of Marketing Content Strategy at Themis Bar Review.

Note: This episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review – the gold standard in bar exam preparation. Right now, Themis has a special offer for Law School Toolbox podcast listeners. Any Themis course, whether you're sitting for the bar in 2025, 2026, or 2027, is at the cost of $1,695 with the promo code LAWSCHOOLTB1200. (This offer is valid until December 1, 2024.)

In this episode we discuss:
- An introduction to our guests and why the topic of neurodiversity is important to them
- Common challenges for neurodivergent students in law school
- How to stay focused during long lectures
- Handling the stress of being cold called in class
- The debate on laptop bans in the classroom
- Resources and support for neurodivergent law students
Resources:
Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-470-tips-for-neurodivergent-law-students-w-heather-varanini-and-rebecca-petrilli/)

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
19 September 2024, 9:00 am
26 minutes 52 seconds

469: The Power of Professional Style: A Conversation with Alison Bruhn and Delia Folk
Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we have fashion experts Alison Bruhn and Delia Folk – creators of The Style That Binds Us – here with us to talk about professional style for law students and lawyers.

In this episode we discuss:
- Professional style tips for new lawyers
- What looks to avoid if you're younger-looking or a more mature student
- Knowing your body type and the colors that work for you
- Building a versatile wardrobe on a budget
- Can't find anything to wear in your closet? How to solve this problem by doing a "closet edit"
Resources:
Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-469-the-power-of-professional-style-a-conversation-with-alison-bruhn-and-delia-folk/)

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
16 September 2024, 9:00 am
30 minutes 34 seconds

468: Playing the Role of You (w/Pam Sherman)
Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're joined by Pam Sherman, who is a leadership consultant, actor, author, and recovering lawyer, to talk about playing the role of YOU in your career and in life.

In this episode we discuss:
- An introduction to our guest, Pam Sherman
- The surprising parallels between lawyers and actors
- To what degree is every professional playing a role?
- Bridging the "believability gap" between ourselves and our audience
- How lawyers could benefit from acting classes
- The value of legal education beyond law
Resources:
Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-468-playing-the-role-of-you-w-pam-sherman/)

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
9 September 2024, 9:00 am
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