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Podcast Episode 181: Listen and Learn — Parol Evidence (Contracts)

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we’re talking about the parol evidence rule, which governs evidence that parties to a contract dispute can introduce when determining the specific terms of the contract.

In this episode we discuss:

  • The definition of parol evidence
  • Exceptions to the parol evidence rule
  • The difference between a partially integrated writing and a fully integrated writing
  • Analyzing two hypos from previous California bar exams

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Podcast Episode 180: Listen and Learn — Venue (Federal Civil Procedure)

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we are digging into a commonly-tested bar exam topic in Federal Civil Procedure – determining proper venue in civil actions.

In this episode we discuss:

  • What is venue, and how to distinguish between venue and jurisdiction
  • How venue can be properly established and changed
  • Venue statutes and their application
  • Analyzing two essay questions, from the February 2009 and July 2021 California bar exams

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Podcast Episode 179: Listen and Learn — Professional Responsibility: Competence

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re tackling Competence – an issue that comes up in many California bar essays on Professional Responsibility.

In this episode we discuss:

  • The ABA and California rules for competent legal representation
  • The California rule regarding legal advice or assistance in an emergency
  • Analyzing two hypos from previous California bar exams
  • Structuring an answer to a question involving competence

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Podcast Episode 178: Tips for Bringing Up a Low MBE Score

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking about the specifics of the Multistate Bar Examination, why some people struggle with it, and how to study for the exam if you’re seeing low results on your test runs or you’ve bombed the MBE before.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Reasons why people struggle with the MBE
  • Identifying where you’re having difficulties with the test
  • Getting the right tools for exam prep
  • Learning the law needed for the exam
  • Analyzing your score if you’ve already taken the MBE
  • Building confidence through timed practice

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Podcast Episode 177: Listen and Learn — Best Evidence Rule

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re focusing on an important topic in Evidence – the Best Evidence Rule, which requires a witness to produce the document whose contents he or she is testifying about.

In this episode we discuss:

  • How Evidence is different from most other topics on the bar exam
  • The Best Evidence Rule and its related exceptions
  • Analyzing several hypos from previous California bar exams
  • Structuring an answer to an Evidence question on the bar exam

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Podcast Episode 176: Retaking the Bar Multiple Times Before Passing

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re discussing the reasons why some bar takers fail the exam multiple times, and what approaches can help people pass after failing twice or more.

In this episode we discuss:

  • How common is failing the bar multiple times?
  • Some of the reasons why people fail repeatedly
  • Assessing whether you’re ready to sit for the bar again
  • Strategies for improving your results on the exam
  • Avoiding self-sabotaging behavior during bar prep

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