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Podcast Episode 132: Listen and Learn — Hearsay Exceptions: Government and Business Records

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In today’s episode, we cover two hearsay exceptions, and they are government/public records and business records. You can find more on the topic of hearsay exceptions in episodes 101 and 115.

In this episode we discuss:

  • A review of the definition of hearsay
  • The elements of the business records exception
  • Evidence that is admissible under the government/public records exception
  • How to approach questions involving multiple hearsay
  • Analyzing two hypos from previous California bar exams

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Podcast Episode 131: Listen and Learn — Strict Products Liability

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we’re talking about strict products liability, which is one of the three theories of liability that can form the basis of a products liability claim.

In this episode we discuss:

  • The three theories of liability
  • The rules of a products liability claim
  • Who can assert a strict products liability claim and against whom?
  • The three categories of defects
  • Analyzing two hypos, from the February 2013 and February 2006 California bar exams
  • How to structure your answer when the question involves strict products liability

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Podcast Episode 130: Tips for Taking the Bar Exam as an Attorney Applicant

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re discussing things to keep in mind before deciding to take the shorter attorneys’ version of the bar exam, if you’re eligible for this option.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Logistics of the attorneys’ version of the bar exam
  • In what cases should you consider taking the full version with the MBE?
  • Pitfalls for attorney applicants that could lead to poor results
  • The difference between the bar exam and actual law practice
  • How to structure your prep time as an attorney applicant

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Podcast Episode 129: Should You Take the California Bar Exam or the UBE?

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking about making the decision to take the California (or other state-specific exam), or the UBE.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Factors to consider when deciding where you want your law license to be
  • Thinking about how the exams are really different
  • What if you are struggling to pass the exam in a certain state?
  • The score portability of the UBE
  • Accommodations provided in the different jurisdictions
  • What are the downsides to changing jurisdictions when you sit for the exam?

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Podcast Episode 128: Listen and Learn — Privilege Against Self-Incrimination and Miranda Rights

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we are focusing on criminal procedure, specifically two constitutional protections afforded to accused persons by the 5th Amendment – the privilege against self-incrimination, and Miranda rights.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Rules and scope of the privilege against self-incrimination
  • The three ways in which the privilege against self-incrimination can be eliminated
  • When is a suspect entitled to Miranda rights?
  • In what situations can Miranda rights be waived?
  • How to structure your essay when self-incrimination and Miranda rights are at issue
  • Analyzing two hypos from California bar exam criminal procedure questions

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Podcast Episode 127: Why People from Prestigious Law Schools Fail the Bar Exam

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking about the reasons people who went to very prestigious law schools sometimes still fail the bar exam.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Distinctions between law school exams and the bar exam
  • Contributing factors to failing, and which ones can be avoided
  • What are some warning signs you might be on track to fail?
  • How you can right the course if you think you’re in trouble
  • How to quickly recover from failing

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