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Podcast Episode 95: Listen and Learn — Promissory Estoppel

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today’s episode is part of our “Listen and Learn” series, where we review legal concepts and use them in fact patterns. This time we’re analyzing a topic from contract law — promissory estoppel.

In this episode we discuss:

  • When is a promise breakable, and when is it a contract?
  • What is inadequate consideration?
  • The “reasonable and detrimental actions” requirement for promissory estoppel
  • Breach of contract and reliance damages
  • Analyzing two questions pertaining to promissory estoppel
  • How to structure the essay answer when the fact pattern contains multiple actions

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Podcast Episode 94: Impact of COVID-19 on the Bar Exam – June 15 Update

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we have another update on what is known about the bar exam administration in different jurisdictions, which will hopefully help you make a more informed decision on how to proceed with your study schedule amidst the COVID-19 crisis.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Updates from the National Conference of Bar Examiners
  • Which states are planning on administering an in-person exam in July
  • The uncertainty around the California bar exam
  • Should you take an exam in a UBE state if the score is not transferable?
  • How to think about scheduling time off from work for the exam
  • Focusing on self-care and building resilience to cope with anxiety
  • Tips for preparing for a remote bar exam

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Podcast Episode 93: Listen and Learn — Constructive Eviction

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today’s episode is part of our “Listen and Learn” series, and this time we’ll review a topic from real property — namely, constructive eviction.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Regular eviction versus constructive eviction
  • The Implied Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment and Implied Warranty of Habitability
  • Using the SING mnemonic to remember the rules of constructive eviction
  • How to determine if there is substantial interference in the tenant’s life or business
  • Analyzing two essay questions, from the July 2007 and February 2012 California bar exams

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Podcast Episode 92: Listen and Learn — Subject Matter Jurisdiction

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This is another episode in our “Listen and Learn” series, where we review legal concepts and apply them to fact patterns. Today, we’re talking about a commonly tested Civ Pro topic — subject matter jurisdiction.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Review of the basic concept of jurisdiction
  • How to structure your subject matter jurisdiction essay answer
  • The rules for federal question and diversity
  • Determining citizenship and domicile for people and corporations
  • Analyzing two Civ Pro essay questions, from the February 2009 and July 2012 California bar exams
  • Other laws that tie into subject matter jurisdiction

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Podcast Episode 91: Listen and Learn — Logical and Legal Relevance

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This episode is part of our “Listen and Learn” series, where we review legal concepts and apply them to fact patterns. Today, we’re talking about a topic you will see on every Evidence essay on the bar exam: relevance.

In this episode we discuss:

  • The two basic kinds of relevance
  • Relevance and admissibility in the court room
  • Determining facts of consequence
  • Weighing the probative value of the evidence against the risk of admitting it into court
  • Analyzing two essay questions, from the July 2005 and July 2009 California bar exams
  • Tips for writing bar exam Evidence essays

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Podcast Episode 90: COVID-19 Bar Exam Updates and Strategies

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re sharing our latest thoughts on studying for the bar exam with the delay caused by the coronavirus pandemic, and generally trying to make the situation work best for you.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Updates on the information known from various jurisdictions in the country
  • Will anything be available online, such as the MBE?
  • What is “courtesy seating” and which states are offering it?
  • Should you switch jurisdictions?
  • Thinking about travel arrangements
  • Pros and cons of starting to study early
  • Looking at the big picture beyond COVID-19

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