There isn’t a more intense experience for a lawyer than studying for the bar. While there are no magic ways to make it easy per se, there are ways to manage your time so that you can most efficiently and effectively study for the bar. Here are my top tips:
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Podcast Episode 204: Listen and Learn — Scope of Discovery and the Work-Product Privilege
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our “Listen and Learn” series, we’re discussing Civil Procedure, and specifically, the scope of discovery and the work-product privilege.
In this episode we discuss:
- Definition of the discovery phase in litigation
- Scope of discovery
- What is the work-product privilege?
- Determining whether work-product is protected from discovery
- Analyzing two hypos from previous California bar exams
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Bar Study Tips for Students with ADHD
Mastery of the bar exam material within a tight timeframe is a challenge. Sitting for hours on end, doing the work, and staying focused through it all can be especially challenging if you have difficulty with:
- focusing on a task
- giving your attention for a long block of time
- keeping organized
- tuning out
- rushing
- memorizing
- remembering important instructions or facts
- procrastination
Podcast Episode 203: Listen and Learn — Motions for Summary Judgment (Civ Pro)
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we discuss the procedure for filing a motion for summary judgment, which is how many cases are resolved in court. We illustrate this important topic with several sample questions and answers.
In this episode we discuss:
- What is a motion for summary judgment?
- When a court may grant a motion for summary judgment
- How the non-moving party can defeat the motion
- Analyzing several hypos involving motions for summary judgment
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Considerations When Taking Bar Exam Advice
We have all sought advice from time to time especially in law school. The bar exam can be somewhat of uncharted territory. When you feel directionless and even desperate, you might ask anyone who will listen for help. For example, you may be seeking support for the following:
- Creating a study schedule
- Developing an outline
- MBE question approach
- MEE preparation
- MPT strategies
Asking around for recommendations and tips on these topics can be beneficial. Hearing and seeing how someone organizes their day to study, and juggle work can really inspire your own schedule. Harvard Business Review has examined the issue of taking advice from others and points out that when we receive help from the “right people and in the right ways” it can lead to: [Read more…] about Considerations When Taking Bar Exam Advice
Podcast Episode 202: Listen and Learn — Defenses to a Crime
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re looking at a few specific defenses in Criminal Law, which if used successfully, may exonerate a defendant or reduce their punishment.
In this episode we discuss:
- Factual and affirmative defenses
- Perfect and imperfect affirmative defenses
- Defense of duress
- Defenses having to do with the defendant’s mental state
- Self-defense and defense of others
- Analyzing two essay questions from previous California bar exams
Thanks for listening!
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