The Bar Exam Toolbox podcast is an entertaining, useful weekly show which can help you prepare for and pass the bar exam.
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Handling the Pressure of Bar Exam Study
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 11: Self-Sabotaging Behavior During Bar Prep (w/Ariel Salzer) Today we are talking with Ariel Salzer, a highly-experienced bar tutor on our team, about a very important topic: self-sabotaging behavior while studying for the bar exam.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 13: Handling Bar Exam Stress (w/Megan Canty) Today, our guest is Megan Canty, the Director of Academic Success and Bar Exam Preparation at Wayne State University Law School and a Bar Exam Toolbox tutor. We’re talking about something that is incredibly important for the bar exam: handling stress, so you can perform your best! Remember – don’t forget to BREATHE!
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 34: Advice For Bar Exam Significant Others We’re talking about how to support your significant other or loved ones during the bar exam. If your partner is studying for the bar exam, tune in (or feel free to pass this one along to loved ones, if you’re the bar studier).
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 52: Avoiding Burnout While Studying For the Bar Exam We’re talking about how to avoid burnout while studying for the bar exam, and what to do if you feel that you’re already burned out.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 57: Using Mindfulness Techniques in Your Bar Exam Preparation Mindfulness is a common buzz word these days, but the reason it’s so popular is that, for a lot of people, it really works. Today, we’re discussing various mindfulness techniques to help you stay calm and collected while preparing for the bar exam, and beyond.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 83: Honing Your Mindset for Bar Exam Studying We’re talking about why mindset is so important for bar prep, and how to deal with obstacles that can derail your study.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 165: Maintaining Equilibrium in Strange Times While Studying for the Bar Exam Studying for the bar is certainly a challenging time, but you shouldn’t be miserable while doing it. Today, we’re discussing mental health and maintaining equilibrium during bar prep by reclaiming some time to do things that make you feel good.
Getting Bar Exam Accommodations
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 2: Accommodations for the Bar Exam (w/Dr. Jared Maloff) We are talking with Dr. Jared Maloff, a licensed clinical psychologist in Beverly Hills, about accommodations on the bar exam – a topic that is critically important, because a large numbers of students and bar studiers struggle with getting the accommodations they need for the bar exam, which can really make or break someone’s bar experience.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 60: Applying For Accommodations on the Bar Exam (w/Elizabeth Knox) We are welcoming special guest Elizabeth Knox — disability consultant and tutor — to talk about the types of situations in which you could apply for accommodations on the bar exam, and tips for having your request approved.
Day-Of Bar Exam Tips
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 12: Bar Exam-Day Tips (w/Brittany Raposa) Today we’re getting ready for exam day with bar exam expert Brittany Raposa, Director of Bar Support at Roger Williams University School of Law and a bar exam and law school tutor with the Law School Toolbox and Bar Exam Toolbox.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 36: Handling Panic on the Bar Exam We’re talking about dealing with panic on the bar exam.
COVID-19 and Online Exams
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 81: Initial Thoughts on COVID-19 and the Bar Exam We’re talking about how the coronavirus epidemic could impact the July 2020 bar exam, and the fact that you may need to adjust your bar study schedule for unexpected demands.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 85: Dealing with Bar Exam Postponements Due to COVID-19 We’re updating you on the bar exam postponements and other recent developments that have happened since our last episode related to COVID-19.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 90: COVID-19 Bar Exam Updates and Strategies 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.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 94: Impact of COVID-19 on the Bar Exam - June 15 Update 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.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 96: COVID-19 Bar Exam Update - July 2, 2020 We’re discussing the latest updates from different jurisdictions on how the bar exam is likely to be administered this year, and sharing strategies to help you prepare for taking the fall exam amidst all the uncertainty.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 99: Tips for Taking an Online Bar Exam We’re talking about preparing for taking an online bar exam, which will be the norm this year due to coronavirus concerns. We also discuss the recently-released information on how the October California bar exam will be administered.
- Bar Exam Podcast Episode 106: The Final Days of Prepping for the October 2020 Virtual Bar Exam We’ve finally made it to the last few days before the bar exam in this incredibly challenging year! Today, we’re talking about making the most of your final days of preparation, and we have some exam day tips as well.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 113: Lowering Stress While Studying for the Bar in Covid Times We’re looking at the telltale signs that you might be stressed out, the acute and chronic problems that stress causes, and some strategies for stress management, particularly important during these difficult and unpredictable times.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 125: Best Practices for Studying for an Online Bar Exam We’re talking about best practices for studying for an online bar exam, based on the two virtual exams that have been given so far.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 136: Outlining on the Remote Bar Exam We’re coming up on the third online bar exam, and we’re continuing to get questions from students and listeners about the best way to outline when using scratch paper is not possible. Join us for this episode as we share some best practices for outlining on the remote bar exam.