Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Archive

Welcome to the Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast archive!

Below you’ll find all of the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast episodes, plus some episodes of the Law School Toolbox podcast that relate to the bar exam!

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Bar Exam Podcast Episodes

• Bar Exam Toolbox Episode 1: Welcome to the Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast! We are excited to have you join us to talk about the bar exam (everyone’s favorite topic). The goal of this episode is to give you an idea of who Lee and Alison are, what the Bar Exam Toolbox is, and why we think it is important to talk about the bar exam as much as we do.
• 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 3: Bar Exam 101 For Law Students Today, we’re talking through some bar exam basics for 1Ls, 2Ls, and 3Ls who have the bar exam looming on the horizon.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 4: Advice for First-Time Bar Exam Takers Today, we’re sharing advice for first-time bar exam takers. Even if you’re still in law school and the bar exam may be a few years away, this is great stuff to keep in mind.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 5: Career-Related Bar Exam Issues We’re talking with Sadie Jones, a former BigLaw recruiter, about job situations that come up surrounding the bar exam. This includes studying for the bar while working and what typically happens at work if you fail the bar.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Episode 6: A Conversation with AdaptiBar CEO Tarek Fadel Today we are talking with the CEO of AdaptiBar, Tarek Fadel, to learn more about the product, his path from lawyer to entrepreneur, and how you can use this tool to improve your MBE scores.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 7: A Conversation with Sean Silverman - MBE Expert Today Lee talks with guest Sean Silverman, an MBE expert, who tutors for the MBE, the Florida bar exam, and the UBE.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 8: What Happens If You Fail the Bar Exam (w/Ariel Salzer) Today we are discussing a difficult reality for many law graduates. What happens if you fail the bar exam? If you’ve just gotten disappointing news, we have tips in this podcast to help you regroup. If you are in law school right now, this podcast can offer you tips on how to make sure you are as prepared as possible for the bar exam. So, hopefully this will be the only attempt that you need!
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 9: Mastering the Performance Test (w/Doretta McGinnis) Today we’re talking with Doretta McGinnis, a legal writing expert and one of our fabulous bar exam tutors here at the Bar Exam Toolbox, about the Multistate Performance Test, or the MPT.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 10: Top 5 Bar Exam Essay Writing Tips (w/Ariel Salzer) Today, we’re discussing our top bar exam essay writing tips with special guest Ariel Salzer. Ariel is one of our most experienced California bar exam tutors, so we’re super excited to have her here today to talk about the essay portion of the bar exam, which, as many of you may know, can be a huge headache for those taking the bar.
• 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 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 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 14: Thinking Ahead To Get Ready For the Bar Exam Today we’re talking about a very important topic — planning ahead to get ready for the bar exam. If you’re a 1L or 2L, you should tune in for tips you can start using now! There are lots of important things to think about and prepare for in advance, so listen and learn.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 15: How to Study For the Bar If You're an Auditory Learner We’re talking about studying for the bar as an auditory learner, along with some techniques anyone can use, even if this is not your preferred learning style.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 16: How to Study For the Bar Exam as a Visual Learner We’re talking about how best to study for the bar exam if you’re a visual learner.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 17: How to Study For the Bar If You're a Kinesthetic Learner We’re talking about smart ways to study for the bar exam if you are a kinesthetic learner. While this may be the least likely learning style for law students and lawyers, this episode is chock full of great tips that anyone can use to mix things up!
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 18: Strategies for Mastering the MBE We’re discussing our top tips for mastering the MBE portion of the bar exam. If you’re taking the exam in nearly any jurisdiction you’ll have to take the MBE so don’t miss this episode!
• Bar Exam Toolbox Episode 19: Top 5 Bar Exam Study Mistakes (w/ Ariel Salzer) We’re here with Ariel Salzar, one of our most experienced bar exam tutors, discussing the top 5 mistakes students consistently make when studying for the bar exam.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 20: How to Read the Facts on an Essay (w/Mihal Ansik) We’re talking with Mihal Ansik, one of our expert California bar exam tutors, walking step-by-step through a real California bar question and discussing how to effectively read the facts.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 21: How to Analyze Real MBE Questions (w/Sean Silverman) - Part 1 Today, Lee walks through some past MBE questions with guest Sean Silverman, an MBE expert.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 22: How to Analyze Real MBE Questions (w/Sean Silverman) - Part 2 Today is the second episode in our two-part series analyzing real MBE questions. Lee and guest Sean Silverman, an MBE expert, walk through several MBE questions and give their take on how best to approach them.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Episode 23: Tackling An MEE Corporations Question Lee discusses a corporations MEE question and walks you through how to plan an answer. This is the first in our series of podcasts about how to approach each section of the UBE.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Episode 24: Tackling a California Bar Exam Essay: Professional Responsibility and Evidence We’re walking through a California bar exam question on professional responsibility and evidence. This is the first in our series of podcasts on how to approach California bar exam essay questions.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 25: How to Interpret Your Bar Exam Score Report We’re discussing what you can learn from your score report if you failed the bar exam. Don’t just put it in a drawer!
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 26: 10 Tips For Working & Studying For the Bar Exam Today we’re sharing our top 10 tips to handle working and studying for the bar exam.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 27: Tackling an MEE Question: Wills and Trusts We are discussing a Wills and Trusts MEE question. This is part of our series of podcasts on how to approach each section of the UBE.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 28: Balancing Law and Analysis on a Bar Exam Essay We're discussing how to balance the law and your analysis on a bar exam essay, and why the ratio of law to analysis may be very different than you think!
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 29: Taking the Bar Exam as a Foreign-Trained Attorney We’re talking about how the bar exam poses unique challenges to foreign-trained attorneys.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 30: Changing Bad Bar Exam Study Habits and Setting Useful Goals We’re talking about goal-setting and changing bad bar exam study habits.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Episode 31: How to Pass the Bar Exam in 10 Days (And Why This is a Bad Idea) We are talking about how to pass the bar exam in 10 days and why this plan is a bad idea.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast 32: Tackling a California Bar Exam Essay: Wills and Community Property We are walking through a California bar exam question on wills and community property. This is one of our series of podcasts on how to approach California bar exam questions.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 33: Tackling an MEE Civil Procedure Question We’re walking through a Civil Procedure MEE question. This is one of our series of podcasts on how to approach each section of the UBE.
• 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 35: Tackling a California Bar Exam Essay: Corporations Today we are walking through a California bar exam question on corporations. This is one of our series of podcasts on how to approach California bar exam questions.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 36: Handling Panic on the Bar Exam We’re talking about dealing with panic on the bar exam.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 37: Tackling an MEE Secured Transactions Essay Question We are walking through a UBE secured transactions essay question. This is one of our series of podcasts on how to approach Multistate Essay Examination questions.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Episode 38: Planning Your Bar Exam Study Day We’re talking about setting up your daily study schedule while studying for the bar exam, so you can get the most out of your study time, without burning out.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 39: Tackling a California Bar Exam Essay: Real Property We are walking through a California bar exam question on property. This is one of our series of podcasts on how to approach California bar questions.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 40: Tips For Repeat Bar Takers (w/Alexandra Muskat) We're talking with Alexandra Muskat about her experiences finding success after a bar exam failure.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 41: Tackling an MEE Family Law and Conflicts of Law Essay Question We’re walking through a UBE family law and conflicts of law essay question. This is one of our series of podcasts on how to approach Multistate Essay Examination questions.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 42: Memorization Techniques For the Bar Exam We’re talking about effective memorization methods to help you optimize your time and retain more information while studying for the bar exam.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 43: Talking About AdaptiBar With Guest Maggy Mahalick We’re chatting with special guest Maggy Mahalick, Corporate Counsel and Content Manager for AdaptiBar, about how this tool can help you prepare for the MBE.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 44: Tackling a California Bar Exam Essay: Constitutional Law We are walking through a California bar exam question on constitutional law. This is part of our series of podcasts talking about how to approach questions on the California bar exam.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Episode 45: Why Are MBE Scores Dropping? And What to Do About It As a Bar Taker We’re focusing on strategies and tactics to help you beat the trend of declining MBE scores, seen in recent data released by the National Conference of Bar Examiners.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 46: Should You Take Bar Classes in Law School, and When? We’re talking about whether, and when, you should take bar classes in law school, and which classes will help you prepare successfully for the big day.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 47: Preparing for the MPRE (w/Brittany Raposa) We’re talking about optimal preparation for the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) with special guest Brittany Raposa — one of our bar exam and law school tutors.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 48: When Is It Too Early to Start Studying For the Bar Exam? We’re discussing things to consider when starting to study for the bar exam early, who’s a good candidate to study early, and when it makes sense to start.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 49: Tackling a California Bar Exam Essay: Tort Law Today we are walking through a California bar exam question on tort law, taken from the February 2016 exam.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 50: What We Discovered About the MBE From Explaining Lots of Questions We talked about what we learned about the MBE while creating the Practice of the Week (POW) MBE Workshop, and spending lots of time with the questions.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 51: Making the Most of Your Bar Exam Practice Effective practice is not easy, but it’s the best active learning you can do. Today, we’re going through our top tips to get the most out of your bar exam practice and set yourself up for success on exam day.
• 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 53: What to Do If Your Jurisdiction is Adopting the UBE As we are seeing more and more jurisdictions switch to the UBE instead of a state-specific bar exam, many bar takers are being put in the position of taking a new bar exam, even if they are repeat takers. So, what does this mean for folks taking the UBE for the first time?
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 54: Last-Minute Tips For the Performance Test We are sharing some last-minute tips to help you squeeze out as many points as you can from the performance test portion of the bar exam.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 55: Using the Final Weekend of Bar Prep Effectively Studying for the bar exam is like a marathon — you need to taper off your training in the final days so you can rest and restore energy. Today we are going through things to do during your final weekend of bar prep.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 56: What Are the Bar Graders Looking For? We’re discussing the specific things bar graders are looking for as they are going through stacks of student answers in a limited amount of time.
• 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 58: The California Performance Test - Reviewing the Task Memo, File, and Library We’re walking through a Performance Test from the California Bar Exam. In this first part of a two-part episode, we are focusing on reviewing the task memo, file, and library for the Brief on the July 2018 California Performance Test. In the next episode, we’ll talk about outlining and drafting your answer.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 59: The California Performance Test - Outlining and Drafting Your Answer In this second part of a two-part episode, we are going through drafting an answer for the the July 2018 California Performance Test. We recommend listening to last week’s episode first, where we focused on reviewing the task memo, file, and library.
• 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.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 61: Making the Most of Your Commercial Bar Review Course We chatted about getting the most value out of your commercial bar review course as you are preparing for the bar exam.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 62: February 2018 MPT - Going Through the File and Library This episode is part of our series on how to approach questions on the UBE. Today, we are walking through the file and library on the February 2018 Multistate Performance Test. Next time, we’ll discuss drafting an answer to this performance test.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 63: February 2018 MPT - Drafting the Answer In this second part of a two-part episode, we are going through drafting an answer for the February 2018 Multistate Performance Test. We recommend listening to last week’s episode first, where we reviewed the file and the library.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 64: Tackling a California Bar Exam Essay: Contract Law We are walking through the July 2016 California bar exam question on contract law. This is part of our series of podcasts talking about how to approach questions on the California bar exam.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 65: Tackling an MEE Real Property Essay Question We are walking through a UBE Real Property essay question. This is part of our series of podcasts on how to approach Multistate Essay Examination questions.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 66: Tackling an MEE Agency and Torts Essay Question We are walking through a UBE Agency and Torts essay question from the February 2015 bar exam. This is part of our series of podcasts on how to approach Multistate Essay Examination questions.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 67: Developing Attack Plans For the Bar Exam We’re talking about why “attack plans” are important to develop and memorize during your bar study, and how to use them on exam day.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 68: Handling the Bar Admission Process We’re talking about the ins and outs of the bar admission application process, some requirements you may not be aware of, and common issues that can arise during your application.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 69: 5 Things We Have Learned From Writing Bar Exam Sample Answers We are sharing five lessons we learned from drafting sample answers for California and MEE essay questions as part of our Writing of the Week program.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 70: Tackling a California Bar Exam Essay: Criminal Law and Procedure We walked through the February 2017 California bar exam question on criminal law and criminal procedure. This is part of our series of podcasts talking about how to approach questions on the California bar exam.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 71: Tackling an MEE Contracts Essay Question We are walking through a UBE Contracts essay question from the July 2018 bar exam. This is part of our series of podcasts on how to approach Multistate Essay Examination questions.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 72: Tackling a California Bar Exam Essay: Civil Procedure We are walking through the July 2017 California bar exam question on civil procedure. This is part of our series of podcasts talking about how to approach questions on the California bar exam.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 73: How to Learn the Law Needed for the MBE We’re strategizing about how to resolve problems you’re having while studying for the MBE, specifically when you’re struggling with the law.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 74: Taking a Second Bar Exam in Another State We’re talking about taking the bar in a new state, when you’re already licensed elsewhere.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast 75: Tackling a California Bar Exam Essay: Trusts We are walking through the February 2016 California bar exam question on wills, trusts, and property. This is part of our series of podcasts talking about how to approach questions on the California bar exam.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 76: Tackling an MEE Con Law Essay Question We are walking through a UBE constitutional law essay question from the July 2018 bar exam. This is part of our series of podcasts on how to approach Multistate Essay Examination questions.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 77: Who and What to Trust for Bar Exam Prep We’re talking about how to know who or what you can trust when preparing for the bar exam, and why it’s important to go all in with an approach once you’ve decided to trust it.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 78: Learning Through Mistakes in Bar Prep We’re discussing how our mind deals with failure, and why making mistakes can actually lead to better learning.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 79: Tackling an MEE Criminal Law/Procedure and Evidence Essay We are walking through a UBE Criminal Law/Procedure and Evidence essay question from the July 2016 bar exam. This is part of our series of podcasts on how to approach Multistate Essay Examination questions.
• Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 80: Lessons From Learning a New Language That Apply to Bar Study We’re sharing five lessons we’ve learned while trying to study another language, that could be applied to bar exam study as well.
• 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.
• Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 39: Battling Test Anxiety in Law School and on the Bar Exam This podcast addresses everyone’s favorite topic – Test Anxiety. Okay, not really anyone’s favorite topic, but a really important one because so many law students deal with test anxiety in law school and on the bar exam.
• Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 87: Affordable Bar Prep & Social Entrepreneurship (With Chris Henjum of Esqyr.com) We talk with Chris J. Henjum, an attorney and social entrepreneur about affordable bar prep and social entrepreneurship. Read on to hear more!
• Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 90: Getting Ready for the July 2017 Bar Exam (With Ariel Salzer) There were some changes to the California bar exam recently, including a new format and new MBE scoring rules. But one thing remains constant: you can’t get through any bar exam without deliberate, focused, and practical studying—and a lot of it.
• Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 121: Alternative Options for Bar Exam Preparation This podcast discusses alternative bar prep options outside of the big commercial programs. Turns out, not everyone learns the same way, so you want to make sure your bar prep will work for you!
• Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 129: Self-Care During Bar Exam Prep We’re talking about something that’s incredibly important for everyone who’s preparing for the bar exam - self-care. Because, let’s face it, studying for the bar exam is stressful and, actually, so is legal practice. So, working on self-care during the bar exam study period is one thing that will probably help you pass and also help you in your career later.

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