Episodios

  • 510: How Do I Organize My Time and Stay Focused? (1L Summer Series)
    Jun 30 2025
    Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In this episode of our 1L summer series, we discuss how to organize your time efficiently and maintain focus in law school. We go through the structured daily routine of 1Ls, the importance of deep work, and the use of organizational tools for effective time management. We also explain two productive approaches to studying - the Pomodoro Technique and the Circles Method, and provide tips on combating procrastination. In this episode we discuss: What does a typical law student's weekly schedule look like?The best calendar and task management systems for law studentsHow to use the Pomodoro Technique and other focused work methods effectivelyHow to avoid procrastination when the workload feels overwhelmingBalancing immediate deadlines with long-term projects like outlining Resources Start Law School Right! (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/start-law-school-right/) Podcast Episode 432: Creating New Habits and Optimizing Time Management (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-432-creating-new-habits-and-optimizing-time-management/) Law School Toolbox Experts Share: How Should Law Students Create a Study Schedule? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-toolbox-experts-share-how-would-you-advise-law-students-to-create-a-study-schedule/) How to Calendar Your Way to Better Grades and More Free Time (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/how-to-calendar-your-way-to-better-grades-and-more-free-time/)Pomodoro Technique (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique) Need to Get More Done in Law School? Try The Circles. (https://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/08/tips-time-management-awesomeness-with-the-circles/) Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World, by Cal Newport (https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Work-Focused-Distracted-Paperback/dp/B0F79RGMLM/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0)Are You a Procrastinator? Break the Cycle with the Procrastination Wheel (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/12523-2/) Organizational Tools for Outlining Legal Subject Areas (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/organizational-tools-for-outlining-legal-subject-areas/) Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-510-how-do-i-organize-my-time-and-stay-focused-1l-summer-series/) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee
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  • 509: Listen and Learn -- Third-Party Rights in Contracts (Part 2 - Beneficiaries)
    Jun 23 2025

    Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This is the second episode of a two-part discussion of third-party rights in contracts. Last time we covered assignments and delegations, and today we focus on third-party beneficiaries.

    In this episode we discuss:

    • A recap of assignment and delegation of contractual rights and obligations
    • Intended and incidental third-party beneficiaries
    • Illustrative examples of third-party beneficiaries

    Resources:

    • "Listen and Learn" series (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-toolbox-podcast-substantive-law-topics/#listen-learn)
    • Podcast Episode 508: Listen and Learn – Third-Party Rights in Contracts (Part 1) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-508-listen-and-learn-third-party-rights-in-contracts-part-1-rules/)

    Download the Transcript
    (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-509-listen-and-learn-third-party-rights-in-contracts-part-2/)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee

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  • 508: Listen and Learn -- Third-Party Rights in Contracts (Part 1 - Rules)
    Jun 16 2025

    Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This is the first episode of a two-part discussion of third-party rights in contracts. Today we focus on assignments and delegations, starting with the basic definitions and the specific rules governing them, and then applying these concepts to some practical scenarios. Next week, we'll cover third-party beneficiaries.

    In this episode we discuss:

    • Overview of assignment and delegation of contractual rights and obligations
    • Key terminology used in third-party rights in contracts
    • The rules governing assignment and delegation
    • Illustrative examples of third-party rights

    Resources:

    • "Listen and Learn" series (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-toolbox-podcast-substantive-law-topics/#listen-learn)

    Download the Transcript
    (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-508-listen-and-learn-third-party-rights-in-contracts-part-1/)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee

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  • 507: What Do I Need to Do Before the First Day of Law School? (1L Summer Series)
    Jun 9 2025

    Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This is the first episode in our new summer series in which we'll provide essential tips for incoming law students to prepare for starting school. Today we discuss recommended reading to build focus, setting up an efficient study space, and ensuring your technology is up-to-date. We also emphasize the importance of adopting a resilient mindset, creating a support system, and managing practical life arrangements like meal planning and budgeting.

    In this episode we discuss:

    • What should you read before starting law school?
    • What supplies and technology you'll need
    • How to set up an efficient study space for yourself
    • What mindset you should adopt for starting law school
    • Practical life arrangements to make before classes begin

    Resources

    • Start Law School Right! (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/start-law-school-right/)
    • Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, by Carol S. Dweck (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0345472322/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0345472322&linkCode=as2&tag=lawschtoo-20&linkId=WWLQ67H3M3IHO4NT)
    • Circa Notebook System (https://www.levenger.com/pages/circa?srsltid=AfmBOooc1Zcx3oRJgns4-iHaRGGR1dUtMXusyuHUShMOrAB2yjSiL-2I)
    • You Need A Budget (https://www.ynab.com/)
    • Podcast Episode 193: Books to Read Before Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-193-books-to-read-before-law-school/)
    • Podcast Episode 198: Pre-1L Life Logistics (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-198-pre-1l-life-logistics/)
    • Podcast Episode 383: Talking About Money with Jesse Mecham, Founder of You Need A Budget (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-383-talking-about-money-with-jesse-mecham-founder-of-you-need-a-budget/)
    • Using Technology in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/using-technology-law-school/)
    • Creating Your Best Study Environment (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/creating-your-best-study-environment/)

    Download the Transcript
    (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-507-what-do-i-need-to-do-before-the-first-day-of-law-school-1l-summer-series/)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee

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    35 m
  • 506: Exploring the Increase in Law School Applications (w/Anna Ivey)
    Jun 2 2025
    Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're discussing the recent increase in the volume of law school applications with admissions consultant Anna Ivey. We explore economic and political motivations, the role of the LSAT/GRE, and potential changes in student loan regulations. In this episode we discuss: Anna's background and work in admissions consultingWhy there is an increase in the volume of law school applicationsThe role of the LSAT/GRE in law school admissionsFinancial considerations for law schoolAdvice for students applying to law school in a competitive cycle Resources AnnaIvey.com (https://www.annaivey.com/) The Ivey Guide to Law School Admissions, by Anna Ivey (https://www.amazon.com/Ivey-Guide-Law-School-Admissions/dp/0156029790) BigLaw Confidential: The Comprehensive Guide to the Large Law Firm Work Experience in the U.S., by D.W. Randolph (https://www.amazon.com/Big-Law-Confidential-Comprehensive-Experience/dp/B0BKN5XHT8) Republicans plan to overhaul the federal student loan system (https://www.npr.org/2025/04/30/nx-s1-5381149/trump-republicans-student-loan-repayment) 'Trump bump,' iffy economy cited for huge law school application spike (https://abcnews.go.com/US/trump-bump-iffy-economy-cited-huge-law-school/story?id=120126667) Podcast Episode 256: Tips for Applying to Law School (w/Anna Ivey) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-256-tips-for-applying-to-law-school-w-anna-ivey/) Podcast Episode 451: From Application to Acceptance: The Law School Admissions Timeline (w/Anna Ivey) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-451-from-application-to-acceptance-the-law-school-admissions-timeline-w-anna-ivey/) Podcast Episode 433: Career Tips from a BigLaw Partner (w/Bryan Nese) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-433-career-tips-from-a-biglaw-partner-w-bryan-nese/)Above the Law (https://abovethelaw.com/) Working on Your Executive Functioning Skills (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/working-on-your-executive-functioning-skills/) Law School Myth #1: Lawyers Make a Lot of Money (https://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/09/law-school-myth-1-lawyers-make-a-lot-of-money/) The Reality of Law School Debt and Planning for It (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/the-reality-of-law-school-debt-and-planning-for-it/) Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-506-exploring-the-increase-in-law-school-applications-w-anna-ivey/) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee
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    35 m
  • 505: Breaking ADHD Barriers with the Help of AI (w/Lindsay Scola)
    May 26 2025
    Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have sleep and productivity expert Lindsay Scola back on the podcast to talk about her new book, AI for ADHD. Lindsay recounts her experiences with undiagnosed ADHD and narcolepsy, and shares how AI tools like ChatGPT help her manage ADHD symptoms and boost productivity. In this episode we discuss: An introduction to our guest and her book, AI for ADHDUnderstanding the ADHD brainAI as a tool for ADHD and in everyday lifeThe importance of using AI as a co-pilot Resources LindsayScola.com (https://www.lindsayscola.com/) AI for ADHD: A Practical Guide to Starting (and Actually Finishing) What Matters, by Lindsay Scola (https://www.amazon.com/AI-ADHD-Practical-Starting-Finishing-ebook/dp/B0F5T9QKMH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=22SS1M8UKFB28&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qnT3TdCAoy5WPx6cs92DYe0HqZZPr69P-gk-YDZlSZeWDn5uACnmox11KOKN5C_tG_Nyvo7837IABUCx6EUIPJmGvDmmewQ5RHIlDLr6Rit_mKru8hoRZVMDuMWJKkV7fI90CkI5OY6eWiJhR4djMkdHYuQKmsO4xVI6vL8Ee_6LQN-qQ3N2likTNAUUqe4U8Nx48eZowSUVRpIFb3lz0pPkXdHnU5H4jTDmKBfbG-I.-yZXJzL5AZm4suaXpbgiXMOpYJJv0fn1nGTVoFOLfeU&dib_tag=se&keywords=ai+for+adhd&qid=1747731414&s=digital-text&sprefix=ai+for+adhd%2Cdigital-text%2C288&sr=1-1) Podcast Episode 476: Executive Functioning Skills for Law Students with ADHD (w/Emily Haan) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-476-executive-functioning-skills-for-law-students-with-adhd-w-emily-haan/) Podcast Episode 498: Tips for Better Rest with Sleep Expert Lindsay Scola (Part 1) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-498-tips-for-better-rest-with-sleep-expert-lindsay-scola-part-1/) Podcast Episode 499: Tips for Better Rest with Sleep Expert Lindsay Scola (Part 2) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-499-tips-for-better-rest-with-sleep-expert-lindsay-scola-part-2/) Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-505-breaking-adhd-barriers-with-the-help-of-ai-w-lindsay-scola/) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee
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    33 m
  • 504: Listen and Learn -- Motions for Judgment as a Matter of Law and Motions for New Trial (Civ Pro)
    May 19 2025

    Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In this week's episode, we're focusing on a topic from Civil Procedure -- specifically, motions for judgment as a matter of law and motions for new trial, where the moving party is asking the court to take certain issues away from the jury.

    In this episode we discuss:

    • The two types of motions for judgment as a matter of law
    • The standard for granting a motion for judgment as a matter of law
    • Filing and granting motions for new trial
    • Analyzing a hypo encompassing the above concepts

    Resources:

    • "Listen and Learn" series (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-toolbox-podcast-substantive-law-topics/#listen-learn)
    • Podcast Episode 412: Listen and Learn – Motions for Summary Judgment (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-412-listen-and-learn-motions-for-summary-judgment/)

    Download the Transcript
    (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-504-listen-and-learn-motions-for-judgment-as-a-matter-of-law-and-motions-for-new-trial-civ-pro/)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee

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  • 503: Listen and Learn -- Present and Future Estates (Part 2)
    May 12 2025

    Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're diving into the second part of our discussion on present estates and future interests. Previously, we reviewed the default property interest, the fee simple absolute, and defeasible fees. In this episode we're covering life estates, reversions, and remainders.

    In this episode we discuss:

    • A review of the fee simple absolute
    • Life estates
    • Reversions and remainders
    • Taxes and mortgage payments for a life estate
    • Examples illustrating the above concepts

    Resources:

    • "Listen and Learn" series (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-toolbox-podcast-substantive-law-topics/#listen-learn)
    • California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2008 (https://nwculaw.edu/pdf/bar/July%202008%20Essays%20and%20Sample%20Answers.pdf)
    • California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, February 2003 (https://nwculaw.edu/pdf/bar/February%202003%20Essays%20and%20Sample%20Answers.pdf)
    • Podcast Episode 501: Listen and Learn – Present and Future Estates (Part 1) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-501-listen-and-learn-present-and-future-estates-part-1/)

    Download the Transcript
    (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-503-listen-and-learn-present-and-future-estates-part-2/)

    If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee

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    19 m