The Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're doing a recap of our top 10 academic episodes, plus a few bonus ones. These aren't necessarily the most popular episodes, but the ones we think are the most useful!

In this episode, we discuss:

• Top podcasts for understanding the law school process
• How law school differs from other disciplines you may have studied before
• How to get through law school classes – including how to read cases, how to survive the dreaded Socratic Method, and the nitty gritty on supplements
• Our top podcasts for helping you prepare to take exams
• Bonus episodes on test anxiety, dealing with bad grades, and where to go for help in law school – it's there, sometimes you just have to ASK!

RESOURCES:

• Law School Toolbox Podcast Archives (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast/)
• Podcast Episode 13: What do Lawyers Argue about? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-13-lawyers-argue/)
• Podcast Episode 102: How to Read Cases and Prepare for Class in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/16176-2/)
• Podcast Episode 62: Surviving the Socratic Method in Law School Classes (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-62-surviving-the-socratic-method-in-law-school-classes/)
• Podcast Episode 106: How to Go to Office Hours and Make it Worth Your Time (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-106-go-office-hours-make-worth-time/)
• Podcast Episode 18: Using Supplements Effectively in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-18-using-supplements-effectively-law-school/)
• Podcast Episode 65: How to Make a Useful Law School Outline (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-65-make-a-useful-law-school-outline/)
• Podcast Episode 139: How to Issue Spot an Exam Question (w/Live Example) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-139-how-to-issue-spot-an-exam-question-w-live-example/)
• Podcast Episode 22: Take an Exam with Us (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-22-take-exam-us/)
• Podcast Episode 136: How to Attack Multiple Choice Questions on Law School Exams (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-136-how-to-attack-multiple-choice-questions-on-law-school-exams/)
• Podcast Episode 11: Legal Writing 101 (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-11-legal-writing-101/)
• Podcast Episode 39: Battling Test Anxiety in Law School and on the Bar Exam (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-39-battling-test-anxiety-in-law-school-and-on-the-bar-exam/)
• Podcast Episode 17: Where to Get Help in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-17-get-help-law-school/)
• Podcast Episode 28: Dealing with Bad Law School Grades (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-28-dealing-bad-law-school-grades/)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/LST-EP-156-Top-10-Academic-Podcasts.pdf)

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 to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we're continuing our series of "What not to do" episodes with ex-BigLaw recruiter, Sadie Jones, and we're talking about Callback Interviews.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Tips for handling the "lunch" interview including what NOT to do
• Key things to prepare for in callback interviews that are different from the initial interview
• What firms are really looking for in callback interviews
• Important resume tips that apply to any job search
• Special considerations when the firm is paying for you to travel to the interview

RESOURCES:

• Ahead of the Curve: What are Big Law Recruiters Really Looking for? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/ahead-of-the-curve-what-are-big-law-recruiters-really-looking-for/#more-16081)
• Podcast Episode 4: Callback Tips for BigLaw Summer Associate Positions (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-4-callback-tips-biglaw-summer-associate-positions/)
• NALP Principles and Standards for Law Placement and Recruitment Activities (https://www.nalp.org/fulltextofnalpprinciplesandstandards)
• NALP Printable Travel Expense Form (https://www.nalp.org/uploads/TravelExpenseReimbursementForm2018.pdf)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/LST-EP-155-Top-Callback-Mistakes-to-Avoid-w-Sadie.pdf)

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 to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're excited to welcome back Jeremy Richter, attorney and author of the new book, Building A Better Law Practice, recently published by the ABA. He has some practical tips for young lawyers, to help you build a successful and satisfying law practice.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Mistakes young lawyers make in their early careers
• Some tips for building and maintaining client relationships
• Ways to develop skills as a young lawyer and manage your caseload
• How to market yourself when you really hate traditional networking events
• The vital importance of self-care and figuring out what that means for you

RESOURCES:

• Building a Better Law Practice (https://shop.americanbar.org/eBus/Store/ProductDetails.aspx?productId=310444728&term=jeremy+richter)
• Podcast Episode 116: Life as a Small Law Firm Associate (w/Jeremy Richter) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-116-life-as-a-small-law-firm-associate-with-jeremy-richter/#more-16912)
• Jeremy W. Richter Blog (http://www.jeremywrichter.com)
• Listen Like a Lawyer Blog (https://listenlikealawyer.com)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Episode-154-Building-A-Better-Law-Practice-w-Jeremy-Richter.pdf)

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 to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we're talking about public policy work and gun violence prevention with Allison Anderman, the managing attorney at the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What Allison does as a gun violence prevention public policy expert
• How her career path lead her to her current position
• The difference between litigation and policy work and how law school doesn't really prepare you for policy work
• Public speaking and how Allison got comfortable with doing media, press, and government testimonies in her current position
• Tips for students interested in public interest advocacy or policy

RESOURCES:

• Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence: Managing Attorney Allison Anderman (http://lawcenter.giffords.org/about/our-team/)
• Giffords Law Center Fact Sheet: Extreme Risk Protection Orders (http://lawcenter.giffords.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/18.05-FACT-ERPO-Updated-5.7.18.pdf)
• Giffords Law Center Fact Sheet: Child Access Prevention (http://lawcenter.giffords.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/CAP-Laws-Factsheet-Giffords-Law-Center.pdf)
• Podcast Episode 138: Top Ten Public Speaking Tips (w/Jennifer Warren) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-138-top-ten-public-speaking-tips-w-jennifer-warren/)
• Moms Demand Action California Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/MomsDemandActionCA/)
• Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence (http://www.bradycampaign.org/about-brady)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/LST-Ep-153-Working-for-Gun-Violence-Prevention-Group-w-Allison-Anderman.pdf)

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 to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking with Sadie Jones, an ex-BigLaw recruiter, about the top OCI mistakes to avoid – from the actual on-campus interviews through the callback process. This episode is chock full of good advice so you don't want to miss it!

In this episode, we discuss:

• Sadie tells us some of the biggest mistakes she remembers from her BigLaw recruiter days
• How to dress and how NOT to dress for BigLaw interviews
• Cardinal rule #1: NEVER be late!
• Interview tips for students who go straight from college to law school and for non-traditional students
• What you should know about the firm and your interviewers BEFORE you interview
• Advice on note taking during interviews, business cards, thank-you notes, and more!

RESOURCES:

• Podcast Episode 3: Mastering the On-Campus Interviewing (OCI) Process (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-3-mastering-campus-interviewing-oci-process/)
• Fashionably Lawyered: How to Dress for a Law Interview or Internship on a Budget (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/fashionably-lawyered-how-to-dress-for-a-law-interview-or-internship-on-a-budget/)
• How to Prepare for OCI Interviews (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/prepare-oci-interviews/)
• Podcast Episode 4: Callback Tips for BigLaw Summer Associate Positions (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-4-callback-tips-biglaw-summer-associate-positions/)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/LST-Ep-152-Top-OCI-Mistakes-to-Avoid-w-Sadie.pdf)

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 to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we're counting down our top ten episodes for incoming 1Ls. This list is good listening for anyone, but especially for those getting ready to start law school in the fall. If law school's coming up soon, here are some episodes we recommend you check out!

In this episode, we discuss:

• Money issues to think about before starting law school from negotiating scholarship offers (yes, you can do this!) and the realities of law school debt to creating a budget and what you should or should not buy before you start law school
• Ways to prepare for the transition to law school mentally and emotionally, as well as academically
• How to set yourself up for success BEFORE starting law school and how to survive your first month
• Why is law school so hard?
• Special concerns of non-traditional and first-generation law students

RESOURCES:

• Podcast Episode 38: Can You Really Afford Law School? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-38-can-you-really-afford-law-school/)
• Podcast Episode 92: Top 1L Questions: The Money Edition (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-92-top-1l-questions-money-edition/)
• Podcast Episode 104: Law School Essentials – What to Buy (and Not to Buy) Beforehand (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-104-law-school-essentials-what-to-buy-and-not-to-buy-beforehand/)
• Podcast Episode 43: Getting Mentally Prepared to Start Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-43-getting-mentally-prepared-to-start-law-school/)
• Podcast Episode 89: The Leap from Undergrad to Law School (w/Keri Clapp) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-89-the-leap-from-undergrad-to-law-school-with-keri-clapp/)
• Law School Toolbox Tutors (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/meet-law-school-toolbox-tutors/)
• Podcast Episode 40: Preparing for Your First Semester of Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-40-preparing-for-your-first-semester-of-law-school/)
• Podcast Episode 56: Getting off to a Smart Start in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-56-get-smart-start-law-school/)
• Podcast Episode 2: Why is Law School Hard? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-2-law-school-hard/)
• Podcast Episode 98: Top 1L Questions: Non-Traditional Law Students (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-98-top-1l-questions-non-traditional-law-students/)
• Podcast Episode 113: Life as a First-Generation College and Law Student (w/Shirlene Armstrong) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-113-life-first-generation-college-law-student-shirlene-armstrong/)
• Podcast Episode 60: 5 Tips for Surviving the First Month of Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-60-5-tips-surviving-first-month-law-school/)
• Start Law School Right Course (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/start-law-school-right/)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/LST-Ep-151-Top-10-Podcast-Episodes-for-Incoming-1Ls.pdf)

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 to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking with Visla Rudiger, a transgender attorney, about her experiences in the legal profession -- at work, in court, and more.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Some of the key challenges and obstacles when coming out as a transgender professional
• Advice for coming out as a transgender person to your boss, your family, and your friends
• How and where people can learn the basics of respectful terminology
• The protections, or lack thereof, for transgender individuals, particularly in the current political climate
• Things to consider before coming out as a law student
• What to think about when deciding where to take the bar exam
• How to be a useful ally

RESOURCES:

• GLAAD Media Reference Guide (https://www.glaad.org/reference/transgender)
• National Center for Transgender Equality Know Your Rights – Employment (General) (https://transequality.org/know-your-rights/employment-general)
• ACLU Know Your Rights - Transgender People and the Law (https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/transgender-people-and-law)
• GLAAD Tips for Allies of Transgender People (https://www.glaad.org/transgender/allies)
• GLAAD (https://www.glaad.org/)
• Trans LifeLine (https://www.translifeline.org/)
• Transgender Law Center (https://transgenderlawcenter.org/)
• Equality California (https://www.eqca.org/)
• Equality Virginia (https://www.equalityvirginia.org/)
• Planned Parenthood Trans and Gender Nonconforming Health Services (https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/sexual-orientation-gender/trans-and-gender-nonconforming-identities/what-do-i-need-know-about-trans-health-care)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/LST-Ep-150-Conversation-w-Visla-Rudiger-Trans-Attorney.pdf)

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 to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking about getting your finances in order for (and during) law school, because this can be a very challenging aspect of the law school experience.

And thanks to Warby Parker, maker of extremely reasonably priced and convenient prescription glasses, for sponsoring this episode!

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why is money stuff so challenging in law school?
• Some tips on how to make smart financial decisions while in law school – from smaller things like taking advantage of free or discounted services at your school to big things like being a part-time student
• Ways to save money on the necessities of life
• Why to create a budget and resources that make it easier to make a realistic budget and stick to it
• Some real talk on the realities of student loan repayment (HINT: this is NOT free money)

RESOURCES:

• Podcast Episode 38: Can You Really Afford Law School? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-38-can-you-really-afford-law-school/)
• Ahead of the Curve: How to Save Money When Starting Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/ahead-of-the-curve-how-to-save-money-when-starting-law-school/)
• Everything You Need to Know About Law School Scholarships (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/everything-need-know-law-school-scholarships/)
• Ahead of the Curve: Take the Money or Take the Gamble? Should a Scholarship Determine Which Law School You Attend? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/ahead-of-the-curve-take-the-money-or-take-a-gamble-should-a-scholarship-determine-which-law-school-i-attend/)
• Meal Plan Services for the Hangry, Busy, and Thrifty Law Student (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/meal-plan-services-for-the-hangry-busy-and-thrifty-law-student/)
• Warby Parker (https://www.warbyparker.com/lawschooltoolbox)
• You Need a Budget Landing Page (https://www.youneedabudget.com/landing/law-school-toolbox/)
• Boston University School of Law: Budgeting 101 During Law School (https://www.bu.edu/law/current-students/financial-aid/financial-planning/budgeting/)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/LST-Ep-149-Saving-Money-in-Law-School.pdf)

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 to make sure you never miss an episode!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we're talking about handling toxicity in law school – whether it's bad behavior from your classmates or overbearing expectations from other people, including your parents, professors, friends, or even yourself.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Common sources of toxic behavior in law school – your parents, professors, classmates, and sometimes your friends
• Consequences of too much toxicity – burn out, depression, and even substance abuse
• How to handle the toxic behavior and its consequences and some possible resources to help you
• Why one of the biggest sources of toxicity can be your own self-sabotaging behavior. We talk about how to identify it and give you some tips to deal with it.

RESOURCES:

• Podcast Episode 1: Mindset - The Key to Success in Law School? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-1-mindset-key-success-law-school/)
• For Parents: Helping Your Law Student Get off to the Right Start (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/for-parents-helping-your-law-student-get-off-to-the-right-start/)
• Podcast Episode 123: Mental Health in Law School and the Legal Profession (with Sarah Weinstein) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-123-mental-health-law-school-legal-profession-sarah-weinstein/)
• Let's Talk about Sleep (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/lets-talk-about-sleep/)
• Five Myths about the Law School Study Group (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/five-myths-about-the-law-school-study-group/)
• Podcast Episode 63: Dealing with Self-Sabotaging Behavior in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-63-dealing-self-sabotaging-behavior-law-school/)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/LST-Ep-148-Toxicity-in-Law-School.pdf)

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/).

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking with ex-BigLaw recruiter, Sadie Jones, about the top mistakes summer associates make -- so you can avoid making them, or fix them if you happen to make them.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Some of the common mistakes summer associates make -- so you can avoid making them!
• How to recover if you do make one of these common summer associate mistakes
• The best mindset to avoid making mistakes
• How a law firm mentor can help you navigate these issues and avoid making mistakes
• How to handle a negative mid-summer review or other feedback and how to turn it around -- it is possible!

Resources:

• Professionalism in the Legal Workplace (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/professionalism-in-the-legal-workplace/)
• Podcast Episode 25: How to Behave Like a Professional in the Legal Workplace (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-25-behave-like-professional-legal-workplace/)
• What to Wear to Professional Legal Events (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/what-to-wear-to-professional-legal-events-2/)
• Podcast Episode 143: Understanding Work Assignments (w/Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-143-understanding-work-assignments-w-sadie-jones/)
• CareerDicta Career Coaching (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/careerdicta/career-help/)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/LST-Ep-147-Summer-Associate-Mistakes-w-Sadie.pdf)

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/).

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're back for the last episode in our series on different learning styles to talk about study tips for visual learners in law school.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What is a visual learner and how do you know if you are one?
• Specific visual learning techniques and tools anyone can use to study more effectively
• Why a study group may NOT be the best use of your time
• Things to avoid for visual learners

RESOURCES:

• Learning Style Quiz (https://www.thoughtco.com/learning-style-quiz-4076781)
• 5 Study Tips for Visual Learners (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/5-study-tips-for-visual-learners/)
• Podcast Episode 144: Tips for Auditory Learners (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-144-tips-for-auditory-learners/)
• Podcast Episode 145: Tips for Kinesthetic Learners (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-145-tips-for-kinesthetic-learners/)
• Tips and Resources for Visual Learners (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tips-resources-for-visual-learners/)
• How Visual Learning Tools Can Help You in Law School: An Interview with SketchyLaw (
• https://lawschooltoolbox.com/how-visual-learning-tools-can-help-you-in-law-school-an-interview-with-sketchylaw/)
• Can Visual Learning Help You Prepare for Exams? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/can-visual-learning-help-prepare-exams/)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/LST-Ep-146-Tips-for-Visual-Learners.pdf)

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/).

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This week, we're continuing our series on strategies for different learning styles, with tips for kinesthetic learners. Even if this isn't your preferred learning style, there's lots of advice you can use to mix things up a bit and make your studying even more effective!

In this episode, we discuss:

• What is a kinesthetic learner and how do you know if you are one?
• Why there is no one-size-fits-all method for learning different material
• Several techniques anyone can try – including some things that may surprise you!
• Ways to stay focused in class, if you tend to zone out
• The reality that some things you've been told your entire academic career NOT to do may actually work for you
• Things to avoid for kinesthetic learners

RESOURCES:

• Learning Style Quiz (https://www.thoughtco.com/learning-style-quiz-4076781)
• Podcast Episode 16: Study Strategies for Different Study Styles in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-16-study-strategies-different-learning-styles-law-school/)
• Flashcards or Flowcharts: What's Best? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/flashcards-or-flowcharts-whats-best/)
• How to Move from Outline to Exam Answer (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/how-to-move-from-outline-to-exam-answer/)
• 5 Study Tips for Kinesthetic Learners (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/5-study-tips-for-kinesthetic-learners/)
• Active vs. Passive Learning in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/active-vs-passive-learning-law-school/)
• More Reasons to Handwrite Law School Class Notes (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/more-reasons-to-handwrite-law-school-class-notes/)
• Keeping Kinesthetic-Tactile Students on Target (http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/academic_support/2007/02/keeping_kinesth.html)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/LST-EP-145-Tips-for-Kinesthetic-Learners.pdf)

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/).

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! For the next three episodes, we're talking about different approaches to law school learning, starting with strategies for auditory learners. There are different ways to study using each of the learning styles we'll discuss over the next three episodes of the podcast, so you can try different things and see how to study most effectively for your exams.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What is an auditory learner and how do you know if you are one?
• Active learning versus passive learning and why auditory learners still need to practice writing exams
• Memorization strategies that work for everyone, but especially auditory learners
• Things to avoid for auditory learners
• Auditory learning techniques anyone can use to increase their study effectiveness

RESOURCES:

• 5 Study Tips for Auditory Learners (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/5-study-tips-for-auditory-learners/)
• 5 Study Tips for Visual Learners (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/5-study-tips-for-visual-learners/)
• 5 Study Tips for Kinesthetic Learners (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/5-study-tips-for-kinesthetic-learners/)
• Learning Style Quiz (https://www.thoughtco.com/learning-style-quiz-4076781)
• Podcast Episode 30: Visual Learning for Law Students (w/Kipp Mueller of SketchyLaw) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-30-visual-learning-law-students-guest-kipp-mueller/)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/LST-Ep-144-Tips-for-Auditory-Learners.pdf)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts 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. If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox.

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking with ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones about how to make sure you're getting the information you need to do a good job on any assignment in a legal workplace.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What to do when you get called into a meeting to discuss a new assignment
• What NOT to do when you get called into a meeting to discuss a new assignment
• Common ways things can go wrong on an assignment
• Why you need to be really careful with legal research tools
• How to get more information without looking like you weren't paying attention or have no idea what you're doing (even if you don't!)

RESOURCES:

• Four Tips for Summer Law Job Success (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/four-tips-for-summer-law-job-success/)
• Are You Emotionally Intelligent? 5 Soft Skills to Show off in Your Summer Law Job (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/are-you-emotionally-intelligent-5-soft-skills-to-show-off-in-your-summer-law-job/)
• Podcast Episode 124: Don't Be a Jerk at Work (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-124-dont-be-a-jerk-at-work/)
• Fashionably Lawyered: How to Dress for a Law Interview or Internship on a Budget (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/fashionably-lawyered-how-to-dress-for-a-law-interview-or-internship-on-a-budget/)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/LST-Ep-143-Understanding-Work-Assignments-w-Sadie-Jones.pdf)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts 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. If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox.

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking with Whittney Beard, an ex-lawyer and career coach at Orrick, about how to really own and direct your career, even as a young lawyer.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What exactly a career coach does and why they are valuable
• Common mistakes many young/inexperienced lawyers make
• The truth about getting the assignments you want
• Concrete steps you can take if you're unhappy in your career or working with some difficult personalities
• What to do when you think you're ready to move on

RESOURCES:

• Career Dicta Career Help (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/careerdicta/career-help/)
• Do You Have the Right Mindset for Your Legal Career? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/do-you-have-the-right-mindset-for-your-legal-career/)
• Podcast Episode 137: How to Handle Difficult Workplace Situations (w/Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-137-how-to-handle-difficult-workplace-situations/)
• Can a Monthly Lunch Date Further Your Career? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/can-a-monthly-lunch-date-further-your-career/)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/LST-Ep-142-Owning-Your-Career-Whittney-Beard.pdf)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts 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. If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox.

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking with Law School Toolbox tutor Allison Pincus about experiential learning opportunities in law school and why you should make sure you're engaging in some of them.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What experiential learning is and why the ABA is requiring more of it
• Why it is so important to engage in experiential learning opportunities as a law student
• What the best experiential learning opportunities are
• How to ensure you get to have the experience you want
• How to balance experiential learning and your regular class load
• Our experiences with experimental learning

RESOURCES:

• ABA Standards of Legal Education (https://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/publications/misc/legal_education/Standards/2014_2015_aba_standards_chapter3.authcheckdam.pdf)
• Tips for Applying to Internships and Externships (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tips-applying-internships-externships/)
• Podcast Episode 66: Tips for a Successful Law School Internship or Externship (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-66-tips-successful-law-school-internship-externship/)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Episode-141-Experiential-Learning-in-Law-School-wAllison-Pincus.pdf)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts 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. If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox.

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking with ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones about OCI strategy. If you're not sure how or where to bid, what to put on your resume, or how to explain tricky parts of your background, this is the episode for you!

In this episode, we discuss:

• How the OCI process really works, from the firm perspective
• How important are grades, really?
• Ways to handle bidding on multiple locations
• Some common mistakes and the best strategies to avoid them
• Quick tips to ensure your resume is not overlooked
• How to get interviews if you weren't initially selected
• Ways to organize all of your OCI materials, so you remember which firm you're talking to!

Resources:

• CareerDicta (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/careerdicta/)
• Trello (https://trello.com/home)
• Podcast Episode 105: OCI Basics with an Ex-BigLaw Recruiter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-105-oci-basics-ex-biglaw-recruiter/)
• Podcast Episode 111: Resumes and Cover Letters (w/Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-111-resumes-cover-letters-ex-biglaw-recruiter/)
• Podcast Episode 127: Avoid These Resume No-Gos (w/Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-127-avoid-resume-no-gos/)
• Podcast Episode 132: What's BigLaw Really Like? (w/Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-132-whats-biglaw-really-like-w-sadie-jones/)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Episode-140-OCI-Strategy-w-Sadie-Jones.pdf)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website. If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox.

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're doing a live issue spotting exercise on a real exam question, to show you how to use the facts to identify legal issues. This is exactly what you need to do on exam day, so tune in!

In this episode, we discuss:

• A real California bar exam question and the issues it contains
• Why you need to learn how to carefully read fact patterns
• How to analyze a question and make legal and factual distinctions on exam day
• The importance of following the call of the question
• Why the number one piece of advice of the Law School Toolbox continues to be - PRACTICE

Resources:

• California Bar Exam Past Exam Questions (http://www.calbar.ca.gov/Admissions/Examinations/California-Bar-Examination/Past-Exams)
• February 2008 California Bar Exam Question (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/6._Feb2008CriminalLAW.pdf)
• Brainy Bar Bank California (https://barexamtoolbox.com/brainy-bar-bank-california-bar-exam/)
• Brainy Bar Bank MEE/MPT (https://barexamtoolbox.com/brainy-bar-bank-ube-mee-mpt/)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Episode-139-How-To-Issue-Spot-An-Exam-Question.pdf)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website . If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox.

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have a special guest, Jennifer Warren, to talk about how to improve your public speaking skills – something most law students and lawyers need to work on.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why public speaking skills are so important for a legal career
• The importance of being yourself when presenting
• The golden rule of the Law School Toolbox – PRACTICE – and some novel ways to practice your public speaking skills
• How doing what makes you most uncomfortable is the best way to improve your skills
• Our top 10 tips for improving your public speaking skills

Resources:

• Want to be a Better Public Speaker? Do what the Pros do (https://www.forbes.com/sites/susantardanico/2012/05/29/want-to-be-a-better-public-speaker-do-what-the-pros-do/#184f1ad61e17)
• Public Speaking Tips from a Work in Progress (https://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/01/public-speaking-tips-from-a-work-in-progress/)
• The Number One Way for Introverts to Become Better at Public Speaking (https://www.cnbc.com/2017/08/16/the-no-1-way-for-introverts-to-become-better-at-public-speaking.html)
• What Did Improv Classes Teach Me about Public Speaking (https://magneticspeaking.com/what-did-improv-classes-in-san-francisco-teach-me-about-public-speaking/)
• Toastmasters (http://www.toastmasters.org)
• Brene Brown's TEDTalks (https://www.ted.com/speakers/brene_brown)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Ep-138-Top-10-Public-Speaking-Tips-w-Jennifer-Warren.pdf)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website . If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox.

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we are pleased to welcome back Sadie Jones, an ex-BigLaw recruiter, to talk about how to handle difficult situations at work.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What to tell your employer/prospective employer when the grades that got you the job have tanked or you've failed the bar exam
• How to tell your employer you're taking a judicial clerkship
• Whether and what criminal, mental, physical, or substance abuse issues need to be discussed with your boss
• How to have difficult conversations about troublesome bosses or coworkers or just because you've taken on too much work
• Technology! What to do when you've accidentally opened or deleted something you shouldn't have

Resources:

• How to Tell Your Boss You Failed the Bar Exam (https://barexamtoolbox.com/failing-the-bar-and-telling-your-boss/)
• Are You Emotionally Intelligent? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/are-you-emotionally-intelligent-5-soft-skills-to-show-off-in-your-summer-law-job/)
• A Lawyer's Case for Disclosure (https://www.bphope.com/a-lawyers-case-for-disclosure/)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Episode_137_How-to-Handle-Difficult-Workplace-Situations-revised.pdf)

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 listening platform of choice). 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/).

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking about how to attack multiple choice questions on a law school exam - something we're seeing a lot more of these days!

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why we are seeing more multiple choice questions on law school exams
• The right answer versus the best answer - how legal multiple choice questions are different than other multiple choice exams
• We walk you through a sample multiple choice question and give you tips on how to approach it
• How and why practicing multiple choice questions can help you study even if your exam doesn't include them
• Where to find more practice questions

Resources:

• Emanuel Strategies and Tactics (https://www.amazon.com/Strategies-Tactics-Second-Emanuel-Review/dp/1454809930)
• Crunch Time Series (https://www.wklegaledu.com/study-aids/emanuel-series)
• CALI Lessons (https://www.cali.org/lesson)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Episode_136_Multiple-Choice-Questions-on-Law-School-Exams.pdf)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts0 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). 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/).

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're excited to be talking with Casey Berman, founder of Leave Law Behind, about why some attorneys are unhappy and what they can do to shift to a non-legal career.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why unhappy attorneys tend to be unhappy
• How leaving the law requires shifting out of the typically attorney mindset
• What type of non-legal careers attorneys are particularly well suited for
• How attorneys can become entrepreneurs
• The typically barriers to leaving the law, and how to overcome them

Resources:

• Leave Law Behind (http://leavelawbehind.com/)
• Leave Law Behind Course (http://leavelawbehind.com/leave-the-law-program-online-course)
• How to Conduct Great Informational Interviews (https://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/how-to-conduct-great-informational-interviews/)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Episode-135-Leaving-the-Law-wCasey-Berman.pdf)

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 listening platform of choice). 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/).

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome to the Law School Toolbox Podcast. Today, we're sharing personal productivity tips you can use to organize your life and get everything done. Working effectively isn't just important for law school, but for life as a whole. In this podcast, we talk about different systems, strategies, and considerations you can explore to create a productivity plan that works for you.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The productivity management tool, Trello – and why we're so obsessed
• The importance of recording your to-dos, and recording them all in one place
• Mise-en-place: What you can learn about productivity from professional chefs
• Immersive time vs. process time
• How to create and commit to processes for dealing with your life, instead of winging it as things come up

Resources:

• Find Work-Life Focus: a Trello Insider's Guide to Personal Productivity (https://blog.trello.com/work-life-focus-trello-insider-guide-personal-productivity)
• Work Clean: The life-changing power of mise-en-place to organize your life, work, and mind, by Dan Charnas (https://www.amazon.com/Work-Clean-life-changing-mise-en-place-organize/dp/1623365929)
• Need to Get More Done in Law School? Try the Circles (https://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/08/tips-time-management-awesomeness-with-the-circles/)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Episode-134-Personal-Productivity.pdf)

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 listening platform of choice). 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/).

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome to the Law School Toolbox Podcast! Today, we're talking with legal recruiter Liz Stone, of Stone Legal Search, about ways to proactively manage your career from law school onwards. A former litigator, Liz works primarily with attorneys in the middle of their careers looking to make a switch and brings to the podcast her insights on decisions to make early on to help ensure job satisfaction and how to best position yourself for a mid-career move.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Competitiveness in the mid-level recruiting market
• Going in-house: Is it really that easy?
• Steps to take to position yourself for a mid-career move
• Suggestions for law students who want to set themselves up for success and happiness
• Resources to help you figure out what you want in your career
• Common pitfalls that lead to workplace problems or career dissatisfaction for lawyers
• Why lawyers are typically bad at business development, and what they can do to improve

Resources:

• Liz Stone, "Reframing Failure to Succeed in Business Development," Law Practice Today, Dec. 14, 2017. (http://www.lawpracticetoday.org/article/reframing-failure-succeed-business-development/)
• ABA Legal Career Central (http://www.abalcc.org)
• Stone Legal Search (https://www.stonelegalsearch.com)
• Leaving Litigation and Leaving BigLaw (https://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/leaving-litigation-and-leaving-biglaw/)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Episode-133-Being-Strategic-About-Your-Career-Choices.pdf)

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 listening platform of choice). 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/).

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome to the Law School Toolbox Podcast. Today, we're talking about what it's actually like to work in BigLaw, with ex-BigLaw recruiter, Sadie Jones. It's generally accepted that in BigLaw, you're expected to bill a ton of hours and work long nights in exchange for a hefty paycheck, but is that all there is to it? Learn more of the nuanced ins-and-outs of life working in a large law firm.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The BigLaw hierarchy, and your chances of making partner
• The type of work and the type of client you can expect to encounter
• The BigLaw hiring process
• Typical work assignments for junior associates
• How many hours are you really expected to bill/work?
• Bonuses: Show me the money!
• What does partnership really require?
• Expectations for business development
• Some common pitfalls of BigLaw life

Resources:

• Podcast Episode 105: OCI Basics with an ex-BigLaw Recruiter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-105-oci-basics-ex-biglaw-recruiter/)
• Podcast Episode 130: How to Make Difficult Decisions in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-130-how-to-make-difficult-decisions-in-law-school/)
• Podcast Episode 131: Thinking Ahead About the Future (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-131-thinking-ahead-about-the-future/)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Episode-132-Whats-It-Like-to-Work-in-BigLaw-with-Sadie-Jones.pdf)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). 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/).

Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee

Welcome to the Law School Toolbox Podcast! Today, we're talking about thinking about the future and long-term goal setting in law school. Many people in their 30s and 40s look at their lives and wonder how they got there. Though it might seem far off when you're in your 20s, it's never too early to start thinking about what you might want your life to look like in the future, and to make the personal and career choices most likely to make that future a reality, or at least a possibility.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Determining the kind of work environment you want to work in
• What's important to have time for in your personal life?
• Factors to consider if you have or want to have a family
• How your debt load can control your options and how to avoid the golden handcuffs
• Learning from your past employment to make better choices for the future
• The importance of educating yourself on these matters so you make informed choices

Resources:

• Podcast Episode 96: How to Rapidly Pay off Law School Debt (with guest Financial Panther) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-96-how-to-rapidly-pay-off-law-school-debt-with-guest-financial-panther/)
• YouNeedABudget.com (https://www.youneedabudget.com/)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Episode-131-Thinking-About-the-Future.pdf)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). 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/).

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome to the Law School Toolbox Podcast! Today, we're talking about how to go about making difficult decisions in law school, because, let's be honest, you'll almost certainly have to make some. Now that the first semester is over, this is the time of year when many law students face a variety of choices about the direction their legal education and career. In this podcast, we talk about some of these dilemmas specifically, and offer suggestions for how to approach your decision-making process.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Should you stay, or should you go? Deciding whether to drop out
• Which jobs should you apply for? And which should you accept?
• Choosing a clinic or externship
• Deciding whether to join a journal, and which one
• How to spend your time in law school, on a daily or weekly basis, or over a semester
• Different tools for helping you make thoughtful decisions
• Dealing with resistance to or disapproval of your choice
• Trusting your instincts

Resources:

• Martha Beck, Finding Your Own North Star: Claiming the Life You Were Meant to Live (https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Your-Own-North-Star/dp/0812932188)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Episode-130-Making-Difficult-Decisions-in-Law-School.pdf)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). 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/).

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome to the Law School Toolbox Podcast! Today, we're talking about something that's incredibly important for everyone who's preparing for the bar exam, which is 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.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Paying attention to your breathing, and using breath work for mental wellness and stress relief
• Making time to exercise – it's good for your brain and memory!
• Laughter therapy – tricking your brain to produce more serotonin
• Mindfulness: what it is, why it works, and how to incorporate it in your daily routine
• Simple yoga poses for stress relief
• Allowing yourself breaks – you're not a robot
• Real life ways of getting adequate sleep and nourishing your body with food and water

Resources:

• Yoga Breathing: Alternate Nostril Breathing Video Tutorial (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VwufJrUhic)
• Breath + Sound: 30 Minute Guided Breathwork Experience (https://eastsidebreathers.bandcamp.com/track/breath-sound-30-minute-guided-breathwork-experience)
• Harvard Health Blog, "Regular exercise changes the brain to improve memory, thinking skills." (https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/regular-exercise-changes-brain-improve-memory-thinking-skills-201404097110)
• Cancer Treatment Centers of America – Laughter Therapy (https://www.cancercenter.com/treatments/laughter-therapy/)
• Kitten Therapy: The Prescription for Stress (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35T8wtmTbVg)
• Getting Started with Mindfulness (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35T8wtmTbVg)
• Being with Stressful Moments Rather Than Avoiding Them (https://www.mindful.org/being-with-stressful-moments/)
• Insight Timer App (https://insighttimer.com/)
• Free Guided Meditations: UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center (http://marc.ucla.edu/body.cfm?id=22&fr=true)
• Living Peace: Connecting Your Spirituality with Your Work for Justice (https://www.amazon.com/Living-Peace-Connecting-Spirituality-Justice/dp/1499798024)
• com (https://www.yogaglo.com/)
• Yoga Outlet - How to do Child's Pose in Yoga (https://www.yogaoutlet.com/guides/how-to-do-child_s-pose-in-yoga/)
• Yoga Journal - Yoga for Inner Peace (https://www.yogajournal.com/poses/yoga-for-inner-peace-stress-relief-daily-practice-challenge)
• Get a Good Night's Sleep by Filtering Your Phone's Blue Light (https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/get-good-nights-sleep-filtering-phones-blue-light/)
• Mind Over Bar (http://mindoverbar.com/)
• Bar Exam Mind (http://mindoverbar.com/)
• Bar Exam Toolbox's own Mindfulness archives (http://barexamtoolbox.com/tag/mindfulness/)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Episode-129-Self-Care-During-Bar-Prep.pdf)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). 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/).

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome to the Law School Toolbox Podcast and to a whole new year! Today, we're talking about taking stock, regrouping, and a few resolutions you might want to consider for the new school year.

January can be a rough time in law school. The weather is terrible in lots of places, the holiday break is over, and of course, grades are coming in. However, the first few weeks of the spring semester are a great time to evaluate what worked for you – and what didn't work – last semester.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Grades: How important are they, and what do they mean for the future of your legal career?
• Action steps for the first few weeks of spring semester
• How to talk to your professors about your exams
• Reevaluating your study resources and making changes as necessary – academic support at your school, private tutoring, and study groups
• Maintaining or regaining life balance: Therapy, exercise, and social life
• Suggested New Year's Resolutions for law students!

Resources:

• Second Semester ReBoot Course
• Podcast Episode 122: How to Transfer Law Schools (with Mihal Ansik)
• Podcast Episode 120: Preparing for the 1L Job Hunt (with Ex-BigLaw Recruiter Sadie Jones)
• Podcast Episode 106: How to Go to Office Hours and Make It Worth Your Time

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Episode-128-Regrouping-in-January.pdf)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). 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/).

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome to the Law School Toolbox Podcast! Today, we have guest Sadie Jones, an ex-BigLaw recruiter, here to talk about some resume no-gos: all those things that you should never do on your resume. Sadie has seen a lot of resumes, for different positions, from a variety of candidates, and at a diverse collection of law firms. She's got lots of valuable insights on things to avoid in your resume, so before you apply for that job, tune in!

In this episode, we discuss:

• Basic organization and formatting – length and consistency matter!
• Jobs that should be left off your employment history
• Managing a break in employment
• Associations and affiliations you should leave off
• Being able to talk about anything and everything you include in your resume
• Making your resume relevant to the position you are applying for

Resources:

• Podcast Episode 111: Resumes and Cover Letters (with an Ex-Biglaw Recruiter) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-111-resumes-cover-letters-ex-biglaw-recruiter/)
• Podcast Episode 120: Preparing for the 1L Job Hunt (with Ex-Biglaw Recruiter Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-120-preparing-1l-job-hunt-ex-biglaw-recruiter-sadie-jones/)
• Podcast Episode 126: How to Get People to Help with Your Job Search (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-126-get-people-help-job-search/)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Episode-127-Resume-No-Gos.pdf)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). 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/).

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome to the Law School Toolbox Podcast. Today, we're talking with ex-BigLaw recruiter guest, Sadie Jones, about how to get people to help you with your job search and how to keep them happy when they do help. As the saying goes, "It's not what you know, it's who you know," so don't be afraid to connect with your network for help. We'll talk about the different people you can reach out to, and how to approach them based on the strength of your relationship.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Different people who might be willing and able to help with your job search
• The work you need to do before making any contact
• How to be specific and direct in asking for help
• What can you realistically expect from someone who offers to help?
• The value of following up and staying in contact
• How to approach someone you don't know personally for help

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Episode-126-How-to-get-help-with-your-job-search.pdf)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). 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/).

Want some personal help on your job search? Check out our career options! (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/careerdicta/career-help/)

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome to the Law School Toolbox podcast. Today, we're talking about how to maintain a professional profile in the digital age where so much of your life is online, for better or worse. Technology is omnipresent; we are connected now more than ever, and in ways we don't even know about. If you want to maintain a professional image, it is important to be mindful of what you're posting, where you're posting it, who can see it (intentionally or unintentionally), and other activities that might put you at risk.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The common-sense factor: you don't live in a bubble, so respect your own privacy
• Data being collected by a variety of tech companies, which you may not even know about
• Creating separate personal/professional profiles, adjusting privacy settings, and other things to think about when protecting your professional image
• Proactive steps you can take to develop a positive professional profile
• Google stalk yourself: make sure you know what's out there about you, and take remedial measures if necessary
• Quitting the Internet! (No, really!)

Resources:

• Gizmodo, "How Facebook Figures Out Everyone You've Ever Met." (https://gizmodo.com/how-facebook-figures-out-everyone-youve-ever-met-1819822691/amp)
• Medium (https://medium.com/)
• Ms. JD (https://ms-jd.org/)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Episode-125-Maintaining-a-Professional-Profile-in-the-Digital-Age.pdf)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). 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/).

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox Podcast. Today, we're talking about how not to be a jerk in your legal office environment with our special guest, Sadie Jones, who's a former BigLaw recruiter. True or not, lawyers have a terrible reputation when it comes to being nice and considerate in the office. Lawyers often have reputations of being jerks to other lawyers. Why is that? How true is it? How do you avoid being "that" person? Tune in to find out!

In this episode, we discuss:

• Is there something unique about being a lawyer that leads to this negative reputation?
• Behaviors to avoid in the interview process so you don't come across as a jerk
• What you can do as a summer associate or junior associate to develop a pleasant reputation
• Appropriately monitoring your social media presence and activity as relates to coworkers and work matters
• The reality of sexism and sexual harassment in the workplace
• Being mindful of topics discussed on work email

Resources:

• Alison Monahan, "What No One Tells You Before You Go to Law School: You're Entering a Sexist Profession." (https://ms-jd.org/blog/article/what-no-one-tells-you-you-go-law-school-youre-entering-sexist-profession)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Episode-124-Dont-be-a-Jerk-at-Work-with-Sadie-Jones.pdf)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). 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/).

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome back! Today, we are talking about a very serious and important topic: mental health in the legal profession. The staggering statistics and heartbreaking stories of depression, substance abuse, and even suicide in law schools and in our legal profession have raised our concerns and the concerns of others. Because of this, we have reached out to attorney-turned-executive consultant and licensed psychotherapist, Sarah Weinstein, to talk about this topic.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The sobering statistics on depression and substance abuse among law students and lawyers
• Is there something inherent to law school and the legal profession that leads to such mental health concerns?
• Effects of competition, debt, and a down job market on law students
• Effects of stress, conflict, and high-stakes matters on lawyers
• Signs that you or someone you know might need to seek professional help
• What can be done to change this mental health climate?

Resources:

• sarahweinsteintherapy.com (http://www.sarahweinsteintherapy.com/)
• Lawyers & Depression (Dave Nee Foundation) (http://www.daveneefoundation.org/scholarship/lawyers-and-depression/)
• WellnessCast (https://law.stanford.edu/directory/joseph-bankman/wellness-project/#slsnav-the-wellnesscast)
• Warrior One (https://warriorone.com/)
• Above the Law, "Did Law School Bullying Contribute to a Recent Graduate's Suicide?" (https://abovethelaw.com/2017/09/law-school-bullying-leads-to-recent-graduates-suicide/)
• Above the Law, "Bar Exam Suicides Are Disturbingly Common Among Recent Law School Graduates." (https://abovethelaw.com/2016/12/bar-exam-suicides-are-disturbingly-common-among-recent-law-school-graduates/)
• New York Times, "The Lawyer, the Addict: A high-powered Silicon Valley attorney dies. His ex-wife investigates, and finds a web of drug abuse in his profession." (https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/15/business/lawyers-addiction-mental-health.html?_r=0)
• Business Insider, "We Need to Start Talking to Law Students About Depression and Suicide." (http://www.businessinsider.com/we-need-to-start-talking-to-law-students-about-depression-and-suicide-2014-4)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Episode-123-Mental-Health-and-the-Legal-Profession.pdf)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). 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/).

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox Podcast! Today we're talking about transferring law schools after your 1L year. There are many different reasons why a law student might apply for a transfer, but in any case, you'll have to go through the application process – again – and that takes thought and effort. Our special guest is Mihal Ansik, who graduated from Harvard Law School as a transfer student, and currently works to provide legal services and education tools to women working to reunify with their children and families after incarceration. She has great insight into the transfer process, so if you are considering transferring, tune in!

In this episode, we discuss:

• Mihal's decision to transfer to Harvard Law School
• What to focus on as a 1L if you intend to apply for a transfer
• Elements of a law school transfer application
• Timing for working on and submitting your application?
• How many schools should you apply to?
• Factors to consider when deciding whether to accept a transfer if you are accepted
• Adjusting to your new school

Resources:

• Ahead of the Curve: So You Want to Transfer Law Schools… (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/ahead-of-the-curve-so-you-want-to-transfer-law-schools/)
• Transferring Law Schools: How I Jumped Ship (Part 1) (https://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/10/transferring-law-schools-jumped-ship/)
• Transferring Law Schools: How I Jumped Ship (Part 2) (https://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/11/transferring-law-schools-jumped-ship-2/)
• Applying to Law School: Personal Statement or Essay (from LSAC) (https://lsac.org/jd/applying-to-law-school/whom-to-admit/personal-statement)
• Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Fire: Transfer Students in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/out-of-the-frying-pan-into-the-fire-transfer-students-in-law-school/)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Episode-122-How-to-Transfer-Law-Schools-with-Mihal-Ansik.pdf)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). 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/).

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox Podcast. Today we're talking about 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!

Historically, most people studied for the bar exam the same way, taking a large commercial course such as BARBRI. Now, bar takers are fortunate to be able to explore different prep options, try them out, and put together a personalized bar program that is going to give them the best chance at passing.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Key elements necessary for any effective bar prep program
• The importance of feedback, and making sure you understand the level of feedback your program offers
• Is tutoring right for you?
• Creating an effective and reasonable study schedule for you and your life
• The pros and cons of a wide variety of bar prep resources
• How to self-study and pass the bar exam

Resources:

• Themis Bar Review (https://www.themisbar.com/)
• BarMax (https://testmaxprep.com/bar-exam)
• Lean Sheets (http://www.leansheets.com/)
• SmartBarPrep (https://www.smartbarprep.com/)
• NCBE Subject Matter Outlines (http://ncbex.org/exams/mbe/preparing/)
• Brainy Bar Bank (https://barexamtoolbox.com/brainy-bar-bank/)
• State Bar of California Past Exams (http://www.calbar.ca.gov/Admissions/Examinations/California-Bar-Examination/Past-Exams)
• BarEssays.com (http://baressays.com/)
• BET Review of BarEssays.com and Discount Code (https://barexamtoolbox.com/tools-for-bar-exam-success-baressays-com/)
• Writing of the Week Course (https://barexamtoolbox.com/writing-of-the-week-wow-bar-essay-workshop/)
• Critical Pass (https://criticalpass.com/)
• Sketchy Law (https://www.sketchylaw.com/)
• AdaptiBar (https://www.adaptibar.com/)
• BET Review of AdaptiBar and Discount Code (https://barexamtoolbox.com/tools-for-bar-exam-success-adaptibar/)
• Emanuel's Strategies & Tactics for the MBE 2, Second Edition (https://www.amazon.com/Strategies-Tactics-Second-Emanuel-Review/dp/1454809930)
• Bar Exam Toolbox Bar Exam Self-Study Program (https://barexamtoolbox.com/bar-exam-self-study-program/)
• Bar Exam Toolbox (https://barexamtoolbox.com/)
• Bar Exam Toolbox Private Tutoring (https://barexamtoolbox.com/private-bar-exam-tutoring/)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Episode-121-Alternative-Bar-Prep-Options.pdf)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). 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/).

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Today, we're talking with ex-BigLaw recruiter, Sadie Jones, about preparing for the 1L job hunt. We'll also talk about the impact your 1L job might, or might not, have on your future job prospects. There are many rules and restrictions on the 1L job application process and a lot of things to consider when deciding what you want to do with your 1L summer, so tune in for some great information and advice.

In this episode, we discuss:

• When should you start applying for 1L summer jobs?
• Resources for finding job openings
• What employers are looking for
• What you should look for in a job
• How does your 1L summer job impact future job prospects?

Resources:

• NALP General Standards for the Timing of Offers and Decisions (http://www.nalp.org/fulltextofnalpprinciplesandstandards#Part_V._General_Standards)
• NALP Principles & Standards Interpretations: 1L Student Employer Contact Prior to December 1 (http://www.nalp.org/interpretations#1Ls)
• NALP Directory (http://www.nalpdirectory.com/)
• Equal Justice Works Conference and Career Fair (http://www.equaljusticeworks.org/law-school/conference-and-careerfair)
• PSJD Public Interest Career Fair and Events Calendar (http://www.equaljusticeworks.org/law-school/conference-and-careerfair)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Episode-120-Preparing-for-the-1L-Job-Hunt.pdf)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). 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/).

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox Podcast! Today we're discussing tips for applying to law school with two application experts: Doretta McGinnis, who is also a tutor for us at the Law School Toolbox and the Bar Exam Toolbox, and Ned Luce. Doretta and Ned are independent educational consultants with a focus on undergrad and law school admissions. Together, they founded Admission Logic.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Should you apply to law school? And where?
• Admissions trends in the aftermath of the financial crash in 2008
• ABA law school disclosures and how to best use them in your application process
• Latest information on law school admissions criteria
• How to approach the writing components in law school admissions vs. undergrad
• The function of the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC) and Credential Assembly Service (CAS)
• Tips for applying to an LLM program

Resources:

• Admission Logic (https://www.admission-logic.com/)
• Podcast Episode 74: Should You Go to Law School? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/074-go-law-school/)
• How to Conduct Great Informational Interviews (https://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/how-to-conduct-great-informational-interviews/)
• Washington Post, "From Her Dad's Killing During the Crack Epidemic to a Supreme Court Clerkship." (https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/from-her-dads-killing-during-the-crack-epidemic-to-a-supreme-court-clerkship/2017/09/27/e631eb7c-8de0-11e7-8df5-c2e5cf46c1e2_story.html?utm_term=.63bdb6fbd3e3)
• Resources for Deciding Where to Apply for Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/resources-for-deciding-where-to-apply-for-law-school/)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Episode-119-law-school-applications2.pdf)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). 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/).

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome to the Law School Toolbox Podcast! Today, we're talking with Pamela Hart, Director of the Animal Law Program at the Animal Legal Defense Fund. Animal law is a growing practice area, and we're excited to find out more about the work that is being done for animal rights and animal owners. Pamela also has some great general insights for people interested in pursuing public interest careers.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How Pamela got involved with animal law
• What is animal law? What does it cover?
• How students can get involved with animal law in law school
• How do you prepare for a career in animal law?
• Pamela's advice for students pursuing public interest careers generally

Resources:

• Sheltering Animals of Abuse Victims (http://www.saavprogram.org/)
• What's Your Alternative? Uncovering Alternative Career Paths for the Law Firm Skeptic - How Do I Become a Public Interest Attorney? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/whats-alternative-uncovering-alternative-career-paths-law-firm-skeptic-become-public-interest-attorney/)
• Podcast Episode 101: Preparing for a Career in Public Interest Law (with Ashley Matthews of Equal Justice Works) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-101-preparing-career-public-interest-law-ashley-matthews-equal-justice-works/)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Episode-118-Animal-Law.pdf)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (https://barexamtoolbox.com/).

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome to the Law School Toolbox Podcast! Today, we're talking about a subject no one likes to think about: midterms. Law school midterms are becoming more and more common, especially for 1Ls. If you're a 1L, this will be the first time you stare down the barrel of a law school exam – and get a grade, which can be intimidating! Tune in while Lee and Alison discuss what you need to know about law school midterms.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The value of midterm exams for students
• How seriously should you take midterms?
• Types of midterm exams you might see
• How to prepare, and resources you can turn to for help
• The significance of a midterm grade, whether you did really well, or not so well

Resources:

• Podcast Episode 22: Take an Exam with Us (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-22-take-exam-us/)
• What Your Law School Midterms Can Tell You (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-midterms-can-tell/)
• Help! Midterms are Coming! (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/help-midterms-are-coming/)
• The 3 Stages of a 1L Midterm (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/the-3-stages-of-a-1l-midterm/)
• How to Prepare for Midterm Season in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/how-to-prepare-for-midterm-season-in-law-school/)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Episode-117-Surviving-Midterms.pdf)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). 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/).

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox Podcast! Today, we're talking with Jeremy W. Richter, an attorney with Webster, Henry, Bradwell, Cohan, Speagle & DeShazo, in Birmingham, Alabama. Jeremy practices civil defense litigation and focuses on commercial auto/trucking litigation, premises liability, general business liability, and various other aspects of insurance defense litigation. He also writes an interesting blog, spanning a variety of topics, which you'll find at jeremywrichter.com.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Jeremy's background, why he decided to go to law school and how his career developed
• Life as a small law firm associate
• The impact that the people you work with have on your experience
• Tracking your time: basics of time keeping and the billable hour debate
• Blogging as a lawyer
• What young lawyers and law students should know about the business of law
• Networking as an introvert
• How to develop skills as a trial lawyer as a young associate
• What law firms are looking for when hiring associates

Resources:

• Jeremy's Website (http://www.jeremywrichter.com/)
• Jeremy on Twitter @richterjw (https://twitter.com/richterjw)
• Three Steps to Becoming a Better Associate Attorney (http://www.jeremywrichter.com/2017/01/09/becoming-better-associate/)
• "Efficient Lawyers Starve to Death" (http://www.jeremywrichter.com/2017/07/27/efficient-lawyers-starve-to-death/)
• (Why) Should a Lawyer Have a Blog? An Interview with Keith Lee or, What's on an Associate's Mind? (http://www.jeremywrichter.com/2017/02/09/associates-mind-keith-lee/)
• Networking for a Job as an Introvert (Law School Edition) (http://www.jeremywrichter.com/2017/07/13/networking-job-introvert-law-school/)
• Knowing When to Stop Arguing Your Point (http://www.jeremywrichter.com/2017/08/23/stop-arguing-point/)
• How to Voir Dire a Jury: Goals, Tactics, & Effectiveness (Part 1) (http://www.jeremywrichter.com/2017/04/24/voir-dire-jury/)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Episode-116-young-law-associate.pdf)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). 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/).

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox Podcast! Today, we're chatting about settling into law school after your first month. The first four or five weeks of class can be a really pivotal turning point for a lot of students, especially 1Ls. But there's still plenty of adjusting that happens in your 2L and 3L years, too, with each year presenting unique challenges.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Taking stock of what's going on: getting used to the law school workload, ramping up to LRW assignments, and starting your outlines
• For 2Ls and 3Ls: balancing academics with the job search, interviews, traveling, and extracurriculars
• Checking in and evaluating your class prep, class time, and overall study schedule and strategy: How is it working for you?
• What are your next step?
• Evaluating your stress levels and prioritizing self-care
• Where to look for help and resources
• What you can do now to get ready for the February bar exam

Resources:

• Molly Bishop Shadel, Finding Your Voice in Law School: Mastering Classroom Cold Calls, Job Interviews, and Other Verbal Challenges (https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Your-Voice-Law-School/dp/1611630738)
• Law School Tutoring from the Law School Toolbox (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/tutoring-for-law-school-success/)
• Bar Exam Tutoring from the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/private-bar-exam-tutoring/)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Episode-115-Settling-into-Law-School.docx.pdf)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). 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/).

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome to the Law School Toolbox Podcast! Today we are talking about a topic every law student needs to think about – Networking! Whether you are an extrovert or an introvert, this episode is for you. Networking is a "bad word" for some folks and can even cause anxiety. You may dread having to get dressed up and go to a networking event to meet new people, but in this job market, legal networking is critically important. So, we want to help you change your perspective! Networking isn't all about stuffy functions where everyone is wearing suits and making awkward small talk. Actually, networking doesn't even have to be done in person.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The story of how the Law School Toolbox was born from social media networking
• What is networking? Why network?
• Reframing networking as community building
• How to network: From formal events to volunteer activities, and everything in between
• Networking mistakes to avoid – be professional!

Resources:

• How to Conduct Great Informational Interviews (http://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/how-to-conduct-great-informational-interviews/)
• Calendly (https://calendly.com/)
• Career Dicta: Networking Strategies for a New World (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/careerdicta/networking-strategies/)
• Online Legal Networking: LinkedIn (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/online-legal-networking-linkedin/)
• Online Legal Networking: Twitter (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/online-legal-networking-twitter/)
• Online Legal Networking: Facebook (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/online-legal-networking-facebook/)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Episode-114-Networking-101.pdf)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). 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/).

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome to the Law School Toolbox Podcast. Today, we're here with Law School Toolbox writer and 2L, Shirlene Armstrong, to talk about her experiences being a first-generation college and law student. From deciding to go to law school, to getting in, to becoming familiar with the culture and thriving, the process is challenging for everyone, but can be especially intimidating if you have no personal point of reference for what to expect. But it's possible, and Shirlene is proof!

In this episode, we discuss:

• Shirlene's decision to go to law school
• How being the first person in her family to go to college and law school has impacted her experience
• The law school application process for applicants who aren't from the "typical" law student background, including personal statements and application fees
• Choosing the law school that's right for you
• Making friends, finding mentors, and connecting with professors
• Landing a job in law school and during the summer break
• The challenges of commuting
• Shirlene's advice for anyone who feels out of place in law school, or is considering going to law school as a first-generation law student

Resources:

• Shirlene's Articles (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/author/shirlenearmstrong/)
• Law School Myth #1: Lawyers Make a Lot of Money (http://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/09/law-school-myth-1-lawyers-make-a-lot-of-money/)
• The Battle of Commuting to Law School (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/the-battle-of-commuting-to-law-school/)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Episode-113-First-Generation-Law-Student.pdf)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). 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/).

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome to the Law School Toolbox Podcast. Today, we're talking about one of the keys to success in law school – managing distractions. We live in a world of ever-increasing distractions. From technology, to analysis paralysis, to life's ongoing drama, there are a million things you can turn your attention to at any given moment. Learn to master distractions in law school and you'll have greater success, not only academically, but in your law career and in life as well.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Internet, social media and technology – put the phone down!
• How overthinking and mental clutter block your focus
• Offloading mental clutter with systems and habits
• Life and relationships – setting healthy boundaries and efficiently taking care of your needs
• Avoiding seeing distractions as a result of boredom
• Improving concentration though improved sleeping habits
• ADD/ADHD: even mild cases can manifest differently in the law school environment

Resources:

• Moment App (https://inthemoment.io/)
• Podcast Episode 72: Seeking Accommodations in Law School and on the Bar Exam (with Dr. Jared Maloff) (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-72-seeking-accommodations-law-school-bar-exam/)
• Podcast Episode 7: Time and Life Management Basics (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-7-time-life-management-basics/)
• Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, by Greg McKeown (https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Greg-McKeown/dp/0804137382)
• Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World, by Cal Newport (https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Work-Focused-Success-Distracted-ebook/dp/B00X47ZVXM)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Episode-112-Managing-Distractions.pdf)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). 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/).

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome to the Law School Toolbox Podcast. Today, we welcome back former BigLaw Recruiter, Sadie Jones, to give her insights on resumes and cover letters. She's reviewed thousands of legal resumes in her life and is here to answer some frequently asked questions on the dos and don'ts of resume and cover letter preparation.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The purpose of a good resume or cover letter
• Common missteps to avoid
• Frequent formatting issues and questions
• What should be included, and in what order?
• How to address "weak" areas
• Do you really need a cover letter?
• What about transcripts and writing samples?
• Is it okay to follow up if you don't get a response?

Resources:

• CareerDicta.com (http://careerdicta.com/)
• Podcast Episode 105: OCI Basics with an Ex-BigLaw Recruiter (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-105-oci-basics-ex-biglaw-recruiter/)
• Podcast Episode 108: Handling Summer Associate Offers (with an Ex-BigLaw Recruiter) (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-108-handling-summer-associate-offers/)
• Podcast Episode 12: Resume and Cover Letter Basics (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-12-resume-cover-letter-basics/)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Episode-111-Resumes-and-Cover-Letters-with-an-ex-BigLaw-Recruiter.pdf)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). 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/).

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome to the Law School Toolbox Podcast. Today, we're revisiting one of our favorite topics, mindset. Our very first podcast was on this topic, specifically discussing fixed mindset vs. growth mindset as explored by Carol Dweck in her book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. New information seems to suggest that focusing too much on grit and mindset might actually be harmful for learning. So, what's the deal??

In this episode, we discuss:

• Fixed mindset vs. growth mindset: What does this mean and how does it link to success?
• Is focusing on mindset and grit actually harmful?
• Things to consider or evaluate when you hit points of struggle
• The many facets of embracing failure
• Seeking support from peers and experts
• Learning systems, habits, and strategies for success other than mindset

Resources:

• Mindset: The New Psychology of Success (https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322)
• Podcast Episode 1: Mindset: The Key to Success in Law School (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-1-mindset-key-success-law-school/)
• Podcast Episode 64: Developing Grit in Law School (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-64-grit-in-law-school/)
• Podcast Episode 7: Time and Life Management Basics (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-7-time-life-management-basics/)
• Podcast Episode 95: Top 1L Questions: Time and Life Management (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-95-top-1l-questions-time-life-management/)
• Podcast Episode 43: Getting Mentally Prepared to Start Law School (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-43-getting-mentally-prepared-to-start-law-school/)
• Need to Get More Done in Law School? Try the Circles (http://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/08/tips-time-management-awesomeness-with-the-circles/)
• Students are Better Off without a Laptop in the Classroom (https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/students-are-better-off-without-a-laptop-in-the-classroom/)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Episode-110-Mindset-Revisited.pdf)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). 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/).

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome to the Law School Toolbox Podcast. Today we have a special guest on the podcast, Meg Keene. Meg is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of A Practical Wedding, (the top independently-held wedding publication in the world), the author of two books (A Practical Wedding and A Practical Wedding Planner), and the creator of a new project, The Compact. Although Meg is not a lawyer, she is married to one, so we consider her part of the club. She's also a kick-ass entrepreneur with a lot of very interesting things to say, so tune in!

In this episode, we discuss:

• The path to entrepreneurship and what you need to know to be successful
• Challenges of running a business as a woman and mother
• Balancing politics and her decision to include a social mission as part of her business
• How to remain authentic in sharing your experiences while maintaining some privacy
• The effort required to create and maintain a social media presence
• Being in a relationship with a law student and lawyer

Resources:

• A Practical Wedding (https://apracticalwedding.com/)
• The Compact (http://www.thecompact.com/)
• A Practical Wedding: Creative Ideas for Planning a Beautiful, Affordable, and Meaningful Celebration, by Meg Keene (https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Wedding-Affordable-Meaningful-Celebration/dp/0738215155/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1497313177&sr=8-2&keywords=a+practical+wedding)
• A Practical Wedding Planner: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating the Wedding You Want with the Budget You've Got (without Losing your Mind in the Process), by Meg Keene (https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Wedding-Planner-Step-Step/dp/0738218421/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497313177&sr=8-1&keywords=a+practical+wedding)
• Why Women Don't See Themselves as Entrepreneurs, by Claire Cain Miller (https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/09/upshot/why-women-dont-see-themselves-as-entrepreneurs.html)
• The $100 Startup: Reinvent the Way You Make a Living, Do What You Love, and Create a New Future, by Chris Guillebeau (https://www.amazon.com/100-Startup-Reinvent-Living-Create/dp/0307951529)
• Podcast Episode 83: Lawyers in Action – The Airport Immigration Crisis (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-83-lawyers-in-action-the-immigration-crisis/)
• Podcast Episode 87: Affordable Bar Prep & Social Entrepreneurship (w/ Chris Henjum of Esqyr.com) (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-87-affordable-bar-prep-social-entrepreneurship-w-chris-henjum-esqyr-com/)
• Podcast Episode 58: Non-Profit Law and Social Entrepreneurship (with guest Adrian Tirtanadi of Bayview Hunters Point Community Legal) (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-58-non-profit-law-social-entrepreneurship-guest-adrian-tirtanadi-bayview-hunters-point-community-legal/)
• Podcast Episode 86: Resources for Aspiring Entrepreneurs (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-86-resources-aspiring-entrepreneurs/)
• Podcast Episode 91: From Lawyer to Entrepreneur to Mayor! (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-91-from-lawyer-to-entrepreneur-to-mayor-rachel-hundley/)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Episode-109-Life-and-Entreprenuership-with-Guest-Meg-Keene.pdf)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). 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/).

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome to the Law School Toolbox podcast. Today, we're talking with ex-BigLaw recruiter, Sadie Jones, about the processing of getting, or not getting, an offer at the end of your time as a summer associate. Tune in for some great information on how to end your summer successfully and navigate the offer process thoughtfully and respectfully.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The basics of the offer process and what it means for the future
• The possible outcomes and how to deal with them
• How to maximize your chances of getting an offer as the summer wraps up
• Things to do to make sure you end the summer on a positive note
• Sure-fire ways to put your offer in jeopardy
• What you can do if you sense a potential issue (a personality conflict, a not-so-great performance on an assignment, etc.)
• Cold offers: what does this mean and how can you move forward?
• Managing offers while applying for clerkships
• What are the repercussions of turning down an offer if you weren't happy at the firm?
• Once you've accepted an offer, do 3L grades matter?

Resources:

• What It's Like to Get a Cold Offer (http://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/10/what-its-like-to-get-a-cold-offer/)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Episode-108-Dealing-with-Summer-Associate-Offers.pdf)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). 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/).

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome to the Law School Toolbox Podcast! Today we're talking about building relationships in law school with everyone from professors to classmates and potential employers. Of course grades are important, but building relationships can not only make your law school experience more pleasant, it can open doors of opportunity in the future.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why relationships matter
• How to get to know your professors
• Different opportunities to interact with your professors, in and out of the classroom
• Developing relationships with your classmates
• School activities and social outlets that foster meaningful interaction
• Getting to know other people at your law school in administration or different programs
• How to meet lawyers and non-lawyers in the community through bar association events, pro bono work, charity fundraising events, etc.
• Finding mentors and sponsors

Resources:

• How to Get to Know Your Professors in Law School (http://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/05/how-to-get-to-know-your-professors-in-law-school/)
• Office Hours – Should You Go? (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/office-hours-go/)
• Podcast Episode 106: How to Go to Office Hours and Make It Worth Your Time (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-106-go-office-hours-make-worth-time/)
• Tips for Making the Most of Your Professor's Office Hours (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/making-most-of-professors-office-hours/)
• Video Quick Tip: Office Hours (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/video-quick-tip-office-hours/)
• Avoiding Office Hours? Go, and Get Something Out of It (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/avoiding-office-hours-go-and-get-something-out-of-it/)
• Should I Do a Law School Extracurricular? (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/should-i-do-a-law-school-extracurricular/)
• Podcast Episode 59: Conquering Loneliness in Law School (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-49-conquering-loneliness-in-law-school/)
• Legal Networking 101: Towards a New Definition of Networking (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/legal-networking-101-towards-a-new-definition-of-networking/)
• Video Quick Tip: Finding Mentors and Sponsors (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/video-quick-tip-finding-mentors-and-sponsors/)

Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Episode-107-Building-Relationships-in-Law-School.pdf)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). 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/).

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee