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Podcast Episode 301: Listen and Learn — Professional Responsibility: Fee Agreements
Feb 25, 2025Tap to summarizeWelcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode of our “Listen and Learn” series, we’re focusing on a topic from professional responsibility – namely, lawyer fee agreements. These are governed by Rule 1.5 of both the ABA and the California Rules of Professional Conduct. In this episode we discuss: The general rules a lawyer must follow when entering into a fee agreement with their client Different types of fee agreements Prohibited contingency fee agreements A hypothetical scenario from a previous California bar exam Thanks for listening! Listen Now: To listen now, just click on the arrow button above. Resources: “Listen and Learn” series California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2005 Herrscher v. State Bar of California (1935) Prefer to read? Download the Transcript Did You Like It? If you enjoy the podcast, we’d love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts. Also, feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website. If you’ve got burning questions, let us know! We’re always looking for great content ideas, so maybe we’ll answer your question in a future episode. And, if you don’t want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates! Thanks for listening! The post Podcast Episode 301: Listen and Learn — Professional Responsibility: Fee Agreements appeared first on Bar Exam Toolbox®.
Transcribe →Podcast Episode 300: Milestone Episode! Top 5 Tips for Passing the Bar Exam
Feb 18, 2025Tap to summarizeWelcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Tune in for a special milestone episode today (number 300), where we share our top 5 tips for passing the bar exam. In this episode we discuss: Making the most of your bar exam practice Organizing your life during the bar prep period Acting vs. passive learning Looking at the bar exam in the grand scheme of things The mental aspect of preparing for the bar Thanks for listening! Listen Now: To listen now, just click on the arrow button above. Resources: Private Bar Exam Tutoring Podcast Episode 51: Making the Most of Your Bar Exam Practice Podcast Episode 78: Learning Through Mistakes in Bar Prep Podcast Episode 155: Creating a Study Schedule for the Bar Exam Podcast Episode 219: Quick Tips – Breathing Exercises for Test-Day Anxiety Podcast Episode 223: Quick Tips – Balancing Passive and Active Studying for the Bar Exam Podcast Episode 244: Spaced Repetition and Memorization During Bar Prep (w/Gabe Teninbaum) Podcast Episode 261: Quick Tips – Bar Exam Accommodations Basics Benefits of Practice Questions How to Pass the Bar by Doing What Makes You the Most Uncomfortable Getting Ready to Study for the Bar Exam: How to Develop Good Study Habits Bar Study Tips: Getting Mentally Ready for the Bar Exam The Question I’ve Never Been Asked About the Bar Exam Prefer to read? Download the Transcript Did You Like It? If you enjoy the podcast, we’d love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts. Also, feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website. If you’ve got burning questions, let us know! We’re always looking for great content ideas, so maybe we’ll answer your question in a future episode. And, if you don’t want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates! Thanks for listening! The post Podcast Episode 300: Milestone Episode! Top 5 Tips for Passing the Bar Exam appeared first on Bar Exam Toolbox®.
Transcribe →Podcast Episode 299: Breaking Down Bar Prep (w/Stephanie Acosta from UWorld/Themis)
Feb 11, 2025Tap to summarizeWelcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re speaking with guest Stephanie Acosta — Director of Legal Education at UWorld (which acquired Themis Bar Review) — about how they develop comprehensive and engaging bar study materials. We also share tips on effective study techniques, self-assessment, and managing mental health during bar prep. Note: This episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review – the gold standard in bar exam preparation. Save $900 on any July 2025 Themis Bar Review course by using the code BAREXAMTB900 at checkout. (This offer is valid until May 19, 2025.) In this episode we discuss: Stephanie’s journey from law school to working in bar prep Innovative content development at Themis and UWorld Upcoming changes to the format and content of the bar exam Common mistakes in bar studying Advice for bar studiers who feel stuck in the process Thanks for listening! Listen Now: To listen now, just click on the arrow button above. Resources: Private Bar Exam Tutoring Themis Bar Review UWorld Legal Podcast Episode 83: Honing Your Mindset for Bar Exam Studying 3L Bar Exam Tip: Selecting the Right Bar Review Provider for You Prefer to read? Download the Transcript Did You Like It? If you enjoy the podcast, we’d love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts. Also, feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website. If you’ve got burning questions, let us know! We’re always looking for great content ideas, so maybe we’ll answer your question in a future episode. And, if you don’t want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates! Thanks for listening! The post Podcast Episode 299: Breaking Down Bar Prep (w/Stephanie Acosta from UWorld/Themis) appeared first on Bar Exam Toolbox®.
Transcribe →Podcast Episode 298: Spotlight on Contracts (Part 2)
Feb 4, 2025Tap to summarizeWelcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode we’re continuing to review the concepts from Contract Law we’ve covered in our “Listen and Learn” series. In this episode we discuss: Expectation and consequential damages Incidental, reliance, and restitution damages UCC expectation damages Third-party rights in contracts Thanks for listening! Listen Now: To listen now, just click on the arrow button above. Resources: Private Bar Exam Tutoring Hadley v. Baxendale Podcast Episode 171: Listen and Learn – Expectation and Consequential Damages (Contracts) Podcast Episode 295: Listen and Learn – Incidental, Reliance, and Restitution Damages (Contracts) Podcast Episode 274: Listen and Learn – UCC Expectation Damages (Contracts) Podcast Episode 296: Listen and Learn – Third-Party Rights in Contracts (Part 1 – Rules) Podcast Episode 297: Listen and Learn – Third-Party Rights in Contracts (Part 2 – Beneficiaries) Podcast Episode 293: Spotlight on Contracts (Part 1) Prefer to read? Download the Transcript Did You Like It? If you enjoy the podcast, we’d love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts. Also, feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website. If you’ve got burning questions, let us know! We’re always looking for great content ideas, so maybe we’ll answer your question in a future episode. And, if you don’t want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates! Thanks for listening! The post Podcast Episode 298: Spotlight on Contracts (Part 2) appeared first on Bar Exam Toolbox®.
Transcribe →Podcast Episode 297: Listen and Learn — Third-Party Rights in Contracts (Part 2 – Beneficiaries)
Jan 28, 2025Tap to summarizeWelcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This is the second episode of a two-part discussion of third-party rights in contracts. Last time we covered assignments and delegations, and today we focus on third-party beneficiaries. In this episode we discuss: A recap of assignment and delegation of contractual rights and obligations Intended and incidental third-party beneficiaries Illustrative examples of third-party beneficiaries Thanks for listening! Listen Now: To listen now, just click on the arrow button above. Resources: “Listen and Learn” series Podcast Episode 296: Listen and Learn – Third-Party Rights in Contracts (Part 1 – Rules) Prefer to read? Download the Transcript Did You Like It? If you enjoy the podcast, we’d love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts. Also, feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website. If you’ve got burning questions, let us know! We’re always looking for great content ideas, so maybe we’ll answer your question in a future episode. And, if you don’t want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates! Thanks for listening! The post Podcast Episode 297: Listen and Learn — Third-Party Rights in Contracts (Part 2 – Beneficiaries) appeared first on Bar Exam Toolbox®.
Transcribe →Podcast Episode 296: Listen and Learn — Third-Party Rights in Contracts (Part 1 – Rules)
Jan 21, 2025Tap to summarizeWelcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This is the first episode of a two-part discussion of third-party rights in contracts. Today we focus on assignments and delegations, starting with the basic definitions and the specific rules governing them, and then applying these concepts to some practical scenarios. Next week, we’ll cover third-party beneficiaries. In this episode we discuss: Overview of assignment and delegation of contractual rights and obligations Key terminology used in third-party rights in contracts The rules governing assignment and delegation Illustrative examples of third-party rights Thanks for listening! Listen Now: To listen now, just click on the arrow button above. Resources: “Listen and Learn” series Prefer to read? Download the Transcript Did You Like It? If you enjoy the podcast, we’d love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts. Also, feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website. If you’ve got burning questions, let us know! We’re always looking for great content ideas, so maybe we’ll answer your question in a future episode. And, if you don’t want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates! Thanks for listening! The post Podcast Episode 296: Listen and Learn — Third-Party Rights in Contracts (Part 1 – Rules) appeared first on Bar Exam Toolbox®.
Transcribe →Podcast Episode 295: Listen and Learn — Incidental, Reliance, and Restitution Damages (Contracts)
Jan 14, 2025Tap to summarizeWelcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re expanding on the topic of legal remedies for breach of contract, which we started covering in Episode 171. This time we look at the rules governing incidental, reliance, and restitution damages and apply the law to two fact patterns. In this episode we discuss: The rules governing: Incidental damages Reliance damages Restitution damages An analysis of two hypothetical scenarios Thanks for listening! Listen Now: To listen now, just click on the arrow button above. Resources: “Listen and Learn” series California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2014 Podcast Episode 171: Listen and Learn – Expectation and Consequential Damages (Contracts) Prefer to read? Download the Transcript Did You Like It? If you enjoy the podcast, we’d love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts. Also, feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website. If you’ve got burning questions, let us know! We’re always looking for great content ideas, so maybe we’ll answer your question in a future episode. And, if you don’t want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates! Thanks for listening! The post Podcast Episode 295: Listen and Learn — Incidental, Reliance, and Restitution Damages (Contracts) appeared first on Bar Exam Toolbox®.
Transcribe →Podcast Episode 294: Should You Apply for Jobs During Bar Prep? (w/Sadie Jones)
Jan 7, 2025Tap to summarizeWelcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re speaking with former BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones about whether it’s feasible to apply for jobs while studying for the bar exam. We explore scenarios such as graduates who failed the bar the first time, 3Ls without job offers, and those with job offers contingent on passing the bar. In this episode we discuss: The realities of job hunting while studying for the bar How to handle conversations with potential employers about your bar exam status Smart alternatives to consider if you need income during bar prep Tips for positioning yourself for success once you do pass the exam Thanks for listening! Listen Now: To listen now, just click on the arrow button above. Resources: CareerDicta Studying for the Bar While Applying to Jobs How to Juggle Bar Prep and Job Hunting Applying to Jobs Without a Law License Professional Development While Waiting for Bar Results Prefer to read? Download the Transcript Did You Like It? If you enjoy the podcast, we’d love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts. Also, feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website. If you’ve got burning questions, let us know! We’re always looking for great content ideas, so maybe we’ll answer your question in a future episode. And, if you don’t want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates! Thanks for listening! The post Podcast Episode 294: Should You Apply for Jobs During Bar Prep? (w/Sadie Jones) appeared first on Bar Exam Toolbox®.
Transcribe →Podcast Episode 293: Spotlight on Contracts (Part 1)
Dec 17, 2024Tap to summarizeWelcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we’re reviewing the concepts from Contract Law we’ve covered in our “Listen and Learn” series. In this episode we discuss: The basics of contract formation The parol evidence rule Performance and breach of contract Anticipatory repudiation and defenses Attack plan for analyzing contract formation and performance issues Thanks for listening! Listen Now: To listen now, just click on the arrow button above. Resources: Private Bar Exam Tutoring “Listen and Learn” series Podcast Episode 181: Listen and Learn – Parol Evidence (Contracts) Podcast Episode 213: Listen and Learn – Material Breach vs. Minor Breach (Contracts) Podcast Episode 119: Listen and Learn – Anticipatory Repudiation (Contracts) Podcast Episode 292: Listen and Learn – Excuses for Non-Performance of a Contract Prefer to read? Download the Transcript Did You Like It? If you enjoy the podcast, we’d love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts. Also, feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website. If you’ve got burning questions, let us know! We’re always looking for great content ideas, so maybe we’ll answer your question in a future episode. And, if you don’t want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates! Thanks for listening! The post Podcast Episode 293: Spotlight on Contracts (Part 1) appeared first on Bar Exam Toolbox®.
Transcribe →Podcast Episode 292: Listen and Learn — Excuses for Non-Performance of a Contract
Dec 10, 2024Tap to summarizeWelcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode from our “Listen and Learn” series, we’re exploring the situations in which a party to a contract is claiming that their contractual obligations should be discharged as a result of supervening events that occurred after the formation of the contract. The three excuses for non-performance of a contract we’ll look at are: impossibility, impracticability, and frustration of purpose. In this episode we discuss: The rules for the impossibility, impracticability, and frustration of purpose excuses for non-performance of a contract Two essay questions from previous California bar exams Thanks for listening! Listen Now: To listen now, just click on the arrow button above. Resources: “Listen and Learn” series California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, February 2009 California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2006 Taylor v. Caldwell Krell v. Henry Podcast Episode 164: Listen and Learn – Contract Defenses Podcast Episode 226: Listen and Learn – More Contract Defenses Prefer to read? Download the Transcript Did You Like It? If you enjoy the podcast, we’d love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts. Also, feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website. If you’ve got burning questions, let us know! We’re always looking for great content ideas, so maybe we’ll answer your question in a future episode. And, if you don’t want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates! Thanks for listening! The post Podcast Episode 292: Listen and Learn — Excuses for Non-Performance of a Contract appeared first on Bar Exam Toolbox®.
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