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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we’re talking about a topic we’ve been thinking about a lot recently – whether social media is destroying our ability to focus. We reflect on how our daily routines were impacted by a week-long break from social media, and how we used the freed up time. […] The post Podcast Episode 522: Is Social Media Destroying Our Ability to Focus? appeared first on Law School Toolbox®.

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re speaking with Nikhil Agarwal from Juno about how law students can make smarter choices about student loans. We focus on the benefits of group negotiation for better interest rates and the differences between federal and private loans. Thanks to Juno for their support in sponsoring […] The post Podcast Episode 521: Smarter Borrowing: How Juno Helps Lower Student Loans appeared first on Law School Toolbox®.

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This episode features a discussion with Dan Smith from Themis Bar Review about the upcoming NextGen Bar Exam, highlighting its new computer-based format and integrated question sets, as well as the importance of memorization and practical skills. The conversation also covers how Themis is adapting its prep […] The post Podcast Episode 520: Preparing for the NextGen Bar Exam with Themis appeared first on Law School Toolbox®.

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In today’s episode, we’re discussing torts – specifically, the intentional tort of false imprisonment and the associated defense, shopkeeper’s privilege. We also go through several sample questions and apply the law to the fact patterns. In this episode we discuss: An overview of intentional torts The elements […] The post Podcast Episode 519: Listen and Learn — False Imprisonment and Shopkeeper’s Privilege (Torts) appeared first on Law School Toolbox®.

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today Alison is speaking with Susan Stone and Kristina Supler from KJK’s Student & Athlete Defense Group about ways poor decisions in the past might (or might not) derail your law school and bar exam journey. In this episode we discuss: The work our guests do to […] The post Podcast Episode 518: Will Past Poor Decisions Derail Your Legal Career? (w/Susan Stone and Kristina Supler) appeared first on Law School Toolbox®.

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today Alison is speaking with USF law professors Megan Hutchinson and Nicole Phillips about how they are teaching law students to use AI responsibly — emphasizing ethical, professional, and practical applications. In this episode we discuss: How AI is taught at USF School of Law Student and […] The post Podcast Episode 517: Teaching AI in Law School (w/Megan Hutchinson and Nicole Phillips) appeared first on Law School Toolbox®.

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re focusing on the basics of Criminal Law – that is, the elements of a crime. Specifically, we’re going to spend some time diving into the two most important elements: causation and mens rea. In this episode we discuss: The four elements necessary to prove a […] The post Podcast Episode 516: Listen and Learn — Elements of a Crime appeared first on Law School Toolbox®.

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In this episode we offer practical advice for law students on preparing for class, handling the Socratic method, and managing anxiety about being called on. We emphasize that mistakes are normal and that efficient reading and note-taking are key. We encourage law students to approach class participation […] The post Podcast Episode 515: How to Prepare for Class and Not Freak Out When You Get Called On (1L Summer Series) appeared first on Law School Toolbox®.

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our “Listen and Learn” series, we’re discussing Civil Procedure – specifically, the following topics related to discovery: motions to compel, interrogatories, and physical/mental examinations. In this episode we discuss: An overview of discovery The specific rules related to motions to compel, interrogatories, and […] The post Podcast Episode 514: Listen and Learn — Discovery (Civ Pro) appeared first on Law School Toolbox®.

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, in our 1L summer series, we’re exploring whether law students should continue to study as hard if AI can already perform many tasks for us. We’re highlighting AI’s current capabilities and limitations, underscoring the enduring importance of human skills such as judgment, emotional intelligence, and creative problem-solving. […] The post Podcast Episode 513: Grappling with AI as a Law Student and Lawyer (1L Summer Series) appeared first on Law School Toolbox®.

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This is the second part of our discussion on landlord/tenant law. In this episode, we focus on the differences between lease assignment and subletting. In this episode we discuss: Assignment of a lease Subletting a property A sample question illustrating the concept of lease assignment Thanks for […] The post Podcast Episode 512: Listen and Learn — Landlord/Tenant Law (Part 2) – Assignments and Subletting appeared first on Law School Toolbox®.

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we discuss the essentials of leaseholds in landlord/tenant law. We cover the different types of leasehold estates, as well as the obligations of tenants and landlords, and we analyze a sample question. Next week, we’ll focus on assignment and subletting. In this episode we […] The post Podcast Episode 511: Listen and Learn — Landlord/Tenant Law (Part 1) appeared first on Law School Toolbox®.

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In this episode of our 1L summer series, we discuss how to organize your time efficiently and maintain focus in law school. We go through the structured daily routine of 1Ls, the importance of deep work, and the use of organizational tools for effective time management. We […] The post Podcast Episode 510: How Do I Organize My Time and Stay Focused? (1L Summer Series) appeared first on Law School Toolbox®.

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This is the second episode of a two-part discussion of third-party rights in contracts. Last time we covered assignments and delegations, and today we focus on third-party beneficiaries. In this episode we discuss: A recap of assignment and delegation of contractual rights and obligations Intended and incidental […] The post Podcast Episode 509: Listen and Learn — Third-Party Rights in Contracts (Part 2 – Beneficiaries) appeared first on Law School Toolbox®.

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This is the first episode of a two-part discussion of third-party rights in contracts. Today we focus on assignments and delegations, starting with the basic definitions and the specific rules governing them, and then applying these concepts to some practical scenarios. Next week, we’ll cover third-party beneficiaries. […] The post Podcast Episode 508: Listen and Learn — Third-Party Rights in Contracts (Part 1 – Rules) appeared first on Law School Toolbox®.