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

Alison Monahan and Lee Burgess - Law School Toolbox, LLC
Law School
Legal Writing
Exam Preparation
Job Search Process
Time Management
Career Development
Legal Careers
Digital Well-Being
Access To Justice
Networking
ADHD
Legal Technology
Technology Influence
Memos
Federal Rules Of Civil Procedure
Executive Functioning Skills
Legal Career
Study Schedule
Generative AI
Life Choices

The Law School Toolbox podcast is an engaging show for law students about law school, the bar exam, legal careers, and life. Each week, we offer practical tips and advice on academic matters, careers, and more. The Law School Toolbox podcast is hosted by opinionated law school and bar exam experts Alison Monahan and Lee Burgess. You might not always agree with us, but we guarantee you won't be bor... more

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Latest Episodes

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we're speaking with ADHD and executive function coach Emily Haan about the unique challenges attorneys with ADHD face in the workplace, such as time management, task switching, and emai... more

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we're talking about using office hours in a productive way – this time, from your professor's perspective. We emphasize preparing specific questions, demonstrating prior effort, and engaging thoug... more

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This episode continues the discussion on criminal identification procedures, focusing on potential due process violation issues. Through analyzing a hypothetical scenario, we illustrate how courts look ... more

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, Alison and Gabe Teninbaum -- law professor and creator of SpacedRepetition.com -- discuss how technology is rapidly transforming the legal profession, emphasizing the importance for law students ... more

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Recent Guests

Julie Lythcott-Haims
Author, attorney, community builder, and member of the Palo Alto City Council
Palo Alto City Council
Episode: 525: Being an Adult (w/Julie Lythcott-Haims)
Steven Schwartz
Founder of LSAT Unplugged and LSAT preparation expert.
LSAT Unplugged
Episode: 524: LSAT Changes and Prep Strategies with AI (w/Steve Schwartz)
Nikhil Agarwal
Co-founder of Juno, a service that helps students lower their loan rates
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Episode: 521: Smarter Borrowing: How Juno Helps Lower Student Loans
Dan Smith
Project lead for NextGen development at Themis Bar Review
Themis Bar Review
Episode: 520: Preparing for the NextGen Bar Exam with Themis
Megan Hutchinson
USF Law Professor and Employment Law expert
University of San Francisco
Episode: 517: Teaching AI in Law School (w/Megan Hutchinson and Nicole Phillips)
Nicole Phillips
USF Law Professor with a focus on Employment and Education Law
University of San Francisco
Episode: 517: Teaching AI in Law School (w/Megan Hutchinson and Nicole Phillips)
Angela Corbett
Licensed clinical social worker and certified addictions professional, owner of TrueCandor therapy group practice
TrueCandor
Episode: 502: Protecting Your Mental Health in Law School (w/Angela Corbett)
Lindsay Scola
Sleep Expert and Advocate
Episode: 499: Tips for Better Rest with Sleep Expert Lindsay Scola (Part 2)
Hannah Siegel Proff
Private solo criminal defense lawyer
Solo Criminal Defense Practice in Denver, Colorado
Episode: 483: Life as a Private Criminal Defense Attorney (w/Hannah Seigel Proff)

Hosts

Alison Monahan
Host and expert in legal education, known for her engaging insights and approach to law school preparation.
Lee Burgess
Co-host and law school expert, providing actionable advice to listeners navigating legal education.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 586 ratings
  • Protecting Your Mental Health

    This podcast was a reinforcement that seeking professional help while in law school, optimizing a professional career, and dealing with everyday life circumstances is a must. I have an appointment scheduled for next week before I take one of my finals. Thank you Alison and Lee for creating this platform. It is a great resource.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    raterenae
    United States7 months ago
  • Incredible podcast filled with priceless information!!

    Highly recommend to future law students and anyone interested law or just for general knowledge!! I’ve learned so much just by listening to this podcast, thank you very much to the hosts and all those involved in making this possible. May God bless and increase each and everyone, again thank you for being a blessing to the world!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ilovegranolaandchocolatw
    Canadaa year ago
  • Great Law School Prep

    I have been listening only for a few months between here and YouTube I love how helpful these episodes are. I have been seriously thinking about Law School since around March of this year so I’m happy to have found this podcast. Will start LSAT prep come January 2025.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jai 156
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love the Listen and Learn series!

    I really enjoy the Listen and Learn series. I’m a bit of a law buff and I find the episodes very informative. Thanks heaps!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KennyKenni
    Australiaa year ago
  • Useful and pleasant

    Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    7437-lock
    United Statesa year ago

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Overall, listeners feel more equipped to handle the challenges of law school and appreciate actionable tips shared during episodes.
Some feedback points to a condescending tone in certain discussions, indicating a need for sensitivity in delivery.
Reviews often highlight the usefulness of episodes focused on exam strategies and mental health for law students.
Listeners appreciate the practical advice on law school preparation and the engaging dynamic between the hosts.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

534: Handling ADHD in the Legal Workplace (w/Emily Haan)
Q: What are the potential advantages and types of legal work that might be a better fit for those with ADHD?
Individuals with ADHD often exhibit extreme creativity and the ability to think outside the box, making them suited for writing-heavy legal practices that value innovative thinking.
534: Handling ADHD in the Legal Workplace (w/Emily Haan)
Q: Can you share some effective time management strategies for attorneys working in this environment?
Using a physical timer to track time spent on tasks and gamifying work by challenging oneself can help manage time effectively in a legal setting.
534: Handling ADHD in the Legal Workplace (w/Emily Haan)
Q: How do the law firm and the legal environment challenge young lawyers with ADHD?
The fast-paced and unpredictable nature of the legal profession, along with the difficulty of switching tasks quickly and the pressure to bill hours, create significant challenges for young lawyers with ADHD.
534: Handling ADHD in the Legal Workplace (w/Emily Haan)
Q: Can you just explain what ADHD sometimes looks like in adults, particularly in these demanding professional environments like law?
ADHD in professional environments can manifest through hyperfocus, procrastination, time blindness, and struggles with managing time efficiently, often making it challenging to switch between tasks and maintain attention.
531: What Law Students Should Know About New Legal Tech (w/Gabe Teninbaum)
Q: What kind of skills should students be developing?
Students should cultivate rule-based reasoning, data competence, technological competence, and strong interpersonal skills.

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