Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we have admissions consultant Anna Ivey back with us to talk about the law school admissions timeline. In this episode we discuss: Anna’s background and work in the law school admissions space What is the ideal timeline for applying to law school? What are the advantages of starting the application process early, and why do people apply late in a lot of cases? Preparing for taking the LSAT Lining up recommendations, including if you’ve been out of school for a while What to do if you have to re-apply to a law school? Thanks for listening ..read more

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones with us to talk about law firms starting to open their direct hiring process early, often before students have finished their first year. In this episode we discuss: Why are law firms hiring outside the standard OCI process? How can you find out about these positions and apply? The timeframe for considering offers Weighing your options through direct interviewing and OCI Pros and cons of the early hiring process for law students Thanks for listening! Listen Now To listen now, just click on the ar ..read more

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we have tech innovator and entrepreneur Kevin Surace with us to talk about how the legal profession is evolving in the age of AI. In this episode we discuss: Kevin’s background and work in the AI space Some of the most interesting legal questions and problems that AI technologies present Is AI going to take over some of the jobs traditionally done by lawyers? The biggest pros and cons of AI technologies moving forward Tips for people who are interested in really exploring these emerging technologies Thanks for listening! Listen Now ..read more

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In today’s episode, together with Steve Schwartz from LSAT Unplugged, we’re sharing our list of top 10 things to consider when you are applying to law school. In this episode we discuss: Steve’s background and work in the law school admissions space How early should you start preparing for taking the LSAT? The current structure of the LSAT and what changes are coming up The pros and cons of different prep options Researching law schools and scholarships Writing your personal statement Asking for letters of recommendation Balancing studying with ..read more

Thinking back on my law school application process, it’s shocking to me now how many things I just didn’t have any idea about. I decided to apply at lunch one day, after a terrible staff meeting at the place I was working (they were about to cut salaries and probably start laying people off, and it was clear that we needed to figure out next steps, fast). Everyone at that lunch made a life-changing decision on the spot. Mine was that I wanted to move to NYC. Someone asked what I was going to do there, and I said, “Well, maybe I’ll apply to law school!” A co-worker looked at me like I was crazy ..read more

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones with us to talk about managing your schedule as a summer associate, intern, or extern. In this episode we discuss: What should be your goal as to the amount of work you take on at your summer job? How to figure out how long a task should/will take Structuring your work day to ensure you’re working efficiently Under what circumstances should you just say “no,” and how can that be done gracefully? Some common roadblocks to working efficiently for interns and young lawyers Thanks for listening! Liste ..read more

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we’re discussing why doing the assigned reading for your law school classes is important, and we address some common questions we receive from students regarding reading cases for class. In this episode we discuss: Why it’s important to spend the time to read cases, even when they seem difficult Fundamental skills developed through reading cases that will benefit you during the rest of law school How reading for class will positively impact your future legal career Tips for gradually cutting down reading time and making the work more mana ..read more

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we’re excited to welcome Haley Miller and Laura Derbonne, who are the co-presidents of The National Disabled Law Students Association, to talk about accommodations and advocating for yourself. In this episode we discuss: Our guests’ law school journey and how they got involved with The National Disabled Law Students Association The mission of NDLSA Different types of accommodations and how to go about getting them in law school How to internalize needing classroom or exam accommodations Common mistakes that law students make when it comes ..read more

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, in an episode from our “Listen and Learn” series, we’re discussing property intentional torts and their specific defenses. In this episode we discuss: A brief review of intentional torts When is a defendant liable for trespass to land? The differences between trespass to chattels and conversion The necessity defense for property intentional torts The case Vincent v. Lake Erie Transportation Co. Two hypos from previous California bar exams involving property intentional torts Thanks for listening! Listen Now To listen now, just click on ..read more

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re discussing some bar exam basics to help ensure you pass on the first try. In this episode we discuss: Structure of the current bar exam and how it’s going to change Important things to keep in mind for your bar prep What are some problem areas we see with people who don’t pass the first time? How you can set yourself up for success on the exam Tools and resources to use for bar prep Thanks for listening! Listen Now To listen now, just click on the arrow button above. Resources: Bar Exam Toolbox podcast Writing of the Week (WOW ..read more