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

By: Alison Monahan and Lee Burgess - Law School Toolbox LLC
  • Summary

  • 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 bored listening! Our goal is to impart useful, actionable advice in an entertaining manner. Join us! And, if you have an opinion on the show, please drop by and offer a review. We’re here to help, and we’d love to hear from you!
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Episodes
  • 476: Executive Functioning Skills for Law Students with ADHD (w/Emily Haan)
    Oct 28 2024

    Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ADHD and executive function coach Emily Haan with us to talk about some techniques students can use to be successful in law school.

    In this episode we discuss:

    • Emily's background and work as an ADHD and executive function coach
    • ADHD and time management challenges in law school
    • Managing overwhelm and procrastination
    • Tackling big projects with backwards planning
    • Dealing with boredom while studying
    • Improving exam performance

    Resources

    • Emily Haan Coaching (https://www.emilyhaan.com/)
    • VIA Character Strengths (https://www.viacharacter.org/character-strengths-via?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmt24BhDPARIsAJFYKk3qU85W7Poobpn4VRRtpXokDrMxRS-AOxf6ESxpSacVbl37NKbiOhQaAtVWEALw_wcB)
    • Podcast Episode 436: Improving Executive Functioning Skills as a Law Student (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-436-improving-executive-functioning-skills-as-a-law-student/)
    • Podcast Episode 437: Quick Tips – Succeeding in Law School with ADHD (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-437-quick-tips-succeeding-in-law-school-with-adhd/)
    • Podcast Episode 445: Best Practices for Getting Accommodations in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-445-best-practices-for-getting-accommodations-in-law-school/)
    • Podcast Episode 470: Tips for Neurodivergent Law Students (w/Heather Varanini and Rebecca Petrilli) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-470-tips-for-neurodivergent-law-students-w-heather-varanini-and-rebecca-petrilli/)

    Download the Transcript
    (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-476-executive-functioning-skills-for-law-students-with-adhd-w-emily-haan/)

    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 (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee

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    33 mins
  • 475: Quick Tips -- How to Predict What's on Your Law School Exams
    Oct 21 2024

    Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we break down strategies to help you anticipate what topics and question types are most likely to appear on your exams. Learn how to study smarter, not harder, and walk into your finals with confidence!

    In this episode we discuss:

    • Analyzing old exams
    • What details to pay attention to in class
    • Researching your professors
    • Creating a study heat map
    • The unpredictability factor

    Resources:

    • Tutoring for Law School Success (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tutoring-for-law-school-success/)
    • Podcast Episode 365: Top 10 Tips for Studying for Final Exam (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-365-top-10-tips-for-studying-for-final-exams/)
    • Getting into Exam Prep Mode (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/getting-into-exam-prep-mode/)
    • Preparing for Exams with Takeaways, Connections, and Policy (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/preparing-for-exams-with-takeaways-connections-and-policy/)
    • 5 New Exam Strategies to Try (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/5-new-exam-strategies-to-try/)

    Download the Transcript
    (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-475-quick-tips-how-to-predict-whats-on-your-law-school-exams/)

    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 (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee

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    9 mins
  • 474: Thriving in Law School with ADHD (w/Rawi Nanakul)
    Oct 14 2024

    Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ADHD coach Rawi Nanakul with us to talk about thriving in law school with ADHD. We cover identifying warning signs, strategies for managing executive function challenges, and the importance of self-care and professional support.

    In this episode we discuss:

    • Rawi's personal journey and ADHD diagnosis
    • Identifying ADHD signs
    • The difference between the help provided by a doctor, a therapist, and an ADHD coach
    • A few specific scenarios that might play out for students struggling with ADHD
    • The importance of self-care and professional help

    Resources:

    • Tech Atypically (https://www.techatypically.com/)
    • Tech Atypically newsletter (https://adhdpm.substack.com/)
    • Podcast Episode 436: Improving Executive Functioning Skills as a Law Student (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-436-improving-executive-functioning-skills-as-a-law-student/)
    • Podcast Episode 437: Quick Tips – Succeeding in Law School with ADHD (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-437-quick-tips-succeeding-in-law-school-with-adhd/)
    • Podcast Episode 445: Best Practices for Getting Accommodations in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-445-best-practices-for-getting-accommodations-in-law-school/)
    • Podcast Episode 470: Tips for Neurodivergent Law Students (w/Heather Varanini and Rebecca Petrilli) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-470-tips-for-neurodivergent-law-students-w-heather-varanini-and-rebecca-petrilli/)

    Download the Transcript
    (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-474-thriving-in-law-school-with-adhd-w-rawi-nanakul/)

    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 (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode!

    Thanks for listening!

    Alison & Lee

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    33 mins

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