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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this week's episode, we have AJ Link joining us on the podcast. AJ is the president of the National Disabled Legal Professionals Association and today we're talking about accommodations and advocating for yourself in the legal profession.
In this episode, we discuss:
AJ's background and legal career path The mission of the National Disabled Legal Professionals Association The reasons why many students hesitate to file for accommodations for the bar exam Appealing accommodations decisions if your request is denied Resources for getting the documentation for accommodations in place What are some ways to advocate for yourself in the workplace? Resources:
Private Bar Exam Tutoring (https://barexamtoolbox.com/private-bar-exam-tutoring/) LinkedIn: AJ Link (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jabarilink/) LinkedIn: National Disabled Legal Professionals Association (https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-disabled-legal-professionals-association/) Twitter: National Disabled Legal Professionals Association (https://twitter.com/NatDisLegal) SpacedRepetition.com (https://spacedrepetition.com/) Podcast Episode 2: Accommodations for the Bar Exam (w/Dr. Jared Maloff) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-2-accommodations-for-the-bar-exam-w-dr-jared-maloff/) Podcast Episode 60: Applying for Accommodations on the Bar Exam (w/Elizabeth Knox) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-60-applying-for-accommodations-on-the-bar-exam-w-elizabeth-knox/) Podcast Episode 244: Spaced Repetition and Memorization During Bar Prep (w/Gabe Teninbaum) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-244-spaced-repetition-and-memorization-during-bar-prep-w-gabe-teninbaum/) Everything You Need to Know About ADA Accommodations for the MPRE and Bar Exams (https://barexamtoolbox.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-ada-accommodations-for-the-mpre-and-bar-exams/) Leveling the Playing Field: Testing Accommodations on the Bar Exam (https://barexamtoolbox.com/leveling-the-playing-field-testing-accommodations-on-the-bar-exam/) Should You Apply for Bar Exam Testing Accommodations? (https://barexamtoolbox.com/apply-bar-exam-testing-accommodations/) Download the Transcript
(https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-263-navigating-accommodations-and-self-advocacy-in-the-legal-field-w-aj-link/)
If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on  Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) 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 Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!
Thanks for listening!
Alison & Lee
Today, I want to share a game-changer for your bar exam prep: SpacedRepetition.com. We've interviewed their CEO on the podcast before - check out episode 244 - but if you haven't heard about it, the site uses cutting-edge cognitive science to double, triple, or even quadruple memory retention, making sure you remember the most tested black letter law when it counts. The science is very real, and very effective, and we highly recommend giving it a try. It's only $99, and you even get a full week to decide if it's for you before you pay a penny. Plus, as a listener of our podcast, you get an exclusive 15% off the "Boost Deck," which is the product on SpacedRepetition.com made specifically for bar-preppers. When you check out, enter "toolbox" in all lower-case letters to get the discount!
(This is an affiliate promo code, which means that we may receive a small commission if you use it, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products we trust and believe will be beneficial to our followers. Thanks for helping us bring you valuable content!)

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this week's episode, we're focusing on a topic from Civil Procedure -- specifically, motions for judgment as a matter of law and motions for new trial, where the moving party is asking the court to take certain issues away from the jury.
In this episode, we discuss:
The two types of motions for judgment as a matter of law The standard for granting a motion for judgment as a matter of law Filing and granting motions for new trial Analyzing a hypo encompassing the above concepts Resources:
"Listen and Learn" series (https://barexamtoolbox.com/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-archive-by-topic/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-explaining-individual-mee-and-california-bar-essay-questions/#listen-learn) SpacedRepetition.com (https://spacedrepetition.com/) Podcast Episode 203: Listen and Learn – Motions for Summary Judgment (Civ Pro) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-203-listen-and-learn-motions-for-summary-judgment-civ-pro/) Podcast Episode 244: Spaced Repetition and Memorization During Bar Prep (w/Gabe Teninbaum) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-244-spaced-repetition-and-memorization-during-bar-prep-w-gabe-teninbaum/) Download the Transcript
(https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-262-listen-and-learn-motions-for-judgment-as-a-matter-of-law-and-motions-for-new-trial-civ-pro/)
If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) 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 Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!
Thanks for listening!
Alison & Lee
Today, I want to share a game-changer for your bar exam prep: SpacedRepetition.com. We've interviewed their founder on the podcast before - check out episode 244 - but if you haven't heard about it, the site uses cutting-edge cognitive science to double, triple, or even quadruple memory retention, making sure you remember the most tested black letter law when it counts. The science is very real, and very effective, and we highly recommend giving it a try. It's only $99, and you even get a full week to decide if it's for you before you pay a penny. Plus, as a listener of our podcast, you get an exclusive 15% off the "Boost Deck," which is the product on SpacedRepetition.com made specifically for bar-preppers. When you check out, enter TOOLBOX in all caps to get the discount!
(This is an affiliate promo code, which means that we may receive a small commission if you  use it, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products we trust and believe will be beneficial to our followers. Thanks for helping us bring you valuable content!)

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we're talking about using accommodations for the bar exam due to disabilities or other conditions.
In this episode, we discuss:
Why accommodations are important Various types of accommodations available for the bar exam Applying for accommodations if you haven't had them in the past A step-by-step guide for securing accommodations Tips for effective use of the accommodations once you've got them Resources:
Private Bar Exam Tutoring (https://barexamtoolbox.com/private-bar-exam-tutoring/) SpacedRepetition.com (https://spacedrepetition.com/) Podcast Episode 2: Accommodations for the Bar Exam (w/Dr. Jared Maloff) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-2-accommodations-for-the-bar-exam-w-dr-jared-maloff/) Podcast Episode 60: Applying for Accommodations on the Bar Exam (w/Elizabeth Knox) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-60-applying-for-accommodations-on-the-bar-exam-w-elizabeth-knox/) Podcast Episode 244: Spaced Repetition and Memorization During Bar Prep (w/Gabe Teninbaum) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-244-spaced-repetition-and-memorization-during-bar-prep-w-gabe-teninbaum/) The Early Bird Gets the Worm: How and When to Apply for Bar Exam Accommodations (https://barexamtoolbox.com/the-early-bird-gets-the-worm-how-and-when-to-apply-for-bar-exam-accommodations/) Leveling the Playing Field: Testing Accommodations on the Bar Exam (https://barexamtoolbox.com/leveling-the-playing-field-testing-accommodations-on-the-bar-exam/) Should You Apply for Bar Exam Testing Accommodations? (https://barexamtoolbox.com/apply-bar-exam-testing-accommodations/) Download the Transcript
(https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-261-quick-tips-bar-exam-accommodations-basics/)
If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on  Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) 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 Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!
Thanks for listening!
Alison & Lee
Today, I want to share a game-changer for your bar exam prep: SpacedRepetition.com. We've interviewed their CEO on the podcast before - check out episode 244 - but if you haven't heard about it, the site uses cutting-edge cognitive science to double, triple, or even quadruple memory retention, making sure you remember the most tested black letter law when it counts. The science is very real, and very effective, and we highly recommend giving it a try. It's only $99, and you even get a full week to decide if it's for you before you pay a penny. Plus, as a listener of our podcast, you get an exclusive 15% off the "Boost Deck," which is the product on SpacedRepetition.com made specifically for bar-preppers. When you check out, enter "toolbox" in all lower-case letters to get the discount!
(This is an affiliate promo code, which means that we may receive a small commission if you use it, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products we trust and believe will be beneficial to our followers. Thanks for helping us bring you valuable content!)

Welcome back to the Bar Exam 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 crime The defendant's state of mind and criminal intent when they commit a crime Actual and proximate causation Two hypos from previous California bar exams Resources:
"Listen and Learn" series (https://barexamtoolbox.com/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-archive-by-topic/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-explaining-individual-mee-and-california-bar-essay-questions/#listen-learn) California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2007 (https://nwculaw.edu/pdf/bar/July%202007%20Essays%20and%20Sample%20Answers.pdf) California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, October 2020 (https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Portals/0/documents/admissions/Examinations/October-2020-Essay-Selected-Answers.pdf) Podcast Episode 185: Listen and Learn – Prosecution of a Criminal Trial (Burdens, Presumptions, Sufficiency) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-185-listen-and-learn-prosecution-of-a-criminal-trial-burdens-presumptions-sufficiency/) Podcast Episode 202: Listen and Learn – Defenses to a Crime (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-202-listen-and-learn-defenses-to-a-crime/) Podcast Episode 218: Listen and Learn – Intent Under the Model Penal Code (Criminal Law) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-218-listen-and-learn-intent-under-the-model-penal-code-criminal-law/) Download the Transcript
(https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-260-listen-and-learn-elements-of-a-crime/)
If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) 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 Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!
Thanks for listening!
Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we are excited to speak with Jesse Mecham -- a personal finance expert and founder of You Need A Budget -- about ways to decrease spending and borrowing during bar prep and generally in life.
In this episode, we discuss:
How Jesse got into the field of budgeting and personal finance The YNAB "four-rule method" for managing money Thinking creatively when you're facing financial challenges and debt How to approach your community of family and friends for help Budgeting your finances with the future in mind Resources:
Private Bar Exam Tutoring (https://barexamtoolbox.com/private-bar-exam-tutoring/) YNAB: You Need A Budget (https://www.ynab.com/) Podcast Episode 256: Quick Tips – Budgeting for the Bar Exam (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-256-quick-tips-budgeting-for-the-bar-exam/) How to Prepare for the Bar on a Budget (https://barexamtoolbox.com/how-to-prepare-for-the-bar-on-a-budget/) Why I Packed My Own Lunch for the Bar Exam (And Maybe You Should Too) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/why-i-packed-my-own-lunch-for-the-bar-exam-and-maybe-you-should-too/) Post Bar Trips on a Budget (https://barexamtoolbox.com/post-bar-trips-on-a-budget/) Download the Transcript
(https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-259-how-to-minimize-borrowing-for-the-bar-exam-w-jesse-mecham-from-ynab/)
If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) 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 Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!
Thanks for listening!
Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we're excited to be speaking with our guest Rebecca Petrilli from Themis Bar Review. We'll share our top 10 tips for using your bar review program to its full capacity to achieve better writing and MBE scores.
Note: This episode is brought to you by Themis Bar Review – the gold standard in bar exam preparation. Right now, Themis has a special offer for Bar Exam Toolbox podcast listeners. If you sign up for their July 2024 bar review course, you can get a $500 discount using the promo code BAREXAMTB500. (This offer is valid until midnight Central Standard Time on May 20th, 2024.)
In this episode, we discuss:
How Themis's personalized study schedule works Getting feedback on your essays and multiple choice questions What does Themis do to support students with regard to memorizing the law? Building in breaks into your study routine Making a plan for how to triage if you fall behind on your studying Tips for part-time bar studiers Resources:
Private Bar Exam Tutoring (https://barexamtoolbox.com/private-bar-exam-tutoring/) Themis Bar Review (https://www.themisbar.com/) UWorld (https://www.uworld.com/) UWorld MBE QBank (https://legal.uworld.com/mbe/) Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things, by Adam Grant (https://adamgrant.net/book/hidden-potential/) Podcast Episode 78: Learning Through Mistakes in Bar Prep (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-78-learning-through-mistakes-in-bar-prep/) Podcast Episode 155: Creating a Study Schedule for the Bar Exam (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-155-creating-a-study-schedule-for-the-bar-exam/) Podcast Episode 244: Spaced Repetition and Memorization During Bar Prep (w/Gabe Teninbaum) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-244-spaced-repetition-and-memorization-during-bar-prep-w-gabe-teninbaum/) Podcast Episode 253: Bar Exam Best Practices – Creating Good Habits (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-253-bar-exam-best-practices-creating-good-habits/) Podcast Episode 254: Quick Tips – Best Habits for Studying for the Bar Exam While Working (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-254-quick-tips-best-habits-for-studying-for-the-bar-exam-while-working/) Things to Consider When Choosing Your Bar Prep Course (https://barexamtoolbox.com/things-to-consider-when-choosing-your-bar-prep-course/) How to Pass the Bar By Doing What Makes You the Most Uncomfortable (https://barexamtoolbox.com/how-to-pass-the-bar-by-doing-what-makes-you-the-most-uncomfortable/) Download the Transcript
(https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-258-keys-to-bar-exam-success-with-themis-w-rebecca-petrilli/)
If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) 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 Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!
Thanks for listening!
Alison & Lee