The Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast: Pass the Bar Exam with Less Stress Bar Exam Toolbox

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode of our "Quick Tips" series, we're outlining a strategy for bouncing back after failing the bar exam. We discuss how to identify and strengthen your weaker areas and set yourself up for success next time around.
In this episode, we discuss:
Overcoming the grief over failing Deciding when/if you want to sit for the bar again Finding out the reason(s) your score wasn't high enough Mapping out a new study plan Looking for outside help if needed Resources:
Private Bar Exam Tutoring (https://barexamtoolbox.com/private-bar-exam-tutoring/) I Failed (https://barexamtoolbox.com/i-failed-the-bar-exam/) What Are Bar Exam Graders Really Looking For? (https://barexamtoolbox.com/what-are-bar-exam-graders-really-looking-for/) Your Frequently Asked Questions Answered: Failing and Retaking the Bar Exam (https://barexamtoolbox.com/your-frequently-asked-questions-answered-failing-and-retaking-the-bar-exam/) Coming Back Strong: How and When to Start Studying After Failing (https://barexamtoolbox.com/coming-back-strong-how-and-when-to-start-studying-after-failing/) How to Avoid Failing the Bar Again (https://barexamtoolbox.com/how-to-avoid-failing-the-bar-again/) Download the Transcript
(https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-209-quick-tips-what-to-do-after-failing-the-bar-exam/)
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, as part of our "Listen and Learn" series, we're discussing the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and specifically Rule 12(b), which governs defenses and motions to dismiss, and is frequently tested on the bar exam. 
In this episode, we discuss:
Motions to dismiss based on the defenses enumerated in Rule 12(b) The requirements for an adequate pleading How a court will evaluate a claim to grant relief Two sample questions illustrating motions to dismiss a case 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) Bell Atlantic Corp. v. Twombly (https://www.oyez.org/cases/2006/05-1126)  Ashcroft v. Iqbal (https://www.oyez.org/cases/2008/07-1015) Podcast Episode 92: Listen and Learn – Subject Matter Jurisdiction (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-92-listen-and-learn-subject-matter-jurisdiction/) Podcast Episode 169: Listen and Learn – Personal Jurisdiction (Civ Pro) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-169-listen-and-learn-personal-jurisdiction-civ-pro/) Download the Transcript
(https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-208-listen-and-learn-motions-to-dismiss-a-case/)
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, as part of our "Listen and Learn" series, we're talking about the purpose of recording statutes, and the recording system more generally. 
In this episode, we discuss:
The first-in-time rule for valid title What is a bona fide purchaser? What does it mean to take property without notice? The three types of recording statutes How transfers of real property are recorded What is a "wild" deed? Analyzing sample questions involving recording statutes 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) Podcast Episode 39: Tackling a California Bar Exam Essay: Real Property (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-39-tackling-a-california-bar-exam-essay-real-property/) Podcast Episode 65: Tackling an MEE Real Property Essay Question (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-65-tackling-an-mee-real-property-essay-question/) Download the Transcript
(https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-207-listen-and-learn-recording-statutes-real-property/)
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 have Ryan Zajic from UWorld on the podcast to discuss how you can use the platform to prep for the bar exam. We also share general tips to keep in mind during your bar study.
Note: If you're interested in checking out UWorld for yourself, you can use the coupon code BTUWORLD10 for 10% off the purchase price.
In this episode, we discuss:
Ryan's background and his work in bar prep What the UWorld platform offers to bar studiers and what sets it apart from other bar prep tools How many MBE questions should students target doing during their bar prep? How Themis Bar Review has changed for students since it was acquired by UWorld Ryan's three pieces of advice when it comes to studying for the bar Resources:
UWorld MBE QBank (https://legal.uworld.com/mbe/) Themis Bar Review (https://www.themisbar.com/) NextGen Bar Exam (https://nextgenbarexam.ncbex.org/) National Conference of Bar Examiners (https://www.ncbex.org/) Podcast Episode 11: Self-Sabotaging Behavior During Bar Prep (w/Ariel Salzer) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-11-self-sabotaging-behavior-during-bar-prep-w-ariel-salzer/) Podcast Episode 18: Strategies for Mastering the MBE (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-18-strategies-for-mastering-the-mbe/) Podcast Episode 198: The NextGen Bar Exam (w/Doretta McGinnis) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-198-the-nextgen-bar-exam-w-doretta-mcginnis/) Podcast Episode 199: Using Spaced Repetition for Your Law School and Bar Exam Studies (w/Gabriel Teninbaum) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-199-using-spaced-repetition-for-your-law-school-and-bar-exam-studies-w-gabriel-teninbaum/) Download the Transcript
(https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-206-focused-learning-for-mastering-the-mbe-w-ryan-zajic-from-uworld/)
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 talking about common perfectionist pitfalls that students may fall into while studying for the bar exam, and what to do to avoid those pitfalls. We also go through some general tips for approaching the bar prep process and the bar exam with the right frame of mind.
In this episode, we discuss:
Why is it so important to approach bar prep and the bar exam with a non-perfectionist mindset? Five common perfectionist pitfalls and how to avoid them Tips for combatting the perfectionist voice in your head Resources:
Private Bar Exam Tutoring (https://barexamtoolbox.com/private-bar-exam-tutoring/) Don’t Let Perfection Curb Your Bar Exam Success (https://barexamtoolbox.com/dont-let-perfection-curb-your-bar-exam-success/) Download the Transcript
(https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-205-quick-tips-fighting-perfectionism-during-bar-prep/)
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, as part of our "Listen and Learn" series, we're discussing Civil Procedure, and specifically, the scope of discovery and the work-product privilege.
In this episode, we discuss:
Definition of the discovery phase in litigation Scope of discovery What is the work-product privilege? Determining whether work-product is protected from discovery Analyzing 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) Examples & Explanations: Civil Procedure, by Joseph W. Glannon (https://www.amazon.com/Examples-Explanations-Procedure-Joseph-Glannon/dp/1454894024) California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, February 2013 (https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Portals/0/documents/admissions/gbx/February-2013-CBX%20Selected%20Answers%20Essays.pdf) California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2019 (https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Portals/0/documents/admissions/July-2019-Essay-Questions-and-Answers.pdf) Podcast Episode 33: Tackling an MEE Civil Procedure Question (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-33-tackling-an-mee-civil-procedure-question/) Podcast Episode 72: Tackling a California Bar Exam Essay: Civil Procedure (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-72-tackling-a-california-bar-exam-essay-civil-procedure/) Download the Transcript
(https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-204-listen-and-learn-scope-of-discovery-and-the-work-product-privilege/)
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