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

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're joined by Markus Funk – partner at Perkins Coie, professor, and author - to talk about being an adjunct law professor.   
In this episode we discuss:
Markus Funk's background and teaching experience The role of adjunct professors in law schools, as well as the opportunity cost and challenges associated with it  Institutional hierarchy in law schools Proposals for improving adjuncts' experience The benefits of taking classes with adjunct professors Resources:
Perkins Coie: T. Markus Funk (https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/professionals/t-markus-funk.html) LinkedIn: T. Markus Funk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/t-markus-funk-ph-d-24709925/) The Hidden Life of Law School Adjuncts: Teaching Temps, Indispensable Instructors, Underappreciated Cash Cows, or Something Else?, by T. Markus Funk, Andrew S. Boutros, and Eugene Volokh (https://texaslawreview.org/the-hidden-life-of-law-school-adjuncts-teaching-temps-indispensable-instructors-underappreciated-cash-cows-or-something-else/) Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-461-unveiling-the-adjunct-experience-an-interview-with-markus-funk/)
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

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have attorney and podcaster Ingrid Busson-Hall joining us to talk about networking, building community, and navigating legal workplaces.  
In this episode we discuss:
Ingrid's background and career journey The power of connection and community Taking an approach to networking that will make it more bearable Dress codes in corporate environments Balancing personal and professional commitments Resources:
Pierrepont Solutions (https://pierrepontsolutions.com/) This Is My Silver Lining podcast (https://thisismysilverlining.com/) LinkedIn: Ingrid Busson-Hall (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingrid-bussonhall/) Instagram: Ingrid Busson-Hall (https://www.instagram.com/ingridbusson/) Podcast Episode 25: How to Behave Like a Professional in the Legal Workplace (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-25-behave-like-professional-legal-workplace/) Podcast Episode 458: The Lost Art of Connecting (w/Susan McPherson) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-458-the-lost-art-of-connecting-w-susan-mcpherson/) Running a Student Org: Four Ideas to Expand Your Org and Strengthen Community (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/running-a-student-org-four-ideas-to-expand-your-org-and-strengthen-community/) Fashion Inspiration for Lawyers and Law Students (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/fashion-inspiration-for-lawyers-and-law-students/) Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-460-building-community-and-navigating-the-legal-workplace-w-ingrid-busson-hall/)
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

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, together with Sadie Jones, we're discussing some of the big questions that law students need to be thinking about to figure out what they want to do in their future career.
In this episode we discuss:
Key career-related questions for law students Different career options in the legal field Researching the day-to-day activities of your planned job Optimizing job-related activities and classes at your law school Resources:
CareerDicta (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/careerdicta/) Law School Toolbox Podcast: Careers (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-toolbox-podcast-archive/careers/) Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-459-figuring-out-your-career-preferences-w-sadie-jones/)
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

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we're excited to have social impact expert and serial connector Susan McPherson with us to talk about the lost art of connecting and how to build meaningful professional relationships.
In this episode we discuss:
Susan McPherson's background and experience in business connections Key concepts in Susan's book, The Lost Art of Connecting Creating meaningful professional relationships Common networking concerns for law students Resources:
McPherson Strategies (https://www.mcpstrategies.com/) The Lost Art of Connecting, by Susan McPherson (https://www.mcpstrategies.com/) Podcast Episode 114: Law School Networking 101 (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-114-law-school-networking-101/) Podcast Episode 207: Navigating Networking Events as a Law Student (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-207-navigating-networking-events-as-a-law-student/) Strategies to Tackle a Law Firm Speed Networking Event (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/strategies-to-tackle-a-law-firm-speed-dating-event/) How to Follow-up After Networking (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/how-to-follow-up-after-networking/) Easy Networking Tips for Those of Us Who Hate It (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/easy-networking-tips-for-those-of-us-who-hate-it/) Unconventional Networking Methods for Law Students (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/unconventional-networking-methods-for-law-students/) Why You Should Maintain Your Law School Connections (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/why-you-should-maintain-your-law-school-connections/) Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-458-the-lost-art-of-connecting-w-susan-mcpherson/)
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

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we're excited to have style expert and founder of Style Space Jenny Eversole with us to talk about what to wear as a law student and lawyer.
In this episode we discuss:
Jenny Eversole's background and work at Style Space The distinction between fashion and style Finding your personal style and dressing for your body type How to dress in conservative legal workplaces Building a capsule wardrobe Resources for professional clothing Resources:
Style Space (https://www.stylespace.com/) Podcast Episode 158: What to Wear (And Not to Wear) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-158-what-to-wear-and-not-to-wear/) Podcast Episode 201: Fashion Law & Men's Fashion (w/Douglas Hand) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-201-fashion-law-mens-fashion-w-douglas-hand/) Fashionably Lawyered: How to Dress as a Law Student While Not Breaking the Bank (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/fashionably-lawyered-how-to-dress-as-a-law-student-while-not-breaking-the-bank/) Fashionably Lawyered: How to Dress the Part as a New Attorney (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/fashionably-lawyered-how-to-dress-the-part-as-a-new-attorney/) Fashion Inspiration for Lawyers and Law Students (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/fashion-inspiration-for-lawyers-and-law-students/) Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-457-essential-wardrobe-tips-for-law-students-and-lawyers-w-jenny-eversole-of-style-space/)
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

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we share 10 things to consider in preparation for your final year of law school and taking the bar exam. 
In this episode we discuss:
Preparing for the bar exam and the MPRE Evaluating your academic performance and graduation requirements Networking and professional development Updating your job application materials and exploring career options Creating a law school bucket list And more! Resources:
Tutoring for Law School Success (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tutoring-for-law-school-success/) NCBE: National Conference of Bar Examiners (https://www.ncbex.org/) Podcast Episode 9: How to Raise Your Grades as a 2L or 3L (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-9-raise-grades-2l-3l/) Podcast Episode 322: Keeping Motivation Strong Throughout Your 3L Year (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-322-keeping-motivation-strong-throughout-your-3l-year/) Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 259: How to Minimize Borrowing for the Bar Exam (w/Jesse Mecham from YNAB) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-259-how-to-minimize-borrowing-for-the-bar-exam-w-jesse-mecham-from-ynab/) How to Choose Courses for 2L and 3L Year (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/how-to-choose-courses-for-2l-and-3l-year/) My Busies Summer Yet – A Rising 3L Perspective (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/my-busiest-summer-yet-a-rising-3l-perspective/) How to Develop a 3L Job Search Strategy (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/how-to-develop-a-3l-job-search-strategy/) Seven Ways to Make the Most of Your 3L Year (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/seven-ways-make-3l-year/) Download the Transcript 
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-456-top-10-tips-for-getting-ready-for-your-3l-year/)
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