Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This is the second of three episodes in which we review the substantive Civil Procedure law we’ve covered in our “Listen and Learn” series.  This time we’re talking about discovery, or obtaining evidence from other parties.

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This is the first of three episodes in which we review the substantive Civil Procedure law we’ve covered in our “Listen and Learn” series. Today we’re talking about jurisdiction, or the power of a court to try a matter.

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our “Listen and Learn” series, we’re discussing  the concept of injunctive relief (Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 65). We introduce three types of injunctions – temporary restraining orders (TROs), preliminary injunctions, and permanent injunctions, and the elements necessary for obtaining each of them.

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re discussing the turmoil surrounding the recent California bar exam. We highlight the inadequate preparation, technical issues, and potential future repercussions on law students and bar exam candidates. Tune in to learn more about the situation and hear about potential next steps and advice for those impacted.

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our “Listen and Learn” series, we’re discussing Civil Procedure – specifically, the following topics related to discovery: motions to compel, interrogatories, and physical/mental examinations.

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode of our “Listen and Learn” series, we’re focusing on a topic from professional responsibility – namely, lawyer fee agreements. These are governed by Rule 1.5 of both the ABA and the California Rules of Professional Conduct.

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Tune in for a special milestone episode today (number 300), where we share our top 5 tips for passing the bar exam.

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re speaking with guest Stephanie Acosta — Director of Legal Education at UWorld (which acquired Themis Bar Review) — about how they develop comprehensive and engaging bar study materials. We also share tips on effective study techniques, self-assessment, and managing mental health during bar prep.

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