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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In today’s episode, we’re discussing torts – specifically, the intentional tort of false imprisonment and the associated defense, shopkeeper’s privilege. We also go through several sample questions and apply the law to the fact patterns.

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today Alison is speaking with Susan Stone and Kristina Supler from KJK’s Student & Athlete Defense Group about ways poor decisions in the past might (or might not) derail your law school and bar exam journey.

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today Alison is speaking with USF law professors Megan Hutchinson and Nicole Phillips about how they are teaching law students to use AI responsibly — emphasizing ethical, professional, and practical applications.

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Welcome back to the Law School 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.

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In this episode we offer practical advice for law students on preparing for class, handling the Socratic method, and managing anxiety about being called on. We emphasize that mistakes are normal and that efficient reading and note-taking are key. We encourage law students to approach class participation as a learning opportunity and to focus on developing confidence and communication skills.

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Welcome back to the Law School 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 Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, in our 1L summer series, we’re exploring whether law students should continue to study as hard if AI can already perform many tasks for us. We’re highlighting AI’s current capabilities and limitations, underscoring the enduring importance of human skills such as judgment, emotional intelligence, and creative problem-solving.

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This is the second part of our discussion on landlord/tenant law. In this episode, we focus on the differences between lease assignment and subletting.

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we discuss the essentials of leaseholds in landlord/tenant law. We cover the different types of leasehold estates, as well as the obligations of tenants and landlords, and we analyze a sample question. Next week, we’ll focus on assignment and subletting.

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In this episode of our 1L summer series, we discuss how to organize your time efficiently and maintain focus in law school. We go through the structured daily routine of 1Ls, the importance of deep work, and the use of organizational tools for effective time management. We also explain two productive approaches to studying – the Pomodoro Technique and the Circles Method, and provide tips on combating procrastination.

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If you enjoy the podcast, we’d love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts 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. If you’re concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox. You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter to make sure you never miss an episode!

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