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  • Podcast Episode 509: Listen and Learn — Third-Party Rights in Contracts (Part 2 – Beneficiaries)

    Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This is the second episode of a two-part discussion of third-party rights in contracts. Last time we covered assignments and delegations, and today we focus on third-party beneficiaries.

    In this episode we discuss:

    • A recap of assignment and delegation of contractual rights and obligations
    • Intended and incidental third-party beneficiaries
    • Illustrative examples of third-party beneficiaries
    • Thanks for listening!

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      Resources:
      • “Listen and Learn” series
      • Podcast Episode 508: Listen and Learn – Third-Party Rights in Contracts (Part 1)
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        14 min
      • Podcast Episode 508: Listen and Learn — Third-Party Rights in Contracts (Part 1 – Rules)

        Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This is the first episode of a two-part discussion of third-party rights in contracts. Today we focus on assignments and delegations, starting with the basic definitions and the specific rules governing them, and then applying these concepts to some practical scenarios. Next week, we’ll cover third-party beneficiaries.

        In this episode we discuss:

        • Overview of assignment and delegation of contractual rights and obligations
        • Key terminology used in third-party rights in contracts
        • The rules governing assignment and delegation
        • Illustrative examples of third-party rights
        • Thanks for listening!

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          Resources:
          • “Listen and Learn” series
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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!

            Thanks for listening!

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          • Podcast Episode 507: What Do I Need to Do Before the First Day of Law School? (1L Summer Series)

            Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This is the first episode in our new summer series in which we’ll provide essential tips for incoming law students to prepare for starting school. Today we discuss recommended reading to build focus, setting up an efficient study space, and ensuring your technology is up-to-date. We also emphasize the importance of adopting a resilient mindset, creating a support system, and managing practical life arrangements like meal planning and budgeting.

            In this episode we discuss:

            • What should you read before starting law school?
            • What supplies and technology you’ll need
            • How to set up an efficient study space for yourself
            • What mindset you should adopt for starting law school
            • Practical life arrangements to make before classes begin
            • Thanks for listening!

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              Resources:
              • Start Law School Right!
              • Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, by Carol S. Dweck
              • Circa Notebook System
              • You Need A Budget
              • Podcast Episode 193: Books to Read Before Law School
              • Podcast Episode 198: Pre-1L Life Logistics
              • Podcast Episode 383: Talking About Money with Jesse Mecham, Founder of You Need A Budget
              • Using Technology in Law School
              • Creating Your Best Study Environment
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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!

                Thanks for listening!

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              • Podcast Episode 506: Exploring the Increase in Law School Applications (w/Anna Ivey)

                Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re discussing the recent increase in the volume of law school applications with admissions consultant Anna Ivey. We explore economic and political motivations, the role of the LSAT/GRE, and potential changes in student loan regulations.

                In this episode we discuss:

                • Anna’s background and work in admissions consulting
                • Why there is an increase in the volume of law school applications
                • The role of the LSAT/GRE in law school admissions
                • Financial considerations for law school
                • Advice for students applying to law school in a competitive cycle
                • Thanks for listening!

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                  Resources:
                  • AnnaIvey.com
                  • The Ivey Guide to Law School Admissions, by Anna Ivey
                  • BigLaw Confidential: The Comprehensive Guide to the Large Law Firm Work Experience in the U.S., by D.W. Randolph
                  • Republicans plan to overhaul the federal student loan system
                  • ‘Trump bump,’ iffy economy cited for huge law school application spike
                  • Podcast Episode 256: Tips for Applying to Law School (w/Anna Ivey)
                  • Podcast Episode 451: From Application to Acceptance: The Law School Admissions Timeline (w/Anna Ivey)
                  • Podcast Episode 433: Career Tips from a BigLaw Partner (w/Bryan Nese)
                  • Above the Law
                  • Working on Your Executive Functioning Skills
                  • Law School Myth #1: Lawyers Make a Lot of Money
                  • The Reality of Law School Debt and Planning for It
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                    Thanks for listening!

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                    36 min
                  • Podcast Episode 505: Breaking ADHD Barriers with the Help of AI (w/Lindsay Scola)

                    Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have sleep and productivity expert Lindsay Scola back on the podcast to talk about her new book, AI for ADHD. Lindsay recounts her experiences with undiagnosed ADHD and narcolepsy, and shares how AI tools like ChatGPT help her manage ADHD symptoms and boost productivity.

                    In this episode we discuss:

                    • An introduction to our guest and her book, AI for ADHD
                    • Understanding the ADHD brain
                    • AI as a tool for ADHD and in everyday life
                    • The importance of using AI as a co-pilot
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                      Resources:
                      • LindsayScola.com
                      • AI for ADHD: A Practical Guide to Starting (and Actually Finishing) What Matters, by Lindsay Scola
                      • Podcast Episode 476: Executive Functioning Skills for Law Students with ADHD (w/Emily Haan)
                      • Podcast Episode 498: Tips for Better Rest with Sleep Expert Lindsay Scola (Part 1)
                      • Podcast Episode 499: Tips for Better Rest with Sleep Expert Lindsay Scola (Part 2)
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                        Did You Like It?

                        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!

                        Thanks for listening!

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                      • Podcast Episode 504: Listen and Learn — Motions for Judgment as a Matter of Law and Motions for New Trial (Civ Pro)

                        Welcome back to the Law School 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
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                          Resources:
                          • “Listen and Learn” series
                          • Podcast Episode 412: Listen and Learn – Motions for Summary Judgment
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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!

                            Thanks for listening!

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                            17 min
                          • Podcast Episode 503: Listen and Learn — Present and Future Estates (Part 2)

                            Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re diving into the second part of our discussion on present estates and future interests. Previously, we reviewed the default property interest, the fee simple absolute, and defeasible fees. In this episode we’re covering life estates, reversions, and remainders.

                            In this episode we discuss:

                            • A review of the fee simple absolute
                            • Life estates
                            • Reversions and remainders
                            • Taxes and mortgage payments for a life estate
                            • Examples illustrating the above concepts
                            • Thanks for listening!

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                              Resources:
                              • “Listen and Learn” series
                              • California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2008
                              • California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, February 2003
                              • Podcast Episode 501: Listen and Learn – Present and Future Estates (Part 1)
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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!

                                Thanks for listening!

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                                19 min
                              • Podcast Episode 502: Protecting Your Mental Health in Law School (w/Angela Corbett)

                                Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we’re speaking to guest Angela Corbett —  a licensed clinical social worker and a certified addictions professional — about maintaining mental health in law school. We discuss the impact of chronic stress, the importance of support systems and self-care, and recognizing when to seek professional help.

                                In this episode we discuss:

                                • Introduction to our guest and her work
                                • The long-term effects of a stressful lifestyle
                                • Specific struggles in a high-stakes educational environment
                                • How to stay mentally healthy in law school
                                • When it might be time to seek professional help
                                • Thanks for listening!

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                                  Resources:
                                  • TrueCandor
                                  • LinkedIn: Angela Corbett
                                  • Recovery Dharma
                                  • Podcast Episode 123: Mental Health in Law School and the Legal Profession (with Sarah Weinstein)
                                  • How to Take Care of Your Mental Health in Law School
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                                    Did You Like It?

                                    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!

                                    Thanks for listening!

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                                    29 min
                                  • Podcast Episode 501: Listen and Learn — Present and Future Estates (Part 1)

                                    Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we’re diving into a topic from Property Law — Present and Future Estates. Specifically, we discuss the default property interest, the fee simple absolute and defeasible fees, along with the corresponding future interests.

                                    In this episode we discuss:

                                    • The definition of present estates and future interests
                                    • The fee simple absolute
                                    • Types of defeasible fees
                                    • Shifting and springing executory interests
                                    • Examples illustrating the above concepts
                                    • Thanks for listening!

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                                      Resources:
                                      • “Listen and Learn” series
                                      • California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2011
                                      • California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2015
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                                        Download the Transcript

                                        Did You Like It?

                                        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!

                                        Thanks for listening!

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                                        23 min
                                      • Podcast Episode 500: The Next Generation of Legal Careers: How AI Is Reshaping Legal Education and Practice

                                        Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! We’re celebrating our milestone 500th episode by looking to the future and how incoming AI tools might reshape legal education and practice. Thank you for listening!

                                        In this episode we discuss:

                                        • AI in legal education
                                        • AI as an assistive tool for students with ADHD
                                        • AI in legal practice
                                        • Preparing for an AI-augmented career
                                        • Ethical considerations when it comes to using AI
                                        • Thanks for listening!

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                                          Resources:
                                          • CareerDicta
                                          • Podcast Episode 430: The Paxton AI Founders Talk About Their AI Legal Assistant
                                          • Podcast Episode 441: Exploring the Impact of AI on the Legal Profession (w/Gabe Teninbaum)
                                          • Podcast Episode 449: Implications of AI for the Legal Profession (w/Kevin Surace)
                                          • Podcast Episode 480: Ethical Uses of AI in Law School (w/Professor Susan Tanner)
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                                            Did You Like It?

                                            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!

                                            Thanks for listening!

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