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  • Podcast Episode 499: Tips for Better Rest with Sleep Expert Lindsay Scola (Part 2)

    Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This is the second part of our conversation with sleep and productivity expert Lindsay Scola. In last week’s episode, we discussed why sleep is important and what can mess it up, and today we look at some common (and less common) sleep disorders. If you’re struggling to get the sleep you need to perform at your best, don’t miss these episodes!

    In this episode we discuss:

    • Understanding sleep disorders
    • Common signs and symptoms of sleep disorders
    • The relationship between sleep disorders and ADHD
    • Advocating for your sleep health
    • Practical tips for better sleep
    • Thanks for listening!

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      Resources:
      • LindsayScola.com
      • LinkedIn: Lindsay Scola
      • Instagram: Lindsay Scola
      • Project Sleep
      • Let’s Talk About Sleep
      • The Importance of Sleep in Law School
      • How to Maximize Your Sleep
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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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        35 min
      • Podcast Episode 498: Tips for Better Rest with Sleep Expert Lindsay Scola (Part 1)

        Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re excited to talk to sleep and productivity expert Lindsay Scola. In this first part of a two-part conversation, we discuss why sleep is important and what can mess it up, and next week we’ll look at some common (and less common) sleep disorders. If you’re struggling to get the sleep you need to perform at your best, don’t miss these episodes!

        In this episode we discuss:

        • Lindsay’s personal journey and what got her interested in sleep science
        • Why is sleep so important?
        • Consequences of not getting enough sleep
        • Practical tips for better sleep
        • Figuring out your sleep chronotype
        • Finding a good work/life balance
        • Thanks for listening!

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          Resources:
          • LindsayScola.com
          • LinkedIn: Lindsay Scola
          • Instagram: Lindsay Scola
          • Let’s Talk About Sleep
          • The Importance of Sleep in Law School
          • How to Maximize Your Sleep
          • Prefer to read?

            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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          • Podcast Episode 497: Listen and Learn — Incidental, Reliance, and Restitution Damages (Contracts)

            Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re expanding on the topic of legal remedies for breach of contract, which we started covering in Episode 354. This time we look at the rules governing incidental, reliance, and restitution damages and apply the law to two fact patterns.

            In this episode we discuss:

            • The rules governing:
              • Incidental damages
              • Reliance damages
              • Restitution damages
              • An analysis of two hypothetical scenario
              • Thanks for listening!

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                Resources:
                • “Listen and Learn” series
                • California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2014
                • Podcast Episode 354: Listen and Learn – Expectation and Consequential Damages (Contracts)
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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 496: The Early BigLaw Recruiting Timeline (w/Sadie Jones)

                  Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we discuss the early timeline for 2L summer job applications and stress the importance of applying before the traditional OCI period. We highlight the need for early preparation, proactive networking, and maintaining academic performance throughout the semester.

                  In this episode we discuss:

                  • When to start applying for 2L BigLaw summer jobs?
                  • Applying directly at firms versus through OCI
                  • Market trends affecting BigLaw hiring
                  • Practical tips for job hunting in a dynamic economy
                  • Thanks for listening!

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                    Resources:
                    • CareerDicta
                    • Law School Toolbox Podcast: Careers
                    • Biglaw Summer Associate Recruiting Leaves OCI In The Dust In Favor Of Alternative Hiring Plans
                    • Podcast Episode 55: An Overview of BigLaw On Campus Interviewing (OCI)
                    • Podcast Episode 164: No Offer After OCI? Here’s What to Do (w/Sadie Jones)
                    • Podcast Episode 185: Thinking About the 2L Job Search as a 1L (w/ex-BigLaw Recruiter Sadie Jones)
                    • Podcast Episode 353: Tips for a Successful Callback Interview (w/Sadie Jones)
                    • Podcast Episode 478: Quick Tips – LinkedIn Best Practices for Law Students
                    • How to Prepare for OCI Interviews
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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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                      27 min
                    • Podcast Episode 495: Listen and Learn — Partnership Liability

                      Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This is the second installment of our episodes on partnerships. Previously, we covered the creation of the three main types of partnerships – general partnerships, limited partnerships, and limited liability partnerships. Today we will focus on the power and liability of partners in a partnership.

                      In this episode we discuss:

                      • Authority of partners in a partnership
                      • Liability of partners in different partnership types:
                        • General partnership
                        • Limited partnership (LP)
                        • Limited liability partnership (LLP)
                        • Applying the rules to two hypos from previous California bar exams
                        • Thanks for listening!

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                          Resources:
                          • “Listen and Learn” series
                          • California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2023
                          • California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2014
                          • Podcast Episode 464: Listen and Learn – Partnership Formation
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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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                            21 min
                          • Podcast Episode 494: Top 10 Tips for a Legal Resume

                            Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, Lee and Alison are talking about resumes. It’s important to have a clean, professional resume that highlights your relevant experiences and interests. Join us as we share our top 10 resume tips for law students.

                            In this episode we discuss:

                            • Polishing the look of your resume
                            • Explaining gaps in education/employment history
                            • Tailoring your application materials to specific jobs
                            • How to approach the “Interests” section in your resume
                            • Getting feedback
                            • And more!
                            • Thanks for listening!

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                              Resources:
                              • CareerDicta
                              • Podcast Episode 111: Resumes and Cover Letters
                              • Advice from a Law Recruiter, Part One: Top Tips for a Perfect Resume
                              • Prefer to read?

                                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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