In this episode, Prof. David Dorfman, Professor of Law at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law, explains how to answer a question concerning the right to search and seizure.  Professor Dorfman explains the history of the Fourth Amendment and walks us through the relevant case law. The discussion ends with a clear explanation of how to answer a law school exam question concerning police investigation of a GPS system.

In this episode, Brian L. Frye, Spears Gilbert Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky explains the Fair Use Doctrine.  Prof. Frye explains the history of both copyright law and the fair use doctrine and then provides a detailed discussion of how students might evaluate a fair use question on an exam. 

About our guest…Brian L. Frye joined the faculty of the College of Law in 2012. He teaches classes in civil procedure, intellectual property, copyright, and nonprofit organizations, as well as a seminar on law and popular culture. Previously, he was a Visiting Assistant Professor of Law at Hofstra University School of Law, and a litigation associate at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP. He clerked for Judge Andrew J. Kleinfeld of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and Justice Richard B. Sanders of the Washington Supreme Court. He received a J.D. from the New York University School of Law in 2005, an M.F.A. from the San Francisco Art Institute in 1997, and a B.A. from the University of California at Berkeley in 1995. His research focuses on intellectual property and charity law, especially in relation to artists and arts organizations.

Professor Frye is also a filmmaker. He produced the documentary Our Nixon (2013), which was broadcast by CNN and opened theatrically nationwide. His short films and videos have shown in the 2002 Whitney Biennial, the New York Film Festival, and the San Francisco International Film Festival, among other venues, and are in the permanent collection of the Whitney Museum of American Art. His critical writing on film and art has appeared in October, The New Republic, Film Comment, Cineaste, Senses of Cinema, and Incite! among other journals.

Additionally, Professor Frye also produces a podcast, Ipse Dixit https://shows.pippa.io/ipse-dixit

Want to learn more about Professor Frye? Visit the links below:
http://law.uky.edu/directory/brian-l-frye
@BrianlFrye
https://shows.pippa.io/ipse-dixit

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In this episode Prof. Jane Grisé, author of the book, Critical Reading for Success in Law School and Beyond and  Director of Academic Enhancement and Assistant Professor of Legal Research and Writing the the University of Kentucky explains the importance of critical reading and shares her tips for mastering the skill.  This easy understandable episode will help any student improve his or her or their grades

In this episode, LSAT tutor Steve Schwartz, author of the LSAT BLOG, Host of the LSAT Pros Podcast and YouTube star, shares his tips for success on the LSAT.  Steve's mission is to help every student see success on the LSAT. As he points out, just one point improvement can translate it to additional scholarship dollars.  Steve explains the key strategies to a high LSAT score and shares his advice on when you should and you shouldn't cancel your score.  Check out his blog for "lost of free stuff" on LSATblog.blogspot.com

In this episode, Bob Cohen, Northeast Director of Themis Bar Review, explains what law students need to know about the Bar Exam during their first, second and third year of law school, and objectively shares what he thinks students should consider when choosing a commercial bar prep course.  The good news for 1Ls --- do nothing but take your classes!

In this episode, Chris Fromm, Executive Director of Institutional and Supplemental Programs for Kaplan Bar Review shares his tips for passing the MBE portion of the bar.  Professor Fromm has passed the bar exam in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Colorado, Arizona, Oregon and Hawaii and so he really knows his stuff.  He has spent a career dissecting bar exam questions.  As Prof Fromm points out, "Hope is not a strategy," and in this episode, he shares real concrete steps you can take to make sure you are ready for the bar.  (like students who do all the work assigned by a bar course have an exorbitantly high chance of passing the bar).   According to Professor Fromm, students who graduate for the bar are bar able, but not bar ready.  This episode will help you become bar ready!  And listen until the end for a coupon off the Kaplan Bar Review Program.

In this episode, Kerriann Stout, CEO of Vinco Bar Exam Coaching discuss her tips for stress and time management while studying for the bar.   Right from the outset, suggests that you start thinking about studying for the bar a month before you even begin to study and most importantly, create a time management plan that allows you to take 3,000 (yes three thousand) practice MBE questions before you sit for the bar.

Vinco creates customized bar review plans to help their students pass the bar exam with less stress and more confidence. To reach out to Kerriann or to learn more, head to http://vincoprep.com.

In this episode, Sean Silverman, President and CEO of Silverman Bar Prep discusses his strategies for taking the bar for the second time.  He points out that sometimes 2 months just isn't enough time to pass the bar, and for those who need a bit more study time, the second time around is a success.   Sean is willing to touch base with anyone who has questions or concerns or just needs a quick pep talk.  You can reach Sean via his website, http://mbetutorial.blogspot.com/

In this episode, Professor Thaddeus Hoffmeister, Professor of Law at the University of Dayton School of Law and noted television and radio commentator, explains how a well tailored social media presence can enhance your career search.  Professor Hoffmeister discusses the various social media platforms, and provides shares methods you can employ to increase your post-law school employment opportunities!

In this episode I quickly rattle off my top ten tips for success on law school exams.  It's a down and dirty review.  Wishing you the best on all your exams and a happy holiday season.