Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! We're continuing the discussion from last week on crimes against the person. In the previous episode, we covered the basic elements of assault, battery, false imprisonment, and kidnapping, and walked through a scenario involving these crimes. Today, we'll build on that foundation by analyzing more complex hypotheticals that test the boundaries of these offenses.

In this episode, we discuss:

• A review of the elements of assault, battery, false imprisonment, and kidnapping
• Analyzing two hypothetical scenarios involving crimes against the person

Resources:

• "Listen and Learn" series (https://barexamtoolbox.com/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-archive-by-topic/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-explaining-individual-mee-and-california-bar-essay-questions/#listen-learn)
• Podcast Episode 103: Listen and Learn – Assault and Battery (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-103-listen-and-learn-assault-and-battery/)
• Podcast Episode 307: Listen and Learn – Crimes Against the Person (Part 1) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-307-listen-and-learn-crimes-against-the-person-part-1/)

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-308-listen-and-learn-crimes-against-the-person-part-2/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) 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 Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!

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Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're discussing four crimes against the person – assault, battery, false imprisonment, and kidnapping. We'll walk through the elements of each crime and see an example which illustrates how they may appear and interact on the bar exam.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The elements of assault, battery, false imprisonment, and kidnapping
• Analysis of a hypothetical scenario involving crimes against the person

Resources:

• "Listen and Learn" series (https://barexamtoolbox.com/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-archive-by-topic/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-explaining-individual-mee-and-california-bar-essay-questions/#listen-learn)
• Podcast Episode 103: Listen and Learn – Assault and Battery (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-103-listen-and-learn-assault-and-battery/)

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-307-listen-and-learn-crimes-against-the-person-part-1/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) 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 Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This is the last of three episodes in which we review the substantive Civil Procedure law we've covered on the podcast. We're concluding this series by tracking how a civil lawsuit unfolds, from pleadings to judgment. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• Starting a lawsuit: pleadings and service of process
• Defendant's response and Rule 12 motions
• Amendments and pre-trial resolutions
• Joinder of parties
• Final judgment and post-judgment motions

Resources:

• Private Bar Exam Tutoring (https://barexamtoolbox.com/private-bar-exam-tutoring/)
• Bell Atlantic Corp. v. Twombly (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_Atlantic_Corp._v._Twombly)
• Ashcroft v. Iqbal (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashcroft_v._Iqbal)
• Podcast Episode 208: Listen and Learn – Motions to Dismiss a Case (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-208-listen-and-learn-motions-to-dismiss-a-case/)
• Podcast Episode 286: Listen and Learn – Conclusory Pleadings Under Rule 12(b)(6) (Civ Pro) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-286-listen-and-learn-conclusory-pleadings-under-rule-12b6-civ-pro/)
• Podcast Episode 203: Listen and Learn – Motions for Summary Judgment (Civ Pro) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-203-listen-and-learn-motions-for-summary-judgment-civ-pro/)
• Podcast Episode 262: Listen and Learn – Motions for Judgment as a Matter of Law and Motions for New Trial (Civ Pro) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-262-listen-and-learn-motions-for-judgment-as-a-matter-of-law-and-motions-for-new-trial-civ-pro/)
• Podcast Episode 145: Listen and Learn – Permissive Joinder and Required Joinder (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-145-listen-and-learn-permissive-joinder-and-required-joinder/)
• Podcast Episode 153: Listen and Learn – More Types of Joinder (Civ Pro) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-153-listen-and-learn-more-types-of-joinder-civ-pro/)
• Podcast Episode 148: Listen and Learn – Claim and Issue Preclusion (Civil Procedure) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-148-listen-and-learn-claim-and-issue-preclusion-civil-procedure/)

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-306-spotlight-on-civil-procedure-part-3-the-civil-lawsuit/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on  Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) 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 Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

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. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• Scope of discovery
• Instruments for discovering information
• Discovery disputes and resolutions

Resources:

• Private Bar Exam Tutoring (https://barexamtoolbox.com/private-bar-exam-tutoring/)
• Podcast Episode 204: Listen and Learn – Scope of Discovery and the Work-Product Privilege (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-204-listen-and-learn-scope-of-discovery-and-the-work-product-privilege/)
• Podcast Episode 237: Listen and Learn – Discovery (Civ Pro) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-237-listen-and-learn-discovery-civ-pro/)
• Podcast Episode 302: Listen and Learn – More on Discovery (Civ Pro) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-302-listen-and-learn-more-on-discovery-civ-pro/)

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-305-spotlight-on-civil-procedure-part-2-discovery/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on  Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) 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 Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

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. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• Subject matter jurisdiction
• Personal jurisdiction
• Venue and forum non conveniens
• Exam strategy for jurisdiction issues

Resources:

• Private Bar Exam Tutoring (https://barexamtoolbox.com/private-bar-exam-tutoring/)
• International Shoe Co. v. Washington, 326 U.S. 310 (1945) (https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/326/310/)
• Podcast Episode 92: Listen and Learn – Subject Matter Jurisdiction (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-92-listen-and-learn-subject-matter-jurisdiction/)
• Podcast Episode 169: Listen and Learn – Personal Jurisdiction (Civ Pro) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-169-listen-and-learn-personal-jurisdiction-civ-pro/)
• Podcast Episode 180: Listen and Learn – Venue (Federal Civil Procedure) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-180-listen-and-learn-venue-federal-civil-procedure/)

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-304-spotlight-on-civil-procedure-part-1-jurisdiction/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on  Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) 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 Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

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.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Overview of injunctive relief
• Temporary restraining orders (TROs)
• Preliminary injunctions and permanent injunctions
• Sample questions from previous California bar exams

Resources:

• "Listen and Learn" series (https://barexamtoolbox.com/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-archive-by-topic/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-explaining-individual-mee-and-california-bar-essay-questions/#listen-learn)
• California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2019 (https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Portals/0/documents/admissions/July-2019-Essay-Questions-and-Answers.pdf)
• California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2008 (https://nwculaw.edu/pdf/bar/July%202008%20Essays%20and%20Sample%20Answers.pdf)

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-303-listen-and-learn-injunctions-and-restraining-orders-civ-pro/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) 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 Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

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.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Various exam-day issues that occurred
• Post-exam confusion
• Financial and legal implications
• Future of the California bar exam
• Our advice for affected students

Resources:

• Private Bar Exam Tutoring (https://barexamtoolbox.com/private-bar-exam-tutoring/)
• The California Bar Experiment YouTube series (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLT5txTOjOHmTwR9HiPiib3N-STp7PxM-O)

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/the-aftermath-of-the-february-2025-california-bar-exam/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on  Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) 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 Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

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.

In this episode, we discuss:

• An overview of discovery
• The specific rules related to motions to compel, interrogatories, and physical/mental examinations during discovery
• An analysis of two questions from previous California bar exams

Resources:

• "Listen and Learn" series (https://barexamtoolbox.com/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-archive-by-topic/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-explaining-individual-mee-and-california-bar-essay-questions/#listen-learn)
• California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2019 (https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Portals/0/documents/admissions/July-2019-Essay-Questions-and-Answers.pdf)
• California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, February 2023 (https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Portals/0/documents/admissions/Examinations/February2023CBXessayQsandAnswers.pdf)
• Podcast Episode 204: Listen and Learn – Scope of Discovery and Work-Product Privilege (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-204-listen-and-learn-scope-of-discovery-and-the-work-product-privilege/)
• Podcast Episode 237: Listen and Learn – Discovery (Civ Pro) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-237-listen-and-learn-discovery-civ-pro/)

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-302-listen-and-learn-more-on-discovery-civ-pro/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) 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 Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

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.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The general rules a lawyer must follow when entering into a fee agreement with their client
• Different types of fee agreements
• Prohibited contingency fee agreements
• A hypothetical scenario from a previous California bar exam

Resources:

• "Listen and Learn" series (https://barexamtoolbox.com/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-archive-by-topic/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-explaining-individual-mee-and-california-bar-essay-questions/#listen-learn)
• California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2005 (https://nwculaw.edu/pdf/bar/July%202005%20Essays%20and%20Sample%20Answers.pdf)
• Herrscher v. State Bar of California (1935) (https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/ca-supreme-court/1779870.html)

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-301-listen-and-learn-professional-responsibility-fee-agreements/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) 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 Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

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.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Making the most of your bar exam practice
• Organizing your life during the bar prep period
• Acting vs. passive learning 
• Looking at the bar exam in the grand scheme of things
• The mental aspect of preparing for the bar

Resources:

• Private Bar Exam Tutoring (https://barexamtoolbox.com/private-bar-exam-tutoring/)
• Podcast Episode 51: Making the Most of Your Bar Exam Practice (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-51-making-the-most-of-your-bar-exam-practice/)
• Podcast Episode 78: Learning Through Mistakes in Bar Prep (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-78-learning-through-mistakes-in-bar-prep/)
• Podcast Episode 155: Creating a Study Schedule for the Bar Exam (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-155-creating-a-study-schedule-for-the-bar-exam/)
• Podcast Episode 219: Quick Tips – Breathing Exercises for Test-Day Anxiety (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-219-quick-tips-breathing-exercises-for-test-day-anxiety/)
• Podcast Episode 223: Quick Tips – Balancing Passive and Active Studying for the Bar Exam (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-223-quick-tips-balancing-passive-and-active-studying-for-the-bar-exam/)
• Podcast Episode 244: Spaced Repetition and Memorization During Bar Prep (w/Gabe Teninbaum) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-244-spaced-repetition-and-memorization-during-bar-prep-w-gabe-teninbaum/)
• Podcast Episode 261: Quick Tips – Bar Exam Accommodations Basics (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-261-quick-tips-bar-exam-accommodations-basics/)
• Benefits of Practice Questions (https://barexamtoolbox.com/benefits-of-practice-questions/)
• How to Pass the Bar by Doing What Makes You the Most Uncomfortable (https://barexamtoolbox.com/how-to-pass-the-bar-by-doing-what-makes-you-the-most-uncomfortable/)
• Getting Ready to Study for the Bar Exam: How to Develop Good Study Habits (https://barexamtoolbox.com/getting-ready-to-study-for-the-bar-exam-how-to-develop-good-study-habits/)
• Bar Study Tips: Getting Mentally Ready for the Bar Exam (https://barexamtoolbox.com/bar-study-tips-getting-mentally-ready-for-the-bar-exam/)
• The Question I've Never Been Asked About the Bar Exam (https://barexamtoolbox.com/question-ive-never-asked-bar-exam/)

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-300-milestone-episode-top-5-tips-for-passing-the-bar-exam/)

If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on  Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) 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 Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee