Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 281: Why Do People Fail the Bar Exam? BET Tutors Weigh In (Part 2)
Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 471: Life as a Trial Lawyer (w/Jim Brosnahan)
Alessandria San Roman Shares Her Cuban-American Journey and Its Influence on Her Legal Career
Bar Exam Toolbox Episode Update 1: The "California Bar Exam Experiment"
Hsu Untied interview with Dean Fealk, Partner at DLA Piper
Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 470: Tips for Neurodivergent Law Students (w/Heather Varanini and Rebecca Petrilli)
Hsu Untied interview with John Wayne Horton, Partner at Lowenstein Sandler
Welcome Trevor Salter: A Deep Dive Into Financial Services Transactions — Payments Pros Podcast
Hsu Untied interview with Casey McCracken, Partner at Gibson Dunn
Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 469: The Power of Professional Style: A Conversation with Alison Bruhn and Delia Folk
Jose Casal Reflects on Living His Father's Dream and Creating a New Hispanic Culture in the U.S.
Hsu Untied interview with Andy Bradley, Partner at Gunderson Dettmer
Hsu Untied interview with Jason Hirsch, Partner at Nixon Peabody
Hsu Untied interview with David Niemeyer, Partner at Skadden
Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 279: Quick Tips -- Retaking the Bar Exam After Failing
Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 468: Playing the Role of You (w/Pam Sherman)
Hsu Untied interview with Lily Zhang, Partner at Jones Day
Hsu Untied interview with James Abe, Partner at Alston & Bird
Thought leadership is a potent client service tool you didn't know you had
Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 467: Surviving Migration in the Age of Technology (w/Petra Molnar)
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