Law to Fact

Host Leslie Garfield Tenzer interviews Mike Cohn about his unexpected career shift from litigation to real estate after law school, debunking the myth that one's first job is permanent and offering insights on career flexibility and bar exam preparation.

Three legal writing professors discuss tips for drafting effective appellate briefs and persuasive writing for law students and aspiring lawyers.

Professor Alan Rostrin explains First Amendment free speech boundaries and provides an analytical framework for law students preparing for exams or the bar.

This episode features an interview with Professor Marjorie Kornhauser discussing the top 10 reasons why law students should take a tax class, emphasizing its importance across all legal practice areas and mentioning an opportunity for a 1L to work on her Tax Jazz project.

This episode features an interview with Professor Nina Cohn discussing the implementation, ABA compliance, and benefits of online learning in legal education, particularly how it integrates with traditional teaching methods.

An interview with First Lieutenant Steven Arango discussing his journey from the Marine Corps to law school, his work with veterans in legal education, and advice for law students dealing with post-first semester challenges.

A discussion between host Leslie Gartho-Tensor and Professor John Hombach about the theoretical foundations of criminal law that are often omitted from first-year legal education.

This episode explores how law school education might evolve post-pandemic, featuring insights from Professor Maybel Romero on adapting traditional teaching methods like the Socratic method to incorporate online learning benefits.

This episode features an interview with evidence expert Chris Fromm discussing the legal concept of hearsay and its importance for law students and bar exam preparation.

This episode features an interview with Community Justice Attorney Zamir Bendan about his experience working at legal aid and the differences between legal aid and public defender roles.

This episode features an interview with entertainment lawyer Gordon Firemark discussing how to become an entertainment lawyer, career advice, and current legal issues in the field.

Leslie Garth LaTenzor interviews Pamela Davidson about her book '100 Days to Your Next Job for Law Students and New JDs', discussing career advice and practical job search strategies.

This episode features an interview with law professor Kathleen Guzman discussing the historical and current legal requirements for validating wills, including the concept of holographic wills.

This episode features an interview with 3L law student Nick Sanamacito about his experiences securing jobs during and after law school, offering practical advice for students navigating legal employment.

Leslie Garfield-Tenzor interviews divorce attorney Ron Bavaro about his new book 'An Elephant Doesn't Marry a Giraffe,' which offers insights and advice for both aspiring family lawyers and individuals going through divorce.

This episode features a discussion with Professor Luke Norris about the differences between labor law and employment law, their relevance in legal education, and advice for law students choosing courses after their first year.

Steve Schwartz, an LSAT expert, explains the new format changes to the LSAT test introduced by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC).

Leslie Garfield-Tenzor interviews Steve Schwartz, founder of LSAT Unplugged, about recent changes to the LSAT and law school admissions requirements.

This episode of Law to Fact discusses Promissory Estoppel, a legal doctrine related to contract performance, with the host seeking guidance from a guest to prepare for teaching a contracts class.

This episode features an interview with immigration attorney Kevin Gregg discussing the practice of immigration law, its historical development, and his role at a prominent law firm.

Leslie Garpa-Tensor interviews Tony Iliakostas about entertainment and intellectual property law, discussing topics like posthumous personality rights and career advice for aspiring lawyers.

This episode features a discussion with Professor Josh Galperin about administrative law, focusing on rulemaking and how government operates through regulations.

Attorney and professor John Browning discusses his work seeking posthumous bar admission for persons of color and explores restorative justice in achieving greater equality in law.

This episode features a discussion with Professor Alexander Greenwalt about the pending Supreme Court case California v.

This episode explores the intersection of tax law and social justice through a conversation with Professor Francine J.

This episode explains subject matter jurisdiction in civil procedure, distinguishing between state and federal court authority for law students preparing for exams.

Dean Horace Anderson discusses the importance of voting, explaining why his law school canceled classes on election day to encourage students and staff to vote and volunteer.

This episode introduces a shift in the Law to Fact podcast to include topics beyond typical law school curriculum and invites suggestions from listeners for future discussions.

This episode features a conversation between law professors discussing a step-by-step guide to creating an online class, prompted by concerns during the coronavirus pandemic.

Professor Heidi Brown discusses strategies for preparing law students to conduct oral arguments online during the Coronavirus pandemic.

This episode explores the legal concept of consideration in contracts, discussing why it's challenging for students to understand and providing an introductory overview.

This episode features an interview with Professor Carl Copeland about his book 'Live Sustainably Now,' which offers practical guidance on adopting a low-carbon lifestyle through personal carbon diaries and achievable environmental goals.

Professor Sarah Marath discusses how law students can transition from persuasive writing to writing scholarly articles for law reviews, emphasizing the importance of having a legal hook.

This episode features a discussion with law professor Amy Guida about the four privacy torts, including references to the Bolia v.

This episode features Professor Michael Morley explaining the four units of his election law course, covering constitutional issues, civil rights, and historical context to help law students prepare for exams and the bar.

This episode debunks five common myths about studying for the LSAT, featuring insights from LSAT tutor Steve Schwartz to help law school applicants improve their scores.

This episode features an interview with law student Kayla Molina about using Twitter to build a supportive community and maintain positivity during law school.

This episode features an interview with Professor Ann Lipton explaining how to determine if an investment qualifies as a security under the law, using examples like chinchillas, earthworms, and cryptocurrency.

Two law professors discuss the legal doctrine of res ipsa loquitur, explaining its concepts and how to analyze it for law school exams.

This episode re-releases a discussion on the Model Penal Code's four levels of intent, explaining the differences between knowledge and recklessness for criminal law students.

This episode features Professor Christine Coughlin discussing how law students can prepare for their major memorandum of law assignment, addressing anxiety about grades and offering expert writing tips.

This episode of Law to Fact features Professor Andrew Armstrong explaining Terry Stops in criminal procedure, covering their rules, exam relevance, and the human aspects of legal decision-making.

Professor Bridget Crawford shares practical tips for law students to succeed in distance learning environments, covering preparation, participation, and follow-up strategies.

This episode features an interview with intellectual property attorney Marc Misthal, discussing the basics of IP law and its intersection with social media, including practical advice for aspiring lawyers.

This episode features an interview with LSAT expert Steve Schwartz discussing the new LSAT Flex test, an online version of the LSAT created in response to COVID-19 quarantines and stay-at-home orders.

This episode explains summary judgment for law students with exam preparation tips and writing advice from a legal expert.

Host Professor Leslie Garfield Tenzer interviews Professor Ellie Margolis on common pitfalls in legal research and writing, emphasizing its critical importance for law students and bar exam success.

In this episode of Law to Fact, Professor Michael Mushlin debunks four common myths about the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, providing law students with essential insights to improve their understanding and success in the course.

Professor Victor Flatt discusses how Model Rule 1.6(b) of professional responsibility can be applied to environmental law to address climate change.

This episode discusses an innovative experiential learning program for first-year law students, featuring insights from a judge and professor on integrating practical legal skills into classroom education.