May 31, 2013 in Bar Exam, Guest Bloggers
After reading this recent post from Susan Cartier Liebel, I felt it was important to talk about taking care of yourself during your bar exam study period. For many students, taking care of yourself is the first thing to go when you get stressed or busy. I hear this all the time! “I don’t have [...]
Apr 30, 2013 in Bar Exam, Guest Bloggers
It is hard to believe that I am already working with students for the July bar exam. When I talk to my students about each part of the written portion of the test, I hear myself making one statement over and over again, “You must think like the bar exam grader.” As you likely know, [...]
Mar 29, 2013 in Bar Exam
Whether you are waiting for results or getting ready to take the July bar exam, passing the bar exam is just the first step to launching your legal career. Gone are the days when law school graduates walked across the stage with a diploma in one hand and an offer letter in the other. Of [...]
Feb 22, 2013 in Bar Exam, Guest Bloggers
There are now just days until the next bar exam and if you are studying, you are definitely feeling that it is crunch time. You likely have moments of doubt about your ability to pass as well as moments when you feel you are prepared. But we don’t live in a vacuum. Friends who may [...]
Jan 31, 2013 in Bar Exam, Guest Bloggers
If you are studying for the bar exam, you are close to a milestone—there is about one month left until the exam (my students continue to remind me how many days are left each week). That means you likely have been studying for a month or longer. It is a great time to re-group and [...]
Jan 2, 2013 in Bar Exam, Guest Bloggers
’Tis the season when folks around the country start preparing for the bar exam. Studying for the bar exam is challenging whether you are taking it for the first time, taking it for a second time, taking a full bar review course, or studying on your own. When I talk to students who have failed [...]
Nov 30, 2012 in Bar Exam, Guest Bloggers
If you sat for the summer bar exam, you now know whether you passed or failed. And if you failed, it is time to decide whether you are going to take the next bar exam offered and how you are going to prepare for it (hopefully, to get a different result). Many students are exploring [...]
Oct 26, 2012 in Bar Exam, Guest Bloggers
This past week I was in New York City for a few days. While I was there, I got to check out a great exhibit at the Guggenheim, called Picasso Black and White (if you are in New York, I recommend that you see it). I have always been a fan of Picasso, especially after [...]
Sep 28, 2012 in Bar Exam, Guest Bloggers
It is bar exam results season. Over the next few months states will continue to release bar results, leading to thousands of happy folks but also thousands upon thousands of disappointed bar takers around the country. If you are one of those disappointed bar takers, I am sorry you are going through this. I hope [...]
Sep 14, 2012 in Bar Exam, Guest Bloggers
Most law students are back starting off a new school year. And for the 3Ls, it is now the countdown to graduation—and the bar exam. Below is my list of 10 things 3Ls should do to set themselves up for bar exam success. So without further ado: 1. Know your graduation requirements. Graduation is likely [...]
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