In less than three weeks now, the bar exam will be over. That thought likely brings a mix of relief and panic, but this is the perfect time to think about what you can do to maximize your efforts in these final days.
Check In With Yourself
You’ve been studying for a while now, so take a moment to think about what’s working well and what’s not worth your time. It’s easy to listen to how others tell you to study and follow that advice to the letter without considering if it’s working for you specifically. While you may not have taken this exam before, you’ve been preparing yourself for exams for a long time now and you have a sense of your learning style and what study techniques tend to bring you the most success. Be realistic with yourself about what approaches are actually getting you results and which ones feel like simply going through the motions. Trust yourself to identify if things are going well or if you need to re-think your preparation. [Read more…] about Strategies And Tips For The Final Weeks Of Bar Prep
It’s probably every law student’s worst fear: failing the bar exam. You’ve invested time and money in seven years of higher education, three of them specifically aimed at one particular profession…so what will you do if you can’t get admitted to that profession? What will you do when everyone finds out? Will your career be over before it starts? Are you too lazy or not intelligent enough to be a lawyer?
