Several years ago, a friend from law school needed to take the bar exam to get licensed in a different state for her job. At the time, she was almost in her third trimester of her first pregnancy, and I had just given birth to my first child. I was absolutely in awe of her. Having gone through my own first pregnancy, I couldn’t imagine also taking the bar exam during that time.
Yet, every year many pregnant women take and pass the bar exam. One notable woman in 2020 even gave birth between the two days of the exam and passed! Suffice to say, it is indeed possible to not only take the bar exam while pregnant but also to pass.
Although possible, it is important to remember that the bar exam is a stressful, challenging situation under most circumstances. For those exam takers who are sitting for the bar while pregnant, there are some special factors to consider.
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When I began my legal career, I never expected to practice law in multiple jurisdictions. I went to law school in Boston, and even though I was madly in love with Boston, I knew right from the start that I would return to Virginia and practice law there. I never had any idea that I would practice in Virginia, New York, and now North Carolina or that I would have a law partner who practices in three additional jurisdictions.
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Mantras, words, slogans, or phrases that are repeated, have played an important role in helping me cope with difficult situations. From running half marathons to giving birth to my daughter at home without any medication, mantras have motivated me to do my best, to not give up, and to even enjoy situations that I once dreaded.
The bar exam is scheduled to take place in the morning, and you need to know whether to cram a few more practice questions in? Or, do you brush up on the Rule Against Perpetuities? Do you have your mnemonic for the hearsay exceptions down cold? Also, don’t forget to relax, and breathe, and whatever you do, don’t stress!
Any good bar exam preparation program will show you how to break down a bar exam essay, how to analyze a multiple choice question, and how to focus your studies on the subjects and areas that matter most. Some programs are better than others (like