I will preface this entire article by saying: there are moments in our bar study where we are overwhelmed by the material. And in a moment of panic and confusion, we begin to think that the study aids available to us are not enough. The goal is not to buy every study aid or material that is out there in preparation for the bar exam. Instead, it should be to find the study tool that most effectively helps you learn the material. In moments of panic, navigate study mode by asking yourself: “am I actually learning?”
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If you are studying for the July 2021 exam, you are likely in your early weeks of studying. You might already be navigating moments of panic in your study schedule. You have loads of time to learn everything you need to conquer the bar exam! But the intensity of the stress and panic during your bar preparation ebbs and flows, and at times it can be overwhelming. So here are some healthy habits and routines that may help in these crucial moments. Also, check out 
One study tip I heard over and over again was: “do not neglect studying for the MPT.” But as I began deep diving into each of my bar subjects, I did not prioritize the MPT section. More specifically, I did not know how to study for this particular part of the exam. Hopefully, by the end of this article, you will feel differently.
There are countless study plans out there, sharing tips, tricks, and study techniques for how to master material in ten weeks leading up the bar exam. But what I really needed when I was studying was a list of things NOT to do.
Everyone tells you that bar exam studying will be excruciating, but no one can tell you exactly what makes the process so painful. There’s the panic and stress anticipating potential failure. And then managing bar study finances, the lack of self-care, the burden of securing/maintaining/losing post-graduate employment (have I missed anything)? But the resounding truth that probably everyone will attest to, but no one can properly articulate, is the constant state of confusion.
We all have experienced a version of this story, but when I was first introduced to the concept of networking as a 1L, I actually considered dropping out of law school. That’s not even an exaggeration. For someone who gets nervous in crowds, the concept of meeting people at large events, making small talk enough to secure a connection, and having it lead to future opportunities seemed impossible.