So, you have taken the bar exam – congratulations! Enduring this long journey is an enormous win. Whichever jurisdiction you took the exam in, you studied long and hard for this moment, and it will pay off. But now, are you considering taking another bar exam? The question pops up in many examinees’ minds after they have conquered their first exam. Should I go ahead and take the bar exam closer to my family, for the future? I may want to start my dream practice there, should I just take another bar exam?
The question of whether to take a second bar exam is a personal investment, and one you must carefully consider before taking the plunge. [Read more…] about To Take or Not to Take a Second Bar Exam
As you walk out of the testing room after your bar exam (in-person or virtual), the relief is immediate and immense. But for many, it does not last long. Once the initial relief and overwhelming ecstasy of being DONE fades, reality sneaks up on you real quick. It is good to have a short-term and long-term plan for what to do while waiting for bar results.
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: 
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.