Congratulations! You are in your last year of law school and you are looking forward to graduating! So you finally get to take a break and relax a bit, right? Unfortunately, even though you are ready for some much deserved rest, you are about to enter the next segment of your marathon, the bar exam! I remember how I felt after I finished law school and had to transition into bar prep. I was tired, stressed, and ready to put the bar exam behind me. Looking back, it’s hard to imagine myself going through it all! In order to make your life easier, I have curated a list of things that I did before I took the bar exam that helped me survive one of the most difficult periods of my life. Here are ten things for you to do before taking the bar exam: [Read more…] about 10 Things to do Before Taking the Bar Exam
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Bar Exam Perspective – How to Make Your Relationship Last Through Bar Prep
You finished law school and now it’s time to prepare for the bar exam. Sounds simple, right? The bar exam is one of the most important things that you will do in your legal career. Afterall, in most states, you can’t be a lawyer without it! As such, there is a lot of stress, anxiety, and discomfort during the time leading to this monumental event. You may feel like you are wasting part of your life by being solely concerned about bar prep. Unfortunately, your life does not stop when you are studying for the bar. You still have social expectations, events, and relationships with other people to tend to. And yes, that includes romantic relationships as well! So how are you supposed to manage studying for the bar and being a good romantic partner? How are you supposed to juggle your love life and one of the most difficult parts of your career? Fortunately for you, I successfully managed to pass the bar exam and keep my relationship intact. Here are some tips to help you and your partner get through bar prep unscathed! [Read more…] about Bar Exam Perspective – How to Make Your Relationship Last Through Bar Prep
Your Frequently Asked Questions, Answered – The Bar Exam
The bar exam, every law student’s least favorite test. It is also the barrier of entry to become an attorney or other certain legal professions. Thousands of individuals sit for the bar exam every year and manage to survive! Since you are here, you likely have a ton of questions relating to the bar exam. What should you expect at the bar exam? What should you do to prepare yourself for success? How will you be able to pass?? Preparing and taking the bar exam can be a stressful and daunting task, however lucky for you, I have successfully taken and passed the bar exam! In order to assist you in this treacherous journey, I have answered some “questions” that you may be asking in regards to the bar exam. Hopefully these answers will shed some light on what the bar exam entails so that you will feel more prepared for your next steps! [Read more…] about Your Frequently Asked Questions, Answered – The Bar Exam
After Bar Exam Trips: What Are They and My Take on Them
You have survived law school, suffered through months of bar prep, and successfully sat for the bar exam! Now, it is time for the waiting period, the time in between taking the bar exam and receiving your results! So, what do people do after the bar exam? I am sure you’ve seen the Instagram posts of people taking lavish vacations following the bar exam. Many individuals decide to take some time off for some much needed R&R after the bar exam. These trips have become known as “after bar” or “post-bar” trips. In order to help you understand what bar exam trips are, I am answering some questions about them and providing my stance on whether you should take one. I hope this helps aid you in your decision to take one or the planning of your trip! [Read more…] about After Bar Exam Trips: What Are They and My Take on Them
10 Things to Do After the Bar Exam
Congratulations! You have made it through the hardest exam of your life! You survived the bar exam. I remember how I felt after I was done with the bar exam – like a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders. I was finally done with something that caused me so much stress and anxiety. However, what awaited me following the bar was the waiting period, one of the most anxious times of my life. In order to make your life better post-bar, I have curated a list of things that I did following the bar exam that helped me through the waiting period. Here are ten things for you to do after you take the bar exam. I hope that this list helps you transition from bar prep life to the waiting period! [Read more…] about 10 Things to Do After the Bar Exam
10 Things They Don’t Tell You About the Bar Exam
You are gearing up to take the bar exam. You have your nose to the grindstone and have been spending your days studying since graduation. Theoretically, you know what the bar exam is like and what to expect. However, you still aren’t 100% sure how to prepare yourself or what the exam will be like! Fortunately for you, I have experienced the bar exam myself and have successfully passed the bar exam. In order to help you understand what to expect when taking the bar exam, I have curated a list of things that not everyone knows about it. Here are ten things they don’t tell you about the bar exam. I hope that this list helps you feel more prepared when test day comes. (Note: I took the Michigan bar exam a few years ago, so my advice is based on my experience in that jurisdiction. However, many jurisdictions have similar testing procedures. In any case, check your particular state’s bar examiners website for more detailed information!) [Read more…] about 10 Things They Don’t Tell You About the Bar Exam