Unfortunately, on the bar exam and in life, we cannot account for every possibility. We can do everything we can to prepare for all outcomes but sometimes we still cannot capture all the things that the exam throws at us.
I recently watched an episode of “Edge of the Earth” on HBO, where some of the best athletes describe their most challenging experiences. A major takeaway for me was how snowboarding and mountain climbing require you to be able to adapt to the things that the mountain and weather may throw at you. Similarly, for the bar exam we are often spending time preparing for curveballs and adapting to them and responding quickly and with the preparation we have acquired over weeks or months under our belts.
If things do take you by surprise, here are some things you can do: [Read more…] about Dealing with Exam Day Surprises
Congratulations! The massive bar exam you’ve dedicated your time and energy to is over, and you can finally relax! Well, that is much easier said than done. The truth is that while the most challenging part is over, you may be struggling to find relief, and experiencing periods of relief and worry over your scores.
Applying to jobs during bar prep is normal and sometimes unavoidable. As much as you may want to devote 100% focus to the bar exam, it is a reality for many that you need to line up a job. To do this effectively, you need to balance bar studies with your job hunt.
So, you have a significant other who is studying for the bar! Perhaps you’re also in law school, before or behind them on their journey. Perhaps you’re in the same boat and also studying for the bar. Or perhaps you think law school sounds terrible, and you’ve never wanted to do anything less. Regardless, there will come a time when your loved-one law student will be studying for the bar, and they will be struggling. Being a good significant other for a bar studier is often a bit different than being a good significant other for someone who chose a less difficult, non-stressful, low-academic path, so here are some considerations if you’re on the hunt for how to help yours.