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Bar Exam Perspective – What to Do if you have a Panic Attack in the Middle of the Bar Exam?

June 8, 2022 By Shirlene Brown Leave a Comment

Bar Exam Perspective - What to Do if you have a Panic Attack in the Middle of the Bar Exam?You’ve heard that the bar exam is one of the most challenging and stressful exams that you will take in your career. Many people get anxious leading up to the bar exam and try to manage it the best they can. There is a lot of focus regarding anxiety leading up to the bar exam and during bar prep. However, what about the anxiety and panic that you may experience while you are actually taking the exam? Unfortunately, this is something that happened to me – I had a mini panic attack during the bar exam. So what do you do when that happens?? And how can you survive and manage to pass the bar exam? Fortunately for you, since I have first-hand experience and managed to pass my bar exam on the first try despite it, here are my tips on how to get through a panic attack in the middle of the bar exam. I hope that my experience and advice can help you if the situation presents itself during your bar exam. [Read more…] about Bar Exam Perspective – What to Do if you have a Panic Attack in the Middle of the Bar Exam?

Podcast Episode 178: Tips for Bringing Up a Low MBE Score

June 7, 2022 By Bar Exam Toolbox Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking about the specifics of the Multistate Bar Examination, why some people struggle with it, and how to study for the exam if you’re seeing low results on your test runs or you’ve bombed the MBE before.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Reasons why people struggle with the MBE
  • Identifying where you’re having difficulties with the test
  • Getting the right tools for exam prep
  • Learning the law needed for the exam
  • Analyzing your score if you’ve already taken the MBE
  • Building confidence through timed practice

Thanks for listening!
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I Passed the Bar! Now What?

June 1, 2022 By Hannah Myers Leave a Comment

I Passed the Bar! Now What?First off – congratulations! Passing the bar exam is one of the biggest accomplishments ever. You’ve worked incredibly hard, studied until you dropped, and you finally made it. Despite being done with the exam itself for a few months, you don’t really get to relax until you know you’ve passed. I remember feeling like I was walking on eggshells until finally seeing my name on the pass list. A giant weight is lifted off your shoulders. But what happens next?

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Podcast Episode 177: Listen and Learn — Best Evidence Rule

May 31, 2022 By Bar Exam Toolbox Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re focusing on an important topic in Evidence – the Best Evidence Rule, which requires a witness to produce the document whose contents he or she is testifying about.

In this episode we discuss:

  • How Evidence is different from most other topics on the bar exam
  • The Best Evidence Rule and its related exceptions
  • Analyzing several hypos from previous California bar exams
  • Structuring an answer to an Evidence question on the bar exam

Thanks for listening!
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Ways to Bring Positivity into Bar Studies 

May 25, 2022 By Zoila Sanchez Leave a Comment

Ways to Bring Positivity into Bar StudiesDaily efforts to keep positivity around you can make all the difference in your studies, especially on challenging days. There are small steps you can take today that can make a lasting impact on your studies such as inspiring motivation to achieve your goals. There are worthwhile benefits to prioritizing and incorporating positivity into your studies. Positivity can improve mental and physical health and your overall well-being.

Here are some ideas to incorporate positivity into your study routine: [Read more…] about Ways to Bring Positivity into Bar Studies 

Podcast Episode 176: Retaking the Bar Multiple Times Before Passing

May 24, 2022 By Bar Exam Toolbox Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re discussing the reasons why some bar takers fail the exam multiple times, and what approaches can help people pass after failing twice or more.

In this episode we discuss:

  • How common is failing the bar multiple times?
  • Some of the reasons why people fail repeatedly
  • Assessing whether you’re ready to sit for the bar again
  • Strategies for improving your results on the exam
  • Avoiding self-sabotaging behavior during bar prep

Thanks for listening!
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