The Bar Exam Toolbox podcast is an entertaining, useful weekly show which can help you prepare for and pass the bar exam.
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How the Bar Exam Can Impact Career Options
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 5: Career-Related Bar Exam Issues We’re talking with Sadie Jones, a former BigLaw recruiter, about job situations that come up surrounding the bar exam. This includes studying for the bar while working and what typically happens at work if you fail the bar.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 139: Employment Issues Related to the Bar Exam (w/Sadie Jones) We have ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones with us to talk about common career-related issues to think about while deciding when and where to sit for the bar exam. We also look at the best way to approach your employer in each of these scenarios.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 294: Should You Apply for Jobs During Bar Prep (w/Sadie Jones) We’re speaking with former BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones about whether it’s feasible to apply for jobs while studying for the bar exam. We explore scenarios such as graduates who failed the bar the first time, 3Ls without job offers, and those with job offers contingent on passing the bar.
Getting Admitted to the Bar
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 68: Handling the Bar Admission Process We’re talking about the ins and outs of the bar admission application process, some requirements you may not be aware of, and common issues that can arise during your application.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 129: Should You Take the California Bar Exam or the UBE? We’re talking about making the decision to take the California (or other state-specific exam), or the UBE.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 130: Tips for Taking the Bar Exam as an Attorney Applicant We’re discussing things to keep in mind before deciding to take the shorter attorneys’ version of the bar exam, if you’re eligible for this option.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 172: How to Decide Between the UBE and California Bar Exam We’re talking about the differences between the UBE and the California bar exam, and how to decide which one makes the most sense for you.