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I Failed the Bar!
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 8: What Happens If You Fail the Bar Exam (w/Ariel Salzer) Today we are discussing a difficult reality for many law graduates. What happens if you fail the bar exam? If you’ve just gotten disappointing news, we have tips in this podcast to help you regroup. If you are in law school right now, this podcast can offer you tips on how to make sure you are as prepared as possible for the bar exam. So, hopefully this will be the only attempt that you need!
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 40: Tips For Repeat Bar Takers (w/Alexandra Muskat) We're talking with Alexandra Muskat about her experiences finding success after a bar exam failure.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 109: When to Start Studying for (Possibly) Retaking the Bar Because of all the postponed bar exams you won’t find out until quite late if you passed or not. When should you start to prepare for retaking the exam if you have a gut feeling you aren’t going to pass? In today’s episode, we’re tackling that question, sent in by some of our listeners.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 116: California Bar Exam Results are Out! What's Next if You Didn't Pass? Results from the latest California bar exam have just come out, and there’s not a lot of time to prepare for the February 2021 exam if you failed. Is it feasible to sit for the exam that’s coming up, or would it be better to postpone? Join us for this episode, where we try to help you make this decision as rapidly as possible.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 127: Why People From Prestigious Law Schools Fail the Bar Exam We’re talking about the reasons people who went to very prestigious law schools sometimes still fail the bar exam.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 151: Dealing with the Emotional Aspects of Failing the Bar Exam We’re chatting about the emotional challenges of a bar exam failure. We walk you through the first few days of frustration to finding the motivation to start studying again.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 152: Practical Aspects of Retaking the Bar Exam After a Failure Last week we discussed the emotional fallout from a bar exam failure, and today, we’re moving on to navigating the practical steps of retaking the exam.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 176: Retaking the Bar Multiple Times Before Passing 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.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 193: What are the Next Steps if You Fail the Bar Exam? We’re discussing how to rationally evaluate the reasons you failed the bar, and make a plan for moving on and passing the next time you sit for the exam.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 234: Rebounding From a Bar Exam Failure We’re discussing how to process your negative emotions after failing the bar exam and move forward in the most productive way.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 279: Quick Tips - Retaking the Bar Exam After Failing We’re discussing how to approach preparing to retake the bar after failing the first time, or even multiple times. We talk about some common reasons why people fail the bar exam, and share tips on how to avoid study habits that generally do not serve students well.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Episode 280: Why Do People Fail the Bar Exam? BET Tutors Weigh In (Part 1) What are the most common reasons people fail the bar exam? Today, two of our Bar Exam Toolbox tutors (Hoang and Adam) join us to share their perspectives on this topic.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 281: Why Do People Fail the Bar Exam? BET Tutors Weigh In (Part 2) What are the most common reasons people fail the bar exam? Today, two more of our Bar Exam Toolbox tutors (Nicola and Tina) join us to share their perspectives on this topic.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 282: The Most Common Reasons People Fail the Bar Exam (w/Ryan Gurson from Themis) We’re speaking with guest Ryan Gurson — attorney and Southeast Regional Director for Themis Bar Review. We’re discussing preparation strategies for the bar exam, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive course completion, effective practice, and avoiding common pitfalls that lead to failing the exam.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 290: Q&A About Retaking the Bar Exam It’s the season for bar results, and we’ve been talking with bar takers who didn’t pass this time. Today, we’ve compiled a list of common questions we get about score reports, next steps, and getting mentally ready to study again.
Advice for First-Time Takers
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 3: Bar Exam 101 For Law Students Today, we’re talking through some bar exam basics for 1Ls, 2Ls, and 3Ls who have the bar exam looming on the horizon.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 4: Advice for First-Time Bar Exam Takers Today, we’re sharing advice for first-time bar exam takers. Even if you’re still in law school and the bar exam may be a few years away, this is great stuff to keep in mind.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 46: Should You Take Bar Classes in Law School, and When? We’re talking about whether, and when, you should take bar classes in law school, and which classes will help you prepare successfully for the big day.
Advice for Less Traditional Applicants
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 29: Taking the Bar Exam as a Foreign-Trained Attorney We’re talking about how the bar exam poses unique challenges to foreign-trained attorneys.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 74: Taking a Second Bar Exam in Another State We’re talking about taking the bar in a new state, when you’re already licensed elsewhere.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 263: Navigating Accommodations and Self-Advocacy in the Legal Field (w/AJ Link) We have AJ Link joining us on the podcast. AJ is the president of the National Disabled Legal Professionals Association and today we’re talking about accommodations and advocating for yourself in the legal profession.