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Quick Tips
Short on time? Our “Quick Tips” episodes are exactly what they sound like: one focused piece of advice, explained and done.
They cover everything from study tactics to exam-day logistics, and most run well under fifteen minutes, so they are easy to fit into a study break or a commute.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 191: Quick Tips - Using Spaced Repetition to Memorize We have the first episode of our new “Quick Tips” series. Join us as we discuss the usefulness of spaced repetition as a learning tool, especially when we’re faced with overwhelming amounts of information to memorize during bar exam prep. Note: “SRS” in this episode refers to the application of spaced repetition called SeRiouS found at www.spacedrepetition.com.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 194: Quick Tips - The MPRE In an episode from our “Quick Tips” series, we break down how to prepare for the Professional Responsibility exam, which is a crucial element of bar admission.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 195: Quick Tips - Studying for the Bar If You've Been out of Law School a Long Time In an episode from our “Quick Tips” series, we talk about the daunting task of coming back to study for the bar exam when you have been out of law school for a long time.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 196: Quick Tips - What to Do if You Forget the Law on Exam Day In another episode from our “Quick Tips” series, we’re talking about what seems to be everyone’s biggest fear on the bar exam, and that’s forgetting the law.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 205: Quick Tips - Fighting Perfectionism During Bar Prep We’re talking about common perfectionist pitfalls that students may fall into while studying for the bar exam, and what to do to avoid those pitfalls.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 209: Quick Tips - What to Do After Failing the Bar Exam In this episode of our “Quick Tips” series, we’re outlining a strategy for bouncing back after failing the bar exam. We discuss how to identify and strengthen your weaker areas and set yourself up for success next time around.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 215: Quick Tips - Stress vs. Overwhelm During Bar Prep We’re talking about stress versus overwhelm, and why the distinction between the two matters during bar study.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 216: Quick Tips - What to Say to Someone Who Has Failed the Bar Exam As part of our “Quick Tips” series, we’re talking about what to say when you find out someone – your friend, partner, family member, or colleague – failed the bar exam. We also share tips about assessing the situation if the person who failed is yourself.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 217: Quick Tips - How to Avoid Being Your Own Worst Enemy During Bar Study We’re talking about behaviors and habits that detract from productive studying and ultimately hinder your success on the bar exam.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 219: Quick Tips - Breathing Exercises for Test-Day Anxiety As part of our “Quick Tips” series, we are talking about how to use breathing techniques to get through test-day anxiety and perform at your best.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 221: Quick Tips - Tools for Handling Distractions During Bar Study As part of our “Quick Tips” series, we’re talking about some tools you can use to handle distractions and optimize your study time during bar prep.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 223: Quick Tips - Balancing Passive and Active Studying for the Bar Exam We’re talking about the difference between passive learning (such as reading notes or listening to a lecture) and active learning (such as memorization and deep understanding).
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 230: Quick Tips - How Many Hours Do You Really Need to Study for the Bar Exam? In this episode from our “Quick Tips” series, we’re talking about how many hours you really need to spend studying to pass the bar exam.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 235: Quick Tips - How to Balance Parenting with Bar Exam Study In this episode from our “Quick Tips” series, we’re talking about how to balance parenting, or really any life commitments, with studying for the bar exam.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 236: Quick Tips - Framing Failure as Feedback In an episode from our “Quick Tips” series, we’re looking at ways to get in the right mindset for studying again if you’ve failed the bar exam, and how to use your score report as a starting point.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 240: Quick Tips - Tackling the Bar Exam with ADHD If you’ve recently received an ADHD diagnosis as an adult, you might be feeling daunted by the prospect of conquering the intense bar exam prep process. Join us for this episode as we build a game plan to help you navigate this challenge and be successful on the exam.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 242: Quick Tips - How to Avoid Running out of Time on the Performance Test (PT) As part of our “Quick Tips” series, we’re talking about how to avoid running out of time on the performance test, and what to do in case that happens.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 245: Quick Tips - Memorization Techniques for the Different Learning Styles We’re talking about memorization for the bar exam. In particular, we discuss several memorization techniques and provide examples to illustrate each one. We also talk about adapting these techniques to the different learning styles. Lastly, we go over some general memorization tips that all bar exam studiers should follow.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 249: Quick Tips - How to Prepare for the NextGen Bar Exam While Still in Law School We’re continuing our discussion of the NextGen Bar Exam with a few tips on what classes and skills to focus on in law school for a more seamless bar prep experience down the line.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 254: Quick Tips - Best Habits for Studying for the Bar Exam While Working As part of our “Quick Tips” series, we’re talking about best habits for studying for the bar exam while working full-time or part-time.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 255: Quick Tips - Best Bar Exam Study Habits for Takers w/ADHD As part of our “Quick Tips” series, we’re talking about best habits for studying for the bar exam if you’re coping with ADHD or ADD.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 266: Quick Tips - Pre-Writing Outlining for Bar Essays As part of our “Quick Tips” series, we’re talking about the importance of taking time to outline or otherwise plan your bar essay answer before you start writing.
- Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 283: Quick Tips - Bar Exam Pre-Logistics In this episode of our “Quick Tips” series, we have a bar exam survival kit, consisting of five important things to think about while preparing to sit for an exam administration.
- Podcast Episode 318: Quick Tips — The Final Two-Week Bar Exam Countdown In this episode, we provide a strategic guide for the final two weeks before the bar exam, focusing on high-yield review and mental preparation.
- Podcast Episode 320: Quick Tips — Your Post-Bar Exam Recovery Plan In this episode, we outline three phases of the post-bar exam recovery period: immediate decompression, reengagement, and future planning.
- Podcast Episode 323: Quick Tips — Building Your Bar Exam Study Schedule In this episode we provide practical advice for creating a personalized bar exam study schedule.
- Podcast Episode 356: Quick Tips — 10 Mental Resets to Get You Through the Bar Exam In this episode, we share 10 "mental reset" mantras to help bar exam takers manage self-doubt, panic, and setbacks on exam day.
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