Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! 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.
In this episode we discuss:
- The most common reasons people fail the bar
- Analyzing why you failed and what you have to work on to succeed the next time
- Exploring different study methods
- When to start studying and how much study time to set aside
- Thinking about whether you might need accommodations on the exam
- Common questions and concerns when it comes to bar prep
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Resources:
- I Failed
- “Listen and Learn” series
- AdaptiBar
- Podcast Episode 8: What Happens If You Fail the Bar Exam (w/Ariel Salzer)
- Podcast Episode 11: Self-Sabotaging Behavior During Bar Prep (w/Ariel Salzer)
- Podcast Episode 25: How to Interpret Your Bar Exam Score Report
- Podcast Episode 60: Applying for Accommodations on the Bar Exam (w/Elizabeth Knox)
- Podcast Episode 116: California Bar Exam Results Are Out! What’s Next If You Didn’t Pass?
- Podcast Episode 127: Why People from Prestigious Law Schools Fail the Bar Exam
- Podcast Episode 151: Dealing with the Emotional Aspects of Failing the Bar Exam
- Five Famous People Who Failed the Bar
- How to Pass the Bar by Doing What Makes You the Most Uncomfortable
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