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Podcast Episode 285: Reflections from a California Bar Exam Grader – Part 2 (w/Jennifer Barry)

October 22, 2024 By Bar Exam Toolbox Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we’re sharing Part 2 of our conversation with Jennifer Barry — a tutor on the Bar Exam Toolbox team who’s a former California bar exam grader. This time, we’re focusing on avoiding common mistakes that examinees make.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Common mistakes that bar examinees make
  • Handwriting vs. typing your exam answers
  • Following directions and avoiding pitfalls
  • How has the bar exam changed over the years?
  • Can a grader tell if you’ve used accommodations on the exam?

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Resources:

  • Private Bar Exam Tutoring
  • Podcast Episode 265: Quick Tips – What If You Run Out of Time While Writing a Bar Essay Answer?
  • Podcast Episode 268: How to Avoid Common Bar Essay Writing Mistakes (w/Kelsey Lee)
  • Podcast Episode 284: Reflections from a California Bar Grader – Part 1 (w/Jennifer Barry)
  • Bar Exam Tips and Tricks – What To Do When You Blank on Test Day
  • What Are Bar Exam Graders Really Looking For?
  • Making the Bar Exam Grader’s Life Easy and Showing Them You Deserve to Pass
  • Why Using IRAC Will Help You Pass the Bar Exam

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