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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