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Podcast Episode 238: Managing Self-Sabotaging Behavior with a Solid Study Schedule

November 7, 2023 By Bar Exam Toolbox Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we’re talking about setting up a solid study schedule to protect yourself from self-sabotage during bar prep.

In this episode we discuss:

  • The dangers of overstudying and understudying
  • Avoiding distractions during bar prep
  • Planning around big life events
  • When should you start doing practice and how much time to devote to it?
  • How to set up a good schedule that will keep you on track and help you avoid self-sabotage

Thanks for listening!
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Podcast Episode 234: Rebounding from a Bar Exam Failure

October 10, 2023 By Bar Exam Toolbox Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re discussing how to process your negative emotions after failing the bar exam and move forward in the most productive way.

In this episode we discuss:

  • What is your score report telling you?
  • How to find what works for you and change your study routine accordingly
  • Having real conversations with your job
  • Thinking about whether you should postpone retaking the exam
  • Knowing how and who to approach for help
  • Applying for bar exam accommodations

Thanks for listening!
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Podcast Episode 231: Sustaining Mental Health During Bar Study and Beyond

September 19, 2023 By Bar Exam Toolbox Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re excited to welcome Ryan Zajic – a senior legal content developer at UWorld and a licensed attorney in the state of Nebraska, and Dr. Janani Krishnaswami – a certified physician in preventative medicine, internal medicine, and lifestyle. We’re talking about the very important topic of mental health for law students and those studying for the bar exam, and in the legal field in general. Thanks to Themis Bar Review, the gold standard in bar exam preparation, for sponsoring this episode!

In this episode we discuss:

  • How our guests got involved in the bar prep world
  • What the results from The 2021 Survey of Law Student Well-Being show
  • What are the primary challenges that students face while studying for the bar?
  • Coping mechanisms you could try if you find yourself struggling during bar prep
  • How Themis and UWorld have developed their programs with mental health and success in mind
  • What our guests would do differently if they had to take difficult exams at this time in their life

Thanks for listening!
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Stepping Your Way to Bar Exam Success: Leveraging Your Fitness Tracker

August 23, 2023 By John Passmore Leave a Comment

Stepping Your Way to Bar Exam Success Leveraging Your Fitness TrackerBar prep can take a mental and physical toll on you. At times, you may forgo a workout in order to keep plugging away at bar prep, but maybe looking at your fitness tracker, such as a Fitbit or Apple watch, could improve the effectiveness of your bar prep. Rather than a distraction, consider checking your daily step count as part of your bar prep study plan. When enduring the mental marathon that is bar prep, here are some reasons to use your fitness tracker to better your overall health and focus during bar prep—and maybe even squeeze in a bit more bar prep while you are stepping. [Read more…] about Stepping Your Way to Bar Exam Success: Leveraging Your Fitness Tracker

Podcast Episode 223: Quick Tips — Balancing Passive and Active Studying for the Bar Exam

June 27, 2023 By Bar Exam Toolbox Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode, 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).

In this episode we discuss:

  • How to assess if you’re spending most of your time on passive studying
  • What is active studying and why is it more effective?
  • Finding the balance between passive and active studying
  • Why you have to start taking practice exams before you are ready
  • What can lead to burnout quickly during bar prep

Thanks for listening!
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Why You Should Treat Yourself After the Bar Exam (And How to Do It)

May 17, 2023 By Marissa Geannette Leave a Comment

Why You Should Treat Yourself After the Bar Exam (And How to Do It)Studying for the bar exam can be an all-consuming experience, leaving you barely any time for relaxation and self-care. As much as you try to prioritize things like your mental health and relationships during the lead-up to the bar exam, anything not related to the bar tends to get put on hold. That’s why, after the exam is over, it’s so important to take a break, rest, and reset.

You’ve probably heard of students taking a “bar trip” – a weeks-long vacation to some exotic place, often with fellow law school grads. While the traditional bar trip can be an amazing experience, it’s not the only way to celebrate finishing the bar exam. It’s also not something everyone wants to or can do. It’s expensive and requires money and time, which not everyone has access to. That’s why these tips are going to focus on what else you can do – no ticket to Bali or Tulum required – to treat yourself after the bar exam. [Read more…] about Why You Should Treat Yourself After the Bar Exam (And How to Do It)

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Podcast Episode 240: Quick Tips — Tackling the Bar Exam with ADHD

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Podcast Episode 239: Quick Tips — How Journaling Can Help You Stay on Task During Bar Prep

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Self Sabotage and the Bar Exam

We work with a lot of people who’ve failed the bar exam. Most, if not all, of those people struggle – at least sometimes – with self-sabotaging … [Read More...] about Self Sabotage and the Bar Exam

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Podcast Episode 237: Listen and Learn — Discovery (Civ Pro)

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're focusing on an important Civil Procedure topic: Discovery. We look at the process during … [Read More...] about Podcast Episode 237: Listen and Learn — Discovery (Civ Pro)

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