If you recently graduated and/or took the bar exam, this period of waiting for scores while working and/or finding a job may feel like a “limbo” period. Maybe you are bummed about how the exam went and not sure which job will hire or keep a recent law graduate without a bar license. Perhaps you are confident you did well on the exam, but worry is still creeping in about whether your score will make the cut for a specific jurisdiction.
Being in a period of uncertainty offers an excellent opportunity to explore the possibilities for where your legal career can take you. This article offers some paths you can explore so this period feels less like limbo and more like hopeful possibility. [Read more…] about Exploring the Possibilities Post Bar Exam
Mantras, words, slogans, or phrases that are repeated, have played an important role in helping me cope with difficult situations. From running half marathons to giving birth to my daughter at home without any medication, mantras have motivated me to do my best, to not give up, and to even enjoy situations that I once dreaded.
The bar exam is scheduled to take place in the morning, and you need to know whether to cram a few more practice questions in? Or, do you brush up on the Rule Against Perpetuities? Do you have your mnemonic for the hearsay exceptions down cold? Also, don’t forget to relax, and breathe, and whatever you do, don’t stress!
You are gearing up to take the bar exam. You have your nose to the grindstone and have been spending your days studying since graduation. Theoretically, you know what the bar exam is like and what to expect. However, you still aren’t 100% sure how to prepare yourself or what the exam will be like! Fortunately for you, I have experienced the bar exam myself and have successfully passed the bar exam. In order to help you understand what to expect when taking the bar exam, I have curated a list of things that not everyone knows about it. Here are ten things they don’t tell you about the bar exam. I hope that this list helps you feel more prepared when test day comes. (Note: I took the Michigan bar exam a few years ago, so my advice is based on my experience in that jurisdiction. However, many jurisdictions have similar testing procedures. In any case, check your particular state’s bar examiners website for more detailed information!) 
If you are studying for the July 2021 exam, you are likely in your early weeks of studying. You might already be navigating moments of panic in your study schedule. You have loads of time to learn everything you need to conquer the bar exam! But the intensity of the stress and panic during your bar preparation ebbs and flows, and at times it can be overwhelming. So here are some healthy habits and routines that may help in these crucial moments. Also, check out 
You finished law school, graduated, and are ready to start your career, right? Unfortunately no, you are now entering one of the most dreadful periods of time in a law student’s career: bar prep. This is when your life comes to a halt and you become a studying hermit in order to pass the bar exam. So how exactly do you get yourself ready for the bar exam and successfully pass? Fortunately for you, I have navigated the treacherous fields of bar prep and victoriously passed the bar exam! In order to make your life easier in preparing for the bar, I have curated a list of things that I did to help me get prepared for the bar exam. Here are ten things for you to do to get yourself ready. I hope that this list helps you feel equipped for success on the bar exam!