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How to Support Those Preparing for the Bar Exam

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How to Support Those Preparing for the Bar Exam

We think it’s fair to say that preparing for the bar exam can be incredibly stressful and challenging.  This is true for those who plan to take the bar exam as well as those who are trying to be supportive of those taking the bar exam. While preparing for the bar exam, it can be difficult to juggle personal obligations that fall outside of studying.  If you have a friend or loved one who is studying for the bar exam, you may be wondering how you can support them as they study. In this blog post, we’ll discuss some tips on how to support someone preparing for the bar exam.

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Do Big Law Associates Fail The Bar Exam?

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Do Big Law Associates Fail The Bar Exam?

Big law associates typically did very well academically in law school and succeeded in their summer associate positions and other extracurriculars, leading them to a full-time job offer at some of the nation’s largest firms. Because these associates meet so many academic and professional benchmarks, many wonder: do big law associates fail the bar exam? The short answer: it’s not very common, but it does happen. In this post, we discuss what happens when big law associates fail the bar exam, how to help prevent failure, and what steps to take if you are a big law associate who has not passed the bar exam.

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NextGen Bar Exam Set to Change Attorney Licensing

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NextGen Bar Exam Set to Change the Future of Attorney Licensing

In 2021, the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) began the process of creating the NextGen Bar Exam.  The NextGen Bar Exam will eventually replace the Uniform Bar Exam in an effort to make the traditional licensure test more skills-based.

Calling it “the Bar Exam of the future,” the NCBE hopes to revamp the attorney licensing exam process to one that focuses on knowledge and practical skills rather than on rote memorization. Law students will be able to demonstrate their ability to analyze and apply the law to real world scenarios when taking the NextGen Bar Exam. The NextGen Bar Exam will assess foundational skills such as negotiation, client counseling, and client management.  The exam will also include law-based questions on subject matter such as contracts, criminal law, real property, and torts. While there is certainly more information that will be forthcoming from the NCBE regarding the NextGen Bar Exam, this post will focus on what the NCBE has released thusfar.

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Failing the Bar Exam – What to Do Next

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Failing the Bar Exam – What to Do Next

It’s the morning that bar exam results are set to be released and you are anxiously preparing for the news. You have been waiting for this day to arrive for a few months. Your fingers are crossed as you await the (hopefully) positive news. Unfortunately, the results are in and you find out that you did not pass.  After the initial shock sets in, and you can internalize exactly what you are feeling, an important question comes to mind: What do I do next?  In this post, we provide some steps to take if you find out you did not pass the bar exam.

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Default Rules on the Multistate Bar Exam

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Default Rules on the Multistate Bar Exam

The National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) administers the Multistate Bar Exam (MBE).  Many applicants might refer to the MBE as the “multiple-choice” section of the bar exam.  The vast majority of jurisdictions, including UBE jurisdictions, include the MBE as a component of the bar exam.  The MBE contains several default rules that you need to be aware of when taking the exam. The NCBE states these rules in their MBE Subject Matter Outline, so you are required to know them and apply them on the MBE. We have compiled all the MBE default rules by subject from the NCBE in this post to make it easy for you to refer to as you prepare for the MBE!

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Law School to Bar Exam: Tips for Transitioning

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From Law School to the Bar Exam: Tips for Making the Transition

At beginning of law school, you probably had a number of adjustments to make.  This probably included spending more time studying or learning how to prepare for one final exam.  Now, it’s time to transition once again! There is a major difference between preparing for the bar exam and how you might have prepared for your law school exams.  There is a reason why many bar exam applicants treat studying for the bar exam as a full-time job.  In this post, we discuss the best tips to make the transition from studying in law school to the bar exam. Read more

What If You Fail The Bar Exam As A Lateral Attorney?

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What If You Fail The Bar Exam As A Lateral Attorney?

Most bar exam applicants are students who need to pass the bar so that they can begin to practice law.  In these instances, the bar exam is a hurdle students must overcome to become a licensed attorney, remain employed, or find employment.  There is another group of bar exam applicants, though, that doesn’t get nearly enough attention!  We’re referring to practicing attorneys who need to take the bar exam to become licensed in another jurisdiction.  While already licensed, passing the bar exam is just as crucial for these attorneys! Keep reading to find out what happens if you fail the bar exam as a lateral attorney.

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Is It Too Early to Start Studying for the Bar Exam?

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Is It Too Early to Start Studying for the Bar Exam?

From the first day of law school to your last final exam, passing the bar exam is on the minds of many students throughout their time in law school. Generally, the majority of law school students spend three years learning the law and preparing to take the bar exam. Even so, an extended study period and a bar preparation program may still be necessary to earn a passing score. While traditional bar review programs recommend spending 8-12 weeks preparing, every student is different.  Some students may need extra time to study. So how early is too early to start studying for the bar exam? We discuss this in more detail below!

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How To Handle Post-Bar Exam Anxiety

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How To Handle Post-Bar Exam Anxiety

The bar exam is a stressful experience that lasts for months. From studying to taking the exam to waiting for results, the process can be excruciating.  You probably studied for 300-400 hours and had a lot of anxiety building up to the day of the test.  Text day itself can result in a range of emotions, from excitement to panic.  And after the bar exam is over, there is a long waiting period of 6-10 weeks before you receive results. Furthermore, you might not feel a sense of relief when the exam is over but might be fearful you did not pass.  This is a lot to deal with and takes a mental and physical toll on law students. In this post, we’ll cover ways you can handle post-bar exam anxiety.

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Q & A With A Bar Exam Tutor

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Q & A With A Bar Exam Tutor

Many students approach the bar exam and are not even sure where to begin! In this post, Amanda, one of our excellent bar exam tutors, does a Q & A covering frequently asked questions about preparing for and passing the bar exam.

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7 Things to Do While Waiting for Bar Exam Results

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7 Awesome and Productive Things to Do While Waiting for Bar Exam Results

Often times, students think taking the bar exam is the hardest part of becoming a licensed attorney.  However, waiting around for bar exam results presents its own set. of challenges.  Struggling to find productive things to do while waiting for bar results is common!  While many students may feel jumping headfirst into the workforce is a sign of productivity, there are many other ways to be productive while you wait for bar exam results. In this post, we focus on productive things to do while waiting for your bar exam results.

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