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How To Pass The California Bar Exam On Your Third Attempt

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How To Pass The California Bar Exam On Your Third Attempt

Passing the California Bar Exam on your first try is a great achievement. Passing the bar exam on your second or third attempt should be equally celebrated.  While repeat takers are often hesitant to share their “war” stories, these experiences can be a valuable resource for Applicants repeating the exam. It takes a great amount of grit to go through this process multiple times. If you are wondering how to pass the California Bar Exam on your third try, this blog will showcase several strategies to get you to the finish line.

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July 2021 Bar Exam Results Release Dates by State

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July 2021 Bar Exam Results Release Dates by State

Wondering when the July 2021 bar exam results will be released in your state? In this post, we tell you:

  • When examinees find out their bar exam results;
  • How examinees find out their bar exam results;
  • Statistics and pass lists for the bar exam;
  • A passing score for the bar exam;
  • Whether you will see your bar exam score;
  • Whether your bar exam will be regraded or whether there is an appeals process; and
  • Where you can find more information about the bar exam.

POPULAR POST ALERT: Failed the bar exam – then passed! Here are some tips from people who failed the bar exam!

If you failed the bar exam (or are worried you will!) please check out our free guide on what to do if you failed the bar exam, and our free guide on hiring a bar exam tutor. 

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What To Do If You Panic During The Bar Exam

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What To Do If You Panic During The Bar Exam

The Bar Exam is the definition of a pressure-filled situation. Not to blow anything out of proportion, but the exam is the literal gateway to becoming an attorney. Students study for months, endure pressure from employers to pass, and don’t want to let anyone down. It’s easy to see why anxiety and emotions run high for students during the weeks leading up to the exam. Students are often provided strategies for dealing with exam anxiety leading up to the Bar Exam. However, one subject doesn’t get as much attention as the countless articles discussing strategies to combat anxiety before the exam. We’re talking about panic during the bar exam.

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Recent California Bar Exam Changes: What’s New?

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Recent California Bar Exam Changes: What’s New?

Recently, the California Bar Exam has undergone a number of changes. Things like the new passing score and retroactive bar admission are big news – and rightfully so. California has traditionally had one of the highest cut scores nationwide, so changes can have a dramatic impact on applicants. Let’s review the recent California Bar Exam changes.

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How to Bullet Point a California Bar Exam Essay

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How to Bullet Point a California Bar Exam Essay

While there are plenty of benefits to writing out full essays under timed conditions (particularly if you are not a great writer, or struggle with timing), writing out every single practice essay can be very time-consuming.  After you have written some practice essays and have a good grasp on the process of writing an essay under timed conditions, a great way to gain exposure to more practice essays in an efficient manner is to bullet point a California bar exam essay!

A big mistake that we commonly see students make is that they ignore the essay section as they study and focus too heavily on the MBE section.  One reason many students make this mistake is that it is much easier to practice MBE questions, which might take just a couple minutes each, compared to essay questions, which could take well over an hour each after you write an answer, check the answer, and self-grade your answer.  Incorporating bullet-pointing into your study schedule will hopefully allow you to incorporate more essay practice into your studying without feeling overwhelmed.

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How To Study for California Bar Exam Essay Portion

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How To Study for California Bar Exam Essay Portion

The essay portion of the California bar exam is tricky whether you are a first-time taker or a repeat taker. Repeat takers may wonder if they studied enough. Likewise, students who are studying for the bar exam the first time may feel as though they are studying hard, but not engaging in “active learning.” Studying for the essay portion of the bar exam does not mean “studying” in the traditional sense. Spending hours reviewing your outline and memorizing content verbatim is not an effective strategy for how to study for the California Bar Exam essay portion. This blog will focus on active learning strategies for the essay portion only, which will help you shine on the big day!

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February 2022 Bar Exam In-Person Only

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February 2022 Bar Exam In-Person Only

The National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) announced that it plans to only offer in-person testing materials for the February 2022 exam. This announcement comes before states adminster the July 2021 exam. According to the NCBE, 29 states are giving the July 2021 exam remotely, and 24 are giving it in person. But, this will change for the February 2022 exam when all (or at least most) states will offer an in-person exam, according to the NCBE.

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Six California Bar Exam Essay Mistakes To Avoid

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Six California Bar Exam Essay Mistakes To Avoid

Racking up points on a California Bar Exam Essay does not require perfection, but there are writing mistakes that you should avoid on the California Bar Exam that may derail your chances of passing the essay or getting that high score you are shooting for. This blog looks at six California Bar Exam essay mistakes that applicants make, and how to avoid them.

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How to Succeed on the Bar Exam—20 Tips by a 99th Percentile Scorer

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How to Succeed on the Bar Exam—20 Tips by a 99th Percentile Scorer

Here, we discuss how to succeed on the bar exam. These 20 tips are by a top 99th percentile scorer! They have helped thousands of our students at JD Advising succeed on the bar exam. You can also find links to additional great (and free!) content if you are looking for more information on any of the tips. Read more

Failed the Bar Exam — then PASSED!

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Failed the Bar Exam – then PASSED!

Inside Tips from Repeat Takers

Here are tips from our repeat takers who failed the bar exam, then passed!

We specialize in helping repeat takers pass the bar exam – second, third, fourth, fifth+ repeat takers. (We just helped someone pass the bar who had been taking it for ten years!) So, we have access to a lot of great tips! Note that some of these are relatively small changes that can make a BIG difference in your overall score. Read more

Can I Practice MPTs in Preparation for the California Bar?

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Can I Practice MPTs in Preparation for the California Bar Exam?

While the California Bar Exam is infamous for its difficulty, two recent changes should give California test-takers hope. First of all, the California Supreme Court lowered the passing score. Second, the California Performance Test switched from 3 hours to one 90 minute test. If you’re wondering how this change should impact your preparation for the California Bar Exam, read on.

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