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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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I Feel Like I Failed the Bar Exam. Does that Mean I Did?

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“I Feel Like I Failed the Bar Exam—Does that Mean I Did?” (Hint: NO!)

A top source of post-bar exam anxiety for many examinees is that they feel like they failed the bar exam. If you share that concern, you are not alone! It is completely normal to feel unsure about how you did and anxious about receiving your score. The good news is just because you do not feel good about the bar exam, that does not mean that you did poorly on it! In this post we tell you 5 reasons why feeling bad doesn’t mean that you failed the bar exam along with our top 3 tips on how to move past post-bar exam anxiety. Read more

July 2023 Bar Exam Results Release Dates by State

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July 2023 Bar Exam Results Release Dates by State Wondering when the July 2023 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 […]

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How To Analyze Your Bar Exam Score Report

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How To Analyze Your Bar Exam Score Report

If you have taken the bar exam and received your results, you likely have access to your bar exam score report. Depending on where you took the exam and whether you passed or failed, you may have access to a wealth of information that can help you better plan for your next time taking the bar exam.  Your score report can also help you to simply understand how you performed on test day.  In this post, we cover how to analyze your bar exam score report as well as use that analysis to improve your score!

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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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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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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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February 2023 Bar Exam Results Release Dates by State

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February 2023 Bar Exam Results Release Dates by State Wondering when the February 2023 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 […]

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Successful Attorneys Who Failed the Bar Exam

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Successful Attorneys Who Failed the Bar Exam

It is officially the time of year when bar exam results are making their way to students.  While some students may be rejoicing upon getting their results, others are just realizing that retaking the bar exam is going to be tying up their time for the foreseeable future.  If you find yourself in the latter group, we know that this time can be incredibly difficult.  Please know that you are in good company even if you didn’t receive the score you wanted.  In this post, we’re including a list of famous people who did not pass the bar exam the first time around but still went on to have successful careers.

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“I Failed The Bar Exam. Now What Do I Do?”

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“I Failed The Bar Exam. Now What Do I Do?”

The day that the bar exam results are released can be a relief for some but devasting for others. Not everyone passes the bar exam—and in fact, a large number of examinees fail. If you failed the bar exam, we are sorry! We know how devastating it can be. You probably feel immensely disappointed, sad, depressed, nervous, hopeless, and maybe even angry. You likely are wondering, “Now what do I do?” In this post, we answer exactly that question, including how to deal with the news that you failed, whether to take the bar exam again and how to prepare to take the bar exam again.

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Failed the bar exam? It will be okay. Here’s why!

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Failed the bar exam? It will be okay. Here’s why!

So, you’ve been checking the mailbox, have been compulsively refreshing your email, and are following all of the blogs that might give you any sort of hint as to when bar exam results might be arriving.  Then, you get the news that you’ve been dreading.  You didn’t pass the bar exam.  Before you figure out what to do next, pause for a moment and take a deep breath.  Remember that you are capable of passing the bar exam even if it didn’t work out this time.  Know also that we are here to help.  We are so sorry that you didn’t pass the bar exam, but it will be ok!  We have included some guidance below.

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How to Pass the Bar Exam After Failing

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How to Pass the Bar Exam After Failing

Tens of thousands of people take the bar exam each year. On average, a little over 60% of those people pass the bar exam. That means that close to 40% of those people fail the bar exam. So, if you failed the bar exam, you are not alone. In fact, you are in good company! Many successful and famous people began their careers by failing the bar exam, including Vice-President Kamala Harris, former Secretary of State and U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton, former first lady Michelle Obama, and former president Franklin D. Roosevelt. In this post, we will share ways to help you join the ranks of those who have failed the bar exam and gone on to pass.

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