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You’ve checked the pass list multiple times and scoured your brain for where you may have gone wrong. You’ve ensured that no mistakes were made by the examiners and that your essays weren’t accidentally switched around. Sound familiar? If so, you’re likely one of the thousands of examinees who failed to pass the bar exam. Accepting the fact that you did not pass the bar exam is a tough but necessary pill to swallow. The good news? You now have the opportunity to learn from your mistakes. To help you prepare for the exam and increase your chances of success, avoid making these common mistakes that help repeat takers fail the bar exam.
Given California’s recent slump in bar exam passage rates, it’s no wonder that taking the California Bar Exam as a repeat test taker is becoming more and more common. In fact, the last several administrations of the California Bar Exam saw a large portion of test-takers fail. Taking the California Bar Exam and finding out you didn’t pass is difficult enough. The thought of retaking the exam can be even more dreadful and generally brings with it frustration, anxiety, and stress. It’s common for many repeat test-takers to juggle work, personal lives, and more during a second attempt at the California Bar Exam.
Motivational Videos For Those That Failed The Bar Exam
If you failed the bar exam recently, you may be feeling a little hopeless and unmotivated. This is not uncommon, and it is good to give yourself some time to come to terms with what is ahead. Retaking the bar exam is a difficult journey to begin, but we know you can do it. To get you started, we collected a few motivational videos for those that failed the bar exam.
Failing the California Bar exam is one of the most gut-wrenching feelings you can experience throughout your professional career. After all the studying, preparation, and anxiety you may be left feeling like you don’t know where to turn. Well to begin, you’re in the right place and you’re not alone on your journey to pass the exam. Check out this list of these wildly successful people who have also failed the bar exam. Many repeat test-takers have gone on to pass the exam using the tips outlined below. These tips are designed to boost confidence and help repeat takers of the California Bar Exam.
Twenty Celebrities Who Failed The Bar Exam If you recently failed the bar exam, we understand it can be very upsetting. However, just like anything else, knowing you are not alone in your failure can bring some comfort. Many famous figures also failed the bar exam before going on to conquer it and so much […]
For most graduating law students, studying for the bar is a commitment of at least two months. During that time, you’ll work hard to memorize the law, apply it to a given set of facts, and form your legal conclusions. After you’ve spent all that time and effort preparing for the bar, it can be devastating to learn that you failed the bar exam. However, you should learn from the experience and use it to improve your score on the second take. To help, here are some tips on how to pass as a bar exam repeater.
July 2020 Michigan Bar Exam Appeals — Things to Consider!
If you failed the July 2020 Michigan bar exam, we are very sorry! You may not know the next best step. One option that you may have, depending on your essay score and the quality of your essays, is appealing your bar exam score. If you pass the bar exam on appeal, you will be a licensed lawyer just like anyone else who passed the bar exam.
If you are considering appealing your score, here are some important notes!
Update 1/1/23: Michigan no longer allows examinees to appeal their bar exam score! We will no longer be writing appeals for Michigan Bar Exam takers.Read more
Due to the delay of the July 2020 bar exam in many states, results may be released around Election Day. This will overlap with many fall 2020 bar exam results being released. To talk about both, we answer the question did Kamala Harris fail the bar exam, and what happens if I do too?
JD Advising students are 33% more likely to pass the bar exam!
You can see from our graphic below that JD Advising course students pass the Michigan bar exam at a higher rate than non-JD Advising students across the board!
We have calculated the passage rate of non-JD Advising students based on data released by the Michigan Board of Law Examiners and then examined our own pass rates. We included both first-time and repeat bar exam course takers in this calculation. We boasted very high pass rates for the July 2019 bar exam as well so we are thrilled to see that our students continue to perform well and pass the Michigan bar exam at high numbers!
Note: The below chart includes ALL first-time and repeat takers who were enrolled in a JD Advising bar review course for the February 2020 administration. (It does not include students who enrolled in a supplemental program such as a seminar or students who were not enrolled in a February 2020 JD Advising course. We rely on self-reported student data.)Read more
The bar exam is arguably the most important and stressful exam you will ever take. That means most people definitely don’t want to have to take the bar exam more than once. The reality is, many people fail the bar exam with each administration. (Check out this list of famous and successful attorneys who failed the bar exam!) Whether you’ve failed the bar exam before or you’re afraid that you might, keep reading! In this post, we cover how to ease anxieties get passed bar exam failure!
Failed the Bar Exam? A Detailed Guide to Creating an Action Plan
If you failed the bar exam, you are not alone! We are going to go through three steps to help ensure that you pass the next bar exam you take:
Introduction: we will discuss getting into the right mindset!
Step one: we will examine exam day (your scores on each portion of the exam, the number of times you have taken it, and anything unusual that may have affected your score).
Step two: we will examine how you studied for the bar exam using a short questionnaire.
Step three: we will figure out what you need to change, how you can make a bar exam study schedule, and minor adjustments that can make a big difference in your score.
Please set aside at least an hour to do this! It will take time but you will find it to be invaluable and likely make a huge difference in contributing to a successful bar exam result.
This post contains a detailed guide to creating an action plan if you failed the bar exam so should be reviewed when you are ready to create an action plan!
Note: we have all the content here for free but if you find it more convenient to have in a PDF form, please download it for free here!
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