It was a long journey for “SC” who took the California Bar Exam multiple times…
💬 “It wasn’t till my Xth attempt in February ‘22 that I really buckled down and used them and your materials really helped my score jump up, I think I got a 1340 or 1350 that time. Prior attempts, I followed a bar prep company.”
But she always got back up to finish the job.
💬 “I was pretty mad at myself though and at the bar exam process when I didn’t pass and I haven’t touched my bar materials since that attempt or thought about retaking it since until now.”
It wasn’t only that each step took her closer to success. Sometimes you have to prove yourself to the world. What’s your motivation?
💬 “I just got this bee in my bonnet and the job market has been rough without the esquire. Plus it’s been pretty irritating doing law and motion work without that law and motion attorney salary.”
When SC asked whether it was realistic to go for July 2024 while working, I said it was realistic but challenging.
SC didn’t end up passing the July exam but finally passed the February 2025 exam!
💬 “Clearly didn’t pass J24, but it was the closest I had ever gotten, which I thought was pretty incredible considering I had about 9 weeks to study, and I didn’t take any time off of work aside from the week of the bar exam, so that kind of solidified that it was my mental state getting in the way.”
What did she do to finally get over that threshold?
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