Some bar takers wonder if they should study early for the bar exam (ahead of the traditional 10-week schedule), whether…
- They want to get a head start on studying
- They deferred the exam (e.g., February to July)
- They’re waiting for bar results (or got their bar results months ahead of the next exam they want to retake)
- They have a full-time job to juggle at the same time and won’t be able to take much time off
- It’s been a minute (or years) since they’ve graduated from law school or have taken the exam
While there are benefits to studying early, there are many traps to doing so. There are also benefits to simply waiting (if your neurotic anxiety can handle it) until study season is in full swing before deciding whether or not to study for the bar exam.
But bar prep is personal. You’re the dean of your own studies.
To help you decide when to start studying, let’s discuss all of this—who early bar prep is right for and the best way to study early and effectively—so that you’re making the most of your time and energy.
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