Bar Exam Preparation
“N” passed the February 2025 Utah Bar Exam (UBE), scoring a whopping 314 on her first attempt.
Epic!
For context, most UBE jurisdictions require a score 266 or 270 to pass, and scores over 300 are rare. So N really outdid herself.
Of course, I had to ask how she pulled it off so I can share it with you.
Continue reading “Lessons from Passing the UBE (Utah Bar Exam) with a 314”Some bar takers wonder if they should study early for the bar exam (ahead of the traditional 10-week schedule), whether…
While there are benefits to studying early and giving yourself a lot of time, 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.
Continue reading “Early Bar Prep: Should You Study Early for the Bar Exam? (When and How)”Your hair feels gross, the fridge is empty, and you’ve been scraping together whatever free time you can.
Words in front of you are jumbling together into a blurry mess, passing by like a dream and also slipping away like one.
I’ve been where you are. In a way, I’m still there.
Bar prep steeps you in this undercurrent of anxiety because there’s so much to study with so little time and you’re feeling the pressure from the exam getting closer and closer. The worst combination.
But it’s not just time. Time isn’t your scapegoat. “Life is short” is propaganda by people who wasted their time.
“Yeah maybe when I have more time. I’m going to feel motivated someday. Everything happens for a reason.”
Oh, okay.
We like to tell people we “don’t have time” or that “time is the most valuable resource” or that “life is short” (even though we love to procrastinate).
That’s because time is not actually your most valuable resource.
You ALSO need ENERGY and ATTENTION. You need CLARITY so you can be productive.
You ever see those everyone-has-24-hours “motivational quotes”? Even if you “had the time,” it doesn’t mean jack unless you have the mental energy to do something with it.
Here are 6 rules to take back your time and energy while studying for the bar exam (even if you’re working full time):
Continue reading “6 Ways to Reclaim Your Time & Energy While Studying for the Bar Exam (Even If You’re Working Full Time)”Tristan passed the 2024 July California Bar Exam on his first attempt.
He credits his success to self-awareness of his strengths, weaknesses, and what would work for him.
He was a glass cannon (super good at the MBE) and not confident about passing, but he was composed and calculated about the whole process.
Let’s see what Tristan went through in his first and only successful attempt.
Continue reading “Pass the Bar by Being Aware of Your Strengths and Weaknesses”Andrew passed the 2024 July Bar Exam on his first try despite the initial anxiety and pressure.
💬 “Severe testing anxiety. Remember throwing up after the first practice bar exam at school because of poor results.”
Whatever doubts you have, it’s going to be worth it if you can overcome them.
💬 “Just wanted to share that I passed in California! Your materials were a massive help in the final weeks of studying and I’m honestly so grateful for your help. My hands are still shaking, it’s been such a rough week and I had a lot of doubts but I’m so glad that this is over.”
Let’s see how he transformed from feeling inadequate and pressured to succeed — to learning to trust his gut and actually succeeding.
(And what Burger King can teach you about bar prep)
Continue reading “From Severe Anxiety to Trusting His Instincts to Pass the CA Bar Exam on His 1st Try”