Update
Hi Everyone,
Wow, I haven't checked this in a long time, and I apologize to those who have left comments that I didn't respond to. Lots has happened in my life, and all good things, so that is why I have been slack.
First and foremost- I passed that bar exam I was studying for :) It made me feel really good- It was a harder bar exam than most and I hadn't studied in a few years (if you recall my previous post) so I was pretty nervous. This time, I didn't use barbri and I loved my study aids. I used the http://www.thestudygroup.com/ CD for multi-state prep (yes i had to take that MBE AGAIN!) and www.baroutlines.com for state specific outlines. I spent maybe $300 total? And I thought these aids were much better than the barbri or PMBR. Study Group method worked for me because after each question, you are told the correct answer and why each one is right or wrong (something that PMBR and Barbri sometimes fail to do). The state specific outlines were condensed but somehow contained everything that was tested.
The day I found out I passed, I was on the phone with my mom and got the letter in the mail (since I am not originally from this state and didn't know anyone else taking the exam, I didn't know when the results would be posted online, so I ended up getting the letter before I ever checked). I just opened the letter without mentioning it to her, assuming the worst, and midway through conversation suddenly yelled, "OMG I passed the bar!!" It was pretty funny and felt AWESOME that I passed a hard exam.
Since then, I got married, moved, and became a mom. I work part-time and am overall liking life these days- and it's nice to read these posts and see how far I've come. I also have realized I am not crazy about the law, so it is kind of disheartening to remember how hard I worked and how bad I felt about something that in retrospect, maybe wasn't the career I will have forever. But I do feel like studying for the bar prepared me for MANY challenges in life that are far greater (even childbirth) and I will always feel good that I overcame the challenge a few times.
If you are just coming across this blog because you found out that you failed the bar, as it seems a few of you are- please know that it can work out in the long run! Do not lose hope! Study HARD- focus and know it is going to be super challenging but that you can pass. Do NOT let it define who you are. When I first failed, I thought my life was over and it was the ONLY thing I could think of- almost 5 years later, life is so different and better in ways that I could not have imagined then and yours will be too!
Wow, I haven't checked this in a long time, and I apologize to those who have left comments that I didn't respond to. Lots has happened in my life, and all good things, so that is why I have been slack.
First and foremost- I passed that bar exam I was studying for :) It made me feel really good- It was a harder bar exam than most and I hadn't studied in a few years (if you recall my previous post) so I was pretty nervous. This time, I didn't use barbri and I loved my study aids. I used the http://www.thestudygroup.com/ CD for multi-state prep (yes i had to take that MBE AGAIN!) and www.baroutlines.com for state specific outlines. I spent maybe $300 total? And I thought these aids were much better than the barbri or PMBR. Study Group method worked for me because after each question, you are told the correct answer and why each one is right or wrong (something that PMBR and Barbri sometimes fail to do). The state specific outlines were condensed but somehow contained everything that was tested.
The day I found out I passed, I was on the phone with my mom and got the letter in the mail (since I am not originally from this state and didn't know anyone else taking the exam, I didn't know when the results would be posted online, so I ended up getting the letter before I ever checked). I just opened the letter without mentioning it to her, assuming the worst, and midway through conversation suddenly yelled, "OMG I passed the bar!!" It was pretty funny and felt AWESOME that I passed a hard exam.
Since then, I got married, moved, and became a mom. I work part-time and am overall liking life these days- and it's nice to read these posts and see how far I've come. I also have realized I am not crazy about the law, so it is kind of disheartening to remember how hard I worked and how bad I felt about something that in retrospect, maybe wasn't the career I will have forever. But I do feel like studying for the bar prepared me for MANY challenges in life that are far greater (even childbirth) and I will always feel good that I overcame the challenge a few times.
If you are just coming across this blog because you found out that you failed the bar, as it seems a few of you are- please know that it can work out in the long run! Do not lose hope! Study HARD- focus and know it is going to be super challenging but that you can pass. Do NOT let it define who you are. When I first failed, I thought my life was over and it was the ONLY thing I could think of- almost 5 years later, life is so different and better in ways that I could not have imagined then and yours will be too!
Labels: passing again
posted by JD at 10:43 AM
2 Comments:
Thanks for your blog...I am gearing up to go at it again. aargh.....
When you reference the CD(for MBE) from thestudygroup.com....they seem to only offer the full program for over $700. How is that CD for the MBE only listed on their website?
thanks!
So how many Bar exams did you take, in what States, and are you practicing in any of these States?
I ask b/c I graduated in 2007, took the FL Bar exam 2x's and failed both times. I ended up staying home with my kids (4 yr old and 6 month old at the time of my 1st exam) which was a blessing b/c one is going into 3rd grade & the other will be in Pre-K
It's time for me to start working again and I really still want to practice law. I just don't know where & how to start. I'm also afraid of the deep depression that I was in after my 1st two failed attempts. Any suggestions??
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