152: Practical Aspects of Retaking the Bar Exam After a Failure
Episode description
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Last week we discussed the emotional fallout from a bar exam failure, and today, we're moving on to navigating the practical steps of retaking the exam.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The most common reasons people fail the bar
- Analyzing why you failed and what you have to work on to succeed the next time
- Exploring different study methods
- When to start studying and how much study time to set aside
- Thinking about whether you might need accommodations on the exam
- Common questions and concerns when it comes to bar prep
Resources:
- I Failed (https://barexamtoolbox.com/i-failed-the-bar-exam/)
- "Listen and Learn" series (https://barexamtoolbox.com/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-archive-by-topic/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-explaining-individual-mee-and-california-bar-essay-questions/#listen-learn)
- AdaptiBar (https://www.adaptibar.com/)
- Podcast Episode 8: What Happens If You Fail the Bar Exam (w/Ariel Salzer) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-8-what-happens-if-you-fail-the-bar-exam-w-ariel-salzer/)
- Podcast Episode 11: Self-Sabotaging Behavior During Bar Prep (w/Ariel Salzer) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-11-self-sabotaging-behavior-during-bar-prep-w-ariel-salzer/)
- Podcast Episode 25: How to Interpret Your Bar Exam Score Report (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-25-how-to-interpret-your-bar-exam-score-report/)
- Podcast Episode 60: Applying for Accommodations on the Bar Exam (w/Elizabeth Knox) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-60-applying-for-accommodations-on-the-bar-exam-w-elizabeth-knox/)
- Podcast Episode 116: California Bar Exam Results Are Out! What's Next If You Didn't Pass? (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-116-california-bar-exam-results-are-out-whats-next-if-you-didnt-pass/)
- Podcast Episode 127: Why People from Prestigious Law Schools Fail the Bar Exam (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-127-why-people-from-prestigious-law-schools-fail-the-bar-exam/)
- Podcast Episode 151: Dealing with the Emotional Aspects of Failing the Bar Exam (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-151-dealing-with-the-emotional-aspects-of-failing-the-bar-exam/)
- Five Famous People Who Failed the Bar (https://barexamtoolbox.com/five-famous-people-who-failed-the-bar/)
- How to Pass the Bar by Doing What Makes You the Most Uncomfortable (https://barexamtoolbox.com/how-to-pass-the-bar-by-doing-what-makes-you-the-most-uncomfortable/)
Download the Transcript
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