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Length:
37 minutes
Released:
Dec 21, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The fact that you are a 1L or 2L doesn't mean that you can't be thinking ahead to bar exam preparation. And if you're a 3L, you definitely need to be planning for the bar! It's important to keep bar prep on your radar throughout law school, so you will be ready when the big day arrives. Here are some tips for preparing successfully, whatever year you are!
In this episode we discuss:

The biggest mistake that law students make when thinking about bar exam preparation
Handling the bar exam "culture of fear"
Preparing for the bar exam as a 3L
Getting the most for your money with bar prep
Tips for selecting a bar review provider
Understanding what bar prep options are offered at your school
The courses we took and didn't take that could have helped with the bar exam
What you need to do ahead of time (bar admission paperwork, accommodations, saving money)
Bar preparation for 1Ls: What you should and should not do your first year
Taking the MPRE
How to work on your study skills now so you will be prepared for the bar exam

Good luck on the bar!
Resources:

Should You Apply for Bar Exam Testing Accommodations? (http://barexamtoolbox.com/apply-bar-exam-testing-accommodations/)
Can You Pass the Bar Exam Without Taking Barbri? http://barexamtoolbox.com/can-you-pass-the-bar-exam-without-taking-barbri/
Mind Over Bar (http://mindoverbar.com/)

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Thanks for listening! 
Alison & Lee
Released:
Dec 21, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Law School Toolbox podcast is an engaging show for law students about law school, the bar exam, legal careers, and life. Each week, we offer practical tips and advice on academic matters, careers, and more. The Law School Toolbox podcast is hosted by opinionated law school and bar exam experts Alison Monahan and Lee Burgess. You might not always agree with us, but we guarantee you won’t be bored listening! Our goal is to impart useful, actionable advice in an entertaining manner. Join us! And, if you have an opinion on the show, please drop by and offer a review. We’re here to help, and we’d love to hear from you!