Checklist – If you did not pass the Bar Exam

Take some time to deal with your emotions (Remember that this test does not evaluate how smart you are or if you will be a good attorney. This is a standardized test which you can pass if you know the best strategies to use for studying for the bar and for writing the essays and you have enough time to complete the work needed.)

 If you did not pass Part A, request your essays to be sent to you. Review them.

Honestly evaluate your study routine, ask yourself these questions

1. Did you study 8-10 hours a day at least 5 days a week? 

 2. Did you carefully read the full outlines that your bar provider supplied?

  3. Did you have or create mini-memorization outlines to study from?

 4. Did you practice 2,000 MBE multiple choice questions?

 5. Did you understand why you got questions wrong during practice?

  6. Did you know that the best way to organize & present your essays for the Florida Bar, is not the same as a law school essay?

  7. Did you write out 10 Florida essays and get detailed feedback?
     (Did you read your Bar provider’s sample answers and the student       samples posted on the Florida bar website.)

  8. Did you issue spot additional essays on your own?

  9. Did you know the Florida law?

  10. Were you focused or just going through the motions?

Plan now, to better prepare for the next bar exam. (You have your books, start studying for the next bar as soon as you can. Begin with bar subjects you did not take in law school or did poorly on during bar prep or on the exam. Create your own mini-memorization outlines)

If you have failed the Bar exam more than once, get guidance!
You can’t keep doing the  same thing and expect different results. Hire a professional who is experienced with the Florida Bar. If you want to reach me – email me at info@floridabartutor.com, or call me at 954-559-3770.

Work effectively to learn the law.
Read, watch videos, used spaced repetition, flash cards, practice mixed questions, understand why you get an answer wrong. The MBE has a pattern, look for it. If you don’t understand something, take the time to figure it out, don’t just keep going.

Stay Focused.

Monitor your scores. (If you are not where you need to be, change things up).

Believe in Yourself!

PASS THE BAR!!!