Suzie Q

Hello,
I just found out that I failed the CA bar by 19 points. I'm still trying to deal with it, but I wanted to get some advice from other repeaters.

1) when did you start studying again in order to take the February exam? Should I begin as soon as next week or wait it out until New Year?

2) any recommendations on repeater courses or tutors? So far, I've heard great things about Adaptabar (MBE is a weakness). I also was recommended Dennis Higa, Paul Pfau, Holtz, Adachi's Bar Breakers and Vivian Dempsey (although she's pricey).
I'm just trying to figure out what the best approach is to take.

3) Did any repeaters actually work part time while studying again (unlike taking the bar the first time where we are strongly discouraged from working at all)?

Thanks so much in advance!

Category: CA - California Bar Exam

Category: CA - California Bar Exam

monali8

1. begin as soon as next week
2. holz has some good tricks, and adachi's bar breakers
3.I worked part time (4 hours per day) and it was fine. Just make sure you know what you need to do everyday

cabartutor

1. it is quality not quantity in terms of study time
2. bar breakers books are really great
3. read and become familiar with the different MPT formats and know how to attack them
4. if you can afford it, get a one-on-one tutor-- even if only for a few sessions. (yes, i work as a tutor, but no, i am not saying this because of that--- you likely need someone to re-navigate your study plan and methods, so whether it is a friend who passed, or a professional, get a new set of eyes to look at your study plan, habits, and learning methods.)
5. make your own flashcards and mnemonic devices.
6. this should be #1--- HAVE CONFIDENCE. if you believe you can't, you can't. it is that simple. YOU CAN DO THIS, remind yourself of this every moment you have even the smallest inkling of doubt and don't let yourself think otherwise.

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~recent grad ('06), admittee MA/CA, and Tutor in the Los Angeles area.