This episode of the Extra Mile Podcast for Bar Exam Takers, hosted by Jackson Mumey with guest Judge Tracey Dawson, delves into a comprehensive overview of the bar exam landscape for 2024. The hosts cover a variety of topics, including a review of the February 2024 exams, strategies for starting preparation for the July 2024 exams, an introduction to the upcoming live Bootcamp for Bar Prep in Denver, and updates on the Next Generation Bar Exam alongside changes to the current Legacy Bar Exam.
Additionally, they introduce a new video critique program for exam writing practice. The podcast emphasizes the importance of early and effective exam preparation, offering insights into exam patterns based on feedback from recent tests across various jurisdictions, such as Florida, California, and UBE states.
The episode concludes with discussions on alternative paths to licensure without taking the bar exam, as seen in Washington state, and a brief on the logistical and beneficial aspects of attending their live Bootcamp event.
0:00 Episode 462
00:19 Introduction and Overview
01:52 Deep Dive into February 2024 Bar Exam Insights
16:12 Exploring the Next Generation Bar Exam
23:40 State-Specific Bar Exam Updates and Changes
24:07 Exploring Alternative Paths to Legal Licensure
24:38 The Challenges of Non-Traditional Bar Licensure Programs
28:58 Preparing for the July 2024 Bar Exam
31:26 Introducing the Video Critique Service for Bar Exam Prep
34:35 Announcing the Upcoming Live Bootcamp in Denver
44:49 Closing Remarks and Q&A Session Updates
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Preparing for the Future: The Next Generation Bar Exam
Jackson Mumey and Judge Tracey Dawson host a podcast episode discussing the Next Generation Bar Exam. Mumey and Dawson discuss the timeline for implementation, potential changes in the new bar exam's format, and its implications for current and future bar exam takers. They speculate on the possible focus areas of the new exam and potential differences in exam format. The show hosts also discuss the potential implications for bigger jurisdictions like Florida, California, New York, Texas, and Georgia which have not made any commitments to the Next Generation Bar Exam yet. The podcast aims to provide updated information about the bar exam and preparing for changes down the line.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:19 Discussing the Next Generation Bar Exam
00:43 Changes in the Exam Format
01:47 Understanding the New Question Types
03:13 The Impact of Changes on Exam Duration
03:46 Subjects to be Tested in the Next Generation Exam
05:43 Skills Required for the New Exam
08:42 The Future of Bar Exams
13:02 Preparing for the Next Generation Exam
14:34 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Featured in this Episode:
BarMaps® From Celebration Bar Review
Calming The Chaos™ Mindset Coaching
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New Multistate Nutshell Videos™
Do Something Different! FREE Webinar
Free Consultation with Jackson