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Episode 381: The Study Questions That Keep You Awake 0

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Dec 9, 2021

There are some bar exam topics that keep students awake at night with worry about how to understand them. In this first part of our series, Jackson tackles 2 of those subjects: Spousal Privilege and the Rule Against Perpetuities. Here's how to master these topics for the bar!

Plus, updates on the Feb 2022 bar exam and your study questions answered.

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Episode 380: The Bar Exam and the Holidays 0

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Dec 3, 2021

The month of December is hard for bar exam takers as they try to balance the demands of study and the holiday season. In this special episode, Jackson reveals his 6 strategies to manage the bar exam and the holidays and keep your studies moving in the right direction!

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Episode 379: 10 Hardest MBE Questions Ever, Part Four 0

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Nov 18, 2021

We're finishing our countdown of the 10 Hardest MBE Questions Ever with our top 2 questions! Our experts analyze the problems and the law to show how to reach the right answers to even the toughest problems on the MBE.
Plus...updates on California and NJ bar results from the July 2021 exam.

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Episode 378: Ten Hardest MBE Questions Ever, Part 3 0

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Nov 11, 2021

We're continuing our countdown of the 10 Hardest MBE Questions Ever with 3 questions from Torts, Evidence, and Con Law. Our experts analyze the problems and the law to show how to reach the right answers to even the toughest questions!
Plus...updates on bar results from around the country from the July 2021 exam.

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Episode 377: Ten Hardest MBE Questions Ever, Part 2 0

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Nov 4, 2021

We continue our study of the 10 hardest MBE Questions Ever with 3 questions from Property, Contracts, and Criminal Law. Our experts show how to analyze and use your intuition to reach the right conclusions - even on the toughest questions!

We also update July 2021 exam results and answer student study questions leading to the Feb exams.

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Episode 376: The 10 Hardest MBE Questions Ever, Part One 0

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Oct 28, 2021

We're looking at the 10 hardest MBE Questions Ever to help bar exam students prepare for the Multistate. We begin with 2 questions from Federal Civil Procedure and show how to make tough questions manageable.
We also update the latest news about bar pass rates from July 2021, including the Georgia results.

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Episode 375: Anatomy of a Bar Exam Fact Paragraph 0

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Oct 21, 2021

Updates on bar exam results and new additions to UBE jurisdictions.

Then, in our final episode of the Anatomy of a Bar Exam Essay series, we look at the importance of using the facts and crafting an effective factual paragraph. Here's what you need to know about writing and using facts in your essays for the highest score!

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Episode 374: Anatomy of a Bar Exam Conclusion 0

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Oct 14, 2021

In our third lesson of the Anatomy of a Bar Exam Essay series, we focus on the conclusion paragraph. Here's the step-by-step approach to writing a passing conclusion paragraph for your bar essay.

We'll also update the latest exam results news from around the country.

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Episode 373: Anatomy of a Bar Exam Argument

Episode 372: Anatomy of a Bar Exam Essay

Episode 373: Anatomy of a Bar Exam Argument 0

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Oct 7, 2021

As results continue from the July 2021 bar exams, the news for repeat takers grows worse. We look at the trends and latest news.

Then, in Part 2 of our series, we break down the Anatomy of a Bar Exam Essay Argument. Our experts explain how to compose the argument paragraph so that the Graders give you the highest essay scores!

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Episode 372: Anatomy of a Bar Exam Essay 0

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Sep 30, 2021

Here's how to analyze a bar exam essay question for a successful result. These bar prep tips about the anatomy of an essay will show you what to do to overcome the fear of writing a passing answer. Our experts show you step-by-step what to look for as you begin to study for the Feb 2022 bar exams!

Plus, we review the latest news from the July 2021 bar exam results around the country.

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Episode 371: Florida Results Are Out 0

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Sep 23, 2021

This week, Florida and a number of smaller states released results from the July 2021 bar exams and the news was not good. The Celebration Bar Review experts break down the numbers and trends and offer advice for repeaters preparing for the Feb tests.

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Episode 370: Welcome Back to Bar Prep! 0

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Sep 16, 2021

We're back and getting ready for the Feb 2022 bar exam! In this episode, Megan and Jackson take a look at the early July 2021 bar results and preview the all-new Celebration Bar Review Course platform for 2022. Here's the information you need as you begin to prepare for the next set of bar exams around the country!

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Episode 369: The Four Agreements For Bar Takers 0

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Jul 22, 2021

As we conclude the July 2021 Bar Exam prep season, it's time to answer last-minute student questions and help you get into the best mindset to pass! Here's how the "Four Agreements" for Bar Takers can help guide you in the last few days of study and throughout the exam.

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Episode 368: Setting A Routine For The Last 2 Weeks Of Bar Prep 0

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Jul 15, 2021

With 2 weeks until the bar exam, now is the time to establish your study and work routines for the test. In this episode, Megan and Jackson offer advice and tips for how to make the most of the last 14 days of bar prep. Here are the essential routines and priorities to give you an advantage during the Bar Exam.

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Episode 367: Your Bar Exam Mindset 0

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Jul 8, 2021

With 3 weeks until the next bar exam, your mindset is often the difference between great study and increasing frustration and anxiety. In this Episode, our Mindset Coach, June Foret, joins Jackson and Megan to talk about how to make the most of your remaining time and keep your mindset pointed to success!

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Episode 366: What's Holding You Back In Your Bar Study? 0

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Jul 1, 2021

Entering the July 4 holiday weekend feels so different this year, and for many bar takers, it presents a new set of family and study challenges. To help, we take student questions about "what's holding me back in my bar studies" and offer advice and direction for this important stage of your studies.

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Episode 365: What's Your Biggest Bar Study Challenge With 30 Days To Go? 0

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Jun 24, 2021

This week we asked our bar exam students, "what's your biggest study challenge with 30 days until the exam?" We got tons of responses and in this episode, Megan and Jackson answer the most common questions.

Find out what challenges other bar takers are facing and how to overcome them in this special podcast episode from Celebration Bar Review.

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Episode 364: Is NY Leaving The UBE? 0

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Jun 18, 2021

The big news in bar exams this week was the announcement by the NY State Bar Association that they would prefer to use a localized bar exam instead of the UBE. Their recommendation will go to the NY BOLE and would not take effect for at least 4-5 years. We look at this surprising development and answer student questions with 40 days until the July 2021 bar exam.

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Episode 363: In Person Exams Return In 2022 0

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Jun 10, 2021

The big news in bar exams was the announcement of the return of in-person testing in Feb 2022. Here's what's behind the decision and what it means to bar takers.

Plus, we take study questions from students with 45 days until the July 2021 bar exam.

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Episode 362: How This California Bar Repeater Passed! 0

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Jun 4, 2021

Chase had taken the California Bar Exam previously without success. Then, with the help of Celebration Bar Review and our proprietary F/L/A writing system and personal coaching, she passed the Cal Bar in Feb 2021. Here's how she overcame COVID, ADHD and the lowest number of new attorneys to be admitted in decades to get her life back!

Plus...we discuss the surprising announcement from the NCBE re: the Feb 2022 Bar Exam format.

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Episode 361: 60 Days Until The July Exam 0

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May 27, 2021

The July 2021 Bar Exam is two months away and as the last Feb results were announced in Georgia, the focus is now squarely on the upcoming test. We answer student study questions and talk about a famous California Baby Bar taker who revealed her failure on that exam in 2020.

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Episode 360: The 2020 Bar Exam Statistics 0

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May 20, 2021

The annual NCBE recap of the previous year's bar exam results has just been released. Not surprisingly, the key numbers are pretty awful. We break down the important statistics, trends, and information to help bar takers understand the testing environment heading into the July 2021 and later exams.

Then we answer student questions as they prepare for their tests in just a few weeks.

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Episode 359: 78 Days Until The July Bar Exam 0

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May 13, 2021

Most of the Feb 2021 Bar Exam Results have been released and attention shifts to the upcoming July test. With only 78 days until the exam, we take a look at how your study should be progressing and what you need to be doing right now for success on the Bar!

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Episode 358: California Bar Exam Results 0

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May 8, 2021

The Feb 2021 California Bar Results have been released and the news is not good. Jackson breaks down the numbers, explains the scoring, and offers insights about what is behind the continuing low pass rates on this exam.

Then, we interview a successful UBE Bar Taker who came to the US from Russia and with help from Celebration Bar Review found a way to pass the exam on her 5th try. It's an inspiring story!

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California Feb 2021 Exam Results

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