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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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Episode 357: The Bar Exam Is 90 Days Away 0

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Apr 30, 2021

The July 2021 Bar Exam is 90 days away and students have lots of questions as their preparation begins to heat up. Here's the update on what's happening in the bar exam world and how to study for the upcoming test.

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Episode 356: "A Week Of Celebration" 0

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Apr 23, 2021

Results from the NY and Texas UBE Bar Exams in Feb 2021 were released and it was a "week for Celebration!" Pass rates were dramatically higher, but there were caveats and caution in the numbers. Details and insight.

Plus: an interview with a successful Florida Bar Taker from Feb 2021. Aubrey took the Florida Bar Exam in fall, 2020 and using a big-box review course, failed the exam. Discouraged and wondering whether she should try again, she heard from a colleague about a different way to study using Celebration Bar Review. Following her new study approach, Aubrey increased her score by 20 points to pass the Feb 2021 exam! Here's the story in her own words.

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Episode 355: Florida Exam Results Announced 0

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Apr 15, 2021

Florida Bar Exam results were released and the news was shocking for repeat bar takers. While there was a 62% pass rate for first-time applicants, the repeat taker rate was only 7-10%. Details, analysis, and insights to help make sense of the numbers and what to do next.

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Episode 354: The Waiting Begins 0

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Apr 8, 2021

It's time for Feb 2021 Bar Exam results to be announced in different jurisdictions. In this episode, we highlight result release dates, and answer questions from July 2021 students about how to begin their prep for the next test. We also take a look at recent news from the California Bar and share some surprising statistics from the 2020 exams.

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Episode 353: NY Bar Exam Opens The Doors! 0

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Mar 25, 2021

The NY Bar Examiners made a surprise announcement that opens the doors for up to 10,000 bar takers in July. Other states are announcing plans for in-person or online tests for that date. We break down the latest news and answer questions from students with just 4 months until the next bar exam.

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Episode 352: How This Florida Bar Taker Used Mind Maps and Determination To Pass! 0

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Mar 11, 2021

Elisabeth had taken the Florida Bar Exam twice unsuccessfully and armed with a determination to take her life back, she came to Celebration Bar Review for guidance. Here's the story of how she overcame death in the family, marital breakup, and the COVID-19 world to pass her Florida Bar Exam in Oct 2020. Using our unique study approach and relying on our mind mapping strategy, Elisabeth beat the odds to reclaim her future. This is a story that will inspire and encourage you!

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First Look At The Feb 2021 Bar Exams 0

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Mar 4, 2021

The February 2021 Bar Exam is completed and we recap how the exam went around the country. A look at what was tested in CA, FL, and GA plus reactions to the UBE and MBE, and feedback about online logistics from bar takers.

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Episode 350: She Changed Her Writing Style To Improve By 17 Points And Pass The Bar Exam! 0

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Feb 26, 2021

Robin had taken the Georgia Bar Exam 4 times without success. After using the Big Box Bar Reviews, she came to Celebration Bar Review and learned Jackson Mumey's powerful writing techniques. Changing from IRAC to this new approach helped her raise her score by 17 points and pass the October 2020 Bar Exam! Here's the story in her own words.

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Episode 349: One Week Until The Bar Exam! 0

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Feb 18, 2021

With just one week remaining until the Feb 2021 Bar Exam, our experts take questions from students about how to effectively use the remaining time to study for the test. Here are the keys to successful study right before the exam!

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Episode 384: How This Brazilian Attorney Used PhotoReading And MindMaps To Pass In Florida Bar 0

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Feb 12, 2021

Andrea came to the US in 2002 from Brazil and earned both an LLM and her JD in Florida. After an unsuccessful attempt at the Florida Bar Exam, she found Celebration Bar Review and used personal coaching from Jackson Mumey along with PhotoReading For The Bar Exam™ and Mind Maps to help her pass in October 2020. Here's the inspiring story in her own words!

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Bonus Episode: End Of The Bar Exam As We Know It? 0

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Feb 8, 2021

The news is out: sometime in 2025-26, the Bar Exam will undergo its most radical set of changes in 50 years. The MBE, MEE, and MPT will be removed by the National Conference of Bar Examiners and replaced with an all-new "Integrated Bar Exam." These changes are dramatic and significant for everyone planning to take the bar exam 5 years from now and beyond.

Megan and Jackson have been reviewing the reports and provide you with the details of the NCBE Testing Task Force decisions. We explain what is changing, what will remain the same, and what it means to bar takers around the country.

If you plan to take the bar exam in 2025 or later, this is information you MUST be aware of!

Links referenced in this Episode:

Testing Task Force Report - Preliminary Recommendations
Testing Task Force FAQ
Testing Task Force Video

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Episode 346: Big News From The California Bar Examiners 0

Feb 4, 2021

The California Bar made a major announcement this week leading to possible retroactive admissions for Bar Takers with lower scores earned in the past 5 years. We discuss the details, plus offer last month of study advice for Feb 2021 Bar Takers!

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Episode 345: 30 Days To The Feb 2021 Bar Exam 0

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Jan 28, 2021

There are less than 30 days until the Feb 2021 bar exam, and for many bar takers, it seems like the 2020 tests just ended. Megan and Jackson take questions from our students about preparation for this last month of study and offer perspective and study strategies.

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Episode 344: How This Working Mom Passed The California Bar Exam 0

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Jan 21, 2021

Christina had taken the California Bar Exam 4 times without success. Then she found Celebration Bar Review and our PhotoReading For The Bar Exam™ program and it changed everything! She increased her multiple-choice performance, gained confidence in her ability, and passed the October 2020 online California Bar Exam! Here's the story in her own words.

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Episode 343: California Bar Results Are In! 0

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Jan 14, 2021

After months of waiting, the California Bar Results from Oct 2020 arrived this week and it was generally good news. An overall pass rate of 61% and a repeat taker rate of over 40% were the highest in years. Here's what it means for 2021.
Plus, Texas announced a switch to an online format and the NCBE revealed its plans for the next 4-5 years. Details and analysis from the Celebration Bar Review experts, Megan Saia and Jackson Mumey.

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Episode 342: He Raised His Score By 64 Points Over 5 Attempts To Pass The Georgia Bar Exam! 0

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Jan 8, 2021

Chance had taken the Georgia Bar Exam 4 times previously without success, coming within 2 points of passing in Feb 2020. With guidance from Jackson Mumey and Celebration Bar Review, Chance sat for the Oct 2020 Georgia online exam and scored a 278, passing with ease. Here's the story of his remarkable journey to success!

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Episode 341: She Raised Her Score By 20 Points To Pass The Georgia Bar Exam! 0

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Dec 30, 2020

Deja had taken the Georgia Bar Exam 4 times without success, coming within 10 points of passing in Feb 2020. With the help of Jackson Mumey and Celebration Bar Review, she was able to raise her score on the October exam to 275 and pass the Georgia Bar Exam! Watch this interview to find out how she did it and how she expressed her "thanks" to the people who supported her on this journey!

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