Phillip had taken the Florida Bar Exam 4 times previously, but he was determined to succeed. Here's how he raised his score by over 20 points to pass the July 2019 Florida Bar.
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Many repeat bar takers are frustrated by their inability to pass the Multistate Bar Exam (MBE). Here are 4 reasons why you failed the MBE and what to do differently next time!
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Florida Bar Exam Results from July 2019 have been released and the news is good for some and bad for many. The first time pass rate increased to 74% but the overall pass rate is only 54%.
We break down the numbers for you from the exam.
Then, Jackson offers 5 Things You Can Do If You Failed The Exam: practical advice to help you resume your study and Make the NEXT Bar Exam Your LAST Bar Exam!®
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As first results are reported from the July 2019 Bar Exams, we look at the early numbers and discuss 3 myths about the bar exam that cause students to fail the test. Here are the things you must avoid to be successful on your bar exam.
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We've entered the "waiting season" for bar exam results. Here are 5 practical things you can do while you wait for your results from the last bar exam.
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The NCBE has begun a future-focused study on the bar examination designed to ensure that it tests applicants fairly and comprehensively for their career as lawyers. The first Phase of the Testing Task Force has been completed and in this Episode, Jackson reviews the highlights and offers comments about the possibilities raised by the study.
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Phase 1 Report of the Testing Task Force
Facing Challenges, Imagining Possibilities (Blog Post)
The Future Of The Bar Exam (Above The Law)
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The 2018 Bar Exam Statistics have been officially released and the news was not good. Jackson breaks down the key results and offers four big takeaways from the statistics as we look to the future for bar exam applicants.
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As students return home from the July 2019 bar exams, controversy continues to swirl in California and Florida. For many bar takers, this creates a dilemma about whether to post-mortem their exams and discuss them, or just wait for results. In this episode, we look at the recent events and discuss the wisdom of talking about the experience with others.
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#265: First Look at July 2019 Exams
#264: Questions for the California Bar Examiners
#225: What's Wrong with the California Bar Exam
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The July 2019 Bar Exams are finished but there's plenty left to discuss! From the California topic release fiasco to the odd subject matter choices in Florida, this was an unusual exam season. Three coaches from Celebration Bar Review break down the early reports from the test sites in California, Florida, the UBE and the MBE.
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The July 2019 Bar Exam is only a few days away and this week, we asked our students, "What's Your Biggest Challenge?" as you enter the final few days of preparation for the bar. We had some great questions and comments and so, along with our Group Coaching Director, Kelly Kildam, I went on a live Q&A to respond. Here are excerpts of that session.
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As you make your final preparations for the bar exam, here are ten proven tips to improve your exam results. Follow these simple suggestions to have better preparation and testing on the bar exam!
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As you get closer to the bar exam, it's normal to feel uncomfortable, but there's a way to use that feeling to your advantage. In this Episode, Jackson explains 5 ways that being uncomfortable now can lead to success on the bar!
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[PODCAST] It's normal to feel discouraged and tired just before the Bar Exam but the truth about you is much better! In this Episode, Jackson looks at six reasons why you're special and why we "Celebrate" you and all you're doing to pass the bar exam!
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You know that awful feeling you get when you receive a package, open it and see the words, "Some Assembly Required?" That's how bar exam graders feel when they read most of the essays submitted on the exam. Here's what to do instead of making the reader assemble your answer!
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In spite of the horrible pass rates for California Bar Repeaters on the Feb 2019 exam, there were those select few who passed. One of them is today's guest on the Podcast. You'll learn how Cinthia managed a young family, work responsibility and the challenge of repeating the California Exam. It's a story that will encourage and inspire you and demonstrates the importance of Doing Something Different if you want to Make the NEXT Bar Exam Your LAST Bar Exam™
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There are 5 groups of bar takers who will never pass the bar exam. That's the provocative claim Jackson makes in this episode. Find out who is at risk... and how you can avoid becoming one of the 5 types of people who fail the bar.
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40-50 Days until the Bar Exam is a time of extreme stress and anxiety for many bar takers. In this Episode discover the reasons behind the sudden panic and what you can do to withstand and overcome it!
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How this NY Attorney in a solo practice found the time and energy to study and pass the Florida Bar Exam on his first try. Hear how Nick utilized the resources and tools from Celebration Bar Review to help him pass the exam in Feb 2019.
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Alex graduated from law school and first took the bar exam in 1991. Over 28 years he tried unsuccessfully to pass the Florida Bar but in Feb 2019 he switched to the UBE and with the help of Celebration Bar Review, and a set of new study tools, he passed on his first try! The remarkable story in his own words.
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If you failed your bar exam, it's one of the worst feelings ever. But there are ways to overcome and ultimately pass the test. In this Episode, you'll learn the 5 things you can do right away to make sure your NEXT Bar Exam Is the LAST Bar Exam!
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#250: NY and Texas Results Plus National Statistics Recap
#246: Florida Bar Exam Results
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Brian has practiced law for 35 years in Mississippi, so when he decided to take the Florida Bar Exam, it was a real challenge returning to study for the test. With the help of Celebration Bar Review and a steady plan of preparation, he passed on his first try! Here's the story of how he did it in his own words.
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#250: NY and Texas Results Plus National Statistics Recap
#246: Florida Bar Exam Results
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Tanya had taken the Alabama (UBE) Bar Exam 10 years ago without success. Then she returned to take the exam in 2018 and failed by a single point. With the support of her family and help from Celebration Bar Review, she refocused and faithfully approached her study for the Feb 2019 exam. The result: She Passed With Points to Spare! Here's Tonya's story of faith and perseverance in her own words.
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The NY and Texas Feb 2019 Bar Exam results are out and in this Bonus edition of the Podcast, Jackson breaks down the numbers and offers his take on the results.
You'll also hear about his strategies to overcome failing results in both states plus a special look at the bar results statistics as the press is reporting. There's a lot of misleading data in the news and Jackson shows what you should be looking for as you read through the media stories about Bar Exam Results.
Links to Articles Referenced in this Episode:
Data Snapshot: A Look at the Falling Bar Passage Rates in Five US States
February Multistate Bar Exam Scores Inch Up After a Five-Year Slide
The Big Fail: Why Bar Pass Rates Are Sinking to Record Lows
Bar pass rate for 2016 law grads shows little movement; which law schools did best?
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James took the Texas Bar Exam 5 times and failed. Then he left the law field for 10 years. When he returned, he sat for the Missouri UBE Bar Exam and with the help of Celebration Bar Review, passed on his first try! Here's the remarkable story in his own words.
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On the same day that Abigail found out she had failed the North Carolina Bar Exam, she learned that she had Stage 2 Breast Cancer. From that devastating moment until the day she found out she passed the NC (UBE) test in Feb 2019 is a journey that will inspire and encourage you! In this Episode, Abigail shares both the hardships and the tools she used with Celebration Bar Review's assistance to help her reach a life-long goal of becoming a member of the Bar. Her story will give you hope and show you how it's possible to overcome any obstacle if you're willing to do something different!
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