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In this podcast, I discuss the upcoming changes to the California bar exam (effective July 2017). I also discuss some awesome tools and study aids you can use to help you pass the California bar exam. For links to all the tools and study aids discussed in the podcast, go to BarExamMind.com/california. And, don’t forget … Continue reading →
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This podcast is a bit off topic, but I think can be very helpful for many of you. In the show, I discuss the cynical and skeptical lawyer personality and how it can help you as a practicing lawyer, but can sabotage you while you prepare for the bar exam and live your daily life. … Continue reading →
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In this episode of the podcast, I discuss common bar exam problems that can lead to bar exam failure. The problems I discuss are issues I have noticed with bar exam coaching clients, from bar exam repeaters I’ve chatted with via email, and by reading posts by bar exam repeaters discussing what they had to … Continue reading →
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If you are like most bar examinees, you will be taking the written portion of the exam using a laptop computer. Listen to this podcast episode for some tips on what to do before the exam to make sure that your computer is as ready as possible so it won’t let you down during the … Continue reading →
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In Episode 012 of the Bar Exam Mind podcast, I discuss the differences between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset and which one is best for the bar exam. Spoiler: It’s the growth mindset. The credit for discovering these two categories of mindset belongs to Carol Dweck, a world-renowned psychologist at Stanford University, who … Continue reading →
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In this tenth audio blog, I read a post filled with networking stories and advice. If you would like to read the post, click here. Otherwise, click on the arrow below to listen online. Download the mp3 by right-clicking here. ********** Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or RSS.
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In this audio blog, I read a post called “Catch the Success Virus.” This post looks at a famous study, the Framingham Heart Study, which collected a metric sh*t ton of data about people, their health, and their social relationships. One of the conclusions of scientists who have studied the data is that both good … Continue reading →
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In this short audio blog, I read from a post entitled, “Overcoming Bar Exam Obstacles.” This audio blog contains a series of questions to ask yourself in order to identify external and internal obstacles to bar exam success. Once you have identified the obstacles, you can find ways to remove them so that you can … Continue reading →
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In this episode of the Bar Exam Mind podcast, I discuss some fascinating information about how your brain behaves when it is in its resting state. By “resting state,” I mean whenever the brain is not focused on completing a specific task that requires most of its attention. A resting state can occur when you … Continue reading →
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This is the seventh audio blog. Since this is going live in the middle of May, I thought it would be a good time to read a post about reflecting on your current situation as you begin bar exam study. I feel that it is important to take some time to assess your situation and … Continue reading →
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In this sixth bar exam audio blog, I read a new post about how to avoid bar exam burnout. When studying for the bar exam, it is important to pace yourself and not overwork. This can be a difficult balance. I know, I have tipped the scales the wrong way myself. I hope you find … Continue reading →
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In this fifth audio blog, I read an older post entitled, “Bar Exam Essay Advice.” I also tell you how you can get a copy of my editable MBE outlines (a $27 value) for FREE. (You can also read about the offer on my main blog.) To get the free outlines, you must act by … Continue reading →
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In this tenth Bar Exam Mind podcast, I discuss some of the common concerns for people just getting started on the journey of bar exam prep. In particular, concerns about being overwhelmed and about your initial practice test scores. Plus, you get to hear my awesome guitar skills. To listen to the podcast, just press … Continue reading →
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In this fourth audio blog, I read my book review of Strategies and Tactics for the MBE. In short, I think it is a great book, and if you are having any problems with the MBE, you can benefit from reading it. To listen to the audio blog, just press the arrow below: Click this … Continue reading →
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In this audio blog, I read my post about how to analyze the call of the question in a bar exam essay. The call of the question may seem like nothing more than a simple prompt, but if you look at it critically, you will understand that it provides a road map for crafting a … Continue reading →
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This is the second Bar Exam Mind Audio Blog. In this audio blog, I read my post about how to evaluate the results of your first MBE practice questions. The first MBE questions you do can be really disappointing. Most people score very low. But, as you will learn in this audio blog, that is … Continue reading →
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This is the first of what are likely to be many audio blogs. Basically, an audio blog is just me reading a blog post that I did. I plan to select only the most useful posts to turn in to audio blogs. This way, if you aren’t able to check the Bar Exam Mind blog … Continue reading →
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In this episode of the Bar Exam Mind podcast, I offer you a pre-bar exam pep talk. I discuss what to do in the final few days before the bar exam, how to decrease any anxiety you might be feeling, and offer you a couple of stories about how luck h... Continue reading →
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In this episode of the Bar Exam Mind podcast, I ask you to relive your first semester of law school. Seriously, my intentions are good. If you reflect on your first semester of law school, it will help you understand how to approach the bar exam b... Continue reading →
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In this episode of the Bar Exam Mind podcast, I offer suggestions about how to spend the last two weeks before the bar exam. The final two weeks are especially important because bar prep courses are done and you finally get to have entire days to ... Continue reading →
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