Let’s face it, studying for the bar exam is no walk in the park. Yet, amidst the study sessions and countless hours spent digesting legal complexities, there are some real positives. Here are five things that make the journey that is bar prep quite worthwhile.
- Studying for the Bar Exam is a Bonding Experience with Your Fellow Classmates
Only your comrades in law school truly comprehend the emotional roller coaster that you’re riding. Yes, your family can offer support and your friends can pepper you with pep talk. But at the end of the day, nothing compares to the empathy you get when you and your fellow classmates converse in the language of MBEs. It may be tempting to say that you’re doing little more than enduring the hardship together. But the truth is, you’re also forging deep connections through this remarkable shared experience.
- BARBRI Gives You Another Point of Connection with Practicing Attorneys
You might be surprised, but attorneys like to talk about their time on the bar prep battlefield. Discussing BARBRI course materials or debating about Con Law concepts under Erwin Chemerinsky’s guidance can serve as an excellent conversation starter with practicing lawyers. Sharing bar exam stories is almost like a rite of passage, and everyone has a unique story to tell.
- You Get to Play the ‘Studying for the Bar’ Card
Don’t want to go to Aunt Sally’s birthday bash? Not jazzed about helping your friend move a futon over the weekend? The “I’m Studying for the Bar” Card (ISBC) is a handy tool to use during this very busy time. It’s the perfect way to politely decline an inconvenient commitment and redirect your precious hours towards your studies.
- Taking a Break Will Feel Sweeter Than Ever
Whatever your preferred way to unwind — going for a run, taking a dance class, simply getting together with friends — it will feel better than it ever has. Bar prep is so intense that once you take the time to give yourself a much-deserved break from routine, the joy you experience will be compounded.
- You’re About to Become a Lawyer
The bar exam is different from any other kind of test you’ve prepared for. All other exams have been a stepping-stone. The SAT got you into college. The LSAT got you into law school. But this, this is the marathon to the finish line. Passing this test earns you the coveted title of ESQUIRE.
Yes, it’s a journey. But remember that with the right mindset and BARBRI by your side every step of the way, you’re set to own the bar! Learn more about studying for the bar exam.