Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we highlight the unique challenges that ESL and foreign-trained attorneys face while studying for the bar exam, and we provide tips to address and overcome these issues.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Main challenges for ESL and foreign-trained bar takers
• When to start studying for the exam
• How to practice for the different exam components
• Learning to prioritize your study efforts
• Working on memorizing rule statements
• Improving clarity in writing

Resources:

• Private Bar Exam Tutoring (https://barexamtoolbox.com/private-bar-exam-tutoring/)
• SmartBarPrep (https://smartbarprep.com/)
• Khan Academy (https://www.khanacademy.org/)
• Podcast Episode 29: Taking the Bar Exam as a Foreign-Trained Attorney (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-29-taking-the-bar-exam-as-a-foreign-trained-attorney/)
• Five Concerns Foreign Bar Takers Have and How to Combat Them (https://barexamtoolbox.com/five-concerns-foreign-bar-takers-have-and-how-to-combat-them/)
• Five Special Techniques for English as a Second Language (ESL) Bar Takers (https://barexamtoolbox.com/five-special-techniques-for-english-as-a-second-language-esl-bar-takers/)
• Preparing for the Bar as an ESL Student (https://barexamtoolbox.com/preparing-for-the-bar-as-an-esl-student/)
• Preparing for the Bar Exam as a Foreign Lawyer (https://barexamtoolbox.com/preparing-for-the-bar-as-a-foreign-lawyer/)

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-273-quick-tips-mastering-the-bar-exam-as-an-esl-or-foreign-trained-student/)

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Alison & Lee