Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're speaking with guest Ryan Gurson -- attorney and Southeast Regional Director for Themis Bar Review. We're discussing preparation strategies for the bar exam, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive course completion, effective practice, and avoiding common pitfalls that lead to failing the exam.

Note: This episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review – the gold standard in bar exam preparation. Get any 2025 Themis Bar Review course for just $1,695 – the year's lowest price – using the code BAREXAMTB1200 at checkout. (This offer is valid until October 31st, 2024.)

In this episode, we discuss:

• What are the three most common reasons students fail the bar exam?
• Misconceptions about studying for the bar that might lead to failure
• What role does time management play in bar exam success or failure?
• Avoiding stress, anxiety, and burnout during bar prep
• How your study routine changes if you're using accommodations on the exam
• How to use the Themis Bar Review program in the most effective way

Resources:

• Themis Bar Review (https://www.themisbar.com/)
• I Failed! (https://barexamtoolbox.com/i-failed-the-bar-exam/)
• Private Bar Exam Tutoring (https://barexamtoolbox.com/private-bar-exam-tutoring/)
• Podcast Episode 52: Avoiding Burnout While Studying for the Bar Exam (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-52-avoiding-burnout-while-studying-for-the-bar-exam/)
• How to Pass the Bar By Doing What Makes You the Most Uncomfortable (https://barexamtoolbox.com/how-to-pass-the-bar-by-doing-what-makes-you-the-most-uncomfortable/)

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-282-the-most-common-reasons-people-fail-the-bar-exam-w-ryan-gurson-from-themis/)

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Alison & Lee