The Bar Exam Drills Podcast

Bar Study Motivation Podcast - Ep 019 - Kevin in Hawaii


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In this inspiring episode, Kevin shares his journey of passing the Hawaii bar exam on his 4th attempt. Originally from Chicago, Kevin moved to Hawaii after law school to start his legal career. He opens up about the challenges of repeated bar exam failures, missing the passing score by just a few points each time.
Kevin discusses how he stayed motivated despite setbacks and the specific study strategies that ultimately led to success, such as:
- Waking up early to complete practice essays before work
- Focusing on issue spotting and using header formatting to maximize points
- Drilling MBE questions to master nuanced fact patterns
- Treating the MPT like a real work assignment to deliver a polished final memo
Kevin also shares how he leaned on support from mentors, friends and family while blocking out negativity. His inspirational message is to never give up on your goals, be open to changing your study approach, and embrace the sacrifices needed to succeed.
Whether you're a repeat taker or studying for the first time, you'll learn valuable insights from Kevin's resilient path to passing the Hawaii bar exam.
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