The Extra Mile Podcast For Bar Exam Takers from Celebration Bar Review

Episode 80 Show Notes:

Today's Episode contains a Q&A about recent developments in the bar exam. Jackson takes a look at these topics:

* Florida Feb 2016 Exam Results and Trends
* New states added to the UBE
* California Exam format changes coming in 2017

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Episode 79 Show Notes:

We're continuing our interviews with successful Florida Bar Exam takers from the Feb 2016 exam. This episode spotlights the story of Craig Young, Esq. Craig took the Florida exam 3 times previously without success and then came to Celebration Bar Review for help in finding the extra few points he needed to pass. Then, in Feb 2016 he found those points - and more - and passed! In this interview, Craig discusses his study approach and strategy and offers his insights and tips for those who are taking or retaking the bar exam.

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Episode 78 Show Notes:

We're continuing our interviews with successful Florida Bar Exam takers from the Feb 2016 exam. This episode spotlights the story of Olga Brand, a working lawyer and mom who passed the Florida Bar Exam on her first try! Olga talks about her study process and experience, her reaction to the exam and her suggestions for other bar takers in similar situations. Her story and accomplishment are inspiring!

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Episode 77 Show Notes:

In this episode, we talk with a successful Florida Bar Taker from Feb 2016 who passed on his 4th try at age 67. Terry Thorsgaard describes how he prepared for this exam and what was different from his previous attempts. We talk about the form of the exam, his study process, typing the exam instead of handwriting and much more. This is an inspiring conversation with someone who overcame tremendous obstacles to pass the exam with the overall lowest pass rate in the state's history.

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Episode 76 Show Notes:

With just a week until we reach the 100 day point before the next bar exam, today's episode considers the Importance of Faith as you study. Jackson looks at this topic from a broader lens than religion, asking you to consider what and who - to have faith in as you prepare for your exam. If you're just starting your studies, check out this episode for some timely tips as you begin.

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Episode 75 Show Notes:

The relationship between law schools and bar prep has always been muddy at best. In today's Episode, Jackson looks at how law schools are managing their bar prep courses - often to the detriment of their students. 

In this Episode, we examine 4 current trends:

The net result, Jackson concludes, is a system unfairly weighted against the law student and requiring an effective double payment for an inferior level of bar preparation.

Links to articles referenced in this Episode:

Disruption Looms for Law Schools
Which Top Law School Will Close?
ABA to Consider Change to Bar-Passage Rate for Law Schools
Law Graduate Gets Her Day in Court

Truth About Pass Rates Podcast

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Episode 74 Show Notes:

It's time to begin thinking about the next exam and in this Episode, Jackson describes the study process at 127 days until the bar exam.

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Episode 73 Show Notes:

Exercising patience and self-control is a key part of success on the bar exam. Surprisingly, it's also part of the process for waiting for bar results and for those just beginning their studies. In today's Episode, Jackson takes a deeper look at the need for patience and self-control and how to apply those qualities while you wait for your results or begin your studies.

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Transcript of Today's Episode

Links to previous Episodes mentioned in today's Podcast:

Episode 17: Should I Post-Mortem the Exam?
Episode 24: How Do You Know if You Failed the Exam?
Episode 28: Waiting for Your Bar Exam Results

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Episode 72 Show Notes:

In Today's Episode, we're taking a closer look at Celebration Bar Review's exciting Successful Test Application Resources (or "STAR") program. Jackson describes all of the innovative and ground-breaking resources that are included in a single package for bar takers who subscribe to the STAR program in addition to their Celebration Bar Review course.

You'll find out more about

Please Note: To order your STAR program you must first be a registered Celebration Bar Review student.  Current pricing for the entire STAR package is $1895 + the price of your Celebration Bar Review course.

Details about the STAR products can be found at www.celebrationbarreview.com/star 

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YouTube Version of today's message

Links to previous Episodes mentioned in today's Podcast:

Episode 41: Why You Don't Get What You Want on the Bar Exam, Part One

Episode 42: Why You Don't Get What You Want on the Bar Exam, Part Two

Episode 66: PhotoReading for the Bar Exam

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Episode 71 Show Notes:

We've wrapped up the February 2016 Bar Exams and now it's time for some reflection. In today's Episode, Jackson shares the 5 Quick Lessons he's taking away from the recent tests. Find out why he thinks the exams are unpredictable, filled with drama, heavily weighted with ethics, UBE-centered and requiring more commitment than ever before.

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Transcript of Today's Episode

ATL Blog Posts
Gunfire in Maryland 
DC Time Problem

Links to previous Episodes mentioned in today's Podcast:

Episode 17: Should I Post-Mortem the Exam?
Episode 24: How Do You Know if You Failed the Exam?
Episode 28: Waiting for Your Bar Exam Results

If you'd like to join our Extra Mile for Bar Takers private group on Facebook and receive all of the great new benefits of membership, including Bar-U course access for just $77 per month, just click here  to start your 5-day free trial period.

You can also join our FREE Live Master Class:
How to Make the NEXT Bar Exam Your LAST Bar Exam!
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Text: NEXTBAREXAM to 33444

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