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

Episode 30: Show Notes

In this episode we talk with another successful bar exam taker, John Carter. John is a recent Florida Bar Exam student who passed his exam on the first try, more than 25 years after he graduated from law school. What makes his story so inspiring is that he studied and passed the exam following the death from Lupus of his college age daughter Courtney.

In our conversation, you'll hear how John overcame his grief and this tragedy to succeed on the bar exam. It's an inspiring and moving story. You'll also hear how John used PhotoReading to assist his Celebration Bar Review course and the impact it's made on his life.

Transcript of This Episode

Links discussed in This Episode:

More Information about PhotoReading

Link to Courtney Carter's Video Blog

Tampa Bay Times Article about Courtney Carter

Link to John Carter's Law Firm Website

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Episode 29: Show Notes

In today's episode we talk to a new member of the Florida Bar, Jennifer Duclair. Following her career in the military and with a young son to care for, Jenny took the Florida Bar Exam two times and was unsuccessful.

In this episode you'll hear how she changed courses, utilized PhotoReading and our Basic Mentoring Program and passed the bar exam in July 2015. It's an uplifting and inspiring story!

Transcript of This Episode

More Information about PhotoReading

After hearing our conversation with Jenny, what do you think? I'd love to hear your thoughts, questions and experiences about the Bar Exam.

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Text: NEXTBAREXAM to 33444

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Episode 28: Show Notes

Waiting for Bar Exam results can be excruciating. In today's episode we'll take a look at the process of waiting and offer some suggestions for how to deal with this in-between time. 

You'll discover some practical and philosophical ways to experience this time between the exam and the release of results.

Transcript of Today's Episode

Link to Philip Yancey's "Rumors of Another World" (affiliate link)

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After listening to this Episode, what do you think? I'd love to hear your thoughts, questions and experiences about the Bar Exam.
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Episode 27: Show Notes

In today's episode we talk to a new member of the Florida Bar, Andrew Biggart. What makes Andy's story so compelling is that he passed on his 5th try!

In this episode you'll hear how he overcame huge challenges to become a successful bar exam taker. Andy had to handwrite his answers and did most of his studying in just a few weeks. Additionally, he had to change his entire study approach from what the traditional 'bigbox' bar review courses had taught him in the past. His insights and experience will be invaluable if you're a bar repeater.

Transcript of This Episode

After hearing our conversation with Andy, what do you think? I'd love to hear your thoughts, questions and experiences about the Bar Exam.

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You can also join our Free Live Online Training: How to Make the NEXT Bar Exam Your LAST Bar Exam!
Just go to: www.celebrationbarreview.com/webinar or 
Text: NEXTBAREXAM to 33444

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Episode 26: Show Notes

What is your "life story?" Is it inspiring, hopeful, courageous? Or is it filled with despair, anger and failure. However it may seem, the good news is that you can change it!

In today's episode you'll learn why being able to write a better story for your life impacts your ability to pass the bar exam. As part of our series, "Exam Peace" you'll see why your life story informs not just how you will study, but how effectively you study. After you listen to today's podcast, I'd love to hear your story. Send an email to [email protected] with your bar exam life story!

Transcript of Today's Episode

Link to Donald Miller's "A Million Miles in a Thousand Years" (affiliate link)

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After listening to this Episode, what do you think? I'd love to hear your thoughts, questions and experiences about the Bar Exam.
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You can also join our Free Live Online Training: How to Make the NEXT Bar Exam Your LAST Bar Exam!
Just go to: www.celebrationbarreview.com/webinar or 
Text: NEXTBAREXAM to 33444

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Episode 25: Show Notes

In today's episode you'll learn the value of not being pushed into following the bar exam crowd. As part of our series, "Exam Peace" you'll see why it's important to follow your own instincts and needs about how to prepare for the bar exam.

Transcript of Today's Episode

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After listening to this Episode, what do you think? I'd love to hear your thoughts, questions and experiences about the Bar Exam.
Just drop me an email at [email protected]

If you'd like to join our Extra Mile for Bar Takers private group on Facebook, just click here for an invitation.

You can also join our Free Live Online Training: How to Make the NEXT Bar Exam Your LAST Bar Exam!
Just go to: www.celebrationbarreview.com/webinar or 
Text: NEXTBAREXAM to 33444

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Episode 24: Show Notes

In today's episode you'll learn how to effectively - and objectively - measure your performance on the last bar exam. As many of you wait for bar exam results, it's natural to feel anxious and a bit concerned about how the exam went for you.

In this podcast, I'll discuss some practical ways to evaluate your performance. We'll also explore some basic benchmarks for passing and failing results and if you objectively think you may have failed your exam, we'll offer suggestions for what to do while you wait for your results to come out.

Transcript of Today's Episode

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After listening to this Episode, what do you think? I'd love to hear your thoughts, questions and experiences about the Bar Exam.
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You can also join our Free Live Online Training: How to Make the NEXT Bar Exam Your LAST Bar Exam!
Just go to: www.celebrationbarreview.com/webinar or
Text: NEXTBAREXAM to 33444

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Episode 23: Show Notes

In today's episode we talk with an inspiring young woman, Natalya Levchenko, Esq. Natalya passed her Florida and Texas Bar Exams after a previous failure in another state. 

Natalya shares her biggest fears and how she overcame them to pass 2 tough bar exams in a short period of time. It's an insightful and encouraging interview for any bar taker.

Transcript of This Episode

After hearing our conversation with Natalya, what do you think? I'd love to hear your thoughts, questions and experiences about the Bar Exam.

Just drop me an email at [email protected]

If you'd like to join our Extra Mile for Bar Takers private group on Facebook, just click here for an invitation.

You can also join our Free Live Online Training: How to Make the NEXT Bar Exam Your LAST Bar Exam!
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Text: NEXTBAREXAM to 33444

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Episode 22: Show Notes

In today's episode we are looking at the biggest myth about bar exam test taking - memorizing and reciting the law. If you think that being a better memorizer will help you pass the bar, you've made a huge mistake!

In this episode you'll learn why you should never spend the time and mental energy to memorize and what to do instead to pass your bar exam.

Transcript of This Episode

If you missed any of our earlier episodes on the Top Ten Myths on the Podcast, you can watch them all now by clicking on this link:

YouTube Video Series

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After listening to this #1 Myth, what do you think? I'd love to hear your thoughts, questions and experiences about Bar Exam Myths.
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Episode 21: Show Notes

In today's episode you'll learn 3 things you need to do to pass your bar exam. There are 3 key areas to consider as you get underway with your studies:

Begin Early
Have a Plan
Get a Coach

I explain each of these suggestions in more detail. If you're just starting to study for the Bar Exam you're going to find these recommendations timely and valuable!

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After listening to this Episode, what do you think? I'd love to hear your thoughts, questions and experiences about the Bar Exam.
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