152: Practical Aspects of Retaking the Bar Exam After a Failure

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Last week we discussed the emotional fallout from a bar exam failure, and today, we're moving on to navigating the practical steps of retaking the exam. In this episode, we discuss: The most common reasons people fail the bar Analyzing why you failed and what you have to work on to succeed the next time Exploring different study methods When to start studying and how much study time to set aside Thinking about whether you might need accommodations on the exam Common questions and concerns when it comes to bar prep Resources: I Failed (https://barexamtoolbox.com/i-failed-the-bar-exam/) "Listen and Learn" series (https://barexamtoolbox.com/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-archive-by-topic/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-explaining-individual-mee-and-california-bar-essay-questions/#listen-learn) AdaptiBar (https://www.adaptibar.com/) Podcast Episode 8: What Happens If You Fail the Bar Exam (w/Ariel Salzer) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-8-what-happens-if-you-fail-the-bar-exam-w-ariel-salzer/) Podcast Episode 11: Self-Sabotaging Behavior During Bar Prep (w/Ariel Salzer) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-11-self-sabotaging-behavior-during-bar-prep-w-ariel-salzer/) Podcast Episode 25: How to Interpret Your Bar Exam Score Report (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-25-how-to-interpret-your-bar-exam-score-report/) Podcast Episode 60: Applying for Accommodations on the Bar Exam (w/Elizabeth Knox) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-60-applying-for-accommodations-on-the-bar-exam-w-elizabeth-knox/) Podcast Episode 116: California Bar Exam Results Are Out! What's Next If You Didn't Pass? (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-116-california-bar-exam-results-are-out-whats-next-if-you-didnt-pass/) Podcast Episode 127: Why People from Prestigious Law Schools Fail the Bar Exam (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-127-why-people-from-prestigious-law-schools-fail-the-bar-exam/) Podcast Episode 151: Dealing with the Emotional Aspects of Failing the Bar Exam (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-151-dealing-with-the-emotional-aspects-of-failing-the-bar-exam/) Five Famous People Who Failed the Bar (https://barexamtoolbox.com/five-famous-people-who-failed-the-bar/) 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-152-practical-aspects-of-retaking-the-bar-exam-after-a-failure/) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee