Bar Exam

Bar Exam Diaries

Preparation for the bar exam is always key. Obviously. But there are the basics and some new ways law students prepare for the grueling final exam. The National Jurist asked three recent law school graduates to chronicle their preparation to taking the July 2008 bar exam. Here you’ll find what courses and quirks helped them get through it. One even survived her first earthquake during the exam. Talk about an eventful day.

The Diary of Jessica Mahon

My back aches, my eyelids are heavy and I have heard rumors that examinees are having nervous breakdowns in the restrooms. And then, just like that, the exam is over.

The Diary of Mariya Starchevsky

A word to the wise. Whatever worked for you in law school will work for you during bar preparation. If you need to do a lot of practice questions, do it.

The Diary of Krista Yee

There is plenty of opportunity for second guessing yourself, but not a lot of room for it if you want to stay focused.

State-by-state guide to exam dates, fees and more
Bar exam time is just around the corner. But before you panic, The National Jurist is here to help. By clicking on the four regions of this map, you will find out details on the exam dates, fees, deadlines, essay subjects and the latest bar pass rates for all 50 states.

Finding the right bar review course for you

Statistics prove it: Students who use Bar review courses tend to pass this rigorous examination the first time they try it at a higher rate than those who decide to go it alone.

That may be why there are dozens of Bar review programs available to law students. And three more preparation courses have emerged just in time for the July exam.