Over The Bar - Tips for Law School And Passing The Bar
By Steven Harris, Esq.
Steven has helped countless attorneys pass the California Bar Exam and Uniform Bar Examination. He has over 20 years of tutoring experience, has worked as a Professor at multiple major universities, and is the author of two books (Winnin' Time and Trigger List) that give students the boost they need to pass law school and take the bar with confidence. For more information check out his website CalweaselBarTutorial.com.
Over The Bar - Tips for Law School And Passing The BarMar 08, 2022
You Can't Take The Bar Without Taking A Mock Exam
The mock California Bar Exam doesn't count, but it's still mandatory!
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The Final Is A Week Away And I Need Help
Just because it's crunch time doesn't mean you don't have time to ask for help!
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Always Do Your Exams Open Book
When you do your practice exams in law school, make sure to keep your textbooks nearby!
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Bad Outlining Is One Of The Biggest Challenges For Those Taking The California Bar
Bad outlining can doom your California bar exam. Don't outline enough, and you won't succeed. But if you spend too much time outlining, you can easily run out of time.
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The Biggest Miss For People Taking The California Bar Exam
There's one simple mistake that a lot of people make when taking the California Bar Exam. Don't make this mistake yourself!
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When Should I Take The MPRE?
You have to take the MPRE before you can become a lawyer. So when should you try to take the test?
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Breaking Down The California Bar Exam
Learn more about all three parts of the upcoming California Bar Exam.
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What Are The Differences Between The California Bar and the UBE?
The California Bar Exam and the UBE have some key elements in common but don't sleep on the major differences between the two.
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What Is Timely Registration?
If you wait too long to sign up for the California Bar Exam, you could end up either paying a late fee or missing out entirely!
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The Goal of Calweasel's Online Courses
Looking for a resource that can help you prepare for either your law school finals or upcoming bar exams? The Calweasel Online Courses are excellent resources that can get you the info you need and save crucial time.
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How The Calweasel Online Courses Can Help Those Crunched For Time
If you always feel like you never have enough time, the Calweasel Online Courses can be a critical tool to help you reclaim your schedule.
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Get To Your Seat On Exam Day
Part of succeeding is just showing up. Make sure you're able to actually get a seat at the California Bar Exam.
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Grieve For 30 Minutes, Then Call Me
You get your test results back, and it turns out you failed…
It’s ok to be upset, but don’t grieve for too long. If you wait too long, you could miss out on the best California Bar prep in the industry.
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Do A Postmortem On Your Schedule
Did things go poorly on the exam? Take a look back at your schedule and see if you can find any room for improvement.
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Don't Be The December 1st Guy
There are a lot of different types of people out there. But when it comes to law school, you don’t want to be the procrastinator.
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How Do People Prep For The Bar When Also Working At A Law Firm?
How do you find time to study and prep for the California Bar when you’re working a job at a law firm that could be not just 40 hours a week, but 50, 60, 70, or even 80 hours every week!
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Certain Types Of Law Firms Only Give You One Chance To Pass The Bar
At most law firms, you get 2 chances to pass the bar. But at some, if you fail the first time you’re out.
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Will A Law Firm Keep You From Taking The Bar A 2nd Time?
You took the bar and failed. If you fail a 2nd time, your law firm might have to release you. Would they ever try and keep you from taking the test again, rather than risk losing such an important employee?
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Why You Should Use The Calweasel Tutoring Program
There are several reasons why you should trust Steven Harris and the Calweasel tutoring program to help you in law school and pass the bar.
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Download Your Exam Files!
Don't procrastinate here. If you do, there's a chance something goes wrong and you screw up this easy task.
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Start Your Year With A Morality Test
At some point you'll need to take a morality test. You might as well do it early in the year and get it out of the way.
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New Tool To Prep For The MBE
There's a new tool available to help you get ready for the upcoming MBE!
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Don't Wait Too Long To Sign Up For Tutoring Services
If you wait too long to sign up for Steven’s tutoring services, you could miss out entirely. There are only a few spots leading up to each exam. If they fill up before you sing up, you could be left without a tutor.
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Theres No Hiding From Your Bar Results
This isn’t like high school where you can rush home and steal the report card before your parents see it. It won’t take long before your test results become public knowledge.
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You Can Fail The Bar And Still Bring Value To A Law Firm
You can still be a valuable team member after failing the bar. But the trick is to balance that with making sure you have enough time to prep and not fail the bar a 2nd time.
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When To Use The Calweasel Online Courses?
There are a lot of online courses available on Steven's website aimed to help you dominate law school and pass the bar exam. But when should you look to take those courses?
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Who Can Benefit From The Calweasel Tutoring System?
Who can benefit from the Calweasel tutoring system? Anyone who wants to pass the California Bar Exam and is willing to put in the work to make it happen.
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Big Law Associates Fail The Bar Too
Ok, so you failed the bar. Guess what? You’re not alone!
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Learning To Take The Bar Matters More Than Work Experience
Work experience is great and all, but it’s completely meaningless if you don’t pass the bar.
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Learn To Attack The Problem
Don’t shy away from a challenge. Law school is hard, but that just means you need to learn to attack the problem.
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Helping Law Firms Get Their Employees To Pass The Bar
Your law firm wants you to pass the bar! Steven works with law firms all the time to help make sure their employees are ready when exam time rolls around.
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The Best Bar Prep In The Industry
It’s time to toot our own horn for a bit. We firmly believe that the services from Steven Harris and the resources you get from Calweasel add up to be the best bar prep in the industry.
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Bad Feeling About The Bar
“I’ve got a bad feeling about this.” Hopefully, you only say that when quoting your favorite Star Wars character. But if you find yourself saying this during the bar exam, Steven Harris can help.
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Here's What You Can Do If You Don't Book Your Tutoring In Time
If you miss out on hiring Steven for his tutoring services, don’t panic! There are still great resources available to you.
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The California Bar Has Gotten Easier To Pass
Believe it or not, as hard as the CA Bar is, it’s actually gotten easier over the years!
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The Night Before The Bar
It’s the night before the bar. Should you plan on pulling an all-nighter to maximize your time spent preparing? No!!!
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To Journal Or Not To Journal: Other Experiences
Unless there are very specific jobs or accomplishments that you want on your resume, there might be some other experiences available to you if you opt not to journal.
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To Journal Or Not To Journal, Part 2: Your Idea Is Great, Right Up Until It Isn't
A lot of students have an incredible idea, and spend a lot of time and resources... only to find out that idea wasn't all that great to begin with.
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To Journal Or Not To Journal, Part 1: Best Use Of Your Time
A lot of people do journal while at law school, but is it the best use of your time?
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Things 2Ls Will Never Have To Fear Again
While the 2nd year of law school isn't exactly easy street, there are some things that you can take comfort in knowing you won't have to deal with again.
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Looking Ahead To Your First Law School Summer
What's the first summer of law school really like? It's not all sunshine and drinks with tiny umbrellas in them.
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Hot 1L Summer
Is your first law school summer a time to let loose? As much as you might want to, the work has actually just begun.
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Save Your Semester In Just A Few Hours With The Calweasel Online Lectures
It sounds too good to be true, but it's not. You can save your law school semester in just a few hours.
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2L's Do More Than Just Show Up To Class
Yes, 2L's spend a lot of time inside the classroom. But your second year of law school is a lot more than just showing up to class.
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Learn To Manage Your Time To Succeed In Your 2nd Year
Time management is a critical skill, even for law students.
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Are The 2nd Year Semesters As Different As The 1st Year Semesters?
Many 1L's notice a big difference between the first two semesters. Do 2L's experience the same thing, with drastically different semesters?
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The 2L Experience
Your first year of law school was eye-opening. What's the 2nd year like?
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You've Still Got To Earn The Grades
Grades don't grow on trees. No matter how confident you are during your 2nd and 3rd years, at some point you're going to have to double down on the fundamentals and earn your grades.
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Planning Your 2nd And 3rd Years
It's always good to have a plan. Here's what you should be thinking of when it comes to your 2nd and 3rd years of law school.
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Should You Work For A Professor Your Final Semester?
Many law students are able to work for a professor during their law school. It can be great experience, help you learn, and help you network. But if you plan on working for a professor during your final semester, make sure it's ONLY for that final semester.
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