I received my scores from the February 09 Bar Exam and I was 15 points away from passing, closing the gap halfway from last July.
I enrolled in Bar/Bri's EssayAdvantage and PerformanceAdvantage courses via iPod in order to get the more 'hands on' writing instruction for each tested subject. This way I am modeling my essay writing on passing essays rather than mythical "model answers" that were written over several months instead of an hour.
"Everyone takes Bar/Bri" is a mantra long repeated in the halls of law schools and bar exam centers from coast to coast, and I want my essays to look like the essays written by those who pass.
I have a reasonable study schedule in place and already have all the substantive law lectures reviewed. I am still focused from last time and daily my focus is sharper.
I am absolutely determined. I'm not sure I can say that about July 2008. I was still responding to my sudden life changes and, quite honestly, I was being a bit dramatic, and a complete asshole.
As fun as it was, I'm not going to rinse and repeat what has almost worked. I have a new system, new materials, a fresh start and renewed purpose.
I am calm and happy actually. The only stress was money related and that issue is moot.
I took five minutes and revisited why I was taking the bar in the first place and my perspective was refreshed. I'm happy and I know it.
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Seriously, if you can't pass the bar exam after multiple attempts, you should take the hint and realize that you aren't cut out to be a lawyer. There are too many GOOD lawyers out there who can't find a job right now; what do you think your chances will be of doing well in the current economic climate (and the next 5 years after that--things aren't going to suddenly turn back to "2006")? Let me help you out: slim to none.
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