by Matt | April 9, 2013 | bar exam tips, coaching, failure
About this time of year, results are starting to be released from the most recent bar exam. Unfortunately, some people are going to be getting disappointing results. In my next three posts, I will be discussing how to respond to a bad result on the bar exam. ***...
by Matt | April 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
In a shocking move, the California Board of Bar Examiners has decided to drop the bar exam as a requirement to practicing law in the state of California. “We are proud that we created the most difficult bar exam in the nation,” said a spokesman for the...
by Matt | March 26, 2013 | bar exam tips, self-study
This is the time of year that people start thinking about studying for the July bar exam. To help you focus your thoughts, I wanted to compile a list of some important study tips for the bar exam. First, and most important, be confident that you will pass the bar...
by Matt | March 8, 2013 | bar exam tips, coaching
You need to ask yourself this question as you prepare for the bar exam: What is blocking me from success on the bar exam? The process of studying for the bar takes a lot of time, and if things are getting in your way or taking away your energy, then your studies will...
by Matt | March 5, 2013 | book review
The 50th Law is a surprisingly good read, and contains a wealth of information for lawyers, especially those just embarking on their career in the law. What is the 50th Law? For those of you who don’t know, the 50th Law was co-authored by 50 Cent and Robert...
by Matt | February 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
You have done all the hard work. Now, you just need to get through the test. You can do this. Good luck! P.S. -- Want a FREE copy of my Bar Exam Mind audiobook?You can get a free copy of my audiobook when you sign up for a free trial at Audible. Get the details by...
by Matt | January 28, 2013 | bar exam tips, coaching, studying
Success and failure are influenced by the people we spend time with. This was the conclusion of two scientiests who examined the data collected during the Framingham Heart Study. The Framingham study tracked more than 12,000 residents of Framingham, Massachusetts for...
by Matt | January 14, 2013 | bar exam software, bar exam tips, studying
In a recent post, I talked about how to form good study habits. Now, I want to give you some tools you can use to make sure that you are being productive during your study time and not being distracted by the web, social networks, online gaming, etc. One of the first...