tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post664938578228823419..comments2023-09-21T04:14:00.233-07:00Comments on <strike>Passing</strike> I Passed the California Bar Exam!: Alrighty then ...The Grand Poobahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07226524231756836464noreply@blogger.comBlogger101125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-4013509145008267982011-12-04T16:35:05.497-08:002011-12-04T16:35:05.497-08:00If you are looking for a former CA bar grader to b...If you are looking for a former CA bar grader to be your bar exam tutor for Feb. 2012: http://sacramento.craigslist.org/lss/2736034095.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-66667937871004648652010-09-29T12:57:57.322-07:002010-09-29T12:57:57.322-07:00Hey at least you gave it your best shot! And like ...Hey at least you gave it your best shot! And like everyone has been saying; your MBE score is great! I would suggest just studying a bit more and possibly do some mock-write ups or something. Don't give up yet! Good luck! http://www.cabartutors.comUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09637158697652905674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-53430328554941738352009-06-07T01:17:26.428-07:002009-06-07T01:17:26.428-07:00I was also re-read in Feb 09. (that was my first t...I was also re-read in Feb 09. (that was my first time taking the bar) I also hired Patrick Lin as my tutor this time around. I will let you all know how it goes with him. Our first meeting was informative so far.<br />Sincerely,<br />VAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-60807110142602818742009-06-04T00:07:40.856-07:002009-06-04T00:07:40.856-07:00Anon 8:20: Yes, and no. I had some work lined up...Anon 8:20: Yes, and no. I had some work lined up at one time, but I can't expect people to wait for me forever. <br /><br />J. Soriano, Esq.: Thanks!<br /><br />... and much thanks to all.The Grand Poobahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07226524231756836464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-37282648951369869612009-06-02T12:39:36.449-07:002009-06-02T12:39:36.449-07:00I just used the same MBE materials I had. My MBE ...I just used the same MBE materials I had. My MBE scores were never a problem. I used Finz and also the Walton/Emmanuel book. That was it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-55198901656008728482009-06-02T12:14:27.979-07:002009-06-02T12:14:27.979-07:00need some info from repeaters
Do you or did you b...need some info from repeaters<br /><br />Do you or did you buy new MBE practice programs/questions, or just re-do the MBE problems you did before (plus those left over)?<br /><br />I attended both Babri and PMBR last time, not sure if I should buy some new problems<br /><br />thanks a lotAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-84604833578962216062009-06-02T09:37:36.477-07:002009-06-02T09:37:36.477-07:00I too was in re-read in Feb 2008 with a 1426. I s...I too was in re-read in Feb 2008 with a 1426. I skipped the July 2008 exam. I then took the Feb 2009 exam and dropped over 100 points, with the drop on the essays and PTs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-11796843931792544752009-06-01T16:53:34.462-07:002009-06-01T16:53:34.462-07:00I got into re-read in Feb 08, i don't remember...I got into re-read in Feb 08, i don't remember the exact score. But all my exams were read and scored twice, it was obviously the highest I had scored to that point.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-76178345823211395412009-06-01T15:09:13.936-07:002009-06-01T15:09:13.936-07:00As to Patrick Lin, I decided to use him and will l...As to Patrick Lin, I decided to use him and will let you know if it is worht it or not.<br /><br />I got my results reviewed by a few and all thought I don't need a tutor, myself think that way too, just need to practice and practice. But I don't want to take any chances after I failed 2/2009.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-50389245806067995172009-06-01T13:55:50.355-07:002009-06-01T13:55:50.355-07:00how close were you in Feb 08?how close were you in Feb 08?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-8435697509348144722009-06-01T13:17:31.397-07:002009-06-01T13:17:31.397-07:00i'd encourage anybody who gets into re-read to tak...i'd encourage anybody who gets into re-read to take the exam again on the next sitting. i got into re-read in feb 08, and passed july 08.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-24087638024219967382009-06-01T10:54:36.400-07:002009-06-01T10:54:36.400-07:008:10am -
1411 is really, really close. Are you a...8:10am -<br /><br />1411 is really, really close. Are you a fast writer?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-55822357803203465822009-06-01T08:20:41.551-07:002009-06-01T08:20:41.551-07:00GP, when you pass the bar, are you going to combin...GP, when you pass the bar, are you going to combine your IT background with law? If so, how?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-61622651322642882292009-06-01T08:10:43.683-07:002009-06-01T08:10:43.683-07:00hi, i just want to know if its worth trying again ...hi, i just want to know if its worth trying again and whether I should write or type.. My total score is 1411. In MBE, i got a scaled score of 1473 and in Essay and PT, i got 1371. <br /><br />All my answers were subjected to second reading, and two answers were subject to deliberation because there were differences of more than 10 points.<br /><br />It was my first time to take the exam in Feb. 09.<br /><br />Its really frustrating.. I cant still get over it. I am planning to take the exam next February because I think July exam is too close and I may fall into cramming again, like what I did when I prepared for Feb 09. <br /><br /><br />I think my biggest mistake is when I chose to type rather than to write. I am not fast enough in typing. During the exam, I am so worried on whether or not I can finish my answer on time. I am not focus in organizing my answer, which is very important in passing. <br /><br />Starting today, June 1 2009, I will start my review and every subject, I will practice 3 essay questions and I will try to compare my answers on the sample answer in the CA Bar website. <br /><br />I hope I will pass next time!!! and now, I will give all efforts to pass the bar exam, Failing is emotionally draining. <br />It was my first time to take the CA bar examAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-44183668720382115622009-06-01T02:24:56.879-07:002009-06-01T02:24:56.879-07:0010:49, I spoke to Patrick Lin after failing my 1st...10:49, I spoke to Patrick Lin after failing my 1st attempt. He was nice on our first chat, he said he would go over my essays with me. When i called him to schedule a time to do so, he said to first send him a deposit for his services. Other bar tutors will review your essays for free to see if they can help you. He didnt even want to do that, he just wanted to get paid.<br /><br />I had a friend who used him and wasnt that happy either -- she failed after using his services.<br /><br />I posted above about Tina Post, although pricey -- I thought she was great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-52623545264923544582009-05-30T14:39:07.552-07:002009-05-30T14:39:07.552-07:00Oh hey, I agree it's good to use this blog and oth...Oh hey, I agree it's good to use this blog and other resources to figure out what works for people. About talking a lot with other people, I remember studying at the library and some people would just get really worked up about "predictions", or trying to figure out some easy way to learn a subject. Some of 'em are just tougher than others (and some people have their favorites). Memorization was really the key for me - basically writing out issues and rules from memory...tedious but ultimately what I feel put me over into pass territory.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-2383932302563760882009-05-30T12:14:28.295-07:002009-05-30T12:14:28.295-07:00I agree focusing on the postive is better than try...I agree focusing on the postive is better than trying to figure out if we are screwed by some sort of scheme. But I found this blog very helpful in terms of getting information and advice as to the difference types of bar prep and tutoring services, some type of emotional support, knowing other people are dealing with the same personal devastation. <br /><br />I realized I am pretty ignorant about the bar preparation stuff after I came to thsi blog. <br /><br />I failed feb 09 exam (first time). During my prep for Feb 09 bar, I never checked on any bar prep blogs, websites, or any other bar review books, except Babri and PMBR, never really understood why people said you need to " follow like a sheep" what barbri asked you to do and spend that many time on that, until I read all those blogs. So, the only books I used and the only source I had were just Barbri and PMRB, and I worked full-time...and I did not follow their schedule as a" sheep". I did not even turn in my PT assignments, but two eesays...., for instance. <br /><br /><br />anyway, I learnt a lot here. Now I know and already purchased some other good books and reorganize my work schedule....thanks to the information shared by people here. <br /><br />So, thanks, and hopefull I will survive next time, as all of the repeaters here.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-83747189418969122342009-05-30T11:13:53.510-07:002009-05-30T11:13:53.510-07:00Thanks a lotThanks a lotAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-15982856662346313202009-05-30T10:49:43.358-07:002009-05-30T10:49:43.358-07:00My tutor was Patrick Lin. www.barexam101.com
D...My tutor was Patrick Lin. www.barexam101.com <br />Definitely a great tutor, and he has worked as a bar grader so he knows what he's talking about.<br /><br />The conspiracy theories posted here and elsewhere about the state bar are useless examples of people chasing the perfect answer as to why they didn't pass the bar. Once exams are returned, and the examinee sees the scores on each section of the exam, it's obvious (at least it was to me, and I have a stack of 4 exams worth of failing answers). <br /><br />Good luck to everybody - especially the repeaters. Also, I found it best not to talk with a lot of people about the exam during the study process. It raises anxiety about the exam and most people "what if" themselves into a panic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-88832664735824047882009-05-30T10:03:39.198-07:002009-05-30T10:03:39.198-07:00hi, who is your tutor? Do you mind sharing the inf...hi, who is your tutor? Do you mind sharing the information? Like your message a lot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-2179539394095472932009-05-29T22:35:20.603-07:002009-05-29T22:35:20.603-07:00Okay. I've followed your blog for quite awhil...Okay. I've followed your blog for quite awhile, found the comments amusing, annoying, puzzling, and sometimes aggravating, often entertaining. Here's the deal: I passed the CA bar on my 5th attempt, July 08. I took' July 05, Feb & July 06, sat out the entire year 07, got into re-read with a great score in Feb 08, and ultimately passed in July 08. <br /><br />This past February I took NY & MA concurrently and passed both. For CA and NY I used my laptop, but MA didn't have that option and I had to handwrite my answers (something I hadn't done since 1L six years ago). <br /><br />The MBEs were never a problem for me either. You don't need to spend much time on them at all if you're taking the July exam. What you need to do is use The Bar Code cheat sheets book http://www.thebarcode.net/ and memorize, memorize, memorize. I had similar essay and PT scores, and there is just no way to pass when your scores overall are in that range. Plus I know someone {greybird} asked a question before results were posted, and wondered if he could pass if he hadn't finished one of the PTs. You answered that his chances were as good as anybody's. Not really. I spent a small fortune on 2 tutors who were basically useless, and utterly no help at all on the PTs. My tutor last year is awesome, and he finally showed me how to slow down and read the question without rushing an answer. What I've learned from each tutor - good and bad - is this. You must finish each essay, and PT in order to pass. <br /><br />When you've had a tough time with the bar exam, the best advice I can give is to utilize only resources from people who have actually worked as bar graders! Everything else is a crap shoot. Heck I guess I could charge thousands of dollars to repeaters and tell them all the stuff I gleaned, but I'd rather really help people. <br /><br />I know you used visualization technique last time (PowerDreams?). Last summer I took acupuncture 2x week for the 4-5 weeks prior to the exam - it really helped with test anxiety, and with learning to calm myself down. I attribute my prep and the acupuncture to remaining calm during the earthquake, and finishing each task as required.<br /><br />I'm sure you can do this - and also similar to you I've had major family obligations each time I've taken the exam - it's not impossible, but it's frustratign as hell when your results don't change.<br /><br />Best of luck - I'm happy to email anybody with specifics about tutor and other info.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-35951010881255036202009-05-29T17:05:21.233-07:002009-05-29T17:05:21.233-07:00God bless Attorney Soriano.
See children, not all...God bless Attorney Soriano.<br /><br />See children, not all lawyers are assholes.krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01984620763250118501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-11993739241404782302009-05-29T16:43:33.348-07:002009-05-29T16:43:33.348-07:00I won't blow smoke up your skirt and tell you that...I won't blow smoke up your skirt and tell you that your writing was okay. You know you're better than that. I don't know if we discussed it, but Bar Graders is absolutely the way to go for essay writing and PTs (although John Holtz was also helpful - I used a hybrid of the two theories). Wait, I know you said you bought some. But you need to attend their seminars. Go and see and maybe spend one on one time. This is within reach. And, rockstar MBE! <br /><br />Keep the faith. You'll get there.<br /><br />Your neighbor.Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12001891925876727002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-33178496818913364042009-05-29T14:42:56.400-07:002009-05-29T14:42:56.400-07:00I would say the "secret" to the essays is not so m...I would say the "secret" to the essays is not so much "writing like a lawyer" but "writing like a good little bar-taker."<br /><br />Passing answers look like this:<br /><br />Presentation Clause<br />--------------------<br />To become law, a bill must be presented to and signed by the President within 10 days. In this case, Bill X does not become law because the president was unable to sign it due his being stuck in a submarine until day 11. Thus, <br />Thus, Bill X is not law.<br /><br />You aren't going to get a 95 for this type of analysis, but you will pass if you spot the issues. Spot them, state the issue in a heading, state the rule simply, say whether the rule is satisfied or not, and then a simple conclusion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-76086316870027170082009-05-28T18:20:34.673-07:002009-05-28T18:20:34.673-07:00To GP,
I passed the bar a couple of years ago, but...To GP,<br />I passed the bar a couple of years ago, but come to this site because I am praying every day for your success and always want to check to see if I can go get drunk and celebrate the good news that you passed.<br /><br />I am a fan of yours because of what you wrote and what others wrote back to you - really helped me.<br /><br />You are an inspiration to all.<br /><br />You would be a great attorney because you are someone who cares - I can tell that because you are so giving in this blog.<br /><br />I know you have heard this many times from others, but hang in there. You will make it the next time.<br /><br />My bottle of champagne I bought sits at my desk and waits for you to pass.<br /><br />Study hard GP, you will make it this time.<br /><br />Like others have said, your scores indicates that you know the law. Don't give up.<br /><br />Your devoted fan,<br />J Soriano, esq.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com