tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post9033168525121388884..comments2023-09-21T04:14:00.233-07:00Comments on <strike>Passing</strike> I Passed the California Bar Exam!: And the magic 8- ball says .....The Grand Poobahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07226524231756836464noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-78547202193735602007-11-18T15:41:00.000-08:002007-11-18T15:41:00.000-08:00GPI was also another non-passer for the July 2007 ...GP<BR/><BR/>I was also another non-passer for the July 2007 bar exam and I share in the same feelings of many on this board. While all the words of encouragement by many who have passed and will pass the bar exam, help me through this difficult time, I still feel a sense of emotional imbalance thinking of the long and windy road ahead. On the brighter side, we have already gone through this once and will be better prepared to put our best foot forward. I wish you the best in your studies and hope for a successful 2008. As previously stated in another post, I too am also very happy to be in good company for February. Best wishes to all that passed and will pass in the near future.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-80845880068621514912007-11-18T12:27:00.000-08:002007-11-18T12:27:00.000-08:00Dear GP,I didn't pass either and like all the othe...Dear GP,<BR/><BR/>I didn't pass either and like all the others above have followed the blog fairly regularly. My story is not so great either, so here it goes and maybe it will give you comfort as this time around even though I didn't pass, I feel some relief in sight. I am originally from CA and my entire family lives out there. I went to school in the East, got married and never moved back to CA. I initially didn't practice law, then decided to, so after not being in the practice for 4 years, took the bar in the state where I live. However, I took it several times (and it isn't as hard as CA) before I passed. Then I decided I was ready to try the CA bar. I hope to move back there someday to be with my family. I put my all into it, studies from January of this year part time and really thought I made it. As I am licensed as an attorney, I waived into the MBE, that had always been my rough spot so I was sure I had passed. I felt good during the exam and although anxious as hell, thought I made it. I didn't. I went on your blog and as I read the stories of others like you who had tried really hard, had a ton riding on this stupid exam, I felt less alone. This time (despite my failures from before) I told myself I needed to focuse on my goal, my dreams and my future. You should too. Another thing, never let someone tell you can't do something. If you decide for yourself eventually you do not want to do it, or you can't that is a different story. However, by letting them decide your destiny, well that is just it, you by default let them win.<BR/><BR/>I already signed up for February and although I work full time and this is going to be a nightmare, I am determined to pass and refuse to let them win this game. <BR/><BR/>I think you would be a great asset to the legal profession and am sure you will make it in Feb.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-28995421996234879092007-11-18T02:03:00.000-08:002007-11-18T02:03:00.000-08:00GP, I was devastated to read that you did not pass...GP, I was devastated to read that you did not pass the bar exam. Like many other strangers, I've been following your blog as you've chronicled your experiences from studying to actually taking the exam. Your writings reminded me that I wasn't alone during some very frustrating and difficult times. Knowing that there were others out there with similar feelings of doubt helped me calm my nerves and kept me motivated to slug it out in order to follow my dreams. Thankfully, I was able to throw everything I had at the exam and ended up passing. I'm only sorry that I could not share my victory with you. I can only imagine how badly you must be feeling, but I hope that the outpouring of support from friends and strangers alike on this website gives you the courage and hope needed to press on until you finally find your name on that list. Best of luck to you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-39649811490127933592007-11-17T22:19:00.000-08:002007-11-17T22:19:00.000-08:00i didn't pass too. my mbe's were so low. we'll get...i didn't pass too. my mbe's were so low. we'll get it right in feb. keep your head up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-87602714703417153032007-11-17T22:00:00.000-08:002007-11-17T22:00:00.000-08:00I got bad news too. Are typos possible? lol! You'r...I got bad news too. Are typos possible? lol! You're not alone. Hang in there. See you in February.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-25689990518873680812007-11-17T16:25:00.000-08:002007-11-17T16:25:00.000-08:00i have been following your blog for quite some tim...i have been following your blog for quite some time now. i have find your posts and the comments supportive, witty, and at times frustrating. i also will be retaking the bar in feb. when i saw my results yesterday, it was probably the most humbling experience of my life. i knew i didnt nail the exam, but i never thought i would not pass. <BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>congrats to those who passed...and good luck to the retakers!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-88708680696441743632007-11-17T15:53:00.000-08:002007-11-17T15:53:00.000-08:00I am sorry to hear this news as well. I can sympat...I am sorry to hear this news as well. I can sympathize. I will retake in February, and pass that sucker before I turn42. <BR/><BR/>Good Luck!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-41774059484883779532007-11-17T11:31:00.000-08:002007-11-17T11:31:00.000-08:00Sorry Poobah. Your result just shows the innate u...Sorry Poobah. Your result just shows the innate unfairness of this process. Stick with it- I know you have it in you. I'm glad to have gotten to know you through the process and I'll keep checking back until I see the good news in May. : )Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12622556390580781747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-85881183895992558512007-11-17T10:28:00.000-08:002007-11-17T10:28:00.000-08:00GP,I have been following this blog for quite some ...GP,<BR/><BR/>I have been following this blog for quite some time. I was dealing with my own California Bar Exam nightmare. This July was my 3rd time taking it, and by the grace of some higher being, it seems that I passed.<BR/><BR/>I remember last year at this time how utterly devastated I was. The thing is that I never allowed myself to come to terms with the result. Instead, I beat myself up over it through the holidays and into February...and you can guess what happened on May 25th when I checked my results. I came up short again.<BR/><BR/>I know you are hurt and confused right now. That's perfectly OK. But whatever you do, after you have taken some time to grieve, let July 2007 go. You must believe that you can and will pass February.<BR/><BR/>You have been educated to pass this test. With a little bit of focus on your weak areas (for me it was writing), you will put this thing behind you.<BR/><BR/>We're all pulling for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-6672110461397970722007-11-17T09:57:00.000-08:002007-11-17T09:57:00.000-08:00I failed in February and passed this July. My weak...I failed in February and passed this July. My weakness was the MBE and I really focused on becoming courageous enough to pick choices by process of elimination. I also only had 2 hours of sleep in February for the first two days. The bar is much more of a mental game (not to freak out) than it is a pure test of ability. I really feel for you man. Just focus on your weaknesses and take it from there. You will pass eventually.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-16339107532602775772007-11-17T09:10:00.000-08:002007-11-17T09:10:00.000-08:00I'm sorry to hear that you didn't make it this tim...I'm sorry to hear that you didn't make it this time, you will come February. Good luck to everyone retaking.Alexishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03813673422946065132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-56454217034686529342007-11-17T09:05:00.000-08:002007-11-17T09:05:00.000-08:00Sorry to hear. You will get it next time. Its ok...Sorry to hear. You will get it next time. Its ok. Don't feel discouraged. Take it positively and look at the areas you need to work at. You WILL PASS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-52767420722964217082007-11-17T08:41:00.000-08:002007-11-17T08:41:00.000-08:00Ugh! Sorry to hear that :( you reaally deserved it...Ugh! Sorry to hear that :( you reaally deserved it! you sure you put the numbers in the right way round? I put em in wrong first coupla times...Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17008355804321270863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-19876275487610751142007-11-17T08:06:00.000-08:002007-11-17T08:06:00.000-08:00GP, I'm sorry to hear the news. I followed your b...GP, I'm sorry to hear the news. I followed your blog all along and was rooting for you. Keep your head up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-49256907535991420702007-11-17T07:42:00.000-08:002007-11-17T07:42:00.000-08:00Does anyone know how or where or whether repeaters...Does anyone know how or where or whether repeaters can take out another bar loan? I need another 15k to keep me afloat while I study for round 2.<BR/><BR/>Please post answer here. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-50528803991386997102007-11-17T07:26:00.000-08:002007-11-17T07:26:00.000-08:00I failed too. And I thought I was the shiz-nit. I...I failed too. And I thought I was the shiz-nit. I thought I wrote the perfect essays and PTs -- all of em looked like the model answers I spent 3 months studying. <BR/><BR/>I swear the grader flips a coin and writes P or F on the exam.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-87186882998732598142007-11-17T00:08:00.000-08:002007-11-17T00:08:00.000-08:00You will kick butt in February. Keep the fire burn...You will kick butt in February. Keep the fire burning!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02364004144889182769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-11488340508716993282007-11-16T23:14:00.000-08:002007-11-16T23:14:00.000-08:00You will pass it! huggiz.You will pass it! huggiz.Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732923487249285850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-43041430765203949082007-11-16T22:41:00.000-08:002007-11-16T22:41:00.000-08:00Your blog is a source of inspiration and comfort f...Your blog is a source of inspiration and comfort for bar takers everywhere. Best of luck, not just in February, but in everything you do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-51952962403880020352007-11-16T22:28:00.000-08:002007-11-16T22:28:00.000-08:00Damn right you'll get it next time! I didn't pass...Damn right you'll get it next time! I didn't pass last July, but I did in February. And I felt way worse about the February exam...it's a freakin crapshoot.<BR/><BR/>God bless and keep your head up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-18635066570763057052007-11-16T21:33:00.000-08:002007-11-16T21:33:00.000-08:00I got bad news too. See you in February. At leas...I got bad news too. See you in February. At least I'll be in good company.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-81202119272513117042007-11-16T20:52:00.001-08:002007-11-16T20:52:00.001-08:00My wife did not pass the bar too, but your blog ga...My wife did not pass the bar too, but your blog gave us solace and comfort in knowing that we are not alone. Well we knew that we are not alone, but now there are some real people, behind the "reject" list. ;-)<BR/>Cheers to all!!! February would be the Month to do it right.Astarothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374828590410457021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-50337200163970439992007-11-16T20:52:00.000-08:002007-11-16T20:52:00.000-08:00I didn't pass either to my suprise. I thought the ...I didn't pass either to my suprise. I thought the exam went well for me but I guess I didn't get over the hump. <BR/><BR/>I won't be taking the exam again as I am already admitted in two jurisdictions. I took Cali in case for some reason in the future I wanted to practise in CA. Well, good luck to all in the future. I think this exam is a tough one!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-28688837129062814822007-11-16T20:24:00.000-08:002007-11-16T20:24:00.000-08:00To anon: I used the file & appl #s from a letter I...To anon: I used the file & appl #s from a letter I got saying my moral character was being processed. I don't know if that's the same number on my badge from the exam--didn't check. At any rate the #s pulled up my name which fortunately was on the pass list.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559983208580788273.post-78842209640404586102007-11-16T20:00:00.000-08:002007-11-16T20:00:00.000-08:00I'm not giving up. I'm going back in Feb. And so a...I'm not giving up. I'm going back in Feb. And so are you. <BR/>GO non-trads! Non-trads usually pass in February anyway.calbar blondiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17059781747527009243noreply@blogger.com