Best Bar Exam Toolbox Podcasts (2025)

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303: Listen and Learn -- Injunctions and Restraining Orders (Civ Pro) 21:16

2d ago21:16

21:16

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Listen and Learn" series, we're discussing the concept of injunctive relief (Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 65). We introduce three types of injunctions – temporary restraining orders (TROs), preliminary injunctions, and permanent injunctions, and the elements necessary for…

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The Aftermath of the February 2025 California Bar Exam 25:02

10d ago25:02

25:02

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're discussing the turmoil surrounding the recent California bar exam. We highlight the inadequate preparation, technical issues, and potential future repercussions on law students and bar exam candidates. Tune in to learn more about the situation and hear about potential next steps and advice …

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302: Listen and Learn -- More on Discovery (Civ Pro) 12:33

10d ago12:33

12:33

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Listen and Learn" series, we're discussing Civil Procedure – specifically, the following topics related to discovery: motions to compel, interrogatories, and physical/mental examinations. In this episode, we discuss: An overview of discovery The specific rules related to motions t…

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301: Listen and Learn -- Professional Responsibility: Fee Agreements 17:48

17d ago17:48

17:48

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode of our "Listen and Learn" series, we're focusing on a topic from professional responsibility - namely, lawyer fee agreements. These are governed by Rule 1.5 of both the ABA and the California Rules of Professional Conduct. In this episode, we discuss: The general rules a lawyer must foll…

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300: Milestone Episode! Top 5 Tips for Passing the Bar Exam 36:46

24d ago36:46

36:46

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Tune in for a special milestone episode today (number 300), where we share our top 5 tips for passing the bar exam. In this episode, we discuss: Making the most of your bar exam practice Organizing your life during the bar prep period Acting vs. passive learning Looking at the bar exam in the grand sche…

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299: Breaking Down Bar Prep (w/Stephanie Acosta from UWorld/Themis) 45:03

1M ago45:03

45:03

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're speaking with guest Stephanie Acosta - Director of Legal Education at UWorld (which acquired Themis Bar Review) - about how they develop comprehensive and engaging bar study materials. We also share tips on effective study techniques, self-assessment, and managing mental health during bar p…

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298: Spotlight on Contracts (Part 2) 8:26

1M ago8:26

8:26

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode we're continuing to review the concepts from Contract Law we've covered in our "Listen and Learn" series. In this episode, we discuss: Expectation and consequential damages Incidental, reliance, and restitution damages UCC expectation damages Third-party rights in contracts Resources: Pr…

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297: Listen and Learn -- Third-Party Rights in Contracts (Part 2 - Beneficiaries) 13:42

2M ago13:42

13:42

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This is the second episode of a two-part discussion of third-party rights in contracts. Last time we covered assignments and delegations, and today we focus on third-party beneficiaries. In this episode, we discuss: A recap of assignment and delegation of contractual rights and obligations Intended and …

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296: Listen and Learn -- Third-Party Rights in Contracts (Part 1 - Rules) 10:15

2M ago10:15

10:15

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This is the first episode of a two-part discussion of third-party rights in contracts. Today we focus on assignments and delegations, starting with the basic definitions and the specific rules governing them, and then applying these concepts to some practical scenarios. Next week, we'll cover third-part…

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295: Listen and Learn -- Incidental, Reliance, and Restitution Damages (Contracts) 15:27

2M ago15:27

15:27

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're expanding on the topic of legal remedies for breach of contract, which we started covering in Episode 171. This time we look at the rules governing incidental, reliance, and restitution damages and apply the law to two fact patterns. In this episode, we discuss: The rules governing: Inciden…

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294: Should You Apply for Jobs During Bar Prep? (w/Sadie Jones) 24:00

2M ago24:00

24:00

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're speaking with former BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones about whether it's feasible to apply for jobs while studying for the bar exam. We explore scenarios such as graduates who failed the bar the first time, 3Ls without job offers, and those with job offers contingent on passing the bar. In this…

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293: Spotlight on Contracts (Part 1) 8:29

3M ago8:29

8:29

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we're reviewing the concepts from Contract Law we've covered in our "Listen and Learn" series. In this episode, we discuss: The basics of contract formation The parol evidence rule Performance and breach of contract Anticipatory repudiation and defenses Attack plan for analyzing contract formation…

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292: Listen and Learn -- Excuses for Non-Performance of a Contract 17:04

3M ago17:04

17:04

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode from our "Listen and Learn" series, we're exploring the situations in which a party to a contract is claiming that their contractual obligations should be discharged as a result of supervening events that occurred after the formation of the contract. The three excuses for non-performance…

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291: Listen and Learn -- Landlord/Tenant Law (Part 2) - Assignments and Subletting 8:12

3M ago8:12

8:12

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This is the second part of our discussion on landlord/tenant law. In this episode, we focus on the differences between lease assignment and subletting. In this episode, we discuss: Assignment of a lease Subletting a property A sample question illustrating the concept of lease assignment Resources: "List…

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290: Q&A About Retaking the Bar Exam 38:52

4M ago38:52

38:52

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! It's the season for bar results, and we've been talking with bar takers who didn't pass this time. Today, we've compiled a list of common questions we get about score reports, next steps, and getting mentally ready to study again. In this episode, we discuss: Where to focus your study time Deciding when…

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289: Listen and Learn -- Landlord/Tenant Law (Part 1) 21:20

4M ago21:20

21:20

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we discuss the essentials of leaseholds in landlord/tenant law. We cover the different types of leasehold estates, as well as the obligations of tenants and landlords, and we analyze a sample question. In Part 2, we'll focus on assignment and subletting. In this episode, we discuss: The…

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288: Summary of Real Property Topics (Part 2) 8:26

4M ago8:26

8:26

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're continuing our overview of key Real Property topics from our "Listen and Learn" series. In this episode, we're focusing on property regulation and transfer. In this episode, we discuss: Zoning ordinances and variances The three types of recording statutes Overview of adverse possession Cons…

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287: Summary of Real Property Topics (Part 1) 8:18

4M ago8:18

8:18

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're taking a bird's eye view of some key Real Property topics we've covered in our "Listen and Learn" series. Specifically, we're focusing on property ownership and interests. Next week, we'll discuss property regulation and transfer. In this episode, we discuss: Concurrent estates Present and …

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286: Listen and Learn -- Conclusory Pleadings Under Rule 12(b)(6) (Civ Pro) 13:26

5M ago13:26

13:26

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Listen and Learn" series, we're discussing a topic from Civil Procedure – specifically, when is a pleading conclusory under the Twombly/Iqbal standard for assessing Rule 12(b)(6) motions to dismiss. In this episode, we discuss: Overview of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) …

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285: Reflections from a California Bar Exam Grader – Part 2 (w/Jennifer Barry) 20:49

5M ago20:49

20:49

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we're sharing Part 2 of our conversation with Jennifer Barry -- a tutor on the Bar Exam Toolbox team who's a former California bar exam grader. This time, we're focusing on avoiding common mistakes that examinees make. In this episode, we discuss: Common mistakes that bar examinees make Handwritin…

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284: Reflections from a California Bar Grader – Part 1 (w/Jennifer Barry) 24:12

5M ago24:12

24:12

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a California bar exam grader? Today we have Jennifer Barry -- a member of the Bar Exam Toolbox team and a former California bar grader -- to shed some light on the bar exam evaluation process and what graders are looking for in essay answers. In this episode, …

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283: Quick Tips -- Bar Exam Pre-Logistics 9:16

5M ago9:16

9:16

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode of our "Quick Tips" series, we have a bar exam survival kit, consisting of five important things to think about while preparing to sit for an exam administration. In this episode, we discuss: Deciding when and where to sit for the bar exam Knowing your jurisdiction Doing thorough researc…

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282: The Most Common Reasons People Fail the Bar Exam (w/Ryan Gurson from Themis) 47:45

5M ago47:45

47:45

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're speaking with guest Ryan Gurson -- attorney and Southeast Regional Director for Themis Bar Review. We're discussing preparation strategies for the bar exam, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive course completion, effective practice, and avoiding common pitfalls that lead to failing t…

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281: Why Do People Fail the Bar Exam? BET Tutors Weigh In (Part 2) 20:21

6M ago20:21

20:21

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! What are the most common reasons people fail the bar exam? Today, two more of our Bar Exam Toolbox tutors (Nicola and Tina) join us to share their perspectives on this topic. In this episode, we discuss: The most common reasons for failing the bar exam What is the most important thing someone should con…

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Update 1: The "California Bar Exam Experiment" 16:59

6M ago16:59

16:59

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we are sharing some updates that have recently come from the California Bar, as we're watching how the new bar exam will be launched in February 2025, in partnership with Kaplan. In this episode, we discuss: What is the "California Bar Exam Experiment"? How can you participate in the experiment? T…

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280: Why Do People Fail the Bar Exam? BET Tutors Weigh In (Part 1) 27:06

6M ago27:06

27:06

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! What are the most common reasons people fail the bar exam? Today, two of our Bar Exam Toolbox tutors (Hoang and Adam) join us to share their perspectives on this topic. In this episode, we discuss: The most common reasons for failing the bar exam What is the most important thing someone should consider …

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279: Quick Tips -- Retaking the Bar Exam After Failing 18:29

6M ago18:29

18:29

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're discussing how to approach preparing to retake the bar after failing the first time, or even multiple times. We talk about some common reasons why people fail the bar exam, and share tips on how to avoid study habits that generally do not serve students well. In this episode, we discuss: Us…

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278: Listen and Learn -- Partnership Liability 20:39

6M ago20:39

20:39

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This is the second installment of our episodes on partnerships. In part one, we covered the creation of the three main types of partnerships – general partnerships, limited partnerships, and limited liability partnerships. Today we will focus on the power and liability of partners in a partnership. In t…

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277: California Is Outsourcing the Bar Exam to Kaplan?!? 27:57

7M ago27:57

27:57

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking about California's surprising recent decision to outsource the development of part of the next bar exam to Kaplan. In this episode, we discuss: Recap of the changes to the California bar exam starting in February 2025 How is a completely remote bar exam going to work? When to expect…

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276: Listen and Learn -- General, Special, and Quitclaim Deeds (Property) 20:47

7M ago20:47

20:47

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're discussing general, special, and quitclaim deeds, as part of our "Listen and Learn" series. We explain the role of these deeds in property transfer, focusing on the protections they offer to grantees, and go through sample questions to see how these topics can show up on the bar exam. In th…

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275: Bar Exam Challenges and Strategies for International Attorneys 33:25

7M ago33:25

33:25

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we discuss how foreign-trained students can overcome the hurdles they face when it comes to the bar exam, including language barriers, differences in laws and legal systems, and adapting to American testing formats. In this episode, we discuss: Challenges faced by foreign-trained attorn…

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274: Listen and Learn -- UCC Expectation Damages (Contracts) 22:45

7M ago22:45

22:45

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode from our "Listen and Learn" series, we're talking about the expectation damages of sellers and buyers of goods under Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). In this episode, we discuss: Sellers' expectation damages Buyers' expectation damages Hypothetical scenarios dealing with r…

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273: Quick Tips -- Mastering the Bar Exam as an ESL or Foreign-Trained Student 16:31

7M ago16:31

16:31

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we highlight the unique challenges that ESL and foreign-trained attorneys face while studying for the bar exam, and we provide tips to address and overcome these issues. In this episode, we discuss: Main challenges for ESL and foreign-trained bar takers When to start studying for the ex…

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272: Coping with Anxiety During Bar Prep and on Exam Day (w/Angela Corbett) 29:11

8M ago29:11

29:11

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're speaking with therapist Angela Corbett from TrueCandor Behavioral Health about handling anxiety when studying for the bar exam and on test day. In this episode, we discuss: Understanding anxiety and its manifestations Tips for coping with anxiety during the bar prep period Managing anxiety …

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271: Quick Tips -- Optimizing Studying for the MBE 14:21

8M ago14:21

14:21

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we talk through how to diagnose your MBE study difficulties, how to resolve them using tried and true methods, and the ways in which platforms like AdaptiBar and UWorld can help with your bar prep. In this episode, we discuss: Common issues bar exam studiers tend to have How platforms like Adapti…

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270: How to Approach MBE Questions (w/Examples) 37:26

8M ago37:26

37:26

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we're talking about the multiple-choice portion of the bar exam, and we're doing a walkthrough of three real MBE questions. In this episode, we discuss: The structure of the Multistate Bar Examination Strategies for effective MBE preparation Real MBE questions walkthrough: Contract Law …

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269: Listen and Learn -- Creation of Partnerships 18:50

9M ago18:50

18:50

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode from our "Listen and Learn" series, we cover the formation and characteristics of three types of partnerships – general partnership, limited partnership, and limited liability partnership. To illustrate these concepts, we also analyze two questions from previous California bar exams. In …

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268: How to Avoid Common Bar Essay Writing Mistakes (w/Kelsey Lee) 36:35

9M ago36:35

36:35

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're excited to have Kelsey Lee with us -- one of our expert tutors from the Bar Exam Toolbox team. Join us as we discuss the most common pitfalls in bar essay writing, and share our top tips for mastering this portion of the exam. In this episode, we discuss: Kelsey's background and work in the…

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267: Quick Tips -- Using Past Bar Essay Questions for Practice 16:09

9M ago16:09

16:09

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this week's episode, we're talking about using past bar exam essay questions as part of your study process. In particular, we talk about when to start practicing, how to practice, how much of your study time to spend practicing, and how to self-evaluate your answers. In this episode, we discuss: When…

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266: Quick Tips -- Pre-Writing Outlining for Bar Essays 12:59

9M ago12:59

12:59

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Quick Tips" series, we're talking about the importance of taking time to outline or otherwise plan your bar essay answer before you start writing. In this episode, we discuss: Why should you spend time pre-writing at all? Best practices for pre-writing Different methods you can us…

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265: Quick Tips -- What If You Run Out of Time While Writing a Bar Essay Answer? 11:40

9M ago11:40

11:40

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Quick Tips" series, we're talking about time management on the bar exam. Specifically, we share tips on what to do if you run out of time when writing an essay answer. In this episode, we discuss: What happens if you run out of time on an essay or miss one completely? Fighting the…

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264: Listen and Learn -- Concurrent Estates (Property) 26:04

10M ago26:04

26:04

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Listen and Learn" series, we're talking about concurrent ownership of property. For a discussion on the related topic of present and future estates, you can check out episodes 250 and 251 of the podcast. In this episode, we discuss: Concurrent estates versus present and future est…

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263: Navigating Accommodations and Self-Advocacy in the Legal Field (w/AJ Link) 44:17

10M ago44:17

44:17

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this week's episode, we have AJ Link joining us on the podcast. AJ is the president of the National Disabled Legal Professionals Association and today we're talking about accommodations and advocating for yourself in the legal profession. In this episode, we discuss: AJ's background and legal career …

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262: Listen and Learn -- Motions for Judgment as a Matter of Law and Motions for New Trial (Civ Pro) 17:52

10M ago17:52

17:52

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this week's episode, we're focusing on a topic from Civil Procedure -- specifically, motions for judgment as a matter of law and motions for new trial, where the moving party is asking the court to take certain issues away from the jury. In this episode, we discuss: The two types of motions for judgm…

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261: Quick Tips -- Bar Exam Accommodations Basics 13:37

10M ago13:37

13:37

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we're talking about using accommodations for the bar exam due to disabilities or other conditions. In this episode, we discuss: Why accommodations are important Various types of accommodations available for the bar exam Applying for accommodations if you haven't had them in the past A step-by-step…

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260: Listen and Learn -- Elements of a Crime 21:43

11M ago21:43

21:43

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're focusing on the basics of Criminal Law – that is, the elements of a crime. Specifically, we're going to spend some time diving into the two most important elements: causation and mens rea. In this episode, we discuss: The four elements necessary to prove a crime The defendant's state of min…

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259: How to Minimize Borrowing for the Bar Exam (w/Jesse Mecham from YNAB) 40:37

11M ago40:37

40:37

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we are excited to speak with Jesse Mecham -- a personal finance expert and founder of You Need A Budget -- about ways to decrease spending and borrowing during bar prep and generally in life. In this episode, we discuss: How Jesse got into the field of budgeting and personal finance The YNAB "four…

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258: Keys to Bar Exam Success with Themis (w/Rebecca Petrilli) 45:21

11M ago45:21

45:21

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we're excited to be speaking with our guest Rebecca Petrilli from Themis Bar Review. We'll share our top 10 tips for using your bar review program to its full capacity to achieve better writing and MBE scores. Note: This episode is brought to you by Themis Bar Review – the gold standard in bar exa…

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257: Listen and Learn -- Consideration (Contract Law) 19:58

11M ago19:58

19:58

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, in an episode from our "Listen and Learn" series, we're discussing an important concept from Contract Law - consideration - which is one of the three requirements of contract formation. In this episode, we discuss: The three requirements of contract formation What is consideration? The two ways i…

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256: Quick Tips -- Budgeting for the Bar Exam 16:59

12M ago16:59

16:59

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In today's episode, we're discussing just how much it can cost you to sit for the bar exam, as well as some mitigation strategies to try to reduce the cost and help cover any shortfalls. In this episode, we discuss: Researching the costs and fees associated with the bar exam in your state Choosing a bar…

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