2017 July California Bar Forum

[lsatextreme]

I'll probably just leave work early and hide out at a bar somewhere.

Are you me? Because this was literally my plan.

I plan to go to one of those dark divey type bars where you go to hire a hitman.

[mcmand]

I'll probably just leave work early and hide out at a bar somewhere.

Are you me? Because this was literally my plan.

I plan to go to one of those dark divey type bars where you go to hire a hitman.

Can't be too divey - needs wifi if one actually plans to check the stupid pass list once it's posted.

On the other hand, maybe this is like Schrödinger's cat, where if you never look, you never passed or failed. Both exist simultaneously. Can I get licensed to practice law based on quantum superposition of my bar exam results?

[bacillusanthracis]

I plan on having a bottle of champagne in one hand and a vodka drink in the other. I'm in Mountain Time right now, so I'll be waiting for precious 7 p.m. Results: Good--> champagne. Bad--> vodka. The next day, I fly back to California for Thanksgiving, which will either be a treat or a consolation prize.

If it's bad, you have an excuse to be the drunk obnoxious relative at the dinner table on Thanksgiving. As in (drunkenly) "And I'll tell you why that's bullshit too, Aunt Doreen... hey mom---hey, hey! Don't look at me like that; I'm just tellin' like it is. Maybe if you woulda told me like it is ... or was ... or whatever---I wouldn'ta failed the goddamn bar exam!"

It's a chance to begin building your own legend.

[InterAlia1961]

If it's bad, you have an excuse to be the drunk obnoxious relative at the dinner table on Thanksgiving. As in (drunkenly) "And I'll tell you why that's bullshit too, Aunt Doreen... hey mom---hey, hey! Don't look at me like that; I'm just tellin' like it is. Maybe if you woulda told me like it is ... or was ... or whatever---I wouldn'ta failed the goddamn bar exam!"

It's a chance to begin building your own legend.

[yeslekkkk]

I plan on having a bottle of champagne in one hand and a vodka drink in the other. I'm in Mountain Time right now, so I'll be waiting for precious 7 p.m. Results: Good--> champagne. Bad--> vodka. The next day, I fly back to California for Thanksgiving, which will either be a treat or a consolation prize.

If it's bad, you have an excuse to be the drunk obnoxious relative at the dinner table on Thanksgiving. As in (drunkenly) "And I'll tell you why that's bullshit too, Aunt Doreen... hey mom---hey, hey! Don't look at me like that; I'm just tellin' like it is. Maybe if you woulda told me like it is ... or was ... or whatever---I wouldn'ta failed the goddamn bar exam!"

It's a chance to begin building your own legend.

I'm thinking Drunk Uncle from SNL but the new and improved female version.

[Alt123]

I plan on getting tipsy before results come out simply to calm my nerves. For some reason, I was not anxious at all taking the actual exam... but results make me very anxious. I'll definitely be sipping jack and coke for a few hours beforehand just to not be a nervous wreck.

I want to check them at home, but I am afraid that my family will hover around me because they know when results come out. My biggest fear is being seen as a failure in front of my wife and kids.

[bacillusanthracis]

I plan on having a bottle of champagne in one hand and a vodka drink in the other. I'm in Mountain Time right now, so I'll be waiting for precious 7 p.m. Results: Good--> champagne. Bad--> vodka. The next day, I fly back to California for Thanksgiving, which will either be a treat or a consolation prize.

If it's bad, you have an excuse to be the drunk obnoxious relative at the dinner table on Thanksgiving. As in (drunkenly) "And I'll tell you why that's bullshit too, Aunt Doreen... hey mom---hey, hey! Don't look at me like that; I'm just tellin' like it is. Maybe if you woulda told me like it is ... or was ... or whatever---I wouldn'ta failed the goddamn bar exam!"

It's a chance to begin building your own legend.

I'm thinking Drunk Uncle from SNL but the new and improved female version.

Exactly. My sister has her own thing down, except she much more closely approximates The Girl You Wish You Wouldn't Have Started A Conversation With At A Party.

[a male human]

I plan on having a bottle of champagne in one hand and a vodka drink in the other. I'm in Mountain Time right now, so I'll be waiting for precious 7 p.m. Results: Good--> champagne. Bad--> vodka. The next day, I fly back to California for Thanksgiving, which will either be a treat or a consolation prize.

If it's bad, you have an excuse to be the drunk obnoxious relative at the dinner table on Thanksgiving. As in (drunkenly) "And I'll tell you why that's bullshit too, Aunt Doreen... hey mom---hey, hey! Don't look at me like that; I'm just tellin' like it is. Maybe if you woulda told me like it is ... or was ... or whatever---I wouldn'ta failed the goddamn bar exam!"

It's a chance to begin building your own legend.

I'm thinking Drunk Uncle from SNL but the new and improved female version.

Exactly. My sister has her own thing down, except she much more closely approximates The Girl You Wish You Wouldn't Have Started A Conversation With At A Party.

Side question: What do you suggest I do if I'm the Guy You Wish You Wouldn't Have Started A Conversation With At A Party?

[bacillusanthracis]

I plan on having a bottle of champagne in one hand and a vodka drink in the other. I'm in Mountain Time right now, so I'll be waiting for precious 7 p.m. Results: Good--> champagne. Bad--> vodka. The next day, I fly back to California for Thanksgiving, which will either be a treat or a consolation prize.

If it's bad, you have an excuse to be the drunk obnoxious relative at the dinner table on Thanksgiving. As in (drunkenly) "And I'll tell you why that's bullshit too, Aunt Doreen... hey mom---hey, hey! Don't look at me like that; I'm just tellin' like it is. Maybe if you woulda told me like it is ... or was ... or whatever---I wouldn'ta failed the goddamn bar exam!"

It's a chance to begin building your own legend.

I'm thinking Drunk Uncle from SNL but the new and improved female version.

Exactly. My sister has her own thing down, except she much more closely approximates The Girl You Wish You Wouldn't Have Started A Conversation With At A Party.

Side question: What do you suggest I do if I'm the Guy You Wish You Wouldn't Have Started A Conversation With At A Party?

If you can do better than the following, you'll be in great shape. Just do the dude version.

http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/ ... 0774?snl=1

[PorscheFanatic]

How are you all staying busy the rest of this week and next?

Once I get through work this Friday, I think the weekend will fly by, but next week is going to suck. I'm already starting to constantly wonder to the thought of whether I passed or failed, and have troubling falling asleep at night (only 1 nightmare so far though like 2 weeks ago).

I need ideas for getting my mind off results, and especially ideas for coping if it goes the way we're all afraid it could...

[wafflehausenberg]

Baking and video games and binge-watching quality television. The more immersive the distraction, the better.

[nsv]

Baking and video games and binge-watching quality television. The more immersive the distraction, the better.

Exactly what I have been doing. Attempting to clear my mind of all negative thoughts, but it's not easy.

[mcmand]

Baking and video games and binge-watching quality television. The more immersive the distraction, the better.

I recommend
Netflix:
the new season of Stranger Things
Mind Hunters

PBS (streaming):
The Great British Baking Show

[Pbjd21]

Having the same calm and panic days but lately I’ve used the outdoors, be it a beach, a hike, the woods even just walking a park with a dog or friend helps. And most importantly, and call it silly, but every now and then just write your full name with an Esq. at the end. At work, at home, just doodling. Actually writing and seeing it has helped give me a slight boost of confidence that this is going to happen because I’m willing it into existence. Pass or fail makes no difference if you can remember it all begins and ends with you and your hard work and dedication. Hope these pass rates are record breaking. Breath and keep calm everybody. Quitting is the only failure in life.

[yeslekkkk]

I plan on having a bottle of champagne in one hand and a vodka drink in the other. I'm in Mountain Time right now, so I'll be waiting for precious 7 p.m. Results: Good--> champagne. Bad--> vodka. The next day, I fly back to California for Thanksgiving, which will either be a treat or a consolation prize.

If it's bad, you have an excuse to be the drunk obnoxious relative at the dinner table on Thanksgiving. As in (drunkenly) "And I'll tell you why that's bullshit too, Aunt Doreen... hey mom---hey, hey! Don't look at me like that; I'm just tellin' like it is. Maybe if you woulda told me like it is ... or was ... or whatever---I wouldn'ta failed the goddamn bar exam!"

It's a chance to begin building your own legend.

I'm thinking Drunk Uncle from SNL but the new and improved female version.

Exactly. My sister has her own thing down, except she much more closely approximates The Girl You Wish You Wouldn't Have Started A Conversation With At A Party.

YAS. That's perfect. I'll just do the more drunk version.

[ManoftheHour]

I had a nightmare in which I failed. It seemed so real.

[PorscheFanatic]

People mention Netflix, baking, going to beaches, etc., but I guess I was more asking about how to get through the weekdays.

Are you not working, or are those things you do before and after work to keep your mind distracted? I find that I worry less when I'm at home (watching Netflix), and it's my downtime at the office sitting in front of a computer that drives me crazy.

[a male human]

One way that helped me is to push back the release date in my mind. Pretend it actually comes out on Dec 1, for example.

[PorscheFanatic]

Anyone gonna splurge on something for yourself if you pass? I was thinking about a nice pen or a new suit that anytime I wear hopefully it'll make me feel that much more confident every time I wear it.

[mcmand]

People mention Netflix, baking, going to beaches, etc., but I guess I was more asking about how to get through the weekdays.

Are you not working, or are those things you do before and after work to keep your mind distracted? I find that I worry less when I'm at home (watching Netflix), and it's my downtime at the office sitting in front of a computer that drives me crazy.

I feel busy enough at work that I'm not having that problem.

Maybe try redirecting your focus when you start thinking those thoughts or having those feelings. Acknowledge the feeling, tell yourself to stop, then consciously try to focus on something.

I've been doing this a bit with unrelated-to-bar stressful shit in my life and it helps. Doesn't work perfectly but it's something.

[CAnow]

I had a nightmare in which I failed. It seemed so real.

I had a dream that the results were ready. I went to the website, typed in my info and clicked submit, but then the next web page was so fuzzy I couldn't read it.

[CAnow]

Anyone gonna splurge on something for yourself if you pass? I was thinking about a nice pen or a new suit that anytime I wear hopefully it'll make me feel that much more confident every time I wear it.

When I passed Texas I took my family out to a restaurant. I'll probably do the same if I pass CA. Spending $100 on a decent family dinner would be a drop in the bucket compared to the $1000 I'll have to shell out on an exam re-take + laptop fee if I fail.

[ManoftheHour]

I had a nightmare in which I failed. It seemed so real.

I had a dream that the results were ready. I went to the website, typed in my info and clicked submit, but then the next web page was so fuzzy I couldn't read it.

In my dream I was at my school for some reason with my friends. And we were all waiting for the results to come. When results came, the language was super ambiguous. Like it could have went either way. I panicked and I asked my friend what my results meant. He looked at it and said, "You failed, bro."

[mcmand]

I had a nightmare in which I failed. It seemed so real.

I had a dream that the results were ready. I went to the website, typed in my info and clicked submit, but then the next web page was so fuzzy I couldn't read it.

In my dream I was at my school for some reason with my friends. And we were all waiting for the results to come. When results came, the language was super ambiguous. Like it could have went either way. I panicked and I asked my friend what my results meant. He looked at it and said, "You failed, bro."

That's horrible.

[PorscheFanatic]

One week.... one very, very shitty week.