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Probably failed the bar. When do I start looking for a job?
Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 7:14 pm
by %%%
Unemployed T14 2012 grad here. Pretty sure I failed the CA bar for lack of preparation.
I'm told it's better for me to pass the bar exam before looking for a job. I haven't sent a single resume out since 2L summer. If I have to retake in February, am I supposed to wait until results are announced in May 2013 before mass mailing?
Re: Probably failed the bar. When do I start looking for a job?
Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 8:09 pm
by Mick Haller
If you really feel that way, it might be better to try and find a part time law clerk position. You'll make some contacts, some $$, and avoid having a long gap in your resume. Make sure to limit to 20-30 hrs per week, so you'll have time to prepare.
In my experience reviewing past exams, the Feb bar tends to test more obscure subjects, since they know everyone taking it has had more time to prepare. The questions will likely be more difficult as a result. I wouldn't wait until November to start studying, at least review the MBE subjects in the meantime. I'll probably do a quick review from time to time, even though I think I probably did okay last week.
Re: Probably failed the bar. When do I start looking for a job?
Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 9:54 pm
by BeautifulSW
FWIW (not much, I guess) the OP probably passed. Feeling bad means nothing and T14 grads rarely fail first time out.
Re: Probably failed the bar. When do I start looking for a job?
Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 12:55 am
by %%%
I started studying too late and completely skipped reviewing for half of the subjects tested on the essays. I probably needed three more weeks. Absent some miracle or mistake, I'm pretty sure I failed.
I wouldn't mind sitting around or traveling (don't need the short term money), but how badly would 6-9 extra months of employment gap impact me?
Hm....law clerk position. It's okay to tell them I'll be around for less than a year, right?
Re: Probably failed the bar. When do I start looking for a job?
Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 1:37 am
by 09042014
Yea bro just assume you failed and continue ruining your career by not looking for work.
Re: Probably failed the bar. When do I start looking for a job?
Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 1:52 am
by Anonymous User
Maybe you did not fail the BAR though. Try to remain positive! I bet you passed! Good luck!! You will do great!!!
Re: Probably failed the bar. When do I start looking for a job?
Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 8:52 am
by nygrrrl
Cute.
Also, abuse of the anon feature.
Poster has therefore been revealed.