Should I delay taking the bar?
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 8:55 am
I wanted to get your opinion as to whether or not I should delay the bar. I feel both stressed and freaked out at the fact that I have only about 6 weeks left until the bar, but don't know if it's something I should really consider doing or whether it's what every other student in my position felt at the time.
My situation: I graduated from law school in May 2012 and have a full-time job that does not require a law degree or passing the bar. Due to my work requirements (and battling the flu for the past week and half), I have not been able to keep up with Barbri lectures, drills, and work assignments. I struggle to complete watching the lectures and have only do one practice essay so far, no MBE practice. I feel like the amount information is starting to snowball to a point where I will never be able to catch up.
Pros of postponing: More time to study; will have more vacation accrued to take off at least two months; less stress
Cons of postponing: Lose Barbri fee; lose bar fees; redo all lectures (since Barbri will have no lectures/material in the summer)
I know few go in feeling completely prepared, but I don't want to be someone who takes the same bar multiple times. Your advice/input is appreciated.
My situation: I graduated from law school in May 2012 and have a full-time job that does not require a law degree or passing the bar. Due to my work requirements (and battling the flu for the past week and half), I have not been able to keep up with Barbri lectures, drills, and work assignments. I struggle to complete watching the lectures and have only do one practice essay so far, no MBE practice. I feel like the amount information is starting to snowball to a point where I will never be able to catch up.
Pros of postponing: More time to study; will have more vacation accrued to take off at least two months; less stress
Cons of postponing: Lose Barbri fee; lose bar fees; redo all lectures (since Barbri will have no lectures/material in the summer)
I know few go in feeling completely prepared, but I don't want to be someone who takes the same bar multiple times. Your advice/input is appreciated.