July 2015 Texas Bar Exam Forum

[texasbarexaminee15]

Essentially, the Texas BLE website, has replaced Google as my homepage. This year's MBE is what really has me on pins and needles. Needless to say, I'm still cautiously optimistic. Good luck to everyone! The day is nearly upon us. 72 HOURS and counting. . .

!!! seeing "72 hours" just made me have a minor panic attack. 72 hours just sounds so much worse than 3 days. I'M GOING CRAZY

Just remember, this exam does NOT define us. Having said that, I believe most of us will be in a puddle of tears of JOY in less than 72 hours. Positive energy to everyone out there reading this post!

[DueProcessDoWheelies]

Essentially, the Texas BLE website, has replaced Google as my homepage. This year's MBE is what really has me on pins and needles. Needless to say, I'm still cautiously optimistic. Good luck to everyone! The day is nearly upon us. 72 HOURS and counting. . .

!!! seeing "72 hours" just made me have a minor panic attack. 72 hours just sounds so much worse than 3 days. I'M GOING CRAZY

Just remember, this exam does NOT define us. Having said that, I believe most of us will be in a puddle of tears of JOY in less than 72 hours. Positive energy to everyone out there reading this post!

I feel like I would agree with you but for that terrible MBE. I really feel like I did just fine (or well enough to pass at least) on days 1 and 3. It's seriously just day 2. I still feel AWFUL about that miserable multiple choice debacle.

And damn, i wish they would just tell us already. I have a feeling our fates are already determined, and all they have to do is post.

[GeneralGrey]

It's Thursday: https://twitter.com/justicewillett/stat ... 0708721664

[texasbarexaminee15]

It's Thursday: https://twitter.com/justicewillett/stat ... 0708721664

GULP.

[GeneralGrey]

It's Thursday: https://twitter.com/justicewillett/stat ... 0708721664

GULP.

Yup. I'm about 85% certain I failed. Got crazy sick the night before the essays. Took the vast majority of my focus just to avoid vomiting all over my laptop, haha. Here's hoping the 15% comes in and I don't have to go through that again.

[TxBarTaker09]

Justice Willet, always reliable.

[GeneralGrey]

Justice Willet, always reliable.

Thanks for the tip(s)!

[OklahomasOK]

Justice Willet, always reliable.

Now that I'm not a part of it, I enjoy the frenzy that follows when he tweets around noon on Thursday that results are coming.

[Kiwi3891]

Justice Willet, always reliable.

Now that I'm not a part of it, I enjoy the frenzy that follows when he tweets around noon on Thursday that results are coming.

Historically around what time in the afternoon does the BLE release the results? The madness has taken a hold!

[texasbarexaminee15]

Justice Willet, always reliable.

Now that I'm not a part of it, I enjoy the frenzy that follows when he tweets around noon on Thursday that results are coming.

Historically around what time in the afternoon does the BLE release the results? The madness has taken a hold!

Typically, between 12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.

[Kiwi3891]

Justice Willet, always reliable.

Now that I'm not a part of it, I enjoy the frenzy that follows when he tweets around noon on Thursday that results are coming.

Historically around what time in the afternoon does the BLE release the results? The madness has taken a hold!

Typically, between 12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.

That mean lunch will be from 12-1 and i'll block of "meeting" time from 1-2:30 so that no one can call me into a meeting.

[OklahomasOK]

Justice Willet, always reliable.

Now that I'm not a part of it, I enjoy the frenzy that follows when he tweets around noon on Thursday that results are coming.

Historically around what time in the afternoon does the BLE release the results? The madness has taken a hold!

Typically, between 12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.

Yup. I remember finding out while driving back from lunch.

[texasbarexaminee15]

Justice Willet, always reliable.

Now that I'm not a part of it, I enjoy the frenzy that follows when he tweets around noon on Thursday that results are coming.

Historically around what time in the afternoon does the BLE release the results? The madness has taken a hold!

Typically, between 12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.

Yup. I remember finding out while driving back from lunch.

Remain calm and confident, everyone. We got this!

[TXLawHopeful15]

Essentially, the Texas BLE website, has replaced Google as my homepage. This year's MBE is what really has me on pins and needles. Needless to say, I'm still cautiously optimistic. Good luck to everyone! The day is nearly upon us. 72 HOURS and counting. . .

!!! seeing "72 hours" just made me have a minor panic attack. 72 hours just sounds so much worse than 3 days. I'M GOING CRAZY

Just remember, this exam does NOT define us. Having said that, I believe most of us will be in a puddle of tears of JOY in less than 72 hours. Positive energy to everyone out there reading this post!

I feel like I would agree with you but for that terrible MBE. I really feel like I did just fine (or well enough to pass at least) on days 1 and 3. It's seriously just day 2. I still feel AWFUL about that miserable multiple choice debacle.

And damn, i wish they would just tell us already. I have a feeling our fates are already determined, and all they have to do is post.

I know right!! After this much time, they must already have the list compiled. BTW, does any one know what the median MBE score is this year?? That thing was brutal...pretty sure I bombed it.

[BVest]

So, I was wondering if there's any truth to something I heard recently. I just got hired, and the office was out at lunch when one of the attorneys said "Oh [the big boss] usually knows bar results by the Monday before results come out, so if you don't hear from him be worried." And then people laughed, and I guess I was just processing what she said and debating internally whether that was a joke that I didn't ask if she was telling the truth. Anyway, could that be true? That a director or partner somehow knows results before they are released? Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I'm pretty on edge this whole week and anything anyone tells/asks me about the bar freaks me out

Unless you work at BLE or the Supreme Court, this is definitely not the case. If you do, it probably (BLE)/possibly (Supreme Court) is the case.

[texasbarexaminee15]

Essentially, the Texas BLE website, has replaced Google as my homepage. This year's MBE is what really has me on pins and needles. Needless to say, I'm still cautiously optimistic. Good luck to everyone! The day is nearly upon us. 72 HOURS and counting. . .

!!! seeing "72 hours" just made me have a minor panic attack. 72 hours just sounds so much worse than 3 days. I'M GOING CRAZY

Just remember, this exam does NOT define us. Having said that, I believe most of us will be in a puddle of tears of JOY in less than 72 hours. Positive energy to everyone out there reading this post!

I feel like I would agree with you but for that terrible MBE. I really feel like I did just fine (or well enough to pass at least) on days 1 and 3. It's seriously just day 2. I still feel AWFUL about that miserable multiple choice debacle.

And damn, i wish they would just tell us already. I have a feeling our fates are already determined, and all they have to do is post.

I know right!! After this much time, they must already have the list compiled. BTW, does any one know what the median MBE score is this year?? That thing was brutal...pretty sure I bombed it.

I believe the general consensus is that it was above average in terms of difficulty. Another TLS user has compiled a data set. You can find the thread here: http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 1&t=253509

I personally found the MBE section to be somewhat difficult. I finished both sections with about 15 minutes to spare. I did have that unusual pattern of consecutive D's. Neways, as for the average, I've heard that it has dropped to a "139.9, down from 141.5 in July 2014." (http://abovethelaw.com/2015/09/as-bar-e ... n-decades/)

Although, obviously, not all jurisdictions had reported when the article was written.

[Kiwi3891]

Essentially, the Texas BLE website, has replaced Google as my homepage. This year's MBE is what really has me on pins and needles. Needless to say, I'm still cautiously optimistic. Good luck to everyone! The day is nearly upon us. 72 HOURS and counting. . .

!!! seeing "72 hours" just made me have a minor panic attack. 72 hours just sounds so much worse than 3 days. I'M GOING CRAZY

Just remember, this exam does NOT define us. Having said that, I believe most of us will be in a puddle of tears of JOY in less than 72 hours. Positive energy to everyone out there reading this post!

I feel like I would agree with you but for that terrible MBE. I really feel like I did just fine (or well enough to pass at least) on days 1 and 3. It's seriously just day 2. I still feel AWFUL about that miserable multiple choice debacle.

And damn, i wish they would just tell us already. I have a feeling our fates are already determined, and all they have to do is post.

I know right!! After this much time, they must already have the list compiled. BTW, does any one know what the median MBE score is this year?? That thing was brutal...pretty sure I bombed it.

I believe the general consensus is that it was above average in terms of difficulty. Another TLS user has compiled a data set. You can find the thread here: http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 1&t=253509

I personally found the MBE section to be somewhat difficult. I finished both sections with about 15 minutes to spare. I did have that unusual pattern of consecutive D's. Neways, as for the average, I've heard that it has dropped to a "139.9, down from 141.5 in July 2014." (http://abovethelaw.com/2015/09/as-bar-e ... n-decades/)

Although, obviously, not all jurisdictions had reported when the article was written.

I did have a string of Ds but maybe around 6-7 straight. I did have a lot of Ds and Bs in the am section. But then again there were multiple test forms. Another person that passed the NY exam said they didn't remember any long strings so I'm sure the test forms can make a difference.

My problem was the pm section which I thought was harder. However, my brain died for a bit when I got super drowsy. It woke up with an hour to left so I went back over my questions I answered while in the haze and changed some answers.

The MPT I think went fairly okay. I hit all the points I wanted to. Last minute I went into to add a sentence but time ran out while in mid-sentence. I'm worried about the spelling though as I didn't have time to spell check. Crim pro sucked. Essays, I missed a sub-part of small estates, was iffy on a subpart of trusts, and I got mechanic lien but didn't know the workings of it and missed the retainagebcompletely. :-S I think rest I felt fairly ok.

Mbe was a black hole of doom...

No point to rehash I know, but y'all are the only ones that understand the stress. Ok I have it off my chest.

[texasbarexaminee15]

Essentially, the Texas BLE website, has replaced Google as my homepage. This year's MBE is what really has me on pins and needles. Needless to say, I'm still cautiously optimistic. Good luck to everyone! The day is nearly upon us. 72 HOURS and counting. . .

!!! seeing "72 hours" just made me have a minor panic attack. 72 hours just sounds so much worse than 3 days. I'M GOING CRAZY

Just remember, this exam does NOT define us. Having said that, I believe most of us will be in a puddle of tears of JOY in less than 72 hours. Positive energy to everyone out there reading this post!

I feel like I would agree with you but for that terrible MBE. I really feel like I did just fine (or well enough to pass at least) on days 1 and 3. It's seriously just day 2. I still feel AWFUL about that miserable multiple choice debacle.

And damn, i wish they would just tell us already. I have a feeling our fates are already determined, and all they have to do is post.

I know right!! After this much time, they must already have the list compiled. BTW, does any one know what the median MBE score is this year?? That thing was brutal...pretty sure I bombed it.

I believe the general consensus is that it was above average in terms of difficulty. Another TLS user has compiled a data set. You can find the thread here: http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 1&t=253509

I personally found the MBE section to be somewhat difficult. I finished both sections with about 15 minutes to spare. I did have that unusual pattern of consecutive D's. Neways, as for the average, I've heard that it has dropped to a "139.9, down from 141.5 in July 2014." (http://abovethelaw.com/2015/09/as-bar-e ... n-decades/)

Although, obviously, not all jurisdictions had reported when the article was written.

I did have a string of Ds but maybe around 6-7 straight. I did have a lot of Ds and Bs in the am section. But then again there were multiple test forms. Another person that passed the NY exam said they didn't remember any long strings so I'm sure the test forms can make a difference.

My problem was the pm section which I thought was harder. However, my brain died for a bit when I got super drowsy. It woke up with an hour to left so I went back over my questions I answered while in the haze and changed some answers.

The MPT I think went fairly okay. I hit all the points I wanted to. Last minute I went into to add a sentence but time ran out while in mid-sentence. I'm worried about the spelling though as I didn't have time to spell check. Crim pro sucked. Essays, I missed a sub-part of small estates, was iffy on a subpart of trusts, and I got mechanic lien but didn't know the workings of it and missed the retainagebcompletely. :-S I think rest I felt fairly ok.

Mbe was a black hole of doom...

No point to rehash I know, but y'all are the only ones that understand the stress. Ok I have it off my chest.

I concur with the abundance of Ds and Bs. For me, both sections presented their own challenges. If i was forced to pick the more difficult section, I would have to say the PM. Either way, its in the past, and like everything in the past, there is nothing we can do now to change it.

With that said, you all are in my thoughts and prayers. I keep saying it, but we got this! Enjoy the finish line!

[mavs1306]

I already have a job, JD preferred gig. So the results don't really matter now. Guess I'm interested in the results still, just not worried at all now!

[tealeaf23]

I already have a job, JD preferred gig. So the results don't really matter now. Guess I'm interested in the results still, just not worried at all now!

I need to get me one of these JD preferred jobs. Having everything contingent on results has not been good for my anxiety levels

[lawgirl13]

Ugghhh 51 hours or so left...I want it to be here already make the anxiety stop! I'm not even sleeping through the entire night anymore

[Kiwi3891]

Ugghhh 51 hours or so left...I want it to be here already make the anxiety stop! I'm not even sleeping through the entire night anymore

Strangely, I've been sleeping like a rock the last couple of days...Watch I just jinxed myself. I think my body is so tired from the anxiety/stress from the layoffs at work and working in animal rescue that the added stress of bar results has put me into shutdown mode at night.

[Gully1990]

I already have a job, JD preferred gig. So the results don't really matter now. Guess I'm interested in the results still, just not worried at all now!

I also have a job that was JD preferred and have been working since August. However, I care about passing because its been too long of a journey to not be an actual Attorney. I make great money now but with that extra status added behind my name I can make so much more.

[DueProcessDoWheelies]

I already have a job, JD preferred gig. So the results don't really matter now. Guess I'm interested in the results still, just not worried at all now!

I do as well, but I still really care about my bar passage. Being a licensed attorney will help me with my current job and who knows I'll probably practice at some point

[TXLawHopeful15]

I already have a job, JD preferred gig. So the results don't really matter now. Guess I'm interested in the results still, just not worried at all now!

I do as well, but I still really care about my bar passage. Being a licensed attorney will help me with my current job and who knows I'll probably practice at some point

Exactly. I'm in the same position, and REALLY don't want to ever go through the studying and test taking thing ever again. Studying and working full time is no fun...