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Re: 2017 February California Bar Exam

Post by a male human » Fri May 12, 2017 7:25 pm

RavenAgain wrote:
a male human wrote:
RavenAgain wrote:
a male human wrote:I'll be here as well for the biannual barmageddon. Best of luck!
I call that loyalty! Have seen you around...
The nightmare never ends...
Most don't come back. Why did you?
More accurately, I never left... After the shock of failing once, something clicked in me, and I didn't stop until I figured out this bar thing. After passing the second time in 2014 Feb, I dedicated the rest of my time to helping others do the same (in case you didn't know, I run a website at http://www.makethisyourlasttime.com and a private Facebook community with the same name).

Precisely because 99% of people understandably never come back to the bar (even if they say they want to help, while being high off the excitement of passing), I feel a duty to stay and guide future generations. It's natural... no one goes back to prison willingly. But every half year, it's the same shit where people are terrified and lost, and there's barely anyone left to help because they all went on with their free life.

I wish I had better guidance in law school and through the bar, and so I became the guide I wish I had. None of the platitudes and BS and "safe" advice. I want to help people achieve that free life with a candid perspective. I've done my work if I become obsolete to you. But I also do it for myself: It's an enjoyable and meaningful endeavor, as well as a source of side income and a creative outlet.

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Re: 2017 February California Bar Exam

Post by barexaminerssuck27 » Fri May 12, 2017 7:32 pm

im literally shaking


my mom just called and said, "will my mother's day be ruined?"

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Re: 2017 February California Bar Exam

Post by a male human » Fri May 12, 2017 7:34 pm

barexaminerssuck27 wrote:im literally shaking


my mom just called and said, "will my mother's day be ruined?"
I sent her flowers and bath leaves yesterday because shipping is a lot cheaper before Friday, but I guess it could have also been a nice way to blunt any bad news :lol:

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Re: 2017 February California Bar Exam

Post by Underoath » Fri May 12, 2017 8:40 pm

I'm really nervous right now.

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Re: 2017 February California Bar Exam

Post by Guchster » Fri May 12, 2017 8:44 pm

Underoath wrote:I'm really nervous right now.
Welp hold me.

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Re: 2017 February California Bar Exam

Post by sittin_pretty » Fri May 12, 2017 8:50 pm

Wine glass in hand,
squinting at the www.calbar.ca.gov webpage trying to figure out where the results are going to pop up in ten minutes....

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Re: 2017 February California Bar Exam

Post by Underoath » Fri May 12, 2017 8:50 pm

are you guys checking right at 6 or going to wait a little?

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Re: 2017 February California Bar Exam

Post by lawboat » Fri May 12, 2017 8:54 pm

checking in from nyc. scared too.

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Re: 2017 February California Bar Exam

Post by sk1130 » Fri May 12, 2017 8:55 pm

Seems like the website countdown is a min or two off

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Re: 2017 February California Bar Exam

Post by sittin_pretty » Fri May 12, 2017 8:55 pm

Underoath wrote:are you guys checking right at 6 or going to wait a little?
Why on earth would anyone wait a minute past 6 p.m.? :shock:

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Re: 2017 February California Bar Exam

Post by a male human » Fri May 12, 2017 8:55 pm

Just FYI, pass rate was 34.5%

(got this link a bit early...)

http://www.calbar.ca.gov/AboutUs/News/T ... 01707.aspx

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Re: 2017 February California Bar Exam

Post by sittin_pretty » Fri May 12, 2017 8:56 pm

sk1130 wrote:Seems like the website countdown is a min or two off
What website countdown?? Am I at the right url?? (www.calbar.ca.gov) <-- I see no countdown

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Re: 2017 February California Bar Exam

Post by Guchster » Fri May 12, 2017 8:57 pm

a male human wrote:Just FYI, pass rate was 34.5%

(got this link a bit early...)

http://www.calbar.ca.gov/AboutUs/News/T ... 01707.aspx
Jesus Christ that's horrible.

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Re: 2017 February California Bar Exam

Post by sk1130 » Fri May 12, 2017 8:58 pm

sittin_pretty wrote:
sk1130 wrote:Seems like the website countdown is a min or two off
What website countdown?? Am I at the right url?? (http://www.calbar.ca.gov) <-- I see no countdown
http://apps.calbar.ca.gov/exam/

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Re: 2017 February California Bar Exam

Post by maxmartin » Fri May 12, 2017 8:59 pm

a male human wrote:Just FYI, pass rate was 34.5%

(got this link a bit early...)

http://www.calbar.ca.gov/AboutUs/News/T ... 01707.aspx
Holy sh## , they did it again!

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Re: 2017 February California Bar Exam

Post by maxmartin » Fri May 12, 2017 9:03 pm

"The State Bar is undertaking a series of studies into the bar exam. The initial phase of the standard setting study, which examines the cut score, begins on May 15."

What does this even mean for future exam takers?

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Re: 2017 February California Bar Exam

Post by Guchster » Fri May 12, 2017 9:04 pm

I passed. I'm sorry for all of those experiencing a temporary setback. This process was much crueler and unnecessarily stressful than it needed to be.

I took the bar and passed in NY a few years ago and it was not this horrible. From registration to paying $1k to take this horrible test to sitting through 3 days of shit to waiting for some shitty countdown clock to determine my fight even though they probably had results weeks ago..... PURE ASSHOLISM and I hope people sue the shit out of the State Bar.

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Re: 2017 February California Bar Exam

Post by Underoath » Fri May 12, 2017 9:05 pm

I can't look yet. I'm freaking out.

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Re: 2017 February California Bar Exam

Post by favrefire4 » Fri May 12, 2017 9:06 pm

Is there a public list?

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Re: 2017 February California Bar Exam

Post by InterAlia1961 » Fri May 12, 2017 9:06 pm

Failed. !@#$@#$

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Re: 2017 February California Bar Exam

Post by barexaminerssuck27 » Fri May 12, 2017 9:07 pm

I failed again.

Can someone PLEASE help me pass this? PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME.

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Re: 2017 February California Bar Exam

Post by Underoath » Fri May 12, 2017 9:07 pm

favrefire4 wrote:Is there a public list?
No they stopped doing that

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Re: 2017 February California Bar Exam

Post by maxmartin » Fri May 12, 2017 9:08 pm

favrefire4 wrote:Is there a public list?
NO

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Re: 2017 February California Bar Exam

Post by maxmartin » Fri May 12, 2017 9:08 pm

barexaminerssuck27 wrote:I failed again.

Can someone PLEASE help me pass this? PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME.
What will your mom say? Don't tell her.

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Re: 2017 February California Bar Exam

Post by a male human » Fri May 12, 2017 9:09 pm

Congrats to those who passed. My sincere condolences to those who didn't. Either way, kudos for having legacy bragging rights for taking three days of this shit.

If you didn't make the cutoff this time, the fight is not over yet. In fact, the two-day bar may be just the thing you were looking for, if you're good at multiple choice or didn't care for the PT.

This is just an iterative process. You either learn or succeed. Let's take what we learned and strike back. We're here for you if you need support.

Seriously? What are you waiting for?

Now there's a charge.
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