NY Bar Feb Exam: Support Group Forum

[iwantmybar]

I have been waiting for ages to post this : I passed.

Got a 127 on the MBE (121 last Time ) so i didnt really improve my MBE. I just killed the essays.

I have done about 3000 questions but I guess im just bad at this test. However I knew i was shitty at the MBE so i really studied very hard the essays and outlined 80 essays from my prep book and i wrote 10/15 full essays.

I am so damn happy. It is 10:25 here in Europe. Best day of Work ever.

I am also super happy reading that d sat,zork, nyfailedjuly 2015 and NY sea passed it is so good. And also everyone else but i have troubles remembering everyone nicknames ! All the regular seem to have passed which makes my day better

[udonisandtrinity]

Failed. 138 MBE.

[Nevergiveup15]

Retaker here: failed by 2pts, 130.9 MBE. Spent 95% of my revision this time around focusing on MBE, which only increased by 11pts.

Feel like I am starting all over again with UBE!! Has anyone here taken the UBE in another state?

Big congratulations to all those who passed, very well done. Hopefully I will be in your shoes In October (that's if I decide to give it another shot)

[Lady Finch]

Passed. First time NY, took PA (passed) 2013.

[NYNY65]

Passed NY. (Not sure how to check my MBE score). Congrats to all. To those who did not receive their desired results, do not give up hope! You will get it. Keep fighting.

[Barslammer]

Passed with a 127 MBE. I must of crushed some essays. Congrats all!

[LouisXIV]

Hi all-

I haven't posted on TLS in a while, but I have been following this thread closely. The camaraderie on this thread and the prep thread was very motivating. I was rooting for everyone.

I am a second-timer and failing the first time was so demoralizing, yet humbling experience. To those that didn't pass this time around, I have been there. Take the time you need to rest and get your mind right. You'll crush it next time!

1st time (July 2015)
609
MBE:131

2nd time (Feb 2016)
Passed
MBE:140

[harris11]

Passed 144.9 MBE, first time! Congratulations to everyone who passed, and if you failed, just know you're not alone and you will do better next time.

I just made this account to ask if the NY bar ever releases essay or MPT scores, or will we only ever know the MBE? I thought I did well on the writing portions of the test and it would be nice to have it confirmed.

[FallonJ]

NJ taker here, patiently waiting for our results. I just wanted to pop in and say Congratulations to all of you who passed. To those who were not successful, stay focused and do not feel dejected. Shake it off and know that you will pass next time around.

[todd_haw]

Passed with 130+ MBE score, which probably means I did a little better at essays than I thought. I literally felt like crap after day 1 due to my poor performance on essay 5 and MPT. But this website has been really helpfull to get me through. Congratulations to all who passed the last New York Bar exam and good luck to those who are taking in July.

[1styearlateral]

I just made this account to ask if the NY bar ever releases essay or MPT scores, or will we only ever know the MBE? I thought I did well on the writing portions of the test and it would be nice to have it confirmed.

Pretty sure they do not release that information to those who pass; only to those who fail. I believe they release the MBE score for all takers so that those who pass can determine whether they want to transfer their score or retake the MBE in another jurisdiction.

[NY_Sea]

Failed. 138.1 MBE.

I am so sorry... I'm sure you will crush it next time. I know this feeling all too well, but don't give up... I will tell you that the feeling of passing after previously failing is incredible. I want so badly for you to have that feeling.

Retaker here: failed by 2pts, 130.9 MBE. Spent 95% of my revision this time around focusing on MBE, which only increased by 11pts.

Feel like I am starting all over again with UBE!! Has anyone here taken the UBE in another state?

Big congratulations to all those who passed, very well done. Hopefully I will be in your shoes In October (that's if I decide to give it another shot)

I'm so sorry to hear that... But on the other hand, if you spent 95% on MBE and still got such great essay scores then you have a great memory. You're going to absolutely demolish the UBE!! I have no doubt!

[Nevergiveup15]

Failed. 138.1 MBE.

I am so sorry... I'm sure you will crush it next time. I know this feeling all too well, but don't give up... I will tell you that the feeling of passing after previously failing is incredible. I want so badly for you to have that feeling.

Retaker here: failed by 2pts, 130.9 MBE. Spent 95% of my revision this time around focusing on MBE, which only increased by 11pts.

Feel like I am starting all over again with UBE!! Has anyone here taken the UBE in another state?

Big congratulations to all those who passed, very well done. Hopefully I will be in your shoes In October (that's if I decide to give it another shot)

I'm so sorry to hear that... But on the other hand, if you spent 95% on MBE and still got such great essay scores then you have a great memory. You're going to absolutely demolish the UBE!! I have no doubt!

Thanks NY_Sea....the fact I spent most of my time on the MBE suggests I really suck at it! lol I do worry as it will now account for 50% so I have a few months to "work work work work work" on it.

[kaijizmd]

Failed the second time. 123.9 MBE (from 105 in 2010). Debating whether to take the July exam. On the other hand, CONGRATULATIONS to all who passed! Cheers!

[NY_Sea]

Failed. 138.1 MBE.

I am so sorry... I'm sure you will crush it next time. I know this feeling all too well, but don't give up... I will tell you that the feeling of passing after previously failing is incredible. I want so badly for you to have that feeling.

Retaker here: failed by 2pts, 130.9 MBE. Spent 95% of my revision this time around focusing on MBE, which only increased by 11pts.

Feel like I am starting all over again with UBE!! Has anyone here taken the UBE in another state?

Big congratulations to all those who passed, very well done. Hopefully I will be in your shoes In October (that's if I decide to give it another shot)

I'm so sorry to hear that... But on the other hand, if you spent 95% on MBE and still got such great essay scores then you have a great memory. You're going to absolutely demolish the UBE!! I have no doubt!

Thanks NY_Sea....the fact I spent most of my time on the MBE suggests I really suck at it! lol I do worry as it will now account for 50% so I have a few months to "work work work work work" on it.

You're going to kill it... I know it. In fact, this time around I felt that your mental state through the whole preparation process is really just crucial. I'm the type of person who gets down on myself easily, so it's hard, but you really need to keep a positive (and frankly, realistic) outlook. Don't let one bad question set throw you, because at the end of the day, it's just another opportunity to learn more and make sure it doesn't trip you up when it counts.

If you need or want to talk, drop me a PM... I'm more than happy to talk. Chin up, it's going to be that much sweeter when you get it this summer!

[amirnyc321]

Second time taker: PASSED!
I scored 138.9, the same exact score as my first time. I guess I killed the essays. My advice to anyone signed up to take the July 2016, focus on the past essays on BOLE website

[gtg]

Passed! Congrats to those who passed! Those who didn't- you will get it next time, don't give up!
Question-how do I check my MBE score? Lol

[1styearlateral]

Passed! Congrats to those who passed! Those who didn't- you will get it next time, don't give up!
Question-how do I check my MBE score? Lol

It's on your Notice of Certification.

[jbarl1]

Passed! Congrats to those who passed! Those who didn't- you will get it next time, don't give up!
Question-how do I check my MBE score? Lol

It's in the PDF sent in the email

[Nevergiveup15]

Failed. 138.1 MBE.

I am so sorry... I'm sure you will crush it next time. I know this feeling all too well, but don't give up... I will tell you that the feeling of passing after previously failing is incredible. I want so badly for you to have that feeling.

Retaker here: failed by 2pts, 130.9 MBE. Spent 95% of my revision this time around focusing on MBE, which only increased by 11pts.

Feel like I am starting all over again with UBE!! Has anyone here taken the UBE in another state?

Big congratulations to all those who passed, very well done. Hopefully I will be in your shoes In October (that's if I decide to give it another shot)

I'm so sorry to hear that... But on the other hand, if you spent 95% on MBE and still got such great essay scores then you have a great memory. You're going to absolutely demolish the UBE!! I have no doubt!

Thanks NY_Sea....the fact I spent most of my time on the MBE suggests I really suck at it! lol I do worry as it will now account for 50% so I have a few months to "work work work work work" on it.

You're going to kill it... I know it. In fact, this time around I felt that your mental state through the whole preparation process is really just crucial. I'm the type of person who gets down on myself easily, so it's hard, but you really need to keep a positive (and frankly, realistic) outlook. Don't let one bad question set throw you, because at the end of the day, it's just another opportunity to learn more and make sure it doesn't trip you up when it counts.

If you need or want to talk, drop me a PM... I'm more than happy to talk. Chin up, it's going to be that much sweeter when you get it this summer!

Awww bless you! Thanks ever so much - so happy you passed!

It's been a crap day having to tell my friends, family and colleagues I failed yet again! Everyone is so gutted. I am a foreign lawyer based in the UK (for an American bank) and all the American lawyers here have been incredibly supportive as they have all been through it.

Will definitely drop you a PM once I get over this pain and back in the swing of things as I need an action plan to conquer the MBE once and for all!!

Enjoy your celebrations for all those who passed. And those in the same boat as me...we will make it to the shore..one day

[gtg]

Passed! Congrats to those who passed! Those who didn't- you will get it next time, don't give up!
Question-how do I check my MBE score? Lol

It's in the PDF sent in the email

Mine is just one page and says "The Board of Law Examiners congratulates you on passing the New York State bar examination held on February 23-24, 2016" lol
Is there another document or something? haha

[jbarl1]

Passed! Congrats to those who passed! Those who didn't- you will get it next time, don't give up!
Question-how do I check my MBE score? Lol

It's in the PDF sent in the email

Mine is just one page and says "The Board of Law Examiners congratulates you on passing the New York State bar examination held on February 23-24, 2016" lol
Is there another document or something? haha

No. It's the last paragraph before the signature at the bottom of that document.

[jbarl1]

Passed! Congrats to those who passed! Those who didn't- you will get it next time, don't give up!
Question-how do I check my MBE score? Lol

It's in the PDF sent in the email

Mine is just one page and says "The Board of Law Examiners congratulates you on passing the New York State bar examination held on February 23-24, 2016" lol
Is there another document or something? haha

No. It's the last paragraph before the signature at the bottom of that document.

"Your Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) scaled score was: ***.**. Note that a score will not be reported here if you transferred an MBE score to New York from another jurisdiction."

[starryski]

hey all! second time taker!

i passed with a 134.5 (got a 124.5 last time)...like all here, must have crushed the essays! (i'm not sure how) i don't know how i did it, but i passed!! I was 99% sure i failed.

you'll get it next time to all those who didn't. i know exactly how you feel. dust yourself off and try again!! never give up!

[john182]

Second-time taker: I Passed. 132.3 in the MBE Congratulations to everyone, you should be proud of yourself, for the ones taking the exam in July I would like to recommend you this book: The Bar Exam Is Easy: A Straightforward Guide on How to Pass the Bar Exam with Less Study Time and Save $3,000. It was written by Kris Rivenburgh, you can find it on Amazon. It helped me a lot. Please don't give up I know exactly how it feels. Again Congratulations to everyone.