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I failed the NY bar exam :(

  1. MsLipGloss

    GOLD / pineapple / 12662 posts

    @MrsMcD: IMO, they're all hard . . . I haven't taken any and thought, oh yeah, that wasn't so bad! (and there are several states with 3-day exams . . . !)

  2. rattles

    grapefruit / 4903 posts

    @NorCalWayfarer: I basically had this list memorized in the homestretch!

  3. Mrs. Sketchbook

    GOLD / nectarine / 2884 posts

    Gutted for you! I can only imagine how difficult it is to study, be a parent, and work at the same time. Gosh! Here's hoping you can take a little break before starting studying again. Keep us posted!

  4. Cherrybee

    papaya / 10570 posts

    Oh, I'm so, so sorry. When I took my law exams (it was the institute of legal executives exams in the UK), only one person in my class passed first time. You will pass next time.

  5. deactivated_account

    GOLD / pomegranate / 3938 posts

    @MsLipGloss: Mine was a 3-day exam! To say I buckled down during studying is an understatement.

  6. MsLipGloss

    GOLD / pineapple / 12662 posts

    @MrsMcD: It's beyond torture!

  7. Mrsbells

    squash / 13199 posts

    Thank you all for your words of encouragement!
    I will definitely consider re taking it, but just so disappointed now

  8. deactivated_account

    GOLD / pomegranate / 3938 posts

    @Mrsbells: Are you considering "not" retaking it?

  9. dc yoga bee

    grapefruit / 4770 posts

    @Mrsbells: ((hugs)) The bar exam is a bitch. Period. The good thing is you can take it again. You know the material, it was just an off time. I would sign up for February while it's still fresh. You WILL get this! Take tonight to just get all those emotions out. Tomorrow is a new day.

  10. Periwinkle

    pear / 1879 posts

    I'm so sorry to hear about that. I can completely understand that "stinging" feeling of disappointment. It's paralyzing in some ways and while it's awful, try not to be so hard on yourself. The NY bar is one of the toughest. Take good care of yourself!

  11. tlcbaby

    nectarine / 2750 posts

    So sorry I am sure it is so much work! Take a little break and you'll be refreshed for next time!

  12. honeybear

    nectarine / 2085 posts

    I'm very sorry to hear this. I think you should persevere and re-take it. You've come SO far and worked so hard! And to do it all while working and with a child...I can't imagine how rough that must have been. Don't let this temporary set-back get you down!

  13. maybebaby

    nectarine / 2177 posts

    I am so sorry

  14. Lindsay05

    pomegranate / 3759 posts

    Dont feel bad. I failed a majorly hard exam my first time too but there is a reason why they make them so hard. Better luck next time!

  15. travelgirl1

    cantaloupe / 6630 posts

    I'm so sorry

  16. mrbee

    admin / wonderful grape / 20724 posts

    @Mrsbells: you can do it, I believe in you!!!

  17. smocks

    apricot / 483 posts

    Ugh, sorry you didn't pass this time around. I have a friend who is on his 3rd or 4th round of trying to pass Cali's bar exam. Have you considered doing a Kaplan course or something similar? Don't give up!

  18. Freckles

    honeydew / 7444 posts

    I'm sorry to hear. I can't imagine how difficult it must have been to study while working full-time and taking care of LO.

  19. yourekindapretty

    apricot / 340 posts

    Chin up! You can take it again

  20. T-Mom

    honeydew / 7488 posts

    So sorry to hear, but don't bear yourself up about it, although I understand the disappointment. My brother failed his bar once before passing..a few of his friends failed twice. He did Barbri and went through it again before passing. You can do it!

  21. Happygal

    pomelo / 5000 posts

    My friend who failed the NY bar the first time joined a study group. He said it was part study, part support group b/c so many people fail the first time! It's notoriously tough. You'll get it next time!

  22. Mrsbells

    squash / 13199 posts

    Thank you all so much, you all really made me feel much better.
    I love Hellobee

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