094: Impact of COVID-19 on the Bar Exam – June 15 Update

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we have another update on what is known about the bar exam administration in different jurisdictions, which will hopefully help you make a more informed decision on how to proceed with your study schedule amidst the COVID-19 crisis. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• Updates from the National Conference of Bar Examiners
• Which states are planning on administering an in-person exam in July?
• The uncertainty around the California bar exam
• Should you take an exam in a UBE state if the score is not transferable?
• How to think about scheduling time off from work for the exam
• Focusing on self-care and building resilience to cope with anxiety
• Tips for preparing for a remote bar exam

Resources:

• Bar Exam Latest News: COVID-19 (https://barexamtoolbox.com/bar-exam-latest-news-covid-19/)
• National Conference of Bar Examiners (http://www.ncbex.org/)
• NCBE COVID-19 Updates (http://www.ncbex.org/ncbe-covid-19-updates/)
• The State Bar of California (http://www.calbar.ca.gov/)
• June 2020 First-Year Law Students' Examination (http://www.calbar.ca.gov/Admissions/Examinations/June-2020-First-Year-Law-Students-Examination)
• Supreme Court of California (https://www.courts.ca.gov/supremecourt.htm)
• Podcast Episode 85: Dealing with Bar Exam Postponements Due to COVID-19 (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-85-dealing-with-bar-exam-postponements-due-to-covid-19/)
• Podcast Episode 90: COVID-19 Bar Exam Updates and Strategies (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-90-covid-19-bar-exam-updates-and-strategies/)
• Coming Up with a COVID-19 Contingency Plan for Bar Study (https://barexamtoolbox.com/coming-up-with-a-covid-19-contingency-plan-for-bar-study/)
• Bar Exam Delayed Due to COVID-19? Here Are Five Tips to Help You Prepare (https://barexamtoolbox.com/bar-exam-delayed-due-to-covid-19-here-are-five-tips-to-help-you-prepare/)
• How to Prepare for an In-Person Bar Exam During COVID-19 (https://barexamtoolbox.com/how-to-prepare-for-an-in-person-bar-exam-during-covid-19/)

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