It is Thursday, the day after the Arizona Bar Exam. I did it. It's over! I can honestly say I did my best and whatever happens now is out of my control.
So, the second day was much better than the first. Of course, there was the benefit that I didn't have to check in at 6:45am like the first day, so that was nice. Also, I like multiple choice for one simple reason: the right answer is there, you just have to find it.
The first session felt like every other practice test I've taken. It felt challenging and some of the questions were downright confusing. There were three I marked to come back to later and when I did, they still weren't very clear to me. They say the examiners put in a few "experimental" questions and I'm hoping those were they! I took breaks after the first 25 and 50 questions to walk around and get a drink. With all that, I finished with 5 minutes to spare. Slow and steady.
Then I got a wrap from Einstein's and holed up in my car to eat and read my (very silly) book. I went back in just at the right time and settled in. When the test started, the weirdest thing happened. I started working through the questions very quickly. Probably about twice as quickly as the first session. What the what? Why was the second session so much easier? Every question it just felt like, "Oh, I see what they are testing here. They want to see if the examinee understands this or that difference." It was like a completely different test. I finished an hour early.
So, did my brain implode and I just missed every single issue? Or did I suddenly become super-lawyer? Or did the examiners put all the easy questions in the afternoon? Well, we may never know exactly. But for now, I plan on assuming my brain went into hyperdrive and I did awesome. :)
Now, I did leave an hour early, but I wasn't the only one. There were many others who left before me and several who walked out the door at the same time. Perhaps that puts a damper on my super brain theory. Maybe it really was just easier!
Oh well-- whatever. As long as I passed, why should I care? :) All I know is that I'm done. All done. I can just relax now! :)
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Day one, session two
So, I made through the first day. Whew! That was some work. I'm now sitting a Steve's Greenhouse Grill waiting in my chicken sandwich. All I can say is I'm happy to not be looking at a computer! (I'm typing on my phone.)
So... I'm sure you're wondering how I did. I don't really know, but I'm hoping it went ok. I really didn't do well on the secured trans question. Ugh! But trusts went well this time. I was ready for that.
I did ok on crim pro and con law, I think. Community prop was probably the most up in the air. I spent the most time on that which isn't always a good sign.
What else... ? Um... I might have to read my post from earlier to remember all the topics. Oh-- partnerships! Yuck. That wasn't good either. I'm not really sure what they were even getting at- there must have been something I missed.
I did ok on the con law one. Equal protection-- pretty straight forward. I think that's all of them.
Then there was the performance test this afternoon that I think I did well on. So... I guess it was ok. Hopefully I end up rocking the multiple choice tomorrow!
So... I'm sure you're wondering how I did. I don't really know, but I'm hoping it went ok. I really didn't do well on the secured trans question. Ugh! But trusts went well this time. I was ready for that.
I did ok on crim pro and con law, I think. Community prop was probably the most up in the air. I spent the most time on that which isn't always a good sign.
What else... ? Um... I might have to read my post from earlier to remember all the topics. Oh-- partnerships! Yuck. That wasn't good either. I'm not really sure what they were even getting at- there must have been something I missed.
I did ok on the con law one. Equal protection-- pretty straight forward. I think that's all of them.
Then there was the performance test this afternoon that I think I did well on. So... I guess it was ok. Hopefully I end up rocking the multiple choice tomorrow!
Day one, session one
First session done. Community property/intestate succession, criminal procedure, constitutional law, secured transactions, partnerships, and trusts. Some I felt ok about and some were shaky. Oh well! What's done is done.
This afternoon is the performance test. Wish me luck. I'm going to lie down for a second for now!
This afternoon is the performance test. Wish me luck. I'm going to lie down for a second for now!
Monday, July 25, 2011
Slight change in plans
I decided to stay home and forgo early registration in order to see how Hubby's first day of classes went. I'm glad I did. With all my nervous energy, I was able to do all the laundry and dishes and cook up an intricate dinner (herb chicken with chive cream sauce- yum!).
He was glad I was there and so was I. It was good to have a normal evening before heading up to Phoenix. While I have to admit in nervous, I must say that I'm not the wreck I was for the CA bar. Thank goodness!!
So, all that's left is for me to get some shut eye and get up super early. Check in for lap toppers is 6:45am!
Good night and wish me luck!
He was glad I was there and so was I. It was good to have a normal evening before heading up to Phoenix. While I have to admit in nervous, I must say that I'm not the wreck I was for the CA bar. Thank goodness!!
So, all that's left is for me to get some shut eye and get up super early. Check in for lap toppers is 6:45am!
Good night and wish me luck!
View from my room
Take a deep breath... it'll all be over in a couple days!
So, the time has finally arrived. I am sitting at home, just about to get ready, pack and head out to Phoenix. I am one day away from the Arizona Bar Exam. I am not nearly as nervous as I thought I would be. That's a good sign... right?
I did a practice MC test-- 3 hours, 100 questions, just like a session of the Bar-- and got the same score I got when I took the real thing in California. I took it as a sign that I have a real chance of passing this thing. Maybe that's not how I should have taken it (after all, I didn't pass California 5 years ago), but it gave me a ton of confidence. If I score that well this time, that is well within the range needed to pass Arizona's exam. So, yeah, I think I'm justified in believing that I'm capable of passing.
All I know is that I've done all I can. I studied for 7 months while working full time. I did it on my own with a self-directed program (that was filled with errors, but that's a subject for another post) and a good deal of my own research. I studied while recovering from surgery (a little bit) and while others were urging me to "come play!" because "you still have to eat-- might as well do it out with us!" Whether it is enough is something I'll find out in October.
In some ways, I'm glad the results take so long. That's enough time for all the stress and worry to calm down a bit. I don't think I could take it if I only had to wait a couple weeks-- that's just one stress followed by another! So, I'll just go and do the pre-registration thing today, hang out at the hotel and try to relax and then do my best on Tuesday and Wednesday. That's all I can do!
I'm sure I'll post again once I'm at the hotel, but until then-- Wish me luck!
I did a practice MC test-- 3 hours, 100 questions, just like a session of the Bar-- and got the same score I got when I took the real thing in California. I took it as a sign that I have a real chance of passing this thing. Maybe that's not how I should have taken it (after all, I didn't pass California 5 years ago), but it gave me a ton of confidence. If I score that well this time, that is well within the range needed to pass Arizona's exam. So, yeah, I think I'm justified in believing that I'm capable of passing.
All I know is that I've done all I can. I studied for 7 months while working full time. I did it on my own with a self-directed program (that was filled with errors, but that's a subject for another post) and a good deal of my own research. I studied while recovering from surgery (a little bit) and while others were urging me to "come play!" because "you still have to eat-- might as well do it out with us!" Whether it is enough is something I'll find out in October.
In some ways, I'm glad the results take so long. That's enough time for all the stress and worry to calm down a bit. I don't think I could take it if I only had to wait a couple weeks-- that's just one stress followed by another! So, I'll just go and do the pre-registration thing today, hang out at the hotel and try to relax and then do my best on Tuesday and Wednesday. That's all I can do!
I'm sure I'll post again once I'm at the hotel, but until then-- Wish me luck!
Monday, July 18, 2011
One week...
I can do anything for one week. I believe that. I do.
Work has been crazy-- I've been covering for a coworker who hurt his back. Funny thing is-- he actually has stuff to do! This means I'm pretty much running around crazy all day. That has been going on for a little over a week.
So, I have to ask myself: "Self, why did you think you'd have plenty of time to study when you are working full time and commute 1 hour each way?"
No answer. Typical!
Work has been crazy-- I've been covering for a coworker who hurt his back. Funny thing is-- he actually has stuff to do! This means I'm pretty much running around crazy all day. That has been going on for a little over a week.
So, I have to ask myself: "Self, why did you think you'd have plenty of time to study when you are working full time and commute 1 hour each way?"
No answer. Typical!
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