Another "I was convinced I failed but ended up passing story" for y'all

By the time of the exam, I had completed a little over 50% of Themis (though realistically more like 35-40% after discounting skipped tasks like reading outlines, reviewing, writing out full essays, etc.). I did maybe 4-5 MPTs, about 30 essays (four of which were graded), and around 2700 MC qs averaging around 60-65% across all platforms. I never did a full practice test, and my scores one week prior to the exam were anywhere from 55-60%, which I attribute to nerves.

If it gives anyone else hope, I did like 50% of Barbri and only 300/400 questions on Adaptibar, and still passed. I started studying second week of June. Never did a full MEE, MPT, or Practice Exam. Passed NY by well over what I needed.

This isn't to say that I didn't study hard, but I studied hard in a more non-conventional way. I.E., by constantly re-reading the Barbri outlines, handwriting the elements of a tort or w/e so many times my hands hurt, etc.

You need to find the study method that works for you. We're all law school grads here. We've been through a ton of schooling, and know what are talents are and are not. We know what works for us and what doesn't. You shouldn't throw all that knowledge out the window when studying for the Bar. If you know that a particular method of studying has never been effective for you, don't be afraid to deviate from the standard path.

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