We're down to only 19 days until the Bar exam. I had a bit of a reality check yesterday because we took a full day practice exam. I finished each of my essays about 10 minutes early, mainly because I couldn't come up with enough to say on the essay topics. (It took me a full 5 minutes to realize that the first question was an ethics question. Not a good start.) Today I buckled down and did 2 more practice essays and put in a good 2 hours of memorizing. Hopefully I'll be able to cram enough into my head in the next few weeks to do well.
My Bar admission ticket came along with a list of what we can and cannot have during the exam. I was a little upset to see that chapstick is not on the approved list. I think I might brave it and bring some anyway. I can't get through a 7 hour day with chapped lips. Apparently, the Bar will be just like getting through airport security. We are supposed to stow all our approved possessions in a clear zip top bag.
I also joined a study group last week to increase my motivation. We are meeting twice a week in the evenings. Although I'm not as productive at night, since this is extra study time on top of what I've been doing, I figure it can't hurt. The trouble is that I seem to sink into a delerium after an hour or so of studying. I hope that the rest of the group doesn't think I'm more of a distraction than a contributing member. We will be having our next meeting later this week, so hopefully I will be able to settle down and get something out of the experience.
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