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Lawyers of the OT: Debating on retaking the Bar Exam
Posted on 11/10/21 at 11:33 am
Posted on 11/10/21 at 11:33 am
I graduated law school in 2016 and took the Bar Exam that summer and missed the pass rate by around 5 points or so. I got a really good job(Labor & Employee Relations) with a Fortune 500 company in Arkansas and so never retook the Bar. My current employer is offering to pay for me to retake the Bar next July. Here are some factors at play:
1. I am fully remote so would be able to study/prep during the day.
2. It has been over 5 years since law school so there would be a lot to relearn. Hoping it would be like riding a bike.
3. My wife is due for our first child in late May so this may be my last time to take it for a while. I would have time at home with paternity leave to also study.
Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated!
1. I am fully remote so would be able to study/prep during the day.
2. It has been over 5 years since law school so there would be a lot to relearn. Hoping it would be like riding a bike.
3. My wife is due for our first child in late May so this may be my last time to take it for a while. I would have time at home with paternity leave to also study.
Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated!
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Posted on 11/10/21 at 11:35 am to Tigers1868
I’m no lawyer. But sounds like you should based on time to study and employer paying for it.
Posted on 11/10/21 at 11:36 am to Tigers1868
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I got a really good job(Labor & Employee Relations) with a Fortune 500 company in Arkansas and so never retook the Bar.
I would take a few English classes first....
This post was edited on 11/10/21 at 11:38 am
Posted on 11/10/21 at 11:40 am to Tigers1868
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My current employer is offering to pay for me to retake the Bar next July
My first question would be why is your employer wanting you to do it? And how would it affect your job
Posted on 11/10/21 at 11:42 am to HailToTheChiz
It would allow me to eventually move into the legal department and the company is very big on continuing education for employees.
For affecting my job now, it wouldn't necessary affect it too much as my manager is supportive.
For affecting my job now, it wouldn't necessary affect it too much as my manager is supportive.
This post was edited on 11/10/21 at 11:43 am
Posted on 11/10/21 at 11:43 am to Tigers1868
If nothing else do it for you.
More options if you ever have to leave that current position
More options if you ever have to leave that current position
Posted on 11/10/21 at 11:44 am to Tigers1868
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My wife is due for our first child in late May so this may be my last time to take it for a while
This is a compelling reason to get it over with, IMO.
Posted on 11/10/21 at 11:45 am to Tigers1868
How the frick did you fail the bar?
Posted on 11/10/21 at 11:46 am to Tigers1868
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would allow me to eventually move into the legal department and the company is very big on continuing education for employees.
For affecting my job now, it wouldn't necessary affect it too much as my manager is supportive.
If you want that path and would benefit you, then yes no reason not to do it really.
If you have no interest in moving or promotion or it's not substantial, I'd say no
Just depends on what you want advancement wise
Posted on 11/10/21 at 11:51 am to Tigers1868
In which state are you looking at taking the bar exam? If it was any state other than LA, I can see how passing might aid your rise up the corporate ladder.
Will your employer pay for a bar review course? I would recommend sitting for the exam only if you sign up for a good review course.
Will your employer pay for a bar review course? I would recommend sitting for the exam only if you sign up for a good review course.
Posted on 11/10/21 at 11:51 am to Tigers1868
How much of a negative effect would it have on your current job if you take it and fail?
How much did you study/prepare the first time you took the bar? If you figured you would pass and just kind of blew it off, then it seems like you would have a good chance at passing now with a lot of preparation.
But if you really studied the first time, your chances of passing this time may not be very good. It doesn't get any easier the longer you have been out of law school.
How much did you study/prepare the first time you took the bar? If you figured you would pass and just kind of blew it off, then it seems like you would have a good chance at passing now with a lot of preparation.
But if you really studied the first time, your chances of passing this time may not be very good. It doesn't get any easier the longer you have been out of law school.
Posted on 11/10/21 at 11:53 am to Tigers1868
I'm a game rules lawyer, I'm pretty certain I could pass the bar before you...
Posted on 11/10/21 at 11:56 am to Tigers1868
I'm just a small town pizza lawyer...
Posted on 11/10/21 at 12:01 pm to Tigers1868
No brainer. Get your arse studying! Good luck. Post the results when you get them.
Posted on 11/10/21 at 12:30 pm to cable
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How the frick did you fail the bar?
^^^^^this.
Mississippi and Louisiana have some lawyers who have passed the bar who are borderline retarded.
This post was edited on 11/10/21 at 3:46 pm
Posted on 11/10/21 at 12:32 pm to Tigers1868
Take a prep course and take it
Posted on 11/10/21 at 12:35 pm to Tigers1868
If you are going to do it, do it now. Take a reputable bar prep course. The material is a mile wide and an inch deep.
Posted on 11/10/21 at 12:37 pm to Tigers1868
I hope this doesn't come off like a dick
There are apparently practical, advancement reasons why you should take it. And add to that increased viability on the open market should you go elsewhere.
But you went to law school and you didn't pass - isn't that a box you'd like to check? I put no great stock in the legal profession, but having put in the work, I think I'd feel a bit incomplete. And with a kid on the way, finishing one of the biggest undertakings you started in life seems like a good thing to add to your parenting resume.
And all of the above aside, being a non-attorney in L&E sounds awful
There are apparently practical, advancement reasons why you should take it. And add to that increased viability on the open market should you go elsewhere.
But you went to law school and you didn't pass - isn't that a box you'd like to check? I put no great stock in the legal profession, but having put in the work, I think I'd feel a bit incomplete. And with a kid on the way, finishing one of the biggest undertakings you started in life seems like a good thing to add to your parenting resume.
And all of the above aside, being a non-attorney in L&E sounds awful
Posted on 11/10/21 at 12:37 pm to Tigers1868
You have a good job and want to voluntarily enter the legal profession?? Even if it’s with the same employer I would pass.
Posted on 11/10/21 at 12:40 pm to Tigers1868
Take it.
Make sure that your employer will also pay your annual bar dues and CLE expenses after you pass the bar exam.
Make sure that your employer will also pay your annual bar dues and CLE expenses after you pass the bar exam.
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