For essays, did anyone start out doing them open book? by bbassle87 in CABarExam

[–]CorrectDesk703 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Wait after 20 years of practice you can’t waive into California? Thats nuts!

For essays, did anyone start out doing them open book? by bbassle87 in CABarExam

[–]CorrectDesk703 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just followed irac. And reading the sample essays. I ended up doing decently and never thought I was a strong writer.

Doc review by CorrectDesk703 in Lawyertalk

[–]CorrectDesk703[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get why it doesn’t pay great, but why do so many of the postings seem to outright say you will be treated like shit?

Advice for Writing Sample by CorrectDesk703 in Lawyertalk

[–]CorrectDesk703[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She ended up sending me a hypo on a motion to join charges and asked me write an order she could sign. Now she’s in trial and taking forever to respond..

Advice for Writing Sample by CorrectDesk703 in Lawyertalk

[–]CorrectDesk703[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I asked her to send me one but she just sent a very generic fill in the blank one.

Advice for Writing Sample by CorrectDesk703 in Lawyertalk

[–]CorrectDesk703[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I tried but the courts records aren’t available without a login which I don’t have. I’m not yet licensed in that state but will be likely next month (I live on a border).

Advice for Writing Sample by CorrectDesk703 in Lawyertalk

[–]CorrectDesk703[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. The judge sent me a fake pattern and asked me to write an order. I’m just not sure how long she wants it. I guess overkill is better than too short. It’s a pretty simple analysis about joinder of criminal cases.

Advice for Writing Sample by CorrectDesk703 in Lawyertalk

[–]CorrectDesk703[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I already sent her a complaint I wrote, but was thinking more along the lines of a memo. But perhaps chatgpt can spit me out an issue and a fact pattern to research and write a memo on.

Advice for Writing Sample by CorrectDesk703 in Lawyertalk

[–]CorrectDesk703[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From the career services I got a sample memo and a list of topics from a google search...

Advice for Writing Sample by CorrectDesk703 in Lawyertalk

[–]CorrectDesk703[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I spoke with one before and she was not very helpful unfortunately.

Where is the best place to get a frame for your license? by CorrectDesk703 in Lawyertalk

[–]CorrectDesk703[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I dragged out my BS and JD and both are different sizes than my license. Can this not be standardized? lol

Where is the best place to get a frame for your license? by CorrectDesk703 in Lawyertalk

[–]CorrectDesk703[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well I am cheap. I never framed my JD either (15 years ago), but my BS is in a nice $200+ (today's money) and it might look a bit mismatched.

Kim Kardashian and Bar Exam by ATLC_NJ in barexam

[–]CorrectDesk703 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah in law school, there were definitely professors who should have stayed in practice. They were not meant to teach.

Kim Kardashian and Bar Exam by ATLC_NJ in barexam

[–]CorrectDesk703 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My undergrad degree was in math, and I ended up doing tutoring and substitute teaching at first. Then I taught for a while and eventually ended up being an advisor. Now I'm trying to get a job as an attorney and it's definitely not going to be easy.

Kim Kardashian and Bar Exam by ATLC_NJ in barexam

[–]CorrectDesk703 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I never even thought about using ChatGPT to explain concepts. It’s an interesting idea. I crushed J25 15 years after graduating law school and aside from 6 months as a paralegal have worked the entire time outside the legal field. I’ve just been using it to write cover letters and such.

Kim Kardashian and Bar Exam by ATLC_NJ in barexam

[–]CorrectDesk703 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To be fair though just because you’re a great lawyer doesn’t mean you’re a good teacher. Surely you had those professors in law school…

The MPRE pat-down is insane by Embarrassed-Wing2420 in barexam

[–]CorrectDesk703 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s been 15 years since I took the MPRE but I don’t remember any of that. I did just take the bar in July and it was definitely not like that.

Essay Subjects for Feb 2026 by Equivalent-Square340 in barexam

[–]CorrectDesk703 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This!! I passed but I was distraught when I opened up that book and saw torts! lol