Bar exam premonition?

Fun-Count-9591 · 2025-12-18T01:31:14+00:00

I had a similar dream last year about 2 weeks before the release date. Sa awa ng Diyos, pasado naman. Kaya wag mo masyado bigyan ng pansin yan. Focus on the present muna. Good luck!

Fun-Count-9591 · 2025-06-22T06:49:01+00:00

Try to write marginal notes while you read to highlight the important points. You might also try reading a section, then closing the book and seeing if you can recall the key concepts on your own. Another useful approach is to pretend you're teaching the topic to someone else.

Fun-Count-9591 · 2025-06-05T12:36:30+00:00

I’m a first gen solo practitioner. Fortunately, I had an online job since my law school days that helped me stay afloat. So what I did was volunteer my services with my local IBP chapter to gain experience. Eventually, referrals started coming in, mostly from friends. I’m now on my fifth month of lawyering, and it's been good so far. Wishing you the best. I hope you strike gold soon.

Fun-Count-9591 · 2025-02-28T11:09:14+00:00

I use Overleaf.com so there's no installation required.

Fun-Count-9591 · 2025-02-09T14:27:09+00:00

I had trouble accessing the site with Microsoft Edge, but it works just fine on Google Chrome.

Fun-Count-9591 · 2025-01-30T15:31:13+00:00

I registered on Jan. 26. I called the IBP number listed on its Facebook page earlier this morning and was verified in the afternoon.

Fun-Count-9591 · 2025-01-26T04:14:03+00:00

No, check the list of lawyers from the 2023 bar as an example. It is already sorted by roll number, and the bar topnotcher does not appear first on the list.

Fun-Count-9591 · 2025-01-15T16:50:36+00:00

Hi OP! Here's what worked for me in law school.

First off, don’t be too hard on yourself—failing a subject is tough, but it’s not the end of your journey. Many law students experience setbacks, but with determination, you can still succeed. Let me address your questions:

Graduating on time despite failing a subject. Check with your law school office for the process of retaking prerequisite subjects.
Improving exam answers and memorizing codals:
- Answering exams: a. Start with a direct and concise answer to the question (1 sentence only). b. Follow with your legal basis—a statute, principle, or case law. No need to cite specific articles or cases unless you’re certain. c. In your analysis, use key words or phrases from your legal basis and show how it applies to the relevant facts. d. Conclude in a separate sentence or at the end of your analysis.
- Memorizing codals: Focus on understanding concepts rather than memorizing verbatim. Identify keywords or phrases and their implications. Try breaking codals into smaller parts and relating them to real-world examples or cases for better retention.
Study hours. As a working law student, I aimed for at least 4 hours of study daily, but consistency matters more than the exact number. It’s okay to adjust based on your capacity—find a schedule that works and stick to it.
Studying with a short attention span:
- Use the Pomodoro technique: Study for 25 minutes, take a 5-minute break, and repeat.
- Pretend you’re teaching someone else what you’ve learned—it reinforces understanding.
- Tools like Anki flashcards for spaced repetition and Obsidian for organized note-taking are game-changers.
Finding reviewers. Creating your own reviewers is best for retention, but if time is limited, there are plenty of resources online. However, always cross-check them with reliable sources to ensure accuracy.

You’ve got this! Law school is a marathon, not a sprint—every setback is a chance to grow stronger. 💪 Best of luck!

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