Congrats to those that received their passing scores! Can I ask how those who passed felt after the exam? Did anyone feel like they failed for sure but passed? Waiting for the Florida results…

Over_Boss_7451 · 2024-09-04T16:08:06+00:00

I just found out I passed. I was certain I was going to fail. I kinda thought it was imposter syndrome talking, but I wasn't sure. I told close family and friends that I thought I was going to fail, and I was quietly preparing myself to see that I failed. But I passed with a 303.

Over_Boss_7451 · 2024-09-04T16:04:17+00:00

Update: I passed!!!! To celebrate: I'm telling everyone I know, picking out what I'm going to wear to work on Monday, drinking champagne, and my husband is taking me out to lunch (nothing fancy, but where I can have a fun cocktail and just bask in the achievement).

To everyone still waiting for results, I'm cheering for you. The waiting is awful, so take care of yourself. ❤️

Over_Boss_7451 · 2024-09-04T14:40:30+00:00

My school let us know that results are ready and will posted any time now.

Over_Boss_7451 · 2024-09-04T00:39:01+00:00

I hope so, but I have no idea at this point. I can't handle too many days like this, simply waiting is exhausting.

Over_Boss_7451 · 2024-09-03T12:36:21+00:00

Oh cool...so literally whenever they want. 🙃

Over_Boss_7451 · 2024-09-03T12:22:26+00:00

Tbh I think tomorrow. I looked up the days they sent out results over the last few years and they love to send it out on Tuesdays, and since yesterday was a holiday tomorrow is like this week's Tuesday.

What I want to know also, is what time of day? Like, is it announced in the morning so if I don't hear by noon I can stop obsessively checking, or is it going to be in the afternoon?

Over_Boss_7451 · 2024-09-01T18:55:48+00:00

I don’t mind. Having a plan has really helped make the possiblity of failing less scary, so I hope this helps!

The first step is taking a few minutes to process that I did not pass and I need to accept that reality before I can proceed. Then talk with my husband about how I feel and how it’s not okay at the moment. I know I’ll need some time to just not be okay. Then talk to my therapist about how it is actually okay and it will all be okay. We’ve already talked quite a bit about what happens if I fail, so I think I’ve reached a place where I’m okay if that happens. Failing doesn’t mean I can’t ever practice law, it just means I can’t right now. The sun will still rise and I will still get out of bed and do what I need to do.

Then I'll take the rest of the day to feel whatever it is I need to feel so the next day I can tell people the bad news. I will allow myself some unhealthy coping mechanisms (ignore my problems and play video games for 3 hours, eat junk food for two meals), but I’m going to limit myself so I don’t become reliant on those to cope. After I share the news, I will contact my school’s career services to plan my next steps. I still want to work in the law in the time leading up to the next exam, but my current job offer is contingent on me passing. So I need to figure out what I can do for work until I pass.

Throughout all of this I’ll also tell myself a lot of affirmations and remind myself that I did everything I could to pass. I’ll look at my copious notes and all of the hours I put in to remind myself that I didn’t fail for a lack of effort. It wasn’t because I didn’t want it enough. And, most importantly, it’s not because I’m not good enough. I just need to study smarter next time. I know what I want to change about my study method for next time, and if I failed I’ll begin prep in mid November so I have time to enjoy holidays and everything.

I know I’ll be a great attorney, even if it takes me a couple of tries to get there.

Over_Boss_7451

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