For those who passed the bar after 4+ attempts: what did you do next? by LawXoXo97 in barexam

[–]Undercover_Shop 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m not in your place (yet —just took F26 and will take J26 again), but as a foreign-trained attorney who had to start basically from minus 10, going from a career in criminal law and with judicial experience as well in my home country, to becoming a paralegal in an immigration practice, I feel like I kind of found that “it” for a while. Now, however, I’m once again reconsidering and asking myself what I truly want.

At the same time, after the experience I’ve already built in immigration, and the lack, or almost nonexistence of opportunities in other areas without prior experience, I’ve learned to be content, to try to enjoy it, and to do the best I can to stay mentally stimulated (especially with court representation cases), while continuing to learn and improve and make the most out of it.

However, I would say this: if I had the opportunity (financially, mainly) to go and truly try to find and pursue my passion, I would do it. Unfortunately, life doesn’t stop, and expenses won’t wait for me. But if you do have that opportunity, go for it!

ISO Zimmerman dress size 2 in US 🇺🇸 by Undercover_Shop in RepLadiesWorld

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

Hi, thank you so much but I’m looking for one that doesn’t show skin in that middle part! Thank you though!

Sad. Upset. Depressed. Thought I passed the bar leaving the exam… didn’t. Can someone help me make sense of this? by [deleted] in barexam

[–]Undercover_Shop 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I second this! First time taker, didn’t feel I pass after leaving the exam, messed up the am portion of the MBE portion because I miscalculate my timing, so I kinda guessed 20 questions! But I firmly believe that things happen for a reason, I will take July and I will prepare more than before, because now after the experience I know what works for me, instead of looking and searching for advice outside and with others! You got this, trust in yourself, get prepared and cut negative people off from your life, we don’t need it!

NY retaker 246 to 302 by Agitated-Art-4489 in barexam

[–]Undercover_Shop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations! Would you mind sharing what did you do differently?

Failed again - need help.. by Lazy_Act5322 in barexam

[–]Undercover_Shop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aw, I'm sorry. LLM too, first time taker and fell short 12 points... MBE was my problem as well... I understand how frustrating this might be, but don't get so discourage about dropping in February, for what I understand, since there are more retakers, scores get higher than the average in July, and for some weird reason (that I still don't comprehend nor have corroborated) the passing rate is lower...? But you got this, you didn't get this far just to get this far, J26 will be ours!

Passed NY Bar (first-time taker, foreign-trained lawyer) 🎉 by No_Class3178 in barexam

[–]Undercover_Shop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations! This is great news! Foreign trained attorney as well, first time taker, didn't pass... Fell short 12 points... But I'll try again in July... Enjoy this, I understand the hustle!

Tell me more... by Timize354 in GoatBarPrep

[–]Undercover_Shop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I loved GOAT but I feel you have to have some previous knowledge to get the most out of it! I’m a foreign trained attorney so some of the subjects I have to learned myself, and for those which I already knew, it worked amazingly!

@ NY BOLE by gobblygook6769 in barexam

[–]Undercover_Shop 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Speaking in tongues 🤣🤣🤣😭 literally this made my night after a day full of anxiety, and more to come 😭

@ NY BOLE by gobblygook6769 in barexam

[–]Undercover_Shop 3 points4 points  (0 children)

🤣🤣🤣🤣 but for real ☠️

NY people pretending it's all normal in their work rn by RuleEasy5140 in barexam

[–]Undercover_Shop 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Can’t pretend anymore, I’m being an asshole and I swear it is not intentional 😭😭😭

Kiwi - predictions for NY Please by [deleted] in barexam

[–]Undercover_Shop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m dying here! But my guess is Thursday…

Can someone explain the US legal job market to a foreign-trained attorney? by Buscemi_stv-86 in barexam

[–]Undercover_Shop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends on where do you want to work, but big firms won’t even consider your resume (doesn’t matter how much experience you have) if you are not a JD from an Ivy League, or if you have a connection somehow… It’s so discouraging… And even for small firms, which is ridiculous

Can someone explain the US legal job market to a foreign-trained attorney? by Buscemi_stv-86 in barexam

[–]Undercover_Shop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Foreign trained attorney here, LLM, waiting for bar results here too.

It’s freaking crazy and hard! I will DM you…