And I'm in. I'm completely floored and amazed that I've managed to pass the Florida bar in my first attempt. I had honestly thought that I would have failed the local portion of the exam, but looks like the gods of Barbri pulled through in the end. I had checked online last Monday, April 23rd, and next to my ID number were the magical words: PASS PASS PASS. A wave of relief washed over me.
I'm usually not an optimist, though not a pessimist, either. Call me "cautious." In any event, I decided not to call my family with the good news until I had physical proof, over the US Post Office, that I had indeed passed the bar exam. The results took a couple of more days to arrive, and then it was time to call everyone.
I am a regular guy, in my 40's, studying for the bar exam. In a new city. In a new state. From West Coast to East Coast. This is my journey, and you are welcome to tag along.
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Friday, September 16, 2011
BARBRI or "How did I find myself paying for tuition all over again"
Ah, the joys of bar review. After receiving my credit card bill for the month (not a pleasant sight), vivid memories of tuition payment times come rushing back. Law school was not a cheap experience.
I find myself in a curious situation, although given the current economic conditions, not unique by any stretch of the imagination. I am currently, shall we say, "between careers," and thus, without a steady source of income. Happily, the last decade or so between bar exams has not been spent on endless binge drinking and visits to that other, more common type of bar. I had a steady career, managed people, and tucked away a few pennies here and there. Bought a house a couple of years after taking the California bar, and since it was before the bubble, it appreciated well - not in the triple digits, but nicely. So, when we sold the house recently, even with the downturn in prices, we made enough of a profit to give ourselves a small cushion. Moving to Florida also cut back on a lot of expenses (cost of living in Southern California is out of control).
So, since the bar exam is not until February of next year, and BARBRI classes don't start until December, I decided to pay the full tuition up front and get my hands on their many tomes of knowledge (shout out to all D&D fans out there) and get a head start in the review.
UPS said that these weigh 9 lbs |
So, since the bar exam is not until February of next year, and BARBRI classes don't start until December, I decided to pay the full tuition up front and get my hands on their many tomes of knowledge (shout out to all D&D fans out there) and get a head start in the review.
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