If you failed the Virginia Bar Exam, you are not alone. Hundreds of people retake the bar exam each year. Take heart in this: The vast majority of people who retake the bar end up successfully practicing law after they Read More …
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Out-of-State Lawyers Have Options to Transfer to Virginia
Transferring A Law License to Virginia Recently the Virginia Board of Bar Examiners added new ways for attorneys licensed in other states get licensed by the Virginia Bar. There are now enough ways to transfer to Virginia to be thoroughly Read More …
Mastering the Virginia Bar Exam Essay Section: A Comprehensive Guide
Tackling the essay section of the Virginia Bar Exam requires a unique strategy. This guide aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively navigate this challenging segment of the test, given its different grading standards and essay expectations Read More …
What the Heck is a Demurrer in Virginia Civil Procedure?
Many out-of-state lawyers who are trying to obtain Virginia licensure encounter this strange legal term. A demurrer is still used in Virginia and California, but I do not know of any other state that uses this term for this type Read More …
Mindfulness: Your Key to Taming Anxiety While Preparing for Virginia Bar Exam
The Virginia Bar Exam can be a daunting challenge for law students and aspiring lawyers. The pressure to perform well and the fear of failure can easily trigger anxiety and stress. However, there is a powerful tool at your disposal Read More …
Virginia Essay Exam Subject Changes in 2020
Has Virginia Changed the Topics Tested on the Essay Exam? In a rule change in 2020, the Virginia Board of Bar Examiners made some changes to the topics that can be tested on the Virginia Essay Exam. While these changes Read More …
The New Option 3 for the Virginia Bar
If you are in good standing and actively licensed to practice law in a state other than Virginia, the Board of Bar Examiners just made it a little easier to get your Virginia license. Under new rules recently enacted, attorneys Read More …
Pre-Results Analysis Virginia Bar Exam Feb 2019
The February 2019 Virginia Bar Exam did not bring any major surprises. But students always stress out during the long wait for Virginia Bar Exam results to be released. Update: Feb 2019 Results are out! At the end of every Read More …
How to Make Flashcards for the Virginia Bar Exam
To beat the bar exam, students must focus on interactive study strategies. Too many students over-rely on watching lectures and filling in outlines. Your time is much better spent on testing yourself repeatedly, even if it seems that you keep Read More …
Hindsight Bias: Tricking Our Brains Into Remembering
You’ve done this. You’re sitting in class as the professor passes out your graded multiple choice tests. You think you did pretty well on the test. When you get your test back, you see that you missed question 3. You Read More …