File this one under “further proof Trish is a looney tune.” I am thinking about taking the Bar Exam (again)! The funny thing is, I had decided I was never going to take that exam again. In California, Washington, or any other state. But that decision just hasn’t felt right. So I am thinking that I will take it one last time and be able to put it to rest. One way or the other. I don’t want to be 80 and wonder if I made a mistake. I don’t want to limit my options. Even if I ultimately decide practicing law isn’t for me, at least I will have given myself that option and opportunity to find that out.
I worry I am setting myself up for failure (again). I graduated from law school 10 years ago and haven’t sat for the Bar Exam in 7 years. I don’t remember one thing from law school (if I ever did) and I’m in a new state. I will have to know tribal law! Tribal law. Holy crap. I’m going to have to take Bar review courses, get a tutor and study my ass off. So, obviously this won’t be happening until Jemima is in kindergarten.
I’m scared. But I’m really excited too. It would feel really good to just close the door on this. Of course I’ll be happy if I (finally) pass the damn thing. But, if I give it all I’ve got and don’t, then I will know that the law is not for me and I can move on (and maybe figure out what the hell is for me). And that will feel really good too.
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oy, that sounds blechy to me!
Does that mean you won’t be my study partner?
I think you will do great!….
I think it is great to work toward our goals, otherwise, like you said, you may look back later in life and regret not trying. At least you can say that you gave it your best and then be happy that you tried. Good luck!
I think it is a great idea. ANd I completely understand that you havent taken the bar in 7 years and all that whoee. But I think it will make the reward that much sweeter. As a designer I need to take my equivalent to the bar the NCIDQ exam. It is an extremely hard, and tricky exam. Most designers study six months for it. I took it once after college and failed. I felt like such a failure. I thought, what on earth did I go to college for if I couldn’t pass this thing. Well here I am years later and I still haven’t taken it because of fear, and all the unworthiness, lack of time and bull*@%$ i have told myself. Take the bar, give yourself a goal and make it happen. Maybe it will motivate slackers like me to get off my butt and study too!
Thanks for the words of encouragement!! I’m really going to have to psych myself up for this, which is why I’m starting to think about it and outline a plan of action so far in advance.
Good luck! Very brave of you to just give it a go and I’m proud of you. I’m all about not being 80 and having regrets, ya know? It’s a good life motto: “No regrets!” Stopping by from SITS.
I wish you luck. I bet there are things you will know that you didn’t think you knew. BTW, thanks for stopping by my blog today from SITS
Its so great to have big dreams. Im thinking about going back to collage and studying graphic design. It feel overwhelming and exciting at the same time.
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You can do it!!!
Sending you lots of luck. I know what you’re going through. I took up Architecture but didn’t take the board exam for certification. That was ages ago and up to this day, I kept thinking of the “what would have been…” but, no plans to find out. Glad you are!