I’ve also been giving a lot of thought to what might happen if I fail this time, but ultimately pass on the third try. I have a hard time imagining that a firm would give me the time of day, much less hire me, if it took me three times to pass, and thus I question whether taking the bar a 3rd time would be tantamount to throwing good money after bad. I wonder how the average hiring partner/office manager responds when confronted with two equally qualified individuals but where it is obvious from the face on one of the resumes that one of the applicants has failed the bar one or two times. If passing after the 3rd attempt would basically kill any chance of a decent job, then I don’t really see the point of putting myself in the position to compete for the triple crown.
It’s really shocking how little information there is concerning what happens to individuals such as ourselves one, two or three years after failing. I tried calling law career services at my school to ask them some of these questions, and was blown away by their total inability to answer any basic questions. It was pretty clear that they’ve never really thought about any of this, or if they had, couldn’t give a shit about it.
I’m really curious if anyone out there has any comments, ideas, or anecdotes. I know many might ask why I’m bothering with these questions before learning whether I passed or not. This is a fair question. I think right now the only thing that is keeping me moderately sane is trying to address these questions before they become actual issues.
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After reading your post, I called the law career people at my law school. They didn't have any information or seem to know anything either. Can't believe they get paid for being so unhelpful.
I dont know what happens, but if it were me, I'd try another state.
First I'd like to thank you for linking my post. I'm always glad to know that something I've written has been helpful.
I'm going to respond to this query soon on my blog. This is definitely something that retakers need to think about...
Dear A.F.:
I tell any candidate that will listen that the only reason the bar pass rate is less than 100% is that some candidates give up. In my case, it took multiple exams to pass the hazing, but I did, and so will you.
How will multiple attempts impact your job prospects? I don't know directly since I'm a successful solo practitioner, but I'd estimate that some snobbish firms will exclude anyone that [gasp!] didn't pass the first time, and didn't come from the right school, and doesn't use a first initial and full middle name.
You make your own luck...mostly by sweat.
Don't give up...never give up!
Jonathan Kramer, Esq.
PassTheBarExam.com
Dear A.F.--
Speaking from one potential future, I can tell you that I failed the California Bar Exam multiple times, then moved to an "easier" state and blew the damn exam out of the water. If you don't pass this time, sign up for Florida IMMEDIATELY, get the Florida books off e-bay, and take it in July. No character and fitness required ahead of time, and you'll have a passing score by September. Then, you can work on Florida's character and fitness and study for California until the cows come home without having to worry about any larger gaps between graduation and first bar admission.
I wouldn't be so insistent on this matter if I hadn't been through it myself. I wish someone in my position was available when I was in yours to tell me exactly what I just told you above. You'll thank me later. Trust me.
Good luck,
Ghost of Calbar Future
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