I have never considered myself to be a prideful person. I need help to pass the bar exam, so I am willing to do whatever I must within reason of course. I contaced an old dean of mine from the Law School I attended. She is a member of the board of bar examiners and an exam guru of sorts. I scanned and emailed her my essays from the first bar exam I failed.
Those essay are not my finest, so I can't say I was thrilled to e-mail them to her. But, if it will help then it will be worth any embarassment or criticism I will have to take. Several of my friends attributed their passing solely to her tutelage. She is a very meticulous and formulaic person who was built for rules, codes and all things academic. I had her for 3 lectures, so I know first hand.
Being resourceful is a great attribute. As a repeater, it may be a great idea to contact old professors, deans, and/or classmates. Several of my classmates, have offered me their updated bar materials at no charge (probably out of pity, but I will still take it). A Judicial assistant I interned for has offered to help me with essays. And now, the dean is offering me suggestions as well. But I never would have known unless I asked.
I'm not generally in the habit of asking for help. However, my friend painted the scenario for me in this light. My law schools has an interest in me passing the exam because it is a reflection on them of a sort (his words, not mine). As a repeater I certainly have an interest in passing to commence a legal career and to possibly support my law schools as an alumnus. So it is a win-win for all involved. I don't want to make the mistake of thinking "nobody cares." There is help available. I just have to be willing to seek it and accept it.
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