he week you take the bar exam is a stressful one indeed. You have spent years in school, months studying, and this one exam is all that stands in the way of your career taking off. Here are a few pointers to help make it a little more relaxed.
1). Plan on staying at a location close to your test site.
A hotel is ideal since it offers privacy and quiet, but anywhere close to the bar exam site will do. Also, you should plan on arriving the day before the bar exam (Monday) as that will give you time to settle in and mentally prepare for the daunting task ahead.
2) Come in with a Fresh Mind
You should resist the temptation to bring your study materials with you; however, if you simply cannot live without them, I would suggest only a list of black letter law definitions or some MBE questions. Don’t cart all your study materials with you: you won’t need them and chances are all that extra baggage will only create added anxiety.
3) Relaxation is Key
Most importantly, in between bar exam days you should try to relax and get plenty of rest. Make a point of eating a satisfying meal alone or with company that doesn’t care to discuss the test. Don’t stay out too late or have too much fun in the day between the tests, as there is still work to be done. After the second day of the Multistate Bar Exam, if you are not taking the bar exam in a second state, you should celebrate your accomplishment in whatever way you see fit. Cheers to you for a job well done!
