The Path to Becoming an Attorney: Studying for the Bar Exam

In this show, three recent law school graduates who will take the Michigan Bar Exam at the end of July will discuss their experience studying for this exam. All three guests are enrolled in the national standard bar review course known as “BarBri,” and have been studying since mid-May. Joining in the discussion are Nathan Backus, graduate of Wayne State Law School, John DiGiacomo, graduate of Michigan State University College of Law, and Hope May, also a graduate of MSU College of Law. Nathan, John and Hope will share the highs and lows in studying for the bar. In addition, Hope, a tenured professor of philosophy (she earned a law degree while teaching full time), will discuss some contemporary research relevant to learning and studying such a huge amount of material. This show should be of interest not only to those interested or currently pursuing law school, but also for those studying for professional exams and those interested in strategies for developing and sustaining motivation under extremely stressful and daunting circumstances.