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When you tell people that you are studying for the New York state bar exam, they tend to offer conflicting advice:

take breaks; never stop studying.

don’t forget to eat; don’t stress eat.

don’t forget to sleep; don’t forget to wake up.

make flash cards; make outlines.

study alone; study in groups.

All good. In fact, I took Mother Nature’s (questionable) advice today and studied in Washington Square Park. But perhaps the best arrived in a letter today from my 10 year old sister:

1. Don’t sweat.
2. Chillax.
3. Bring a Number 2 pencil.
4. Study with a teddy bear.
5. Say a prayer.

Someone should really tell Bar/BRI; that’s best five-step strategy I’ve ever heard.

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1. on August 24, 2009 at 4:37 pm Kaela

   I think you should bring said Teddy bear with you to the exam also, just to have a cheering section.

   
   
2. on August 24, 2009 at 4:38 pm Jackie

   Is this reminiscent of taking TAAS test or something? Because we could bring snacks too :)

   
   
3. on August 24, 2009 at 4:39 pm phil

   TAAS! I don’t remember much, but I DO remember 4th grade teachers feeding me memory-enhancing peppermint drugs so they could keep their jobs. texas education at work!

   
   
4. on August 24, 2009 at 4:39 pm Melanie

   Woah, I remember teachers handing out mint, too, because the smell was supposed to enhance memory or recall or something. (Which must have worked, because that was a long time ago, and look, I still remember!)

   
   
5. on March 4, 2010 at 11:14 pm I’m outta here. « philfiles

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