After effects

Does failing the bar ever leave you? No. Yesterday my own family member if they needed to hire a lawyer, they would hire one who passed the bar on the first time.

Job Market

So, the job market sucks, as we all know. I'm kicking myself in the ass for not buckling down in 2006 and passing the exam the first time. I had a job offer -- even if it was only Legal Aid, but now I can't even get a job there. I'm doing doc review work, and have been since 2007. I just signed up for the court-appointed list and got assigned to misdemeanors and probation violations. I'm scared b/c I know NOTHING, but maybe I'll do ok and make some connections... Here's to finding a job!

Marilyn, not a Jackie, ESQ. x 2!

Woo-hoo! I passed the MPRE. I can finally practice in NC. So what does that mean?!?! Every single piece of bar materials I own is now for sale!

2008 was a great year!

Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow...

...is the MPRE! I'm excited and nervous. This is the last step. I've studied this time and feel confident but that confidence is one reason why I am so scared. I don't want to be disappointed. I want this really bad. I'm ready to burn all bar exam materials. I'm ready to start living life. I'm ready to start practicing law. I WANT TO PASS SO BAD.

God, you've been so great to me this year, please help me pass this exam tomorrow. PLEASE...

MPRE

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH. The MPRE is on Saturday. I'm so nervous. This is the final hurdle to me becoming licensed in NC. I want to pass so bad. I've actualy been studying this time. I don't even know what score I need for NC. I'm trying not to focus on the score but rather doing the best that I can do. I'm praying so hard that I get good news in Dec. It's now or never. All of my fingers are crossed.

The Best and Worst Year of My Life

So...I PASSED the NC Exam...Yes! But...I took the MPRE in March cold, and failed. I signed up to take it in August and skipped it b/c I knew I had bombed the exam. Well, I guess I'm going to sign up and study for the November exam. I can't believe I passed. I won't let the MPRE keep me from be licensed. Wishing myself luck!

Next Tuesday...

Well, I've been away for awhile, but it's almost time for another bar exam. I'm feeling cautiously optimistic about the exam. I now know that I can pass. I really want to pass b/c I really want to stay in NC. If I don't, I guess I'll be headed down to Georgia. I'll know in about 6-7 weeks. Until then, my fingers are crossed and I'm asking God for a lot of help. TTYS.