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Posted By on 22 Nov 2009 02:46 PM
It took me 5 years to take the bar because my second daughter was born two months before I graduated law school. I was not willing to be away from my newborn to put in the time required for studying. By the time she was two, I was ready to study for the bar. Unfortunately, this same daughter was diagnosed with cancer. All plans were put on hold and I conceived daughter number three. My daughter is in remission now, but it left us in financial ruins and I could not afford the bar review class, child care and the exam fees. Unfortunately, my father passed away. There was just enough money in his estate to pay to take the bar exam. I am so thankful I passed because I do not know if I would have been able to afford to take it again. Uplifting, huh? :) If I can do it, so can you!!!

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Author: Mommy of Three [21273]

24 Nov 2009 09:46 PM
I really liked PowerDreams. It does not give you the law you need to memorize, but instead provides guided visualization to help you to retain and mentally organize the information. There is also an mp3 that takes you through the entire bar experience to alleviate anxiety. All of the mp3's in PowerDreams have binaural beats which are supposed to change your brain waves to allow you to focus, relax or sleep...depending on your needs. I listed to the "Rules of Law" mps just before walking in each day and felt relaxed and ready. I am in no way associated with PowerDreams. I just really liked it! A tip: adjust your audio program (itunes, or whatever) to start 34 seconds into each mp3 because there is a stupid, non-relaxing warning about not driving, etc., while using it. Another thing, you need to be wearing headphones because the mp3's are sending different tones to each of your ears (your brain catches on to the difference, which is what induces the desired mental state). Again, it does not "teach" you the law. The most useful part to me was the "Rules of Law" because it allowed me to mentally organize the enormous about of information we need to memorize. I personally thought it was worth the money. I still use some of the recordings for relaxation! It is expensive, but if you have trouble organizing the info in your head, it may be worth it! Best of luck to you!

Author: barstudy [21273]

24 Nov 2009 10:01 AM
Hi, Just wondering...how was powerdreams....it's also been five years since I last graduated and had a couple of unsuccessful attempts at the bar. So I took some time off and want to sit for the February bar. But without the horrible stress and test anxiety I have always been plagued with! Any thoughts on the powerdreams recordings? Are they realistic...are they worth it? Can't tell you how much money I've put into this exam. So I really can't afford to spend another 300, especially in these times!

Author: mom of two [21273]

23 Nov 2009 12:27 PM
THANK YOU! btw, I work in immigration field too, and my boss does pro bono Sojourn in Santa Monica DV shelter on mondays, i think. very interesting. Best!