It takes a lot of strength to prepare for and take the California Bar Exam. This is a three-day examination. Doesn’t it make intuitive sense to think that those who are in better physical shape have advantages over the other candidates?
Plan on being in better shape on day one of the exam than you are in the day you begin to prepare for it. Every minute you devote to your physical health is wisely spent – up to a point. If you spend eight hours a day in the gym you probably won’t have enough time to practice and study for the bar exam.
The bar examination experience is emotionally demanding, too. Suppose you’re a recent law school graduate with $90,000 of debt and a big corporate job riding on whether or not you pass the bar exam. Hey – no pressure – just relax and have fun, right? Probably not.
It makes good sense to take care of your emotional health while you’re getting ready for the exam. This is best done by planning your whole approach to preparation in advance, and taking your emotional needs into account.