How to Knock Out the Bar Exam featuring Caroline Vickers

Caroline Vickers explains why she created Bar Prep Champs and the importance of working with first time bar exam takers.

Caroline Vickers, a Howard University School of Law graduate, discusses her motivation to attend law school and why she is not the prenup queen.


How to Knock Out the Bar Exam featuring Caroline Vickers

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How to Knock Out the Bar Exam featuring Caroline VickersHow to Knock Out the Bar Exam featuring Caroline Vickers

About This Episode

Caroline Vickers became a coach for repeat and first-time bar exam takers.  After Caroline started coaching her friends who were taking the bar exam, Caroline noticed that multiple people had the same issues with their mindset.  After realizing that the confidence and mindset of repeat bar exam takers was lacking, Caroline created Bar Prep Champs and incorporated group coaching for participants.  


Listen to learn:


  • How to change your mindset to pass the bar exam
  • Why repeat bar exam takers have difficulty with the exam
  • How to write for the bar exam


We also discuss:


  • How the shame of not passing the bar exam will affect your future exam decisions
  • Best career choices if you have a JD and enjoy teaching
  • Why California allows you (and Kim Kardashian) to take the bar exam without attending law school


Caroline Vickers is licensed to practice law in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Learn more about You Are A Lawyer guest, Caroline Vickers, through these accounts:  


Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barprepchamps/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BarPrepChamps

Website: https://www.barprepchamps.com

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