Do what you think is right
I just want to ease everyone’s mind. I passed feb 2026 with a 340. My school mentors and family had been very concerned. I wasn’t studying the way I should have, and I can admit that. I have a 1 year old and a 3 year old. Also had a terrible car accident the year before law school which literally resulted in the amputation of my dominant hand. Despite those hardships, after graduating school early in December, i decided I needed an [EXTENDED] break.
Everyone was worried that I wasn’t studying the way I should have. Like “12 hours a day” or “non-stop until I passed out”, like I heard many times. I know I did what I needed to do in law school. And when I got out I just felt so burnt out. I knew what I needed, and I spent time with my babies and rested. For a LONG TIME, to the point where none of yall would believe me.
However, when crunch time came, it was adaptibar, Barbri (with a grain of salt) and Smartsheets. 340 score. 175 MBE.
I felt scared going in, guilty almost. Waiting to fail and for the “I told you so”. I did feel scared, especially when I literally failed to finish HALF AN MPT. But I got my score and not only sighed with relief, but smiled because I know I knew what I needed.
Bar study is hard. Difficult. The pressure is on. But half of it is mental, and you know what you need. I’m glad I prioritized my children, because God knew that is what I needed. But goodluck to future takers and just do what you feel is right.