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When Do California Bar Results Actually Come Out? A Guide for the Impatient
So, you’ve just finished the California Bar Exam. Congrats on surviving that ordeal! Now, the real torture begins: waiting for the results. We know, we know. It's like waiting for your crush to text back, but with way higher stakes and less chance of a good hair day.
The Waiting Game
The State Bar of California has a peculiar sense of humor. They make you wait ages for the results. It's like they enjoy watching us squirm. But fear not, dear reader, we're here to break down the wait times for you.
- February Bar Exam: Results typically come out around May. That’s right, about three months of pure agony.
- July Bar Exam: Even worse! Results usually drop around November. So, you’re looking at a solid four-month wait.
We know what you’re thinking, “But why, State Bar, why?” Well, we don’t have the answers, but we can offer some theories:
- They're secretly enjoying our misery.
- They’re trying to test our patience for future legal careers.
- They're actually aliens who have no concept of human time.
How to Survive the Wait
We can’t promise to make the wait any shorter, but we can offer some tips to help you survive it:
- Distract Yourself: Binge-watch your favorite shows, take up a new hobby, or simply stare at the wall. Anything to avoid thinking about the results.
- Avoid Social Media: Trust us, you don’t want to see your friends celebrating their passes while you’re still in limbo.
- Practice Mindfulness: Meditation, yoga, or deep breathing can help calm your nerves.
- Plan a Celebration (and a Contingency Plan): Just in case!
How to...
- How to check the California Bar Exam results? The results will be posted on the State Bar of California website.
- How to prepare for the wait? See above section "How to Survive the Wait."
- How to avoid going crazy while waiting? Distract yourself, practice mindfulness, and avoid social media.
- How to celebrate if you pass? Go wild! Just remember to stay hydrated.
- How to pick yourself up if you don't pass? Remember, it’s not the end of the world. Take some time to regroup and try again.