Hey, it’s Roberta here!  Welcome to the 10th episode of the podcast—whoop whoop! To celebrate this milestone, I’m sharing 10 essential tips for tackling the bar exam, especially if you’re retaking it or studying while working full-time.   I know the struggle firsthand. I’ve passed two bar exams, and for one of them, I was working full-time. On top of that, I’ve helped students who’ve faced multiple retakes—some up to six times—finally pass. Whether you’re a first-time test taker or juggling...

Hey there! It’s Roberta, and in this episode, we’re diving deep into godly goal setting and achieving. You might be wondering, “What does godly goal setting even mean?” Well, I’m sharing my journey and breaking it down into three key principles that have guided me in aligning my ambitions with God’s will. Whether you're a driven professional, a student, or someone simply seeking purpose, this episode has something for you.     Here's what we’ll explore:   Do Nothing Out of Selfish Ambition...

Hey there, in this episode I’m diving into how you can instantly boost your bar exam essays and performance tests with what I like to call Big Esquire Energy (BEE). If you’re tired of feeling like a scared student during bar prep, it’s time to start showing up as the anointed attorney you’re called to be.     Here’s what we’ll cover today:     - Learn how to shift your mindset and step into faith over fear using inspiration from 2 Timothy 1:7. It’s time to show up during bar prep—and on exam...

Today, we’re diving into a topic that I know will resonate with a lot of you: how to study for law school and the bar exam with ease. That’s right, E-A-S-E, ease. I mean, doesn’t that sound refreshing? Instead of feeling overwhelmed by the grind, we’re talking about a framework that makes this process lighter and more manageable.   Fun fact: "E.A.S.E." is actually an acronym! It’s not just about making things easy—law school and the bar exam are tough! But there are ways to approach it that...

Hey friends, it’s Roberta here! Today, I wanted to give you a dose of encouragement, especially if you’re in a season where you didn’t get the results you prayed for. I know firsthand that we often pour our hearts into prayer, whether it’s for the bar exam, law school applications, or even job opportunities—and sometimes the answer doesn’t come as we’d hoped. So in this episode, we’re diving into how to keep going, even when the journey takes an unexpected turn.   In the free Grace for the...

In the last episode, we talked all about the big challenge of time management. Today, we’re diving into another challenge that so many of us face: consistency. Yep, staying consistent is something that touches us all, whether it’s in school, work, bar exam prep, personal goals, or spiritual growth. In fact, in a poll I did in our Grace for the Grind Career Mastermind community, "consistency and discipline" were at the top of the list of things we all want to get better at. I get it — I feel...

In this episode, I dive deep into a topic that many of us struggle with: time management. But this isn’t your average talk about planners, to-do lists, and Google calendars. I challenge the traditional view of time management, reframing it as “taming your time” — a holistic approach that includes life, home, energy, and health management.   Whether you're a pre-law student, law school attendee, bar exam taker, or practicing attorney, I give insights that apply to managing not just your time...

In this episode, I explore three major barriers that can hinder law students and bar exam takers from achieving success: inadequate study time, lack of self-belief, and ineffective study strategies.   I define Bar Exam Blessing Blockers™ and explain how these obstacles can prevent you from passing the bar exam or excelling in law school. I also introduce the Blessed & Barred® Bar Exam Success System, designed to help overcome these blockers and activate success through mindset, time...

In this episode, Roberta discusses the unique stresses faced by law students and bar exam takers of color, sharing shocking statistics on bar passage rates for different racial groups.   Highlighting that Black examinees had a 57% first-time pass rate in 2022 compared to 83% for White examinees, Roberta delves into potential psychological causes, including stereotype threat. She touches on and reviews research and studies, including a mindset intervention program that significantly improved...

In this inaugural episode of the Blessed & Barred® Faith, Law School, and the Bar Exam Podcast, I dive into what it truly means to be "blessed and barred."   This concept is more than a mere label; it's a transformative mindset, identity, and movement for aspiring and practicing attorneys. In the episode we discuss the biblical foundations of being blessed, referencing the Beatitudes, and emphasize the importance of approaching law school and the bar exam from a blessed rather than...

Blessed & Barred® | Faith, Law School, and the Bar Exam Podcast is the go-to podcast to help Christian law students and Bar exam takers approach law school and Bar exam prep with faith, peace, and strategy instead of fear, anxiety, and overwhelm.   In this podcast you'll hear guidance, lessons, advice, Biblical teachings, and prayers, plus you'll learn how to get through law school and the Bar exam with increased faith in God and confidence in your abilities, improve your time management...