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Irrational Basis

Thoughts on preparing for the July '07 California Bar Exam, and a few notes about life in the last semester of law school

Post Frequency: 4/day

Last Entry: February 03, 2010 at 15:31:32

Resurfacing

Posted on March 27, 2008
I’ve talked to several Feb takers who all share the same sense of reluctantly re-entering life. While studying for the Bar, it is so easy to become completely absorbed in yourself and your studies and you have a perfectly valid excuse for ignoring the rest of the world...

Ok. So life isn?t ALL that bad?

Posted on March 21, 2008
After my last post, I cried - a lot. And then, somehow, felt better. I don’t think it’s that I’m bi-polar, it’s just that I hate this waiting and questioning and doubting. I can’t help it, but, it just comes in waves. There’s a reason why times like these are known as “emotional rollercoasters...

Taking its Toll?

Posted on March 18, 2008
I can’t believe that the Grand Poohbah not only posted his thoughts/analysis on the Bar and freaked all of us out, but now he has gone and posted the link to the Exam questions! But, even without reading his blog, I would still be freaking out...

The Blogging lull indicates new life :)

Posted on March 11, 2008
I have to admit that I;m thrilled that so many of the bar blogs I’ve followed for the last year have been pretty quiet this past week. I like to think that it means we are all slowly emerging from the cocoon that was our little studying world, and are now once again embracing the [...

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Wishin? and hopin? and dreamin?

Posted on March 05, 2008
It’s funny how so many people *including me* pretend that the first thing they want to do after they finish the Bar is party. Honestly, all I wanted to do was come home, cry, take a shower, and go to bed. I managed to make it through half a bottle of champagne, a fun conversation [...

How do you spell relief???

Posted on February 28, 2008
I spell it C-H-A-M-P-A-G-N-E. It goes quite well with L-I-F-E. And I’ve had neither of those things in quite a few months. And, now, oh sweet relief, the Bar is over. This is my second and *perhaps* final time taking the CA Bar. If I’m still around here in three years or 5, and I don’t [...

To all the Feb Bar-takers out there

Posted on February 25, 2008
and especially those of us in for another round, may the force be with you. “What lies before us and what lies behind us are small matters compared to what lies within us. And when we bring what is within us out into the world - miracles happen...

It?s a little late in the game, but?

Posted on February 24, 2008
Here is a website I came across that posts the CA distinctions for Civ Pro & Evidence as noted by Adachi. Also lists the essay predictions from Barbri & Barpassers… For last minute bar freak-out, take a look Scroll down a bit for the essay predictions & distinctions.

For future CA Bar takers?

Posted on February 23, 2008
While trying to get more last-minute clarification on a rule, I stumbled across this website where people can post various documents. It seems like almost all the Barbri outlines are posted here. So, if you want the Barbri info, but don’t want to have to pay the price, it might be worth checking out...

Black Letter Poetry - State?s Ability to Tax

Posted on February 21, 2008
Ok, so this one is kind of lame and the rhymes are a stretch (!) but it helped me to see the rules in a more general, non-outline format. State’s Ability to Tax Interstate Commerce A State can have the power to tax commerce interstate but the tax will be invalid if it discriminates...

More Black Letter Poetry?

Posted on February 20, 2008
At your request, I’ve posted three more poems (the 3 posts below this one) relating to JOINDER, DORMANT COMMERCE CLAUSE, and CHARACTER EVIDENCE. Hopefully my bar-taking friends will find them entertaining and useful

Black Letter Poetry - Joinder

Posted on February 20, 2008
Joinder It?s proper to join a party if the T & O?s the same And if there?s a common question that the parties all embrace. A party?s considered necessary if without him there?s no award, Or if his interests could be harmed or will expose the defendant more...

Black Letter Poetry - Character Evidence

Posted on February 20, 2008
Character Evidence When character?s at issue in a civil case, You can use any method to put defendant in his place. If the civil case involves a sexual assault Or child molestation, specific acts can show D?s fault. If D is in a criminal case, D must open the door Before the Prosecution can ever say a word? About Defendant?s character and [...

Black Letter Poetry - Dormant Commerce Clause

Posted on February 20, 2008
Dormant Commerce Clause States can regulate commerce when the burden?s not undue, If the law is necessary and non-discriminatory, too. If Congress gives approval, or the govt participates, Or if the law is non-economic and can?t help but discriminate? Then the state can have its law and regulate thereby, But don?t forget to analyze 4th Amendment P&I! [...

P.S. to the black letter poetry fans?

Posted on February 18, 2008
To those of you who asked for more black letter poetry, I have tried emailing it to several of you, but my emails have bounced back……. please email me at gushteru28@gmail.com if still interested. Sorry for the delay!!!

What I have learned about studying for the Bar this time

Posted on February 18, 2008
1. Micromash materials suck. *please ignore all previous posts re the greatness of MM. 2. Flashcards can be invaluable if you know how to do/use them correctly. *will say more on this later!! 3. Don’t stop to think about how much you know or don’t know - just keep studying...

Snowed In

Posted on February 12, 2008
I know everyone in SF will think I am crazy for wanting to skip out on these delightful, unexpected, warm, summer in the city days, but I am not ready to give up winter yet and - honestly - this weather does not particularly motivate me to study. So, since my boss has generously given me [...

Raise your hand if you?re tired? (or if you want more black letter poetry)

Posted on February 11, 2008
I am exhausted. Physically, mentally, emotionally. I am giving myself breaks and suffering through, but I cannot WAIT for Feb. 29. I think the biggest thing is that I’m really tired of having no life - Of having the bar dictate everything I do and don’t do...

Another one for all the Property lovers out there?

Posted on February 09, 2008
Because I was having a hard time keeping all the land interests straight…… A covenant is a promise enforceable at law to do or not do something - like feed your neighbor’s dog. To make the burden run, though, you need to be WITHVN (1) but notice isn’t necessary for the benefited land...

Ode to Art. 1 Section 8

Posted on February 08, 2008
When it comes to money matters, Congress is the king - Coin it, tax it, spend it - on general welfaring. Congress can regulate interstate commerce with a substantial economic effect, it can regulate the mailman and all the property the government gets...

Boy, I?m glad I voted.

Posted on February 06, 2008
And some people wonder why there is such a disenchantment with our voting process…. The media sure makes it seem like my vote doesn’t count. Granted, I am not a political guru, but shouldn’t you wait until ALL the votes are in, or at least a MAJORITY, or perhaps MOST of them, or more than [...

Why I will NEVER buy anything at Sears.

Posted on February 04, 2008
Recently, I read a blurb about how Sears was struggling to keep up with the department store market these days. There was a tinge of sadness in me as there always is when I hear about a store that was once a giant in my little world, and is now having a hard making it...

Slow and Steady Finishes the Race

Posted on February 03, 2008
Less than a month ago, the farthest I had ever run was about 4.5 miles, and I didn’t even *run* that entire distance. Today, I ran 13.1 miles. The SF 1/2 marathon to raise money and awareness for Pancreatic Research was a success by all counts...

A Poem - Hearsay for the Declarant

Posted on January 29, 2008
WOW. Thank you to everyone who responded to my last post. I have definitely gone through some major “trauma” and stressful events in the last 5 yrs and am sure it is linked to my poor brain functioning in some regard. Thank you, though, for all your ideas and comments and support - as usual [...

My Brain is Broken**

Posted on January 26, 2008
For the last couple of years (well, at least 4), I have lamented my bad memory. And it’s not “oh, haha, I can’t remember where I put my keys!” kind of situation, its ” you’re my best friend of 13yrs and I’ve spent the last ten minutes trying to remember your name...

Stuck in the Middle

Posted on January 23, 2008
I’ve been at my job for a couple of weeks and I’m beginning to enjoy it in some respects. I’m an “acting” office administrator right now, not temporary anymore but not yet permanent - it’s complicated. Good news is that I’m making money and I’m getting some management experience...

The Game

Posted on January 20, 2008
Anyone who dares to say that the Bar Exam is not a game only has to look as far as a couple of MBE questions. I have never hated a multiple choice test so much in my life. For some reason, I really really really suck at the MBE’s. When I know the law, I [...

oh google?.

Posted on January 18, 2008
Wordpress lets you see what terms people have googled/searched for to find you (intentionally or no). My blog often shows up in some strange searches. One of the ones that makes me feel the worst is that someone googled, “I give up on life” which is possibly a very serious issue, and my blog is [...

Looking into my Crystal Ball?..

Posted on January 18, 2008
Just for fun - I predict that there will be a Civ Pro essay question, perhaps with a PR cross-over? or a bus assoc cross-over?? Although, would the Bar do that to us by incorporating two new subjects into one essay q? I’ve heard that Feb takers always get a wills question (which isn’t really true [...

Question re: Copying the Passers

Posted on January 14, 2008
I spent a few hours yesterday reading some of the Model bar exam essays off of the CA State Bar site. I have to admit that some I read were really good. And that leads to my question: In some of the essays, I really liked the way the person listed the various rules they [...

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