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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we're speaking with Themis Bar Review experts Zach Lindesmith and Michele Cooley. The conversation centers around the importance of realistic study planning for the groups of students who need to start their bar prep early. 

Note: This episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review – the gold standard in bar exam preparation. With this special promotion, you can save $700 on any July 2026 Themis Bar Review course using the code BAREXAMTB700 at checkout. (This offer is valid until April 3rd, 2026.)

In this episode, we discuss:

• Who should start studying for the bar early?
• Having a realistic planning mindset
• Building a support system
• Time-blocking and memorization of the material
• Shift in the skills that will be tested on the NextGen UBE
• Applying for bar exam accommodations
• Avoiding burnout and keeping your motivation with the end goal in mind

Resources:

• Private Bar Exam Tutoring (https://barexamtoolbox.com/private-bar-exam-tutoring/)
• Themis Bar Review (https://www.themisbar.com/)
• NextGen UBE Content Scope (https://www.ncbex.org/sites/default/files/2025-07/NCBE%20NextGen%20UBE%20Content%20Scope-Aug%202025.pdf)
• Official Examinees' Guide to the NextGen UBE (https://www.ncbex.org/sites/default/files/2025-07/NCBE-NextGen-UBE-Examinees-Guide%20J26-F27.pdf)
• How Early to Start Preparing for the Bar Exam, and How? (https://barexamtoolbox.com/how-early-to-start-preparing-for-the-bar-exam-and-how/)
• Getting an Early Start on Bar Preparation (https://barexamtoolbox.com/getting-an-early-start-on-bar-preparation/)

Download the Transcript
(https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-345-early-bar-prep-with-themis-bar-review/)

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Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee