How Mindset Impacts Bar Exam Passage feat. Yohanna Romero Baca

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English - August 03, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes - 49.8 MB
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Yohanna Romero Baca, a bar exam coach and former immigration attorney, shares her personal experience of not passing the bar exam and how it inspired her to help others succeed. She discusses her unique approach to bar exam preparation, emphasizing the importance of mindset and effective writing skills. Tune in to learn more about Yohanna's expertise and how passing the bar exam can open doors to career opportunities.

IRAC Like A Pro

Yohanna Romero Baca teaches her clients how to effectively communicate in writing using the IRAC format, but she also goes beyond that. She teaches them how to think critically and analyze the law, allowing their original thoughts to shine through in their answers. IRAC stands for Issue, Rule, Analysis, and Conclusion, which is a format taught in law school and used for the bar exam.

The "IRAC like a pro mindset" is about more than just following a formula. It's about developing a mindset that prioritizes thinking, analysis, and effective communication. It's about recognizing that success on the bar exam requires more than just memorizing information and completing tasks. It requires a deep understanding of the law and the ability to apply that knowledge in a thoughtful and strategic way.

"What makes it magical is when the reader, the bar exam grader, hears your original thoughts. That's where the magic comes in," said Yohanna Romero Baca on You Are A Lawyer.

Yohanna's coaching approach is rooted in her own personal experience of failing the bar exam multiple times. It was through her own journey of self-discovery and growth that she developed the "IRAC like a pro mindset." She understands the challenges and frustrations that individuals face when preparing for the bar exam, and she is passionate about helping them overcome those obstacles and achieve success.

LISTEN TO LEARN

How to overcome bar exam failureWhat the IRAC formula isHow to leverage the written portion of the bar exam

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The process of becoming a bar prep studentUnhappiness in the legal fieldThe importance of a growth mindset

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