Two days ago the Texas Board of Law Examiners released results for the February 2010 Bar exam. This is similar to getting your Professional Golfers Association (PGA) tour card by completing their Tour Qualifying Tournament (Q-School). Upon completion, golfers receive a "tour card" granting them membership to compete in elite golf tours like the PGA, LPGA, and European tours.
But how many golfers do not get their card the first try? Veteran professional golfer Jack O’Keefe was one of those golfers. O'Keefe turned pro in 1993 but did not finish Q-school on his first try. Almost three years later O’Keefe finished Q-school - on his second try.
Why am I sharing this with you? Because I want you to know it is not the end of the world if you do not pass the Bar the first or even second try.
Believing in yourself is key. Know and believe you are a good player, do not be discouraged, and more than anything- don't give up. Your determination will pay off. A good friend of mine is a perfect example of this mantra. He took the Bar in July and did not pass. Was it defeating? Of course. But as my friend said, he brushed himself off, evaluated what he could do different, and put his determination into action. He was on Tuesday’s pass list. Another good friend took the Texas Bar for the third time in February. He was on Tuesday’s pass list. A successful attorney I know at a large firm told me she took the Bar three times before passing.
There are many similar stories. My point – not passing the Bar is not the end of the world nor is it a reflection of what type of attorney you will be. For those getting ready to take the July Bar – remember this. Believe in yourself, don’t give up, and know you will get your tour card.
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