Feb 10 2025 45 mins 5
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're speaking with guest Stephanie Acosta - Director of Legal Education at UWorld (which acquired Themis Bar Review) - about how they develop comprehensive and engaging bar study materials. We also share tips on effective study techniques, self-assessment, and managing mental health during bar prep.
Note: This episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review – the gold standard in bar exam preparation. Save $900 on any July 2025 Themis Bar Review course by using the code BAREXAMTB900 at checkout. (This offer is valid until May 19, 2025.)
In this episode, we discuss:
- Stephanie's journey from law school to working in bar prep
- Innovative content development at Themis and UWorld
- Upcoming changes to the format and content of the bar exam
- Common mistakes in bar studying
- Advice for bar studiers who feel stuck in the process
Resources:
- Private Bar Exam Tutoring (https://barexamtoolbox.com/private-bar-exam-tutoring/)
- Themis Bar Review (https://www.themisbar.com/)
- UWorld Legal (https://legal.uworld.com/)
- Podcast Episode 83: Honing Your Mindset for Bar Exam Studying (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-83-honing-your-mindset-for-bar-exam-studying/)
- 3L Bar Exam Tip: Selecting the Right Bar Review Provider for You (https://barexamtoolbox.com/3l-bar-exam-tip-selecting-the-right-bar-review-provider-for-you/)
Download the Transcript
(https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-299-breaking-down-bar-prep-w-stephanie-acosta-from-uworld-themis/)
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Alison & Lee
