July 2009 DC Bar Exam results

I saw on @ll4jds.com that the results for the July 2009 DC Bar exam were posted...sort of.
The pdf was created and available on the DC Court of Appeals site...you just had to try and find it by changing the web link for the Feb 09 results that is still up. Nice work by an enterprising (desperate?!) law student.

155 passers out of 293 people for a first time pass rate of 72% and an overall pass rate of 53%.

Congrats to all that passed, but a special tip of the hat to those that were repeating. Way to stick with it and enjoy your success!

July 2009 DC Bar Exam

Well kiddies, it is that time of year again. Another bar exam has come and gone.

I hope everyone survived relatively unscathed and is basking in the afterglow of a job well done.

I did receive a comment from a anon poster in reply to on of my previous blog entries. I thought I would make a new post (aside from the fact that I am way overdue for a new post) with the specific essay info for the July 2009 DC bar exam:

Trusts
Secured Transactions
Con Law
Crim Law / Crim Pro (with Evidence included as well)
Family Law / Conflict of Laws
Wills

Actual DC July 2009 MPT topics:

Memo to senior attorney (analysis of defense)
Letter to opposing counsel

Scary that I managed to flag 5 out of 6 essay topics in my bare bones predictions. (Of course, that only happens when you aren't actually taking the bar and just observing from a distance).


I trust that everyone is decompressing from study mode now. It is a weird feeling to try and keep your mind so focused on something for weeks on end, then, suddenly be done with it.

Trust your studying and work. The torpedo is in the water. Now, just kick back and wait for the explosion in the distance (blowing a hole in the side of ship otherwise known as the bar exam graders).

Good luck everyone! (especially the repeaters out there)

The other half of the D&D team

I saw today that the surviving creative half behind Dungeons & Dragons, Dave Arneson, passed away yesterday.

It is odd timing how the other partner, Gary Gygax, passed away last year.

Maybe they were like some of the old married couples...you know after one spouse dies, the other seems to move along shortly after?

Whatever the force behind it, here's a couple of ten-siders for good luck. Thanks for countless hours in the junior high days spent in basements, dining rooms, attics and garages playing D&D.

February 2009 DC bar exam

Congrats to everyone that completed the February bar exam yesterday, especially all the retakers out there. The torpedo is in the water...nothing to do now but get back to the regular grind and wait for the explosions (of joy) when you get your results.

I heard from someone via the comments that the following subjects were tested on the MEE for the February 2009 DC bar exam:

Evidence (character evidence/impeach witnesses)
Property (joint tenancy v. tenancy in common)
Civ Pro (service of process by e-mail to person in foreign country/choice of law)
Corporations (fiduciary responsibility of corporate boards)
Commercial Paper (check/forged indorsement/theft of check)
Torts (negligence/landlord tenant/personal injury)

I also heard that the two MPTs were
Memo to Partner (Objective)
Memo to Court (Persuasive)

All I can say is, man, I am soooo glad all that bar exam jazz is behind me!

Enjoy a couple of days of doing nothing!

Inauguration and more

I meant to post sooner after the inauguration but didn't get around to it...

What an amazing day. I walked down towards the Capitol the day before to check out the stage and see what it looked like (since I didn't have tickets to get this close on the actual day).

I was downtown on Tuesday and saw the parade. The crowds were large, but everyone was quite friendly. Definitely an amazing vibe in the air. Being a supporter of Obama, it was neat to see the campaign road finally come to an end (at least until the next cycle starts).

Work has been busy, which is a good thing considering the economy these days. We'll have to see where the coming months take us though. Yikes. I did find out a couple of weeks ago that I did not get a raise for this year. Considering things, I'm happy to be employed at my current rate instead of trying to find a job. Hopefully times will be more prosperous next year so I get back on track.

Say, what is the deal with guys that choose to go into a stall in the work bathroom to urinate instead of using the urinal on the wall? I totally don't get that. Stage fright? Some freak rash? I have always wondered what the reasoning is. Ah, the mysteries of life.

I talked to a friend from law school that is taking a second bar exam in a different state. The big days are fast approaching next week. Man, I can say without a doubt, I totally do not miss that feeling. Last year, my repeat bar exam in D.C. was approaching and my mind was about to explode. It seems like so long ago. I'm done with bar exams for good. For those taking their first, or repeating, or trying to get into another jurisdiction - best of luck. Relax, use the force, and even if you feel like you are five feet nuthin, a hundred and nuthin...think of Rudy.

Winter in DC

I've been off the wagon with posting. You know how it goes.

I've been busy - enjoying the holidays and trying to bill hours. My schedule has been pretty good so far and I was doing a decent job of staying on track for hitting my goal but December wasn't so good. A few extra days off and some relatives in town hurts the hours a bit. I've definitely got some ground to make up so I'm back on track.

Inauguration is next week, which should be quite an event. I'll be joining the masses downtown trying to catcha glimpse of Obama and his crew. For some reason, my senators didn't come through with tickets for me to the official ceremony...