Now, with the exam only 12 days hence, it's time to wind down one's studies. I, myself, am doing what I call my "clean sweep." Having now written or outlined 84 essays, I am sweeping each subject looking for sub-issues that I may have missed or need to re-review. Today, it's civil procedure and motions to remand to state court, rights to jury trial in federal and California couts, and that "bugabo" that I must re-affix in my mind - joinder of parties.Aside from that, I've made my hotel reservations at the testing site and put together my bar exam survival kit with a few sundry items to add -
- Aspirin or a pain reliever of choice
- Prilosec to keep my stomach acids at bay (for those with less queezy stomachs, Tums might suffice)
- Bandaids and antibiotic ointment (yes, I cut my arm on metal library shelves recently)
- Pencil sharpener
- No. 2 pencils
- Highlighters
- Ear plugs
- Pillows for one's seat
- An analog watch
Peppermints for sustanence and to keep my stomach calm (although mints, food, and water are NOT allowed!)
A word of caution, no cell phones are allowed so put your electronic instruments away.
Water is meted out by the bar examiners . . .a few sips, if time affords . . .
