345: Early Bar Prep with Themis Bar Review

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we're speaking with Themis Bar Review experts Zach Lindesmith and Michele Cooley. The conversation centers around the importance of realistic study planning for the groups of students who need to start their bar prep early. Note: This episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review – the gold standard in bar exam preparation. With this special promotion, you can save $700 on any July 2026 Themis Bar Review course using the code BAREXAMTB700 at checkout. (This offer is valid until April 3rd, 2026.) In this episode, we discuss: Who should start studying for the bar early? Having a realistic planning mindset Building a support system Time-blocking and memorization of the material Shift in the skills that will be tested on the NextGen UBE Applying for bar exam accommodations Avoiding burnout and keeping your motivation with the end goal in mind Resources: Private Bar Exam Tutoring ( Themis Bar Review ( NextGen UBE Content Scope ( Official Examinees' Guide to the NextGen UBE ( How Early to Start Preparing for the Bar Exam, and How? ( Getting an Early Start on Bar Preparation ( Download the Transcript ( If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts ( ) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website ( ). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates ( )! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee

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345: Early Bar Prep with Themis Bar Review is an episode from The Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast: Pass the Bar Exam with Less Stress by Bar Exam Toolbox.

This episode is 45:35 long.

This episode was published on Mar 16, 2026.

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