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Bar passage planning

A quick guide to the budget and timing realities around the bar exam year.

June 9, 20261 min read

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The period between graduation and bar passage can tighten the budget more than borrowers expect. Application fees, prep costs, and a delayed salary start all matter.

Use this guide to keep the bar year inside the real debt plan instead of treating it like a footnote.

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