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&lt;p&gt;The bar exam is only a few months away, which means it’s time to start prepping. Bar prep seems like a daunting time, but it does not have to be. With a schedule customized to fit your learning style and daily routine, &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; href=&quot;/blogs/vaults-law-blog-legal-careers-and-industry-news/bar-exam-prep-dos-and-donts-infographic&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;bar prep will be easier&lt;/a&gt; to endure. This article will give you the tools you will need to create the perfect bar prep schedule.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Look Ahead.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The first step is to look at your bar prep resources. Take into consideration how much time you have until the big day and the amount of information you will have to learn. The earlier you start studying, the more time you will have to review any topics that you have a hard time grasping. It is important to carve out some time at the end of each day as well as a one day a week to review information so it will remain fresh in your memory come the big day.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; href=&quot;/blogs/vaults-law-blog-legal-careers-and-industry-news/bar-prep-one-size-does-not-fit-all&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;purchased&lt;/a&gt; a bar prep course, the company will have a schedule prepared that will outline what to study and when. This schedule is a great starting point. You can follow the schedule or tailor it to study more or less depending on your goals and personal study preferences.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Are You a Morning Bird or Night Owl?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Another important thing to take into consideration is what time of day you study best. If you retain information better in the morning, then your schedule will start earlier than someone who performs better late at night. The amount of time you’ll need to reserve for bar prep each day is significant, so mapping out your peak study times may help boost your efficiency. &#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How to Handle Working While Prepping.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you will be working during bar prep, then your schedule will be drastically different. Most people who work while studying, carve out time either early in the morning before work or late at night when they’re done with work and dinner. If this sounds stressful, try not to worry. People have studied for the bar while working and still passed! You can study longer on the weekends to ensure that you are staying on track and at the same speed as everyone else.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Revise When Needed.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Figuring out the right schedule will be a trial and error situation. What may sound like a great schedule on paper may actually be hard to follow in real life. 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