Why I Withdrew from the Bar Exam After I was Bullied Into Retaking It featuring Kate Dwyer

When a tweet about withdrawing from the bar exam went viral, Kate
Dwyer embraced the attention and interacted with hundreds of
people about how to trust yourself and your journey. After
working as a paralegal in a plaintiff’s attorney and immigration
office, Kate decided to attend law school and develop more
practical legal skills. So when Kate Dwyer failed the bar exam,
then withdrew from the next exam, Kate had to change her career
plans. At the time of the recording, Kate Dwyer was a fellow with
the Center for Public Interest Advocacy and Collaboration, where
she was a project manager and grant writer. Currently, Kate Dwyer
is working as a program coordinator for refugee family
reunification.





Listen to learn:





How to trust yourself

The importance of jobs where your JD is an advantage

Why a paralegal would attend law school 






We also discuss:





How to the bar exam affects your mental health

Best career choices if you have a JD and an interest in
immigration/immigrant civil rights

Why you should forgive yourself for failing the bar exam






Kate Dwyer is not licensed to practice law. Learn more about Kate
Dwyer:  





Twitter: https://twitter.com/kateelldee





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