299: Breaking Down Bar Prep (w/Stephanie Acosta from UWorld/Themis)

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're speaking with guest Stephanie Acosta - Director of Legal Education at UWorld (which acquired Themis Bar Review) - about how they develop comprehensive and engaging bar study materials. We also share tips on effective study techniques, self-assessment, and managing mental health during bar prep.

Note: This episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review – the gold standard in bar exam preparation. Save $900 on any July 2025 Themis Bar Review course by using the code BAREXAMTB900 at checkout. (This offer is valid until May 19, 2025.)

In this episode, we discuss:

• Stephanie's journey from law school to working in bar prep
• Innovative content development at Themis and UWorld
• Upcoming changes to the format and content of the bar exam
• Common mistakes in bar studying
• Advice for bar studiers who feel stuck in the process

Resources:

• Private Bar Exam Tutoring (https://barexamtoolbox.com/private-bar-exam-tutoring/)
• Themis Bar Review (https://www.themisbar.com/)
• UWorld Legal (https://legal.uworld.com/)
• Podcast Episode 83: Honing Your Mindset for Bar Exam Studying (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-83-honing-your-mindset-for-bar-exam-studying/)
• 3L Bar Exam Tip: Selecting the Right Bar Review Provider for You (https://barexamtoolbox.com/3l-bar-exam-tip-selecting-the-right-bar-review-provider-for-you/)

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-299-breaking-down-bar-prep-w-stephanie-acosta-from-uworld-themis/)

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Alison & Lee