Bar Prep and Mother’s Day: Because Someone Believed in You First

It’s Mother’s Day—a day when many of us pause to appreciate the woman (or women) who first taught us the meaning of persistence, patience, and unconditional support.

And for those in the thick of bar prep, that reminder couldn’t come at a better time.

Whether you're outlining Torts, grinding through a set of MBE questions, or rewriting your third essay of the weekend, take a moment today to recognize the quiet strength you’re drawing from. Because odds are, the grit you’re showing right now is something someone modeled for you long before you ever opened a bar review book.

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Maybe it was your mom who cheered you on through law school. Maybe it was a grandmother, aunt, foster mom, mentor, big sister, or a dad pulling double duty. Whoever that person was—whoever believed in you before you believed in yourself—today is for them.

And if you're a parent juggling bar prep and childcare? You’re showing your own kids exactly what dedication looks like. One day, they’ll understand how hard you worked—and they’ll be better for it.

So here's your assignment for today:

✅ Call your mom or maternal figure if you can.

✅ If you are that maternal figure, take a moment to celebrate yourself.

✅ And then, when you're ready, get back to work. Because the best way to honor the sacrifices others made for your success is to keep going.

You’re not doing this alone. You carry a legacy with you—one built on love, sacrifice, and resilience. Let that push you through today’s study session.

Happy Mother’s Day.