Savor the Process: How Bar Prep is Like Enjoying Dessert on National Dessert Day
It’s National Dessert Day, and while everyone’s indulging in their favorite treats, let’s take a moment to think about how dessert can actually teach us something about bar prep. Whether it’s cake, pie, donut, or a decadent scoop of ice cream, the best desserts are meant to be savored, not rushed through.
And believe it or not, bar exam preparation is the same way.
Just like you wouldn’t rush through your favorite dessert, you shouldn’t rush through bar prep—especially when it comes to reviewing the explanatory answers to multiple-choice questions. For every minute you spend answering a question, spend at least that much time reviewing the explanation.
Here’s how you can savor the process of studying, much like you’d savor your favorite sweet treat.
🍩 Take Small Bites—Don’t Just Devour
Think about your favorite dessert: when you eat it too fast, you don’t truly enjoy it, and you might even miss some of the flavors. The same goes for bar prep. Don’t rush through practice questions just to hit a high number. After you’ve answered a question, slow down and really take the time to review the explanatory answers—even if you correctly answered the question. By breaking things down and savoring each part of the review, you’ll retain more and master the material.
🍰 Savor Each Layer—Like a Layered Cake
A beautifully layered cake has depth—each bite gives you a new flavor. Similarly, reviewing your answers allows you to explore every layer of the question: why the correct answer is right, why the wrong answers are wrong, and how the law applies to different fact patterns. This deeper dive gives you a richer understanding, much like savoring each bite of cake reveals its complexity. Every review session is a chance to savor a new “layer” of legal knowledge.
🍨 Indulge in the Details—They Matter
Have you ever noticed how the smallest details can elevate a dessert? A sprinkle of sea salt, a drizzle of caramel—those extras make a difference. The same is true in bar prep. Reviewing the explanatory answers, even when you get a question right, is like adding those final touches. It turns good preparation into great preparation, helping you spot nuances that can make all the difference on exam day.
🍦 Enjoy the Process—It Leads to a Sweet Finish
We savor desserts because they’re a treat. Bar prep might not always feel like a treat, but by slowing down and embracing the review process, you can find satisfaction in your progress. Every time you review an answer and reinforce a concept, you’re one step closer to the ultimate reward: passing the bar exam. Savor the process now, and you’ll be ready to celebrate your sweet success later.
As you celebrate National Dessert Day, remember that savoring is key—whether you’re enjoying a slice of pie or working through bar exam practice questions.
