I am now a Registered Patent Attorney November 22, 2008
Posted by atharkhan in : CA Bar Prep, Personal , trackbackLast night was beyond description.
As soon as I got the results, I shared the good news with my immediate family. Then, it was time to make some calls. I called my mentor and friend who guided me all through law school and even put in excellent recommendations to various law firms. I called my last manager who — for two summers — gave me the time off to add law firm experience to my resume, and kept my position open for me. I also called my prior manager who hired me right out of undergraduate school at a salary well above what I deserved, and then hired me at two other companies that he went on to. Then, I called my manager from fifteen years ago, who gave me my very first job in the US. And, I emailed my mentor who helped me write my very first office action, and utility patent. Then, I sat down to a wonderful home cooked meal with my wife. Later, we went to McDonalds in our PJs to get fries and yogurt parfaits. This morning, I thanked a very special professor who drove us all very hard in the last few months of bar prep and dedicated every possible resource to our success.
I wish I could say “I” passed the bar but I didn’t get here alone. I was helped by many who took time out of their busy lives to guide, mentor, and help me.
Thank you all!
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Congratulations!
Congrats and very kind of you to do what you did…remember those who helped you along the way.
Who was your professor or tutor for the CA bar? I did not pass and need some good advice. I will be working full time this time around. I got to second read and missed the passing score by 40 points.
any input would be appreciated.
Hi Azi,
I am very sorry to hear about your results. I am sure that it was hard to handle the disappointment given that you worked hard to succeed.
It was Professor Paula Manning who is a Dean at Whittier Law School. She teaches a class called Legal Analysis Workshop where she covers one legal subject per week. Then she has students issue spot and write several essays for each subject. These are graded and extensive feedback is provided to the students. This was probably the most intense class in law school but it proved to be excellent preparation for the bar.
If you would like more information, feel free to email me. I would be happy to help you.
-Athar.
You forgot to mention the ruse call you made to me bro! Congrats!
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