Support

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Main Entry: sup·port
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: from Latin supportare, from sub- + portare > to carry

(1): to endure bravely or quietly : bear
(2): to promote the interests of; assist, help
(3): to hold up or serve as a foundation or prop for
(4): to maintain at a desired level
(5): to keep from fainting, yielding, or losing courage : comfort
(6): to take care of everything non-bar; NOTICING what needs to be done


Every experience is different, but just as 1L was its own special hazing whether you attended Harvard, State U, or Cousin Vinny's School of Law, your real-life v. bar-life might go something like this:

W explains the time & focus needed to prepare for the bar exam.

H understands & agrees to do whatever is necessary for W to pass.

Knowing H doesn't truly understand, W attempts to list/detail 'necessary'. H nods in agreement, but does not really share W's definition of the word.

Melt-down #1.

Draw the next scene using your imagination. Color the picture 'not pretty.'

W (with increasing frustration) reiterates bar-prep-support requirements.

In between licking his wounds, H is 99% perfect for precisely 4.2 days. During this time, W accomplishes much effective study. Confidence rises.

Life now reverts to "normal". Not good. W notices - a little more each day. H subtly changes degree of effort exerted - a little less each day.

Bar study diminishes inversely proportional to the rising level of tension. W notices both. H recognizes neither.

Melt-down #2.

And #3.

Slight increase in support-level and bar-focus. Not nearly enough to pass. W knows this all too well - enough to be afraid. H still does not understand.

Stay tuned.