The World and Everything In It 9.8.25 Rewriting the bar exam, the stalled labor market, and the end of World War II
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Sep 8, 2025 
David Bahnsen, a seasoned financial analyst and head of The Bahnsen Group, dives into the latest economic trends, revealing a stagnant labor market and anticipated interest rate cuts. He discusses the evolving bar exam, emphasizing a shift towards practical skills for aspiring lawyers. Bahnsen also reflects on VJ Day's 80th anniversary, contrasting American celebrations with reactions in other nations, while linking historical factors to current investment climates. His insights blend finance, law, and history for a thought-provoking conversation.
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Prepare For Practice, Not Trivia
- Study practical lawyering skills, not just memorization, because the NextGen UBE emphasizes applied tasks over rote recall.
- Practice integrated question sets and performance tasks to build issue-spotting, client counseling, and legal research skills.
A New Grad's Bar-Prep Emotions
- Katie Gunderson described bar-prep nerves as 'daunting' after three years of law school and weeks of study.
- She expects passing the bar will trigger a 'paralyzing joy' and immediate celebration if successful.
Rebuild Bar Prep Around Practice
- Redo bar prep to focus on mastery and practice-rich exercises rather than surface memorization.
- Begin with substantive learning, then intensify simulated practical tasks to build readiness.
