Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we are welcoming special guest Elizabeth Knox -- disability consultant and tutor -- to talk about the types of situations in which you could apply for accommodations on the bar exam, and tips for having your request approved.

In this episode, we discuss:

The type of work Elizabeth does as a disability consultant
A reminder to apply for accommodations as early as possible
Some common scenarios where accommodations are needed, such as anxiety or different disabilities
How nursing or pregnant women can get accommodations to make sitting through the exam more comfortable
The importance of providing the required paperwork for your request to be approved
What if you forgot to apply for extended time?
What to do in the event of becoming disabled shortly before the exam
Accommodations for the MPRE

Resources:

Download the Transcript
(https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-60-applying-for-accommodations-on-the-bar-exam-w-elizabeth-knox/)

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Alison & Lee

060: Applying for Accommodations on the Bar Exam (w/Elizabeth Knox)

The Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast: Pass the Bar Exam with Less Stress