# Melissa: Passing the UBE vs. Struggling with the Florida Bar Exam

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Published: 2026-05-13T10:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Melissa Marler, Director of Legal Education for Kaplan Bar Review and a graduate of Seton Hall Law School, shares her journey from wanting to follow in her mother’s footsteps as a psychotherapist to discovering her passion for law. Melissa talks about her bar exam experience. After passing the UBE on her first attempt, she later faced multiple attempts at the Florida Bar Exam before ultimately passing. Her story is a powerful reminder that success is not always linear. This episode is for anyone preparing for the bar exam, navigating law school, considering a career pivot, or needing encouragement during a difficult season. Use code PASSWITHPONZ to save an extra $100 off Kaplan Bar Prep and it stacks on top of current sales! Use this link to follow us on social media, support the show, and always know when the next episode will be: https://linktr.ee/legallyponzaneli

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