Many claim that studying for the bar exam is a full-time job, but if you have other obligations that limit how much you can study each day, it’s best to start early. Figure out when you plan on taking the exam and work backward from there to create a schedule. If you’re enrolling in a live bar prep course, you will be able to skip this step because your instructor will lay out a schedule for you. Some self-paced courses may provide a study schedule as well, but it’s up to you to keep yourself on task and on track.