The EDPNA Exam: How I Almost Sabotaged Myself & What You Can Learn From It

I still remember the day I took the EDPNA exam like it was yesterday.

150 of us. A proctored room. No digital devices—just three thick law books, a No. 2 pencil, and a time limit.

It felt serious, intense—like stepping into a real legal battle.

As I read each question, I treated it like a case. ?? What would you do if…? ?? How would you argue this? ?? Which rule applies here?

I went through the questions methodically, with confidence. And then…it happened.

I finished. I looked up. Only an hour had passed.

The Self-Doubt That Almost Cost Me

I panicked.

Everyone else’s heads were still down, writing, flipping pages.

I sat there, thinking: ?? Did I miss something? ?? Did I answer too fast? ?? Am I the only one who doesn’t get it?

So, I did what so many of us do under pressure—I second-guessed myself. I changed two answers.

I waited twenty more minutes before finally standing up when I saw others leave.

My final score? 88.

And the worst part? My original answer was correct.

Lesson Learned: Trust Your Training

? I knew the answers. ? I had studied the material. ? I had prepared.

But in that moment, I let self-doubt creep in.

Here’s what I wish someone had told me before taking the exam:

?? Your first instinct is usually right. ?? Time does not equal correctness—some people just take longer. ?? Confidence can be the difference between passing and failing.

If You’re Preparing for the EDPNA Exam, Here’s My Advice:

?? Treat every question like a case—you already know how to analyze. ?? Trust your first instinct—it’s based on what you’ve learned. ?? Don’t compare your pace to others—focus on YOUR process.

And most importantly? Prepare in a way that eliminates uncertainty.

If you want to pass with confidence (not second-guessing yourself like I did), make sure you have a structured plan.

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?? Have you ever second-guessed yourself on a test? Drop your experience in the comments—I’d love to hear your thoughts!