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Is the Bar Exam Curve Real?
The bar exam curve is very real, and it can be your ally in passing the exam. By understanding how the curve works and leveraging tools like BARBRI’s bar prep courses, you can maximize your chances of landing on the passing side. Establishing a Passing Threshold The primary function of the curve, or scaled scoring, […]
Read MoreLeave the Bar Prep Heavy Lifting to Us
Trust the Process. It Works. Preparing for the bar exam is no small feat. As a future lawyer, you deserve a bar review course that not only understands the stakes but also equips you with the tools to excel. Throughout the year, our learning and innovation team adapts and enhances the BARBRI Bar Review course. […]
Read MoreBy Steve Levin, BARBRI Vice President of International Development Unless you’ve already taken a different U.S. bar exam, the California Bar Exam probably is unlike any exam you’ve ever taken in your life. It’s certainly more expansive than any exam you faced in law school and makes finals week look like child’s play. Imagine preparing […]
Read MoreWhere to Pick Up Valuable Points: The MPT
For many students, the Multistate Performance Test (MPT) is the favored part of the bar exam because it is the “think like a lawyer” section. Instead of testing you on your memorization of the law and how to apply it, it tests you on how to be a lawyer. The MPT requires you to think […]
Read MoreWhen it comes to the challenges presented by the Multistate Bar Exam (MBE), it’s best to not overthink this exam. Yes, the MBE may seem daunting. It’s one big final exam covering all your first-year studies and more. You have only six hours to answer 200 questions, each of which has four answer choices. (In […]
Read MoreFive Great Things About Studying for the Bar Exam
Let’s face it, studying for the bar exam is no walk in the park. Yet, amidst the study sessions and countless hours spent digesting legal complexities, there are some real positives. Here are five things that make the journey that is bar prep quite worthwhile. Studying for the Bar Exam is a Bonding Experience with […]
Read MoreWorking While Studying for the Bar Exam
GUEST BLOG by Brian C. Pike, Esq. Passed the New York Bar Exam, Michigan Bar Exam, and Tennessee Bar Exam Associate General Counsel at Baker Donelson Should I work while I prepare to take the bar exam? If you ever ask a practicing attorney this question, they undoubtedly will fall into two heavily defended camps: (1) […]
Read MoreFive frequently asked questions about BARBRI Bar Review
By Mike Sims, BARBRI President Year after year, tens of thousands of graduating students trust BARBRI for their bar exam preparation. As they are making their bar prep choice, there are a few questions that continue to come up. Below are five of our most frequently asked questions about BARBRI Bar Review. 1) Is the […]
Read MoreHow I would have done law school and bar prep differently
By Makenzie Way, a former BARBRI student and graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. She currently serves as a labor and employment associate with WilmerHale in Boston. Even as early as 2L year, my bar prep strategy was to take all bar exam related subjects sooner rather than later in law school. I even […]
Read MoreThe bar exam is unlike any other test and it’s arguably the most important one you’ll take in your lifetime. Wouldn’t it be great to walk into the exam with the confidence that you are going to pass, the first time? BARBRI students are best equipped to perform at the highest levels on exam day. […]
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