U.S. bar prep & licensure tips
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 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 MoreGetting ahead of the Character and Fitness process in 2L year
It may feel early in your 2L year, but believe it or not, it’s already time to start thinking about the Character and Fitness portion of your bar application. The Character and Fitness (C&F) section of the application varies by state, so it’s best to check the rules for your anticipated bar exam state before […]
Read MoreThe final countdown to the bar exam
The last couple of months has probably felt challenging to say the least. With the finish line in sight, you may be feeling everything from excitement to anxiety. Just remember to take a moment to feel proud of the hard work and dedication you’ve put forth as you’ve prepared for your upcoming bar exam. As […]
Read More2L to 3L year: Time to start bar exam planning
If you’re like most law students, your 2L year was so busy that you did not really have time to stop and think. Not to worry. You finally have this law school thing down and now it’s on to future planning. In the midst of finishing up your classwork, 3L year is about figuring out […]
Read MoreHow to succeed on the Multistate Bar Exam (MBE)
Let’s start with what we already know about the Multistate Bar Exam (MBE): With 200 questions to answer over a period of six hours (that’s an average of one minute and 48 seconds per question), it’s a demanding test. With seven major areas of substantive law tested, there are questions on a wide range of […]
Read MoreIt is important to embrace balance in every aspect of your life, especially when it comes to law school and the bar exam. You already know how important it is to stay focused and regimented in your studies. It is equally important to make sure you are getting some down time each day. Balance During […]
Read MoreBARBRI Bar Review makes staying on schedule easy, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t still track your progress. In fact, BARBRI has some specially designed features that go beyond the simple numbers to help you stay on track. It all starts by figuring out your schedule beyond the recommended daily hours that the BARBRI interface provides (courtesy […]
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