How to Check Bar Exam Results: What to Do and What Not to Do
If you are awaiting bar exam results, you may be wondering how to check your results. Here, we give you some guidance on how to check bar exam results — including what you should and should not do!
Most states post something online — some states post seat numbers and some states post names. Other states simply email results and delay posting names online or don’t post names online at all. Read more
This is a very common question that plagues many applicants but one that’s easy to answer. For applicants and law schools alike, the application process can be incredibly personal. Applicants form relationships with law admissions staff, professors, current students and even prospective classmates throughout the admissions cycle. Many applicants struggle to withdraw their application from consideration because they feel connected to a school, even though it’s not the best fit for them.
In this post, we give some tips to law students taking the Uniform Bar Exam. These are tips that you can use in law school to maximize your chances of passing the Uniform Bar Exam the first time you take it. Read more
What to Do When You Leave the Bar Exam Testing Site
It’s Wednesday evening and you have finally finished the bar exam. It’s been a long two days (a long few months if we’re being honest) and you have no idea what to do now. In this post we give you our advice on what to do when you leave the bar exam testing site.
Recap of the February 2019 California Bar Exam Essays and Performance Test
As per usual, the February 2019 California Bar Exam essays had quite a few racehorse questions! We were not surprised to see this given the difficulty of the California bar exam generally. Here are our general thoughts about what appeared on the February 2019 California Bar Exam essays. Read more
A Recap of the February 2019 Uniform Bar Exam (MEE and MPT)
In our blog post we give you a quick recap of the February 2019 Uniform Bar Exam, including what was tested on the February 2019 Multistate Essay Exam (MEE) and the February 2019 Multistate Performance Test (MPT). Read more
Congratulations if you just completed the first day of the Michigan bar exam! Below, find our February 2019 Michigan Bar Exam recap, including our thoughts on the exam!
Introduction to the Guide: How to Pass the Bar Exam the First Time
In this guide, we tell you how to pass the bar exam the first time you take it! This is a step-by-step approach on how to study and prepare for the bar exam. This includes what classes you should take in law school, our recommendation on picking a commercial course, and tips and tricks to utilize as you go along. If you are in your first, second, or beginning your third year of law school, start from step one. If you are in your last semester of law school (or out of law school), have already chosen a bar review course, and know which state you are taking the bar exam in, start with step four.
We also tell you how to avoid some of the common mistakes first-time takers make. All instructors at JD Advising have scored in the 99th percentile on the bar exam and we specialize in courses and tutoring for first-time and repeat takers. So, we know firsthand how to score high on the bar exam! If you would like a free PDF of the guide, simply enter your name and email below!
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Here are a list of topics and quick links in our guide:
Step One: Start in Law School: we tell you what classes to take and other steps you can take to prepare for the bar exam in law school.
Step Two: Sign up for a Bar Review Course: we tell you how to make an educated and informed decision when choosing a commercial bar review course, and why it is important to sign up for a bar review course.
Step Five: Make a Daily Bar Exam Study Schedule: many first-time takers wonder how to create an effective daily bar exam study schedule and here we tell you how, utilizing a step-by-step process; plus, we also give you a sample study schedule.
Step Seven: Take Bar Exam Practice Tests: we cover how to take bar exam practice tests effectively so you can walk into the real exam confidently and sure of your timing.
Step Nine: Get Ready for Bar Exam Day: here, we tell you how to prepare for bar exam day ahead of time, including arranging your hotel, transportation, and making sure you have everything packed using our bar exam packing list.
FAQ: Common Questions First-Time Bar Exam Takers Have: we answer common questions that first-time bar exam takers frequently ask us like: how many hours a day should I study? should I join a study group? do I need to complete 100% of my commercial course?
To help you make informed and educated decisions on which law school classes to take, which bar review course will suit you best, and which state bar exam to take.
To help you study for the bar exam in the most effective manner so you pass the first time you take it.
To assist in creating a bar exam experience that is as stress-free as possible by providing you with resources to help you study smart and prepare mentally and physically.
To help you avoid common—and very avoidable—mistakes that first-time takers make.
To answer all of the bar exam-related questions you may have in law school or as you approach the bar exam.
If you have any questions, we are happy to answer them. You can contact us here at your convenience. We love to hear from our readers.
Bar exam day is the culmination of three or more years of hard work. With the stress and anxiety that goes along with it, you might forget altogether about what to eat! Your food for bar exam day is going to act as the fuel that runs your brain. So, you need to eat smart! In this post, we cover some food-related bar exam food tips!
Common mistakes first-time Michigan Bar Exam Takers Make – and how to avoid them!
In this article, we discuss some common mistakes that first-time Michigan bar exam takers make when they prepare for the bar exam. We also tell you how to avoid these mistakes so that you maximize your chance of passing the Michigan bar exam! Read more
When you’re applying to law school you must be aware of your digital footprint. Law schools often look at your social media presence when reviewing applicants’ candidacy. You don’t have a lot to gain, but so much to lose by posting inappropriate things to social media. Use this helpful law school application social media checklist to make sure you are covered!
With all the stress that comes with taking the bar exam, your meals might be the last thing on your mind! In this post, we let you know what to eat the day of the bar exam!
Welcome to our MBE tip of the day series. This “MBE tip of the day” post focuses on evidence.
You will see 25 scored evidence MBE questions on the Multistate Bar Exam. In this post, we will review an evidence question together. Note that we have posted several MBE tips (which you can find links to at the bottom of this post) that focus on a specific multiple-choice question that many students answer incorrectly. If you can master these questions, it could increase your MBE score by that many points if you see any of these issues tested again (which, by the way, you will!). These posts of MBE tips and tricks will not only cover substantive law but also strategy. So each “MBE tip of the day” post covers one highly-tested area of substantive law as well as an important MBE strategy. Finally, you can sign up to receive these posts directly to your inbox for the upcoming administration at the bottom of this page.
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How to Check Bar Exam Results: What to Do and What Not to Do
How to Check Bar Exam Results: What to Do and What Not to Do
Tips for Law Students taking the Uniform Bar Exam
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