Students frequently ask how long they need to study in order to achieve success on the bar exam. Although there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question because there is no form schedule that will work for everyone, this blog discusses the typical study hours and time frame for applicants preparing for the bar exam. Read further to see how we answer the question “How long should I study for the bar exam?”
Many bar examinees tend to worry a lot about the MBE and focus primarily on the MBE when they study. You may be falling into this trap if: Read more
Perfecting your timing is critical to success on the MBE! It does not matter how well-versed you are in the law if you do not have time to actually answer the questions on exam day!
You may have heard about “released” or “real” MBE questions. We are big believers in real MBE questions and we will tell you why. (However, they also have some drawbacks which we will explain as well!) Read more
Do not take our word for it—try out this method of learning the law then answering a question here. Read more
Many students ask, “What is the best way to answer multiple-choice questions? Should I read the call of the question first? Should I read the answer choices first?” Here, we show you the approach for multiple-choice questions that will help you maximize your MBE score. This approach is what helped our JD Advising founder score a 180 on the MBE and has helped countless JD Advising students boost their MBE scores significantly.
Many bar exam takers save memorization for the last two weeks of bar prep. That is a big mistake! Memorization should be part of your regular study schedule. You will feel much less overwhelmed—and bar prep will be much more manageable—if you make memorization a priority from the beginning. Read more
