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How is the February Michigan Bar Exam different from the July Michigan Bar Exam?
0 Comments/in Bar ExamHow is the February Michigan Bar Exam different from the
July Michigan Bar Exam?
Many students wonder how the February Michigan Bar exam differs from the July Michigan bar exam. There are rumors that one bar exam is easier than the other – when in reality one is not! But they are different. In this article, we list the five primary differences between the February Michigan Bar Exam and the July Michigan Bar Exam. Read more
Bar Exam Memorization Tips
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In this post, we discuss our best bar exam memorization tips. Memorizing a bar exam outline is not easy. However, it is so important to learn the law and memorize legal rules if you want to pass the bar exam. Many students overlook memorizing rules. They go right from sitting in lecture to practicing problems and skip the most critical step–memorization! Here, we give you our best bar exam memorization tips so you can make sure you are spending your study time efficiently! Read more
MBE Tip of the Day: A Look at a Criminal Law MBE Question
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Welcome to our MBE tip of the day series. This “MBE tip of the day” post focuses on a Criminal Law MBE question. Read more
MPT Attack Plan: How to Dissect an MPT!
0 Comments/in Bar ExamMPT Attack Plan: How to Dissect an MPT (Multistate Performance Test)
In this post we give you an MPT attack plan and tell you how to dissect an MPT. The MPT portion of the exam may be overwhelming to you. You open an MPT exam and see the following:
- the “file” which contains a task memo as well as the facts of the case. The task memo tells you what to do (e.g. write an objective memo, a persuasive brief, or something else). The rest of the file will contain documents that reveal the facts–e.g., deposition transcripts, witness interviews, e-mail exchanges etc.
- the library, which contains cases and/or statutes
Where do you start? You need a good MPT attack plan so you can confidently dissect an MPT and draft a stellar MPT answer. Here is the MPT attack plan that will maximize your chance of getting a stellar score. Read more
Should I Make My Own Bar Exam Outlines?
in Bar ExamShould I Make My Own Bar Exam Outlines?
Of all the tasks to complete before you take the bar exam, making outlines might be the one people put off the longest. Many often wonder “Should I make my own bar exam outlines? Is it worth it?” In this post, we go over some things to keep in mind if you are considering drawing up your own outlines for review!
Top 5 Best Uniform Bar Exam Books
in Bar ExamTop 5 Best Uniform Bar Exam Books
If you are studying for the Uniform Bar Exam, here are the top five best Uniform Bar Exam books you can purchase! Many students find these to be an excellent supplement to a commercial course. These Uniform Bar Exam books are very tailored to what you are likely to see on the Uniform Bar Exam. Read more
Best MPT Resources Under $500
in Bar ExamWhere to find REAL Civil Procedure MBE Questions
0 Comments/in Bar ExamWhere to find REAL Civil Procedure MBE Questions that are released by the National Conference of Bar Examiners’.
Many students search for real Civil Procedure MBE questions — that is, Civil Procedure MBE questions that are invented by the National Conference of Bar Examiners. These are the “best” source of MBE questions because they most accurately reflect what you will see on your bar exam. The NCBE writes the exam so NCBE-released questions are the ones you should be practicing with. (For more on that, check out this post on the importance of using real MBE questions.) Read more
UBE Tips: 5 Tips to Help you Conquer the Uniform Bar Exam
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In this post, we tell you our top five UBE tips to help you conquer the Uniform Bar Exam! We have helped hundreds of students pass the UBE. These UBE tips have been critical to their success! And they can help you succeed too! Read more
How to Write an Essay Outline for the MEE
in Bar ExamHow to Write an Essay Outline for the MEE (Multistate Essay Exam)
The Multistate Essay Exam allots three hours to answer six questions. This means that you should spend about 30 minutes per question. Some students prefer to write an essay outline for the MEE prior to answering a question. Thus, instead of diving into the question, they want to have some outline for what they want to say. (Note: If you prefer not to write an essay outline for the MEE, that is okay! Many students do great without outlining ahead of time. The best way to know what approach is best for you is to practice both ways!) Read more
Corporations and LLCs on the Multistate Essay Exam
in Bar ExamTips for Corporations and LLCs on the Multistate Essay Exam
This time in our MEE tips series we address Corporations and LLCs. When thinking about Corporations and LLCs on the Multistate Essay Exam, you should consider two questions: how is it tested? And how often is it tested? In the last 10 years (20 administrations), we’ve seen Corporations and LLCs on the Multistate Essay Exam 11 times. This makes Corporations and LLCs on the Multistate Essay Exam a frequently tested set of subjects. Additionally, the Examiners have the ability to test Corporations by itself, LLCs by itself, or some combination of the two! There are a lot of possible avenues for the Examiners to take!
How to Format a Memo on the MPT
in Bar ExamHow to Format a Memo on the MPT: In this post we discuss how to format a memo on the MPT. When you hear the word “memo”, what is really being referred to is an objective memorandum. The goal of an objective memorandum is to be objective when discussing the issues. You should still arrive at conclusions. But make sure you are not acting as an advocate. Often, the memo will be written to a senior partner at the firm and he or she will ask for your advice on specific issues. In this post, we show you how to format a memo on the MPT.
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MBE Tip of the Day: Criminal Procedure
in Bar ExamMBE Tip of the Day: Criminal Procedure
Welcome to our MBE tip of the day series. This “MBE tip of the day” post focuses on a criminal procedure MBE question. Read more
MPT Help!!! What to Do if you are Struggling on the MPT Portion of the Bar Exam
in Bar ExamMPT Help!!! What to Do if you are Struggling on the MPT Portion of the Bar Exam
We receive emails around this time from students who are struggling on the MPT portion of the bar exam. Here we pass on some advice that has helped other students who struggle on the MPT portion. Read more