It’s never too early for 3L students to start thinking about bar exam preparation, especially if you’re sitting for the February exam. As you start your final year of law school, here are a few things you should think about now. [Read more…] about Bar Exam Tips for 3L Students
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Your Guide to Studying for the MPRE
Whether you just finished taking the bar exam or you’re entering your 3L year, the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) is likely in your near future. The MPRE is also knows as the “ethics bar” and is required for bar exam admission in most jurisdictions. The test is approximately 2-hours long and includes multiple-choice questions that focus on professional responsibility.
Feeling Panicked About the Bar Exam? Advice to Get You Through the Final Week
Congratulations, you’ve made it to the final week of bar exam prep. This week always brings some relief for students knowing the end is finally in sight. For others, the time can evoke a sense of panic, which can be quite difficult when you want to focus before the big day. Here are some of the common scenarios we’re hearing from students during this time. If you’re on the verge of having a bar exam freakout, read on for our suggestions for conquering the anxiety and getting through the final push. [Read more…] about Feeling Panicked About the Bar Exam? Advice to Get You Through the Final Week
3 Ways to Take Care of Yourself During Bar Season
The bar exam is a little just two weeks away. While studying should be your full-time job at the moment, we know that it’s very easy to get caught up in studying 24/7 and neglect important things like eating and sleeping. In fact, these things should absolutely NOT be ignored because they will help get you through the next few weeks. Here are some suggestions for taking care of yourself during the home stretch of bar exam prep. [Read more…] about 3 Ways to Take Care of Yourself During Bar Season
What is the Uniform Bar Exam?
The words Uniform Bar Exam – or UBE – have been in the news quite a bit recently with respect to bar exam requirements and whether it will replace existing state exams. The test is currently administered in 14 states and will expand into New York and Kansas in 2016. To learn more about the exam, Lee put together a few posts over on About.com about the UBE and how it may affect you. [Read more…] about What is the Uniform Bar Exam?
I Failed the California Bar Exam! Here’s Some Encouragement To Help
California bar results will be released today at 6 pm. Some of you will receive news that you are now an attorney, to whom we say, congratulations! For those of you that receive disappointing news, do not fear! So many other attorneys have been where you stand now. To help you get through this time, we’ve gathered together some helpful posts that are full of encouragement and next steps for dealing with bar exam failure. [Read more…] about I Failed the California Bar Exam! Here’s Some Encouragement To Help