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About Lee Burgess

Lee Burgess, Esq. is the co-founder of the Law School Toolbox, a resource for law students that demystifies the law school experience, and the Bar Exam Toolbox, a resource for students getting ready for the bar exam. Lee has been adjunct faculty at two Bay Area law schools, teaching classes on law school and bar exam preparation. You can find Lee on Twitter at @LeeFBurgess, @lawschooltools, or @barexamtools.

The Essentials for the UBE and MBE

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The Essentials for the UBE and MBEThis post contains affiliate links, which means that we may be (minimally!) compensated if you purchase after clicking the link.

Sean Silverman’s UBE and MBE Essentials

Sean Silverman of Silverman Bar Tutoring is a friend of ours here at the Bar Exam Toolbox. He has written some really helpful posts on the MBE that you can check out in your free time (ha ha):

MBE Trouble? Tips for Studying Again

Bar Study Tips: Preparing for the MBE

I learned recently that Sean had published some books to help students learn the law covered by the UBE and the MBE, and I asked him to send me a copy so I could share my thoughts with readers. He was nice enough to do so, so here you go! [Read more…] about The Essentials for the UBE and MBE

Did You Just Fail the California Bar Exam? What You Should Do Now

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Failed the California Bar Exam

Bar results for California came out on Friday and it is possible your name wasn’t on the pass list. If that is the case, we are really sorry. We know how devastating this news can be. It is okay to feel upset, frustrated and even angry. We get it. But along with those (very valid) feelings, it is also time to figure out a plan of what to do next. If you are scratching your head and wondering where to go from here, this checklist is a great place to start. [Read more…] about Did You Just Fail the California Bar Exam? What You Should Do Now

BarIssues.com: A Resource for the California Bar Exam

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Today, I want to share with you another great resource for you folks studying for the California bar exam: BarIssues.com. I have been using BarIssues.com as a tutor for a few years now, but it’s first and foremost a tool for students. BarIssues.com is a website and database that can help you identify commonly tested issues and then find which essays tested those issues in the past (so you can practice them). It is quite a handy tool and one that I think many bar studiers could benefit from! [Read more…] about BarIssues.com: A Resource for the California Bar Exam

Are You Kidding Me? The California Bar Exam Is Going to be Two Days in 2017

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shutterstock_VLADGRINThe California State Bar Board of Trustees recently voted to scale back the state’s three-day exam to just two days. Starting in July 2017, the exam will include one day of essays and one day of the MBE (like most of the country). The essay day will likely include five one-hour essays and one 90-minute performance test. (Currently the California Bar Exam uses a 3-hour performance test, while the Multi-State Performance Test is 90-minutes). Each day will be weighed equally. [Read more…] about Are You Kidding Me? The California Bar Exam Is Going to be Two Days in 2017

Can Taking a Break Save Your MBE Score?

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an Sleeping while studyingAs we get closer to the bar exam, many bar takers are setting aside time to take three-hour MBE practice exams. (Note, if you have not done this, I would recommend scheduling one as soon as possible.) There are many reasons to do this. First, it gives you a gage of how you are doing on a long set of MBE questions. Second, it allows you to review the law you may have missed on MBE questions. Lastly, it also lets you discover if fatigue is an issue for you.

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