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Podcast Episode 196: Quick Tips — What to Do If You Forget the Law on Exam Day

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, in another episode from our “Quick Tips” series, we’re talking about what seems to be everyone’s biggest fear on the bar exam, and that’s forgetting the law.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Effectively using all the facts you’re given in the question
  • How to write a coherent and well-structured answer if you’re not sure of the rules
  • Memorization techniques to help you remember the law
  • Identifying ahead of time what practice is effective in keeping you calm

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Podcast Episode 195: Quick Tips — Studying for the Bar If You’ve Been Out of Law School a Long Time

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, in an episode from our “Quick Tips” series, we talk about the daunting task of coming back to study for the bar exam when you have been out of law school for a long time.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Investing in a good test prep resource
  • How to set a realistic study schedule
  • Deciding what study methods work best for you
  • Thinking about where you can and cannot cut corners
  • Finding a way to track your progress and keep yourself accountable
  • Tips for studiers who failed the bar and haven’t gone back to it yet

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Podcast Episode 194: Quick Tips — The MPRE

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, in an episode from our “Quick Tips” series, we break down how to prepare for the Professional Responsibility exam, which is a crucial element of bar admission.

In this episode we discuss:

  • The structure of the MPRE
  • When you should plan to schedule sitting for the exam
  • Tips for studying for the MPRE
  • How long do you need to spend studying?
  • Getting accommodations for the MPRE

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Podcast Episode 193: What Are the Next Steps If You Fail the Bar Exam?

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we’re discussing how to rationally evaluate the reasons you failed the bar, and make a plan for moving on and passing the next time you sit for the exam.

In this episode we discuss:

  • The importance of looking at your score report and what it’s telling you
  • Deciding what you need to change in your prep approach
  • Being realistic about fitting in studying around other obligations
  • Are there accommodations you possibly needed and didn’t get?
  • Thinking about whether you can afford to start studying again right now

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Podcast Episode 192: Advantages of Slow Burn Bar Prep

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Typically, students graduate from law school and prepare for the bar exam in a focused way over 8-10 weeks. This is a very intense style of preparation and doesn’t work for everyone. In today’s episode, we’re sharing some practical tips for people who decide to study over a longer time period.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Downsides to the traditional bar prep approach of studying over 8-10 weeks
  • Practical tips for people studying for more time
  • Starting to prepare for the bar in law school
  • What are good things to start doing early?
  • Potential pitfalls to the slow burn study approach

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Podcast Episode 191: Quick Tips — Using Spaced Repetition to Memorize

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we have the first episode of our new “Quick Tips” series. Join us as we discuss the usefulness of spaced repetition as a learning tool, especially when we’re faced with overwhelming amounts of information to memorize during bar exam prep.

Note: “SRS” in this episode refers to the application of spaced repetition called SeRiouS found at www.spacedrepetition.com.

In this episode we discuss:

  • The science behind spaced repetition
  • The key to spaced repetition learning
  • A spaced repetition method using a system of flashcards
  • An online spaced repetition tool designed specifically for law students

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