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We get this question a lot: “If I take and pass the Uniform Bar Examination (“UBE”), does that mean that I can practice in any state that adopts the UBE?” I’m sorry to tell you, but the short answer is no.
The long answer is also no, but it will likely make it easier for you to gain admission to other jurisdictions. In this post, we’ll explain what the UBE is and how portable it is. [Read more…] about Everything You Need to Know About the UBE
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast. Today, we are walking through a UBE secured transactions essay question. This is one of our series of podcasts on how to approach Multistate Essay Examination questions.
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Let’s get the obvious out of the way: The bar exam is not a pleasant experience. Lucky for you, dedicated Bar Exam Toolbox reader, you have ample materials at your disposal to help you tackle the exam like a pro.
However, I am sorry to be the bearer of some bad news – there is in fact something worse than the bar exam lurking around the 3L corner. And that is paying for the bar exam. Believe it or not, it costs a pretty penny to partake in this less-than-delightful experience. But setting aside the fact that bar exam expenses give new meaning to the phrase insult to injury, they are a not-often talked about reality that can hit hard without a little advance planning. Below are a few tips and tricks to keeping these costs down. [Read more…] about Budgeting for the Bar (or Settling Up at the Bar)
From the day law school starts, you are inundated with offers from commercial bar prep programs for lower rates, free highlighters, or candy, in return for signing up to use their program. Many of my classmates locked in these specials within the first semester of school and had their payments broken into portions that were then added to their school tuition bill. Half-way through second year, one company had joined forces with my law school to offer their prep program as part of the tuition fee – everyone got it automatically, but you could opt out. [Read more…] about Why You Should Consider Hiring a Tutor for Your Bar Prep
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast. Today we’re talking about dealing with panic on the bar exam.
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[Read more…] about Podcast Episode 36: Handling Panic on the Bar Exam
Finishing law school is a daunting but exciting time of your life. There are so many moving parts, deadlines, and steps you must take before you are able to practice law. And since there is a lot of confusing information out there, it can be challenging to figure out what you need to do when, what is important, or even what is required! Preparing for the bar is a confusing and difficult time in every law student’s life. Fortunately, I have been navigating through it and am gearing up to take the bar in July. In order to assist you in some of this huge but exciting change, I have answered some questions that you may be asking in thinking about bar prep. Hopefully these answers will shed some light on what bar prep is all about and will make you feel more prepared for your next steps! [Read more…] about Your Frequently Asked Questions Answered – Bar Prep