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Benefits of Practice Questions

June 14, 2023 By Zoila Sanchez Leave a Comment

Benefits of Practice QuestionsA quote that captures the importance of utilizing practice questions to succeed on the MBE, MEE and MPT is “[n]othing will work unless you do.” – Maya Angelou. While you will definitely work hard throughout bar prep, there is work to be done on a deeper level with actual practice.

You have a lot to cover in a short amount of time. In law school students usually seek out outlines for their courses to save time. Similarly with the bar exam, it is easy to locate forums of bar prep takers seeking outlines and materials from people who passed. Much like law school, a commercial or passed down outline and study materials can only take you so so far if you haven’t taken the time to process the information for yourself.

The best way to succeed on the bar is to confront the practice aspect of the exam. Practice is where the deep work is done. You can fill your day with passive activities such as watching videos, listening to lectures and second-hand outlines. However, the real growth and points come from testing your own knowledge. As my professor would say, “engage with the page!”

Below are some of the benefits of practice:

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Podcast Episode 221: Quick Tips — Tools for Handling Distractions During Bar Study

June 13, 2023 By Bar Exam Toolbox Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our “Quick Tips” series, we’re talking about some tools you can use to handle distractions and optimize your study time during bar prep.

In this episode we discuss:

  • App-blocking and timing tools to help you stay focused
  • Having a “study buddy” without the distractions that can come with it
  • The “Circles” method for organizing your study time
  • How “white noise,” “pink noise,” and “brown noise” can help you focus
  • Rewarding yourself when you complete a task
  • Daily mindfulness practices

Thanks for listening!
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Leave No Bar Exam Subject Behind

June 7, 2023 By Zoila Sanchez Leave a Comment

Leave no Bar Exam Subject BehindWhen you hear about the bar exam, it is usually described as this broad and intense whirlwind. How can you prepare to succeed in this massive endeavor?

You can start by gaining familiarity with what to expect and then adequately preparing for what may be coming. What will be on the exam? The best you can do is prepare for the subjects that are fair game. You can look to the scope of what the bar exam tests to know what is fair game. [Read more…] about Leave No Bar Exam Subject Behind

Podcast Episode 220: Listen and Learn — Exceptions to the Warrant Requirement

June 6, 2023 By Bar Exam Toolbox Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our “Listen and Learn” series, we’re discussing Criminal Procedure — specifically, exceptions to the warrant requirement.

In this episode we discuss:

  • The general attack plan for a Criminal Procedure question
  • The plain view exception
  • The search incident to lawful arrest exception
  • The exclusionary rule
  • Applying the attack plan to two hypos

Thanks for listening!
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Evidence Lessons from Famous Cases

May 31, 2023 By Zoila Sanchez Leave a Comment

Evidence Lessons from Famous CasesThere is a lot of evidence law you need to know for the bar exam. How can you remember it all? I once heard someone quickly recite all of the hearsay exemptions and exceptions. Since then, I was determined to figure out how to make bar study fun and memorable.

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Podcast Episode 219: Quick Tips — Breathing Exercises for Test-Day Anxiety

May 30, 2023 By Bar Exam Toolbox Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our “Quick Tips” series, we are talking about how to use breathing techniques to get through test-day anxiety and perform at your best.

In this episode we discuss:

  • What common mistakes happen if your nerves get the better of you during an exam
  • Tactical breathing techniques that combat anxiety
  • Setting up a calming morning and evening routine

Thanks for listening!
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