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Podcast Episode 69: 5 Things We Learned from Writing Bar Exam Sample Answers

November 19, 2019 By Bar Exam Toolbox Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we are sharing five lessons we learned from drafting sample answers for California and MEE essay questions as part of our Writing of the Week program.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Why you must practice under timed conditions
  • The importance of having a formatting scheme
  • Following a strict IRAC formula
  • Using clear and concise language
  • Why feedback is critical

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Resources:

  • Writing of the Week (WOW) Bar Essay Workshop
  • BarEssays.com
  • National Conference of Bar Examiners Study Aids
  • Podcast Episode 51: Making the Most of Your Bar Exam Practice
  • Podcast Episode 67: Developing Attack Plans for the Bar Exam
  • Bar Exam Toolbox blog: How to Use MPT Point Sheets and Sample Answers to Prepare for the Bar Exam
  • Bar Exam Toolbox blog: How to Use NCBE Information to Prepare for the Bar Exam

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