UBE (MEE + MPT) Writing of the Week (WOW) Course

If you’re taking the bar exam, you know you need to practice, right? Easier said than done, unfortunately! Best intentions aside, most people who fail didn’t practice their writing consistently enough.

That’s why we’ve developed the Writing of the Week (WOW) program — to ensure accountability and make sure you’re writing consistently during your bar prep.

The UBE (MEE + MPT) WOW program will help ensure you do at least one hour of MEE practice essays a week for the ten weeks leading up to the bar exam. (You’ll have immediate access to all essays, so you can incorporate them in a different order in your study schedule, if you like.)

The substantive essays cover a variety of commonly-tested topics, from Torts and Contracts to Evidence and Criminal Law. (You can see the full list of substantive topics here.)

The full UBE program includes 21 MEE practice essays along with 5 MPT practice problems. It’s also possible to purchase just the MEE or just the MPT workshop — read on for details.

The full program includes a total of 26 writing assignments (21 substantive MEE essays + 5 MPTs) and more than 17 hours of writing practice.

Definitely a lot of very good structured practice, which can help you get the results you want on exam day!

Here’s what a former WOW student had to say:

Well done! You should create 60 of these presentations — one for each day until the exam. It’s a great help for those of us studying on our own!

How WOW Works

The WOW program is designed to be really easy to use. Here’s how the full UBE (MEE + MPT) program works.

Every Monday for the ten weeks leading up to the bar exam, you’ll receive a WOW email, reminding you to complete that week’s work. Each substantive topic includes the following:

• An introductory “attack plan” video where Lee Burgess — co-founder of the Bar Exam Toolbox and a bar exam expert — covers an approach to the general topic area, with a downloadable version for reference.
• A short substantive video mini-lecture where Lee explains the exact law you’ll need for this question.
• Next, you’ll make a pre-writing outline (using the included timer) and use the included self-evaluation to evaluate your work. When you finish, you’ll review the outlining video, where Lee walks you through exactly what your outline should have included. You’ll also have access to two sample pre-writing outlines — one in a linear, written/typed format and the other in a diagram format, so you can see what makes the most sense to you.
• Finally, you’ll write your answer (using the included timer) and use the writing self-evaluation to help you evaluate how you did. Also included is a sample answer, drafted by the Bar Exam Toolbox, to show you what a solid answer looks like. You’ll watch a final video, where Lee walks you though the answer, and will make notes on a final self-evaluation of things to work on for the future.

After completing the full program, you’ll have done 21 practice essays in heavily-tested MEE topic areas, completed 5 performance tests, learned a bunch of law, and had the chance to carefully evaluate your own work (one of the keys to passing the bar exam).

Sound interesting? Jump down and sign up now to get started!

Which WOW course is right for me?

To figure out which WOW option is right for you, it’s important to understand which pieces of the Uniform Bar Exam your state uses.

• If you are taking the bar in a state that uses the UBE and you want to practice substantive essays and performance tests, you want to sign-up for the full-UBE (MEE + MPT) WOW version. This will give you access to all MEE and MPT assignments. (Not sure if your state administers the UBE? Check here to find out.)
• If your jurisdiction uses MEE questions (but doesn’t test using the full UBE) or you only want help with the essays, you can sign up for the MEE-only WOW with 21 essays assigned over eight weeks. (Not sure if your jurisdiction uses MEE questions? Check the NCBE website.)
• If your jurisdiction uses the MPT only or you only want help with the MPT, you can sign up for the MPT-only WOW with five MPT practice assignments spread over ten weeks. (Not sure if your jurisdiction uses the MPT? Check the NCBE website.)

If you are wondering which WOW program is best for you, you can drop us a line anytime. We’re happy to help!

Frequently Asked Questions about WOW

Here are some common questions we’re asked about the WOW course. Don’t see your question listed? Feel free to contact us.

Is there a WOW workshop for my jurisdiction? 

• Yes! If you are studying for the bar exam in California or any state that uses the MEE, MPT, or the full UBE we have a WOW program for you!

What if I miss a week or lose the weekly email?

• Don’t worry, you will have access to the your personal WOW page where you can access all materials, review past lectures, and catch up on anything you’ve missed.

Do I need to do the workshop on Mondays?

• No, you don’t necessarily need to do the practice on Mondays, but we encourage you to build this into your weekly study schedule at a consistent time. Each week, you’ll have a few hours maximum of work, which includes watching the videos and doing the writing practice. WOW is a great use of your study time because practice is one of the key activities that helps you be as prepared as you can be on exam day.

What if I want to start earlier?

• When you register for WOW, you’ll have immediate access to all of the videos, which you can use starting immediately. You’ll still get the weekly email reminders after the course “officially” starts, but you can work ahead if you like.

Is it possible to start later?

• We recommend starting as soon as possible for maximum effectiveness, but it is possible to start any time. You’ll receive access to all of the earlier WOW questions, so you can catch up by doing more essays every week.

Who gives the substantive lectures? 

• The lectures are prepared by one of our bar exam experts who have been helping people prepare for the bar exam since 2009. We have taught bar prep at law schools, tutored students privately for the bar exam and passed multiple bar exams on the first try. We know what we’re talking about! And we know the accountability and type of information that our students find helpful. We are taking these lessons and packaging them in a way that they can help you during your bar preparation.

How long will I have access?

• You will be able to access the WOW videos and documents for a full year after the date of your purchase. If you decide to take a later bar exam, we can adjust your “start date” so that you will have full access during your exam prep period.

Can I combine WOW with the Brainy Bar Bank?

• Yes! You can combine WOW with the Brainy Bar Bank (offering 160+ practice essay questions and 60+ practice performance tests) at a special rate. Learn more about the Brainy Bar Bank here. Or click here to purchase both at a discounted rate.

Why WOW?

This accountability and feedback is what most bar exam studiers are looking for, and we’re happy to offer a cost-effective option for students who may not need a full tutoring program.

When we talk to bar studiers around the country, students say they want three things:

• More accountability
• A more detailed explanation of the work they need to be doing to pass
• A greater understanding of what goes into a passing essay

The WOW workshops provide all of these things at a very reasonable price in a convenient format. What’s not to like? Your wish is our command.

What’s Covered?

These are the substantive law topics you’ll work on in the WOW course (some will be covered more than once):

• Contracts
• Criminal Law
• Trusts and Future Interests
• Con Law
• Secured Transactions
• Civil Procedure
• Property
• Corporations
• Criminal Law/Procedure
• Evidence
• Torts
• Agency
• Family Law
• Wills & Estates
• Partnership

You’ll also work on five performance tests, selected from commonly-tested areas.

What have previous UBE WOW students said about WOW?

It helped immensely in keeping me accountable in writing everyday. – Feb. 2018 exam taker

The model answers were helpful as well as the large variety of questions. – Feb. 2018 exam taker

The summary of points one could have hit, after each test, was very useful. – Feb. 2018 exam taker

I just want to let you know that your program works! I took the October remote exam, and I was worried about the written portion of the UBE. So I bought your program, and it made a huge difference. I ended up passing with a [high score]. Thanks again! – Oct. 2020 exam taker

Register Now

Please select the appropriate option below to get immediate access to WOW. You can purchase the MEE-only or MPT-only versions, or get the full UBE (MEE + MPT) and save.

Many students prefer to combine WOW with the Brainy Bar Bank, which provides real bar questions, categorized by topic and frequency of appearance. (If you’d like to learn more about the Brainy Bar Bank, please click here.) We’re pleased to offer each WOW + BBB option bundled at a discounted rate. Click here to sign up.

Purchase Only WOW

If you’d only like access to WOW, please click “Sign Up!” below to purchase:

Purchase WOW + the Brainy Bar Bank (and save!)

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Best of luck on the bar exam!