Hey guys:

Just wanted to check in. How did the day go? I’m sure it flew by. The good news is you don’t have to write any essays or pts tomorrow. Just multiple choice. Time to let the laptop relax for a day. The bar exam is a marathon so make sure and get hydrated and get some sleep. Good luck tomorrow!

Are you ready?

All of the hard work will pay off.

Relax and enjoy the ride!

There are many blogs out there now. Want to see? Just google “law school blog” and you’ll see what I mean. Blogs are good for some but not for all. You have to read them with a cautious eye. For example, if you are looking for a tip on a legal issue or what to expect at the bar exam – then yes, good. However, if you are looking for feedback on a specific bar review course – you may want to review lots of posts before making up your mind. However, again, if you want a mnemonic, outline, or just a few words from a former bar taker…go ahead.

Do you have problems or have you had problems using examsoft? Most students at this point who are typing the bar exam most likely have used their laptops during their finals during law school. And…who hasn’t had that one issue that came about for no reason and quickly went away? Everyone! All computer programs have glitches. Its normal. However, if your computer has had several problems during exam after exam..it might be a good idea to use another laptop just for the bar exam. However, make sure to test it well before you take it to the exam!

Well, that’s a good question. Most bar reviews offer students atleast 1-3 essays per subject for homework. While this is offered to students, unless it is required, the average student does 1-2 essays. Unfortunately, this isn’t enough anymore. Students need to practice practice practice. This means that instead of 1-2 essays, a student should write 4-6 essays per subject. There are usually approx. 5 main areas tested for every subject. If you go through past bar exam questions – you will see the trends. It’s not a secret anymore. So, don’t be the average student. You still have time. If you wrote 2 for torts, make a study plan, and make sure to write 2-3 more!

The quick answer is…it depends. How much sleep were you getting before you started studying. While people believe the perfect answer is…as much as you can..this isn’t always the best answer. You should try and get as much sleep as you would normally if you didn’t have all of the studying stress. Whatever you do…try and keep to the same sleep routine. Lastly, whatever you do, don’t change the routine for the nights of the bar exam.

Of course not! But, they do help. How many mnemonics do you remember from law school. I’m sure you remember BARRK for crimes. These are just a few that most students remember. Some students believe they can’t make up some of their own. Actually – you can and you know what it? It can make studying fun! Think of a topic – lets say soccer (world cup!). Now pick a subject. Lets do torts. How many mnemonics can you think of? Think you’ve got a good one? E-mail it to us and we may even post it on our website!

Have you just started studying? Do you feel overwhelmed with the materials? Let us help sort through it all! First off, is this your first time? If not, then go get your scores. Find your lowest scores. Next, focus in on the issues. Is it your essays or maybe your PTs? You need to focus on your weaknesses. You can do this! Take a deep breath. Once you’ve found your weakness its time to confront it head on! Don’t be shy. Better off, go type out your weaknesses on a sheet of paper in large text. Now paste it on a wall where you study. By doing this, you can’t avoid this any longer. Now, call us and let us walk you through how to improve these areas! We’ll get you there, just give us a call!

Good question. The answer is always as soon as you sign up. Because there are so many students taking the bar exam these days, it is important to act early to make the experience as pain free as possible. The bar examiners usually suggest a few hotels on their website which offer discounted rates. If you’re taking the exam in Ontario, the ayers hotels are always nice and have reasonable rates. If you’re taking the exam at the century plaza, your best option is to stay in that hotel. While it is a little expensive, it is worth the extra cost. There is nothing better than not having to drive before or after the bar exam. So, if you haven’t made your reservation yet, go ahead and do it now while there is still time!

The short answer is “yes!” However, the bar examiners continue to test only a few types – memorandums, letters,  and portions of pleadings. Also, you will find many simularities when it comes to writing a performance test for these types of exams. Specifically, did you know you can apply the same IRAC formula used for essays for pts? Not sure if you knew this already, but doesn’t that make it a little easier to do some now? So, lets get you ready. Sign up today for a pt!