About Valerie Keene

Valerie Keene is an experienced lawyer and legal writer. Valerie’s litigation successes have included wins for cases involving contract disputes, real property disputes, and consumer issues. She has also assisted countless families with estate planning, guardianship issues, divorce and other family law matters. She provides clients with solid legal advice and representation.

Entries by Valerie Keene

Bar Exam Tips

Passing the Bar Exam According to the American Bar Association, almost all law school graduates in the United States must apply for bar admission through a state board of bar examiners to practice law in that state. Each state is allowed to set its own requirements, which means that the bar examination and admission to the […]

Kaplan Bar Review

RATING: Kaplan Bar Review offers a full range of courses tailor-made for individual needs. Choices include their Complete Bar Review, LLM Bar Review Courses, and a variety of Multistate Bar Exam Courses and Supplements. Kaplan has been in the test prep industry for more than 70 years and is known for its comprehensive review and […]

BarMax Review

Crush the Bar Exam has given BARMax Review the award for Best Bar Review Course!  Their bar exam prep course has earned the #1 spot due to its flexible course offering along with all of the following reasons: Affordable price for those on a strict budget Suggested study calendar to keep you on track Audio […]

AdaptiBar Review

RATING: Using AdaptiBar’s patented, adaptive technology, licensed MBE questions,and diagnostic tools on any device, you will receive the best possible preparation for the MBEthat is proven to accurately predict your MBE score. The AdaptiBar program also includes a mobile app for all devices. PROS 1. Authentic Material 100% of practice questions in the program are […]

Bar Exam Requirements

There are many differences in the format, content, and way in which each state administers its bar examination. It can be difficult and time-consuming to gain a good understanding of the application and filing requirements that lead up to each state’s Bar exam. For this reason, CRUSH the Bar Exam has compiled a main overview of some of […]

Quimbee Bar Review+: Worth it in 2025 ?

Note from the editor: Quimbee has retired its independent bar prep program as of July 2025. The company will reenter the bar exam space in Fall 2025 as a supplemental offering through Barbri. The information in this review reflects Quimbee’s original full-course format prior to this transition. While the course is no longer available as […]

Barbri Bar Review

RATING: The Barbri Bar Review course has long been popular with students and law firms. Available in all 50 states, Barbri has been preparing students for the bar exam for close to 50 years. This comprehensive but pricey option provides a wide array of tools and study materials to help students learn what they need […]

Crushendo Bar Exam Prep Review

The Bar exam is an important milestone for any lawyer’s professional career. Passing it legally admits you to the Bar of your jurisdiction and recognizes you as a practicing professional.  Because of that, it’s a good idea to prepare for your exam date ahead of time. Even if you’re fresh out of law school, a […]

Best California Bar Review Courses

Do you know what’s harder than a diamond but just as valuable? Passing the California Bar Exam. Passing the bar exam is an essential step for anyone interested in becoming an attorney. But according to The State Bar of California it’s slightly more difficult to pass this exam in the Golden State than it is […]

How to Become a Judge

For every legal professional, judges are pillars within the legal system, holding influential and often high-paying positions. Notably, the average salaries for judges across different levels have seen a consistent rise over the past four decades. Due to the immense responsibility shouldered by judges, which ranges from understanding intricate details of the legal process to […]

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