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Best Bar Review Courses

April 1, 2020/in Bar Exam Study Materials /by Bryce Welker

Choosing the right Bar Review course is the single most important decision you will make on your journey to become a lawyer. You will be spending hundreds of hours studying with it, so it’s crucial to find the one that best fits your learning style and background. So here’s the good news – We have personally reviewed every major Bar exam prep course on the market so you don’t have to! The comparison chart below

Multistate Performance Test: What It Is and How to Crush It

April 1, 2020/in Bar Exam Info /by Bryce Welker

The MPT was developed to determine a test taker’s competence to practice law. It tests the ability to use basic lawyering skills in a real-life simulation and complete an activity that a new lawyer should be able to complete.

Do’s and Don’ts to Pass the Bar Exam

April 1, 2020/in Bar Exam Info /by Valerie Keene

After cramming your brain with so many legal principles and mnemonic devices, the last thing you probably want is more information on the bar exam. However, these tips aren’t intended to educate you on the law. Instead, they may help you increase your score without any further effort on your part.

14 Critical Non-Studying Tips for Passing the Bar Exam

April 1, 2020/in Bar Exam Info /by Valerie Keene

While studying diligently is certainly important to pass the bar exam, don’t discount the importance of taking other actionable steps to help improve our chances of passing the bar. These tips can help you make it through a difficult test and keep you balanced during this important time.

21 Sanity Savers After The Bar Exam

April 1, 2020/in Bar Exam Info /by Valerie Keene

After months of non-stop studying, reading outlines, and listening to lectures, you’re finally at the end of your journey. Now that you’ve taken the bar examination, you probably feel out of sorts. Here are some tips to help you save your sanity after taking the uniform bar exam.

How to Tackle Essay Writing on the Bar Exam

April 1, 2020/in Bar Exam Study Materials /by Valerie Keene

One skill that is expected to be cultivated and refined during law school is the ability to write well. This makes sense, since good writing will be essential for many legal careers. You will likely need to write memos, client letters, motions, petitions, briefs and other legal documents— so good writing is important!

How to Study for the Bar Exam While Working Full-Time

April 1, 2020/in Bar Exam Study Materials /by Valerie Keene

The bar exam is arguably the most difficult test that a person can take, but you’ve also got financial considerations to think about. Unfortunately, not everyone has the luxury of taking time off work to study for the bar exam. And as a single mother, non-traditional student who worked her way through law school and after, I faced the formidable reality of studying for the bar exam while still pulling in full-time hours.

Smart Bar Prep Review

April 1, 2020/in Bar Exam Study Materials /by Valerie Keene

Some commercial bar prep courses make impossible demands on your time that make examinees feel behind from the outset. Fortunately, SmartBarPrep is designed to help you make the most out of your study time by working smarter, not harder.

How to Study for the Bar Exam on a Budget

April 1, 2020/in Bar Exam Study Materials /by Valerie Keene

In this guest post from experienced lawyer Valerie Keene, learn the best way to study for the bar exam without breaking the bank!

Successful Strategies to Pass the Bar the Second Time Around

April 1, 2020/in Bar Exam Study Materials /by Valerie Keene

Worried about retaking the bar exam? This guest post from practicing lawyer Valerie Keene will help you learn the best strategies to pass on your second try!

CPA Exam vs. Bar Exam: Which One is Harder?

April 1, 2020/in Bar Exam Info /by Bryce Welker

Comparing apples and oranges is the oft-used expression when two things of different qualities and characteristics are evaluated side by side. Sometimes, however, it’s necessary to make such comparisons, as life-altering decisions are made after these assessments.

How To Become A Lawyer

April 1, 2020/in Bar Exam Info /by Bryce Welker

Lawyers serve as advisors, advocates, and representatives for their clients, which may include individuals, corporations, or government agencies. Their job often includes preparing and filing legal documents, interpreting laws and regulations, and researching and analyzing legal issues.

Barbri Bar Review

April 1, 2020/in Bar Exam Study Materials /by Bryce Welker

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 to know for the exam. Those who sign up are likely to have a thorough understanding of the law for

BarPrepHero Course Review

April 1, 2020/in Bar Exam Study Materials /by Tyler O'Brien

Online courses provided by these platforms allow a student to continue their research and education while accessing a wide variety of resources. In particular, Bar Prep Hero is one of your best options for solving this exact problem!

Themis Bar Review

April 1, 2020/in Bar Exam Study Materials /by Bryce Welker

Themis Bar Review combines affordability with the flexibility of an online study program. An online study portal can be accessed from anywhere, and a mobile app allows users to download content in advance for times they find themselves without internet access. Themis prides itself on its high pass rates, suggesting that this course gets results. Themis Bar Review provides a great overview of a wide range of topics without overloading students with excessive material. Learners

Kaplan Bar Review

April 1, 2020/in Bar Exam Study Materials /by Bryce Welker

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 full-length simulated exams. Their classroom lectures can be attended in person, watched synchronously (live), or on-demand at home, depending on

BarMax Review

April 1, 2020/in Bar Exam Study Materials /by Bryce Welker

Crush the Bar Exam has given BARmax Review the award for best Bar review course of 2020! 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 lectures by Harvard-trained law professors 1,750+ real multiple choice questions from past Bar exams Real practice essays and

Bar Exam Requirements

April 1, 2020/in Bar Exam Info /by Bryce Welker

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 the most popular state bar exams to make things easier for you. To find out how to…

Bar Exam Tips

April 1, 2020/in Bar Exam Info /by Bryce Welker

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 bar can vary from state to state. While content can change depending on your locale, the following information is…

AdaptiBar Review

April 1, 2020/in Bar Exam Study Materials /by Bryce Welker

AdaptiBar was founded in 2003 by a law school graduate searching for digital study options and has been in the online bar exam prep space for more than a decade.