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The Spine-chilling Tale of The Bar Examiner

Bar Exam Cafe — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 19:14:15 +0000

Darkness falls upon the land. Blood-curdling screams are heard in the distance. Is it a werewolf attack? The zombie apocalypse? No, something far more sinister…The Bar Exam. On this Halloween, I want to tell you the spine-chilling tale of The Bar Examiner. A great many law school graduates have fallen victim to this blood-thirsty fiend. [...]

How to fail the Bar Exam Essays in 6 easy steps

Bar Exam Cafe — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 20:49:10 +0000

If you choose to follow the numbered steps listed [here], I have no doubt that you will achieve failure on the bar exam essays. But if you choose to follow my detailed advice instead, your chances of achieving a passing score on the bar exam essays will improve dramatically. Choose wisely!

Seven Hurdles To Bar Exam Success (and how to overcome them)

Bar Exam Cafe — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:40:23 +0000

I am going to let you in on a little secret: The bar exam isn’t fair.

That’s right. Despite what you may have been led to believe, the bar exam is not a fair test of your ability to practice law. If it were, then you would expect that a higher percentage of graduates from accredited law schools would pass the bar exam each time. Instead the exam is designed to intentionally weed out a certain percentage of law school graduates and keep them out of the legal profession.

The Multistate Bar Exam Is Just Like Dating

Bar Exam Cafe — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:48:13 +0000

With Valentine’s Day upon us, it got me thinking that the multiple-choice portion of the bar exam is a lot like dating.

Time management is the key to bar exam success

Bar Exam Cafe — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:07:39 +0000

You may think that the bar exam is a test of your legal knowledge and ability. In reality, bar exam success is often the result of a disciplined approach to time-management. In fact, if I had to bet on who would be more likely to pass the bar, a student with a high IQ or a student with a solid study plan and the discipline to follow it, my money is on the latter.

The MPT – What does it really test?

Bar Exam Cafe — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 18:56:22 +0000

The truth is that the MPT really only tests one thing . . . your ability to take an MPT. The sooner you recognize this fact, the sooner you can devise an effective game plan for conquering the MPT.

How to talk to your loved ones about the bar exam

Bar Exam Cafe — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 19:29:17 +0000

Problems in your personal life can pose a significant risk to your chances of passing the bar exam. Therefore, it is critical that you get your loved ones to understand what preparing for the bar exam will entail.

Why you must take a full-service bar review course

Bar Exam Cafe — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 19:26:51 +0000

In these difficult economic times, many students have been tempted to forego the traditional bar review course in order to save some money. I want to caution against doing so. You may protest that after three or more years in law school you are tapped out financially. However, you must consider a full-service bar review course to be part of the total cost of your legal education. After all that you have invested in your legal education this is no time to cut corners.

Essay Advice: Write like a lawyer

Bar Exam Cafe — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:58:56 +0000

Do not forget that the bar exam is all about proving to the bar examiners that you are worthy of being granted admission to their profession.

Best time to sit for the bar exam

Bar Exam Cafe — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:33:28 +0000

When is the best time to sit for the bar exam? For most people the answer is the same: immediately after graduating from law school.