An Open Letter from a Future Lawyer Now Studying for the Bar Exam — from abaforlawstudents.com by Megan Parker
Excerpt:
The Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) spans two days, with closed-book testing comprising three components prepared by the National Conference of Bar Examiners.
On the first day (a Tuesday), I’ll write six multistate essay exam (MEE) responses in the morning. The MEE questions can pertain to any one of the following areas of law: business associations, conflicts of law, constitutional law, contracts/sales, criminal law and procedure, evidence, family law, federal civil procedure, real property, secured transactions, torts, and trusts and estates.
In the afternoon, I’ll write two multistate performance test (MPT)responses that require composing two real-life practice documents from a “file” and “library” of approximately 25 pages each that I must read, analyze, and digest on the spot.
On the second day (a Wednesday), I’ll need to answer 200 multistate bar examination (MBE)multiple-choice questions covering six subject areas: constitutional law, contracts/sales, criminal law and procedure, evidence, federal civil procedure, real property, and torts.
Also relevant/see:
Q&A with a Bar Exam Tutor—Frequently Asked Questions about the Bar Exam — from abaforlawstudents.com by JD Advising
Excerpts:
What is the best advice for passing the bar exam the first time?
- What everyone says is true: studying for the bar is a marathon, not a sprint. Investing the time early in your studies to be diligent and sticking to your study schedule will reward you in the long run.
- Be Consistent
- Take Care of Yourself
- Make a Schedule
- Use the Strategies That Work for You