Everything You Need To Know About The BAR Exam
One of the last steps to becoming a lawyer, the bar exam, is a rigorous test that is designed to measure a student’s knowledge of various subjects in law, their application of these subjects, and their ability to effectively communicate their knowledge and opinions in writing. With all of the subjects that need testing, you may be wondering: just how …
The bar exam is almost universally recognized as one of the most difficult professional exams that one could take. In fact, on average, somewhere between 20% and 40% of people who take the bar exam will fail it on their first try. With this in mind, it makes sense to do everything you can to ensure you are properly prepared …
You have to spend a lot of time preparing for the bar exam. It’s one of the most challenging exams you’ll ever take and determines whether or not you can begin a career in law. Unfortunately, finding time to prepare for the bar is easier said than done, especially if you have a full-time job. The good news is that …
The bar exam is the culmination of everything you worked hard for in law school. When you sit down to take the exam, your years of hard work are funneled into one moment. The results of the exam can have life-changing effects, and when you pass, your career in law can begin. While passing is the goal, achieving a passing …
It’s been a long three years of putting your nose to the grindstone in law school, and at long last you’ve earned your Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree. That right there is cause for celebration. But you’re not out of the woods yet–far from it. Before you can practice law in any state, you’ll need to pass your state’s bar examination, …
Enrolling into law school can be nerve-wracking in more ways than one. All before your 1L semester starts, you’ll have to purchase textbooks, start preparing for your classes, and maybe even move into housing near campus. And throughout this busy time, you may find yourself wondering – what should I wear? Even though law school is a professional school, you …
No two words inspire more fear in the hearts of hopeful attorneys than ‘bar exam.’ Since this is the exam aspiring lawyers need to ace in order to gain licensure in their respective states, it’s a pretty important test, to say the least. Most people end up spending a huge amount of time and a good chunk of money preparing …
If you’re a recent or prospective law school graduate, there’s no way you haven’t heard of the MBE. No, we’re not talking about a Member of the British Empire–we’re talking about the Multistate Bar Examination, a single component of the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE). The UBE’s purpose is to test aspiring lawyers’ general legal knowledge and skills that are required …
With the bar exam in your sights, you might be wondering if you can take the test. Even if you’re fully prepared to take the bar exam, not everyone can take it. Depending on your state, there are many requirements you need to meet before you sit for the test. The good news is that the requirements are about what …
Passing the bar is more than knowing multiple-choice questions. There are other exam sections, like the Multistate Essay Examination (MEE) and Multistate Performance Test (MPT). The MPT is one of the most challenging areas because it puts you in real-world situations lawyers deal with daily, so it’s important to take it seriously. The exam is broken up into two 90-minute …