by Matt | January 31, 2015 | bar exam software, bar exam tips, exam tips
If you are going to type the bar exam on a computer (which I assume is just about everyone reading this), you need to do a few things before you get to exam day in order to make sure there is as little chance as possible for a malfunction. Test Your Software As you...
by Matt | December 1, 2014 | anxiety, bar exam tips
Today we have a guest post from Ryan Johnson. I first got in contact with Ryan when he commented on the One Weird Trick for MBE Success post. He liked the technique and used it when he took and passed the bar exam. But, that was not the best bar exam advice he ever...
by Matt | October 13, 2014 | Affirmation, bar exam tips, stress reduction, Visualization
I have been writing about the advantages of the right “bar exam mindset” for years. In fact, it has become a buzzword in the bar exam blog community. But, I certainly can’t take credit for creating the word “mindset.” Nor can I take credit for one of the most amazing...
by Matt | July 6, 2014 | bar exam tips, essay preparation, essay study tips
Looking for sample bar exam essay questions and answers to help with your bar exam essay practice? Below are links to various jurisdictions that post sample questions and answers. Remember, if you run out of sample questions from your own jurisdiction, try to find...
by Matt | June 26, 2014 | bar exam tips, MBE, Uniform Bar Exam
A friend of mine from law school — Judy Parker — recently contacted me to tell me how she approached the MBE. Her technique is a strange one (as she readily admitted), but it worked for her. Maybe it will work for you? Judy’s description of her MBE...
by Matt | June 22, 2014 | bar exam tips, coaching, studying
Recently, one of my favorite athletes died. If you are a baseball fan, you know him. Tony Gwynn. He never won a world series, but he was probably the most liked and most respected baseball player of his generation. He has over 3,000 hits in his career [if you...
