The Willpower Instinct:  A Review

The Willpower Instinct: A Review

When I actually have some time between family, work, and trying to get some exercise, I try to read books about health, nutrition, and mental performance. Recently, I read The Willpower Instinct, by Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D.  The subtitle of Dr. McGonigal’s book is “How...
Bar Exam Study Schedule — Overtraining

Bar Exam Study Schedule — Overtraining

There are two main goals at the heart of bar exam study:  (1) learn the substantive law you need to pass the exam and (2) learn how to take the test itself. You can accomplish the first goal by enrolling in any good bar review course or by acquiring/buying the right...
Why practice tests matter

Why practice tests matter

I believe that practice tests must be part of your bar exam preparation.  Most bar students will do lots of practice MBE questions, but might skimp on practicing essays and performance tests. An article in the New York Times discusses a study published in the journal...
Test Day Tips for the Bar Exam

Test Day Tips for the Bar Exam

The big day has (oops, I mean big days have) arrived: the bar exam. For the next two or three days, you will be a test-taking robot. You have diligently studied, you have practiced under test-like conditions, and you are (relatively) relaxed and at peace. Don’t...