Study for the BAR Exam

So after all your exhausting work through law school, you still have one major component to pass before you can even practice law. If you don’t pass, you don’t practice. No pressure, right? Well, at least you have time to prepare. If you correctly prepare yourself for the BAR exam, you should be among the six to seven of every 10 test takers that passes.

To assist you in getting ready for the BAR exam, NBCE occasionally releases actual questions that have been withdrawn from use as a study aid to applicants. These publications range from a meager $12 to $25. The MEE study aids range from free on the NBCE Web site to $60. The MPRE is also free on the NBCE Web site and goes up to a measly $17.50. Last but not least, the MPT varies from free on the NBCE Web site to $20. The publication order form can also be downloaded from the NBCE Web site.

One of the first things you should do when beginning to study for the BAR exam is get the application to the state you wish to be admitted in and determine what is necessary for admission. To be really ahead of the game, take courses in the subjects covered by the BAR exam.

Many law professors suggest taking a BAR exam preparation course. This review course will not only supply you with the updated version of the law tested on a given bar exam, but it will also help you to develop study skills and test-taking methods. Practice makes perfect. A few places to start your search for a good prep course are AmeriBar Bar Review, the BAR/BRI Patent Bar Course and the Study Group Personal Bar Review.

Most importantly, maintain a positive attitude and stay away from negative influences. If you go in with a pessimistic mindset, you’ve already lost half your chance before you’ve even started. Keep a regular study schedule, and don’t get distracted by unnecessary temptations. Form a fan club, and start cheering yourself on today.