I hired Lee after failing the bar the first time. She came highly recommended by faculty at my law school so I knew she would be great. I had no idea how transformative my time with her would be. She opened my eyes to how I really needed to look at the essays I was writing. She was always available to explain the answers and walk me through the process step by step, including the melt-downs that naturally occur while
I didn't pass the bar the first time and after taking some time off I decided to give it another shot. I knew I needed a tutor to help me with my writing because that was my main weakness the first time. After talking with several tutors about their program and the cost I was almost ready to give up. Then I discovered Lee. She honestly put me at ease with the first phone call. I was immediately ready and
After failing to pass on my first attempt at the California Bar, I knew I needed to change my routine. That's where Lee came in. Not only did she offer great feedback on my past essay and performance exams, but also did she help me construct a study calendar and routine that fit my comfort level and most importantly, addressed where I was weak. Her feedback was easy to understand, quickly given, and tailored to my writing style so I
Are you getting ready to take a commercial bar review course this summer to prepare for the bar exam? If so, you are not alone! THOUSANDS of law students will gather in ballrooms, conference centers, and law schools to take commercial bar review courses. But do you really know what happens in those courses? Most commercial bar review programs are primarily composed of lectures. Professors from all over the country travel around to deliver lectures on different subjects. Some of
Have you ever read a bar question? No? Are you getting ready to sit for the July 2012 bar exam? Then I recommend you go online to the state bar website and download some questions. The California bar website has essay questions and performance exams going back to 2002. So print out a few essay questions and one performance test (or download the PDFs if you are trying to save a few trees). Now read them. As you read the essay question,
It is that time of year. Law school students are in crunch time. There are just weeks (or even days) left before final exams begin. If you haven't been outlining all semester long, you may be feeling lost, frustrated, or even scared. Perhaps you don't even know how to start with those outlines. Should you give up? Put your name on another person's outline? I say no! You still have time. And we are here to help. Please check out my post on
Most commercial bar review courses don’t even start for almost six weeks! And many people think that there is nothing you can do to get ready for the bar exam now. That is just not true. You can get your life ready by thinking ahead. Things to think about: Have you financially figured out how to support yourself? Do you have a stable living situation? Do you have any travel planned — weddings and such that are going to be distracting/time-consuming while you study? Have you
Many of you (who follow me on twitter) may already know that my friend Alison and I have started the Law School Toolbox, a resource for law students to help them prepare for law school exams. When you have a moment, check out our site and join our mailing list! There are exciting announcements to come, so join today!
Fantastic guest post today from Desiree Moore of Greenhorn Legal. Enjoy! Studying for the bar exam is among the hardest things you will have to do in your legal career. It is a test of character, to be sure. It is a test also of your endurance and dedication. Until I launched my own business, I had not gone through anything else that was quite so personal, so intensive. And now, upon reflection, I can see that many of the
It is that time — finals season. At my law school, after Thanksgiving a Christmas tree was always put up in the library; this would first make me smile and then give me a sinking feeling of dread. It was time to study for finals. For some, there may be a few days or almost a week until exams. But everywhere law students are wondering what they can do at this point to give themselves the best chance for the grades
