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Guest Post: An Entrepreneur’s Approach To Studying For The Bar Exam

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

GET READY TO WALK INTO FINALS

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

What to do if you fail the bar exam?!?

Friday night many people will be disappointed by the results that they received on the California Bar Exam.  And then people start asking themselves, what do I do now? How do I get ready for the February 2012 exam? This week

Should You Outline Before Writing an Exam Answer?

Yes! It is very important to do an outline (on scratch paper) prior to writing an exam answer. Why?  You must make sure you clearly identify each call of the question and your answer to that call of the

Procrastination: How to Get in Gear and Get the Grades You Want

So many of my students struggle with procrastination.  And who doesn’t? I will procrastinate as long as possible on making a dental appointment, or doing unwanted paperwork. But when you are studying for law school exams or the bar, procrastination

What Are the Qualities of a Good Essay Exam Answer?

This is a very common question raised by students.  Here are some thoughts on what makes a good essay exam answer. Do you have anything to add? A good essay exam answer has many different qualities: It raises all the applicable

Book Review — Bar Exam Mind: A Strategy Guide For An Anxiety-Free Bar Exam

In the last few months I have started using Twitter.  I had turned a blind eye to this social networking tool for years, but in the end I decided to give it a go. It has been a really

Writing an Essay Exam: Outline on Paper, Not on the Computer

Most law school exams are given in essay format.  It is critical that you outline your answers prior to writing them. Most students accept this as something that must be done. However, it has become very popular to outline on your

Halfway Through the Semester: What to Think About

At the law school where I teach, this week is the halfway point in the semester.  Earlier this semester I posted recommendations for starting off your semester right.  Now, here we are almost seven weeks later.  What should you

Thoughts on Legal Writing: Tips from The Elements of Style

The other day I broke out one of my old writing books, The Elements of Style, to double-check a grammar question.  I got this book back in college at the recommendation of one of my English professors.  It is