What Do You Look For in MBE Questions? Focus on the parties’ relationships and interactions. Look for the facts that are embedded in the fact pattern to raise legal issue arguments. Read for key words, which are often adjectives, such as “oral” or “written,” and...
Outlining the Essay Writing Approach While substantive law and the essay format differs between jurisdictions, what does not differ is what the bar examiners are looking for when grading an essay. The process outlined below will allow you to prepare successfully for a...
Common Essay Writing Mistakes/Problems Misreading/not reading the call of the question Not organizing/outlining your response Being too conclusory – failing to support your assertions (lack of “because”) Reciting abstract rules of law Restating facts from the...
Answering MBE questions is a skill. Many bar exam takers rush through MBE questions to try to get through as many as possible in hopes they will see their score improve. However, if you want to see your MBE score improve, you have to slow down, dissect questions,...
BREAKING DOWN THE MPT AND TIMING The File: The first document in the File is an assignment memo that briefly describes the facts and specifies the task you are to complete and the document you are to produce. The File often includes specific guidelines for the...
If you’re finding yourself binging TV shows and neglecting law school stuff, there’s a solution: fill your watch list with movies about the law. Need suggestions? We’ve got you covered! Here are the five must-watch law movies that will allow you to veg out...
