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Even though you've successfully graduated from law school, you'll still need to pass the bar exam before becoming licensed to practice as an attorney. Read on to learn how to study for the bar exam.
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Improve Your Bar Exam Scores
The expert on this video maintains that studying for the bar exam takes 4-6 months. It is a long time, and some people may find it overwhelming. In order to successfully study during this period, its important to engage your family and friends for support during this period. He even suggests that using Facebook and Twitter can be a helpful tool to get support.
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Step 1: What the Bar Exam Covers
- The bar exam covers the laws of the state in which it is administered.
- The exam also includes a section that covers general law applicable in most states, called the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE).Northwestern Law: Bar Exam FAQ
- Depending on which state's bar exam you're taking, the bar exam may also include the Multistate Essay Examination (MEE), the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) and/or the Multistate Performance Test (MPT) as well as the MBE.National Council of Bar Examiners:Multistate tests
Step 2: Take a Bar Exam Course in Law School
You can get a head start on preparing for the bar exam by taking a review course during your last semester of law school, if it's offered. If your school doesn't offer a course as part of the curriculum, you can begin doing self-study review with books, video tapes, and DVDs.Step 3: Practice Analytical Skills
In addition to studying content and doing practice questions, focus on honing the skills you'll need to effectively answer both multiple choice and essay questions. You need to spot the issues, identify the relevant facts, and analyze the appropriate aspects of the law.
