S.O.U.N.D. Advice on Bar Essay Exams:
R emember the “6 C’s” of a readable paragraph!
What does a great paragraph look like on the bar exam? It should have the following basic characteristics:
Concision and clarity in expression
Clear identification and statement of the issues
Correct statement of the applicable principles of law, as well as any sub-rules, variations, or limitations that may apply to the facts
Complete and thorough analysis of the law as applied to the relevant facts
Clear and definite conclusion or thesis
Correct language and solid writing style
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Article: 13 Job Hunt Tips for Recent Law Grads
Need advice on finding a job? This article, featuring advice by Bar Exam BootCamp author Ursula Furi-Perry, offers 13 job hunt tips for recent law graduates.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
S.O.U.N.D. Advice for the Bar Exam, 5.25.09
S.O.U.N.D. Advice on Torts Questions:
Remember the mnemonic “PAW” to retain the three theories of strict liability under which a Plaintiff may bring a claim:
o P: Strict Products Liability
o A: Strict liability for engaging in Abnormally dangerous or ultrahazardous activities
o W: Strict liability for keeping Wild animals
Remember the mnemonic “PAW” to retain the three theories of strict liability under which a Plaintiff may bring a claim:
o P: Strict Products Liability
o A: Strict liability for engaging in Abnormally dangerous or ultrahazardous activities
o W: Strict liability for keeping Wild animals
Introducing the BootCamp Approach to the Bar Exam
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 14, 2009
CONTACT:
Ursula Furi-Perry, Esq.
furiperry at verizon.net
Introducing the BOOTCAMP Approach to Law School and the Bar Exam
ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS – The popularity of law schools is soaring, reports a recent article in the Wall Street Journal. Recent economic pressures have students turning to law school, and it’s easy to see the attraction: the Juris Doctor is a versatile advanced degree that can lead to many exciting career opportunities.
But make no mistake—law school is no easy way to weather the recession: grueling workloads, an often-competitive atmosphere, and foreign legal concepts can make law school a confusing and stressful place. And confused law students can’t turn to the case book for help—they need a concise set of study materials to help them “cut through the fat” and focus on the most important black letter law concepts they need to learn for law school exams and the bar exam.
Created by a group of law deans and law professors, the unique 1L BOOTCAMP and Bar Exam BOOTCAMP products offer a concise yet comprehensive “basic training” approach to academic success in law school and preparation for the bar exam. “We condense three years of law school into easy-to-remember expressions and mnemonics,” said Michael L. Coyne, a law school dean and co-creator of the BOOTCAMP products. “As educators, we understand effective teaching and student retention of information.”
And just what makes for effective preparation? Coyne cites five “S.O.U.N.D.” keys to success:
“We stress the basics, focus on essential skills, and polish that knowledge through drills,” says Coyne. “The key is to know the law until it is second nature, systematically apply it, and think and write clearly and authoritatively.”
Recognizing that students need to master the same exact concepts and skills for law school as they do for the bar exam, BOOTCAMP creators have designed a line of products that emphasizes essential legal concepts from the first day forward. “Preparation for the bar examination starts on day one of law school,” explains Coyne. “From that day, there are 1,050 days to the bar examination—and as students begin their second year, they have less than 700 days to go. Every day should be used to craft a deep understanding of the law. If students work with our materials throughout law school, not only will they enjoy the preparation, but they will also gain confidence in their understanding of the law and enhance their performance on their law school examinations and the bar exam.”
The BOOTCAMP approach is an affordable alternative to pricey bar exam prep courses. With its S.O.U.N.D. self-study plan, attractively priced books and study materials, and affordable courses, the BOOTCAMP line of products offers a solution for every student’s budget.
The following components comprise the BOOTCAMP family of products and review materials:
Bar Essay BOOTCAMP Book
Bar Essay BOOTCAMP Intensive Essay Course
1L BOOTCAMP Law School Essay Book
Bar Exam BOOTCAMP Substantive Bar Review Book
BOOTCAMP Goodmarx
1L BOOTCAMP Substantive Law School Review Book
BOOTCAMP Flash Cards
1L BOOTCAMP: The Game
For more information about the BOOTCAMP approach to studying for law school and the bar exam, please contact Ursula Furi-Perry at furiperry at verizon.net or visit www.barexambootcamp.com and www.1lbootcamp.com
May 14, 2009
CONTACT:
Ursula Furi-Perry, Esq.
furiperry at verizon.net
Introducing the BOOTCAMP Approach to Law School and the Bar Exam
ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS – The popularity of law schools is soaring, reports a recent article in the Wall Street Journal. Recent economic pressures have students turning to law school, and it’s easy to see the attraction: the Juris Doctor is a versatile advanced degree that can lead to many exciting career opportunities.
But make no mistake—law school is no easy way to weather the recession: grueling workloads, an often-competitive atmosphere, and foreign legal concepts can make law school a confusing and stressful place. And confused law students can’t turn to the case book for help—they need a concise set of study materials to help them “cut through the fat” and focus on the most important black letter law concepts they need to learn for law school exams and the bar exam.
Created by a group of law deans and law professors, the unique 1L BOOTCAMP and Bar Exam BOOTCAMP products offer a concise yet comprehensive “basic training” approach to academic success in law school and preparation for the bar exam. “We condense three years of law school into easy-to-remember expressions and mnemonics,” said Michael L. Coyne, a law school dean and co-creator of the BOOTCAMP products. “As educators, we understand effective teaching and student retention of information.”
And just what makes for effective preparation? Coyne cites five “S.O.U.N.D.” keys to success:
- Strong analytical skills
- Organization
- Understanding of the material
- Necessary and focused practice
- Definitions of key principles
“We stress the basics, focus on essential skills, and polish that knowledge through drills,” says Coyne. “The key is to know the law until it is second nature, systematically apply it, and think and write clearly and authoritatively.”
Recognizing that students need to master the same exact concepts and skills for law school as they do for the bar exam, BOOTCAMP creators have designed a line of products that emphasizes essential legal concepts from the first day forward. “Preparation for the bar examination starts on day one of law school,” explains Coyne. “From that day, there are 1,050 days to the bar examination—and as students begin their second year, they have less than 700 days to go. Every day should be used to craft a deep understanding of the law. If students work with our materials throughout law school, not only will they enjoy the preparation, but they will also gain confidence in their understanding of the law and enhance their performance on their law school examinations and the bar exam.”
The BOOTCAMP approach is an affordable alternative to pricey bar exam prep courses. With its S.O.U.N.D. self-study plan, attractively priced books and study materials, and affordable courses, the BOOTCAMP line of products offers a solution for every student’s budget.
The following components comprise the BOOTCAMP family of products and review materials:
Bar Essay BOOTCAMP Book
Bar Essay BOOTCAMP Intensive Essay Course
1L BOOTCAMP Law School Essay Book
Bar Exam BOOTCAMP Substantive Bar Review Book
BOOTCAMP Goodmarx
1L BOOTCAMP Substantive Law School Review Book
BOOTCAMP Flash Cards
1L BOOTCAMP: The Game
For more information about the BOOTCAMP approach to studying for law school and the bar exam, please contact Ursula Furi-Perry at furiperry at verizon.net or visit www.barexambootcamp.com and www.1lbootcamp.com
Sunday, May 17, 2009
S.O.U.N.D. Advice for the Bar Exam, 5.18.09
A S.O.U.N.D. mnemonic for a Wills/Decedents' Estates question:
Revocation refers to the accepted ways of revoking a will. It is best remembered by the mnemonic “COTTON:”
· Cancel,
· Obliterate,
· Tear,
· Torch,
· Operation of law, and
· New Will.
Revocation refers to the accepted ways of revoking a will. It is best remembered by the mnemonic “COTTON:”
· Cancel,
· Obliterate,
· Tear,
· Torch,
· Operation of law, and
· New Will.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
S.O.U.N.D. Advice for the Bar Exam, 5.11.09
S.O.U.N.D. Advice on Contracts Questions:
The Statute of Frauds requires certain agreements to be in a signed writing in order to be enforceable. Be careful to note that a contract exists, but if a statute of frauds defense exists, the contract might not be enforceable. This is because the statute of frauds is a defense to enforcement, much like a minor has the defense of being too young to be bound to a contract. Generally, the agreements covered by a particular jurisdiction’s statute of frauds are best remembered by the mnemonic “MYLEGS:”
The Statute of Frauds requires certain agreements to be in a signed writing in order to be enforceable. Be careful to note that a contract exists, but if a statute of frauds defense exists, the contract might not be enforceable. This is because the statute of frauds is a defense to enforcement, much like a minor has the defense of being too young to be bound to a contract. Generally, the agreements covered by a particular jurisdiction’s statute of frauds are best remembered by the mnemonic “MYLEGS:”
- Marriage
- Year
- Land
- Executors
- Goods $500 or more
- Suretyships
Saturday, May 2, 2009
S.O.U.N.D. Advice for the Bar Exam, 5.4.09
S.O.U.N.D. Advice on Formulating Your S.O.U.N.D. Bytes on Bar Essays:
The examiners emphasize that applicants must write the rules in a readable, clear, and concise manner. This is why writing out your S.O.U.N.D. Bytes in complete sentences while preparing for the exam is so important: by forcing yourself to put the applicable principle of law into a readable sentence ahead of time, you’ll be less likely to scramble around for the right words to use when trying to state the same on the exam.
The examiners emphasize that applicants must write the rules in a readable, clear, and concise manner. This is why writing out your S.O.U.N.D. Bytes in complete sentences while preparing for the exam is so important: by forcing yourself to put the applicable principle of law into a readable sentence ahead of time, you’ll be less likely to scramble around for the right words to use when trying to state the same on the exam.
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