Sunday, August 16, 2009

S.O.U.N.D. Advice for the Bar Exam, 8.15.09

S.O.U.N.D. Advice on Thinking Ahead:

In your last semester of law school, or taking the next bar exam? Don't leave your preparation to the last minute. Start thinking about -- and getting answers to -- the following questions early on:

  • In which jurisdiction(s) do you plan to take the bar?
  • What are the jurisdiction's requirements to sit for the bar? (For example, what do you need to provide with your application? Do you need to have achieved a passing score on the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam? Will you need to round up letters of recommendation or references?)
  • What is the format of the jurisdiction's bar exam? Check www.ncbex.org for a comprehensive listing.
  • What subjects does your jurisdiction's bar exam test?
  • How much time will you have to study, and how will you allocate that time? Come up with a concrete study plan.
  • What resources are available to assist you with your bar preparation?

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