Monday, August 24, 2009

S.O.U.N.D. Advice for the Bar Exam, 8.25.09

Remember that on a bar essay, your time and space are often limited. Therefore, every sentence you write must effectively convey the precise information that you're attempting to convey to the examiners. To help determine whether your sentences are effective, proofread and edit your practice essays. Read each sentence you've written carefully, asking the following questions:

* Is the sentence effective at getting across the precise point or message that you're attempting to get across with the sentence?
* Is the sentence too "clunky" or "choppy?"
* Does the sentence contain your proper "buzz words:" the correct legal terms of art that you need to use?
* Is the sentence grammatically correct?
* Is the sentence otherwise raedable (for example, in terms of style and tone?)

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