While it’s the most “lawyerly” part of the bar examination, drafting a winning performance test isn’t easy. After all, the examiners expect you to demonstrate several important skills, including time... read more →
Although not all examinees give the performance test its due, the importance of this part of the bar examination can’t be overstated. Not only is it the most “lawyer-like” part... read more →
In our last post, we shared that the mean score for the February 2022 administration of the MBE tied a record low. This corresponded to drops (sometimes quite significant) in... read more →
Regardless of whether you love it or hate it, the MBE continues to be an obstacle for many bar takers. The mean score for the February 2022 administration was 132.6,... read more →
We previously noted that California’s new lower cut score doesn’t necessarily mean you will make the cut with lower essay score. We also shared some general tips to help you... read more →
When the California Supreme Court permanently lowered the passing score from 1440 to 1390, there was some speculation that bar takers could achieve a passing score on the written section... read more →
Picture this—you had the rule for express conditions down cold on Monday, but when the rule pops up on a practice essay on Friday, you draw a complete blank. Meet... read more →
On a Friday in May, unsuccessful California bar exam candidates received a letter from the Committee of Bar Examiners stating, “you were unsuccessful on the February 2022 California Bar Examination.”... read more →
When it comes to mastering the multistate bar exam (MBE), there’s no substitute for practice. All tactics and no practice makes for an unprepared examinee. That means you not only... read more →
Let’s take a look at the Contracts portion of the MBE. Of the 175 questions counting toward your MBE score, 25 will be Contracts questions. That’s about 14% of your... read more →