For anyone brushing up on evidence essays: 1. Practice both civil and criminal fact patterns Make sure you’re seeing a mix, and keep track as you go. 2. Know the... read more →
Issue-spotting essays are one of the most efficient tools available during bar prep — when they’re used correctly. The key is understanding what you should be getting out of them... read more →
Happy 2026! At this stage of bar prep, the goal is to get comfortable with writing so that you can switch gears into primarily issue spotting for most subjects by... read more →
On a Thursday in November, unsuccessful California bar exam candidates receive a letter from the Committee of Bar Examiners stating “…you were unsuccessful on the July 2023 California Bar Examination.”... read more →
Hey there, future lawyers! If you're gearing up to take the California Bar Exam, you probably know that the Essays portion can be a nerve-wracking experience. But fear not! I... read more →
On a Friday in May, unsuccessful California bar exam candidates receive a letter from the Committee of Bar Examiners stating “…you were unsuccessful on the February 2023 California Bar Examination.”... read more →
Your Bar Score Letter Pass or Fail On a Thursday in November, many California bar exam candidates received a letter from the Committee of Bar Examiners stating “…you were unsuccessful... 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 →
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 →