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The types of law school exams you may encounter during finals

December 8, 2020

[ Stephanie Baldwin, 3L at the University of Arizona ] Law school exams are once again upon us. Because I am a glutton for punishment, I decided to take 18 credits this semester, which means I have six different final exams. Yay … To top it off, they are all different types of final law […]

NYSBA membership: BARBRI Extended U.S. Bar Prep and QLTS Prep alums

December 3, 2020

BARBRI Extended U.S. Bar Prep and BARBRI QLTS Prep students and alumni enjoy a free 2-year membership to the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) – International Section and one additional Section of your choice. ABOUT NYSBA For more than 140 years, NYSBA has been the voice of the legal profession in New York state. Our […]

Mexico lawyer passes the California Bar Exam, con facilidad

December 1, 2020

[ by Pamela Rajunov Djaddah, Esq. / Business Law Attorney ] Estudié Derecho en México ― que es un sistema de derecho civil ― y a pesar de eso, los materiales proporcionados por BARBRI hicieron fácil que aprendiera lo suficiente para poder pasar el examen de la Barra de California. Estudié a distancia, leí los materiales y escuché las clases […]

Tips for taking law school finals online or in-class

November 17, 2020

[ BARBRI President Mike Sims ] As you likely already know, the grades you receive on your law school finals, particularly in your first year, are critical. Additionally, you may be facing your law school finals as online exams. Here are some tips to help you ace your law school finals, whether they are administered […]

Why law student business cards work and how to create yours

November 9, 2020

[ Stephanie Baldwin, 3L at the University of Arizona ] One of the best things I did to help me network well during law school was to get law student business cards for myself. It was perfect for OCI (On Campus Interviews), attending networking events and distributing at conferences. It was ideal because it made […]

What else you can do to prepare for law school final exams

November 5, 2020

You have your outlines complete and you’re ready to start studying for law school final exams. You’re trying to memorize the rules of law and apply them, but what else should you be doing? Here are a few extra finals prep tips: Schedule and track your study hours Hold yourself accountable by scheduling your study […]

Day in the life of a law student

November 5, 2020

[ Kathryn Pope, 2023 Law Graduate at the University of Florida Levin College of Law ] I want to preface my day in the life of a law student with a piece of advice that many people will tell you – law school is a marathon, not a sprint. Your very first semester of law school […]

A guide to the New York Bar Exam for foreign lawyers

October 20, 2020

So you want to be a U.S. qualified New York lawyer? Want to add a glamorous qualification to your CV? Thinking of emigrating to the states? Want to learn about the New York Bar Exam for foreign lawyers? You have arrived at the right place. This article will provide you an overview of the New […]

Bar prep pointers now that I’ve officially taken the bar exam

October 19, 2020

[ Makenzie Way, 2020 Law Graduate at the University of Pennsylvania ] While I won’t be able to say whether I passed until a few months from now, I can definitely point out a few things that I truly believe will lead you in the direction of bar exam success. Do your absolute best to […]

The essential role of law school supplements, from 1L to 3L