Neurodiversity is an idea that people experience and interact with the world around them in many different ways. Neurodiverse students, including those with ADHD, dyslexia, or autism spectrum disorder, have many talents but may enter bar preparation with varying levels of awareness and coping mechanisms. Common issues faced early by neurodiverse learners are avoidance and time blindness. These issues can lead to a student delaying their bar prep studies and not optimizing their time with the materials.
BARBRI understands that every student’s success depends on a personalized approach to studying for the bar exam. That’s why we offer a learning experience that meets diverse learners where they are. BARBRI Bar Review has been thoughtfully designed to break down bar prep into manageable pieces that help demystify the process of learning the law.
Bar Prep Designed for Success
The BARBRI approach to bar prep is intentionally designed to support how the brain learns, providing a structured yet flexible path for neurodivergent students. Our course is built on two core principles that directly address information overwhelm, auditory processing issues, working memory overload, and other challenges: spiral learning and scaffolded instruction.
Spiral Learning to Build Mastery Over Time
Our spiral learning method allows you to revisit core legal concepts multiple times throughout your bar prep. The first pass builds a foundational understanding. Subsequent passes add layers of nuance, detail, and application.
This strategic, purposeful approach moves information from your more delicate short-term memory into your durable long-term memory, leading to mastery.
For neurodiverse students, this method works with the brain’s natural learning process to reduce the pressure to “get it all” at once. It allows your brain to build knowledge incrementally, creating strong neural pathways that make recall on exam day feel automatic, not forced.
Scaffolded Instruction to Support Confidence + Progression
Imagine trying to build a house without a blueprint or a foundation. That’s what bar prep can feel like without the right support. Scaffolded instruction provides that essential framework. We introduce new legal concepts progressively, building upon what you already know.
This process starts with foundational knowledge and gradually introduces more complex ideas and tasks. You are challenged but never overwhelmed, so you gain competence and confidence to move forward with your learning.
Resources for Different Learning Styles + Needs
The BARBRI methodology is supported by practical tools that provide the flexibility and structure necessary for neurodiverse students to thrive.
The Ultimate Personalized Study Plan
BARBRI’s Personal Study Plan (PSP) is every student’s roadmap. And for students who struggle with functions like planning and organization, the PSP is transformative. It breaks down the monumental task of bar prep into manageable daily assignments and eliminates the guesswork and anxiety of figuring out what to study next.
Only BARBRI’s proprietary adaptive online PSP allows you to create a customizable study calendar that empowers you to manage your schedule without fear of falling behind. The plan adjusts based on the days you choose to study (or not), and introduces daily assignments based on priority and performance. Your PSP also builds in time for review, reinforcing the spiral learning method and ensuring you are consolidating knowledge along the way.
Accessible Video Lectures
Auditory processing difficulties can turn lectures into a frustrating experience. BARBRI lectures are designed for accessibility. All video lectures include both transcripts and closed captioning, allowing you to follow along visually. This multisensory approach lets you process information at your own pace without constantly needing to pause and rewind.
The accompanying Course Companions contain all the key information from the lecture. This frees you to focus on the lecturer’s explanation and big-picture concepts, rather than minute details. Any material not covered in the lecture is also included for you to review when it suits you.
Conviser Mini Review for Clarity
Feeling overwhelmed is a common hurdle in bar prep. When you need to step back and find clarity, the Conviser Mini Review is your go-to resource. Each subject section begins with a “Hot Topics” page that outlines the most frequently tested concepts.
This tool is invaluable for cutting through the noise. It helps you quickly grasp the big picture, reorient yourself, and focus your energy on what matters most. For visual learners, pairing this high-level overview with our Foundations Episodes before tackling a deep-dive lecture can be an incredibly effective strategy for digesting the material.
A Path to the Pass List
Staying present when your brain is going a million miles a minute or wants to “check out” for a while can be difficult. To be successful in your bar preparation, you need to have a study method that works with how you learn—and does so in a reasonable way.
BARBRI’s approach of spiral learning and scaffolded instruction provides the inclusive and enriching experience that neurodiverse students need to excel. We're here to empower you to build lasting knowledge and walk into the bar exam with confidence. You have what it takes to succeed, and with the right partner, you will.
Learn more about how BARBRI is tailored to your bar exam success.
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