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November MPRE scores post to your NCBE account by December 2. The NCBE has announced the 2022 MPRE test dates, registration fee, and deadlines: Test Dates Registration DeadlineRecommended Date to Applyfor AccommodationsMarch 23 & 24January 21December 7August 10 & 11June 9April 28November 14 & 15September 14August 3 Registration opens for all 2022 test dates on... Continue Reading →
Some people act like they know everything and some act like they know nothing. The problem arises when you start to actually believe you know everything or nothing because both are fixed mindsets. They are stopping points in learning and growth that avoid stepping into uncertainty. Instead, we should acknowledge there are things we don't... Continue Reading →
Failure is hard. So hard, we often avoid even saying the word. When it comes to the bar exam, we use phrases like "didn't pass," "unsuccessful," or "repeat taker." It's ok to couch failure in those terms for a little while but at a certain point you have confront and process it so you can... Continue Reading →
The MPRE is not like the bar exam. It is not a high stakes test. Its goal is not to *protect the public* nor is it a measure minimum competency. The NCBE says the purpose of the MPRE is to measure "knowledge and understanding of established standards related to the professional conduct of lawyers." Basically,... Continue Reading →
Some things are worth memorizing- passwords, anniversaries, birthdays- but memorizing is not the same thing as learning. Memorization is factual recall, it is an isolated piece of information. When you learn something, you give it a sense of meaning, it is connected to other concepts and ideas. The bar exam is closed book and so... Continue Reading →
July 2021 bar exam results are starting to trickle out. As of the date of this post, AR, NM, SD, WV, and WI have released results but information is still sketchy because not every jurisdiction posts public information. Here's what we know- the overall pass rates in NM, SD, and WV are 71%, 73%, and... Continue Reading →
It's the start of the school year and you are determined to do it "right." You're going to stay on top of your class work, get things done before the deadline, stay focused...." If you're lucky, this will last about a week. Oftentimes our grand plans go down in flames because we treat it as... Continue Reading →
The bar exam is tomorrow. Stop searching the internet for last minute advice and essay predictions. You don't need it. Get ready for the exam- lay out what clothes you'll wear, pack your lunch, prepare your exam space. Then go do something to take your mind off the exam. This exam does not change your... Continue Reading →
You've got one more week until you take the bar exam. Take a moment and celebrate. Yes, celebrate- you've worked hard for YEARS and now you're almost there. This is not the week to ramp things up and cram, and this is not the week to let self doubt and fear take control. This is... Continue Reading →
You've watched all the lectures, done dozens of practice essays, hundreds of multiple choice questions, and taken the simulated exam. The exam is two weeks away and you don't feel ready. That's ok. It's time to assess your progress, create a study plan, practice, review, and repeat. Assess Your Progress: This is where those scores... Continue Reading →
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