The Top 9 Worst Pieces of
Bar Exam Preparation Advice

9> You have no need to study any state-specific rules.

8> Don’t try to finish early — the big firms are watching to see if you know how to pad your hours.

7> Each question should end with the same phrase: “And if that fails, sleep with the judge.”

6> You can get bonus points for penmanship, so take your time and write slowly.

5> If you fail this one numerous times, there are always other states.

4> Stay calm and remember that if you fail this exam, then all the time and effort you’ve been putting into this for the last four years has been completely and utterly wasted, and it’s doubtful you’ll ever recover from the emotional blow.

3> Always wait to take the MPRE until after the bar exam because you’ll be in test mode then.

2> Writing crib notes on your hand is just a poor use of cheating tactics. Try your thigh or forearm — you can get Marbury v Madison on there!

and the Number 1 Worst Piece of Bar Exam Preparation Advice…

1> It’s a secret practical exam: Bribe the examiners without the other examinees catching you.

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Credits:

Selected from 29 submissions from 6 contributors.
This week’s list authors are:

Bill Wickart, Hillsboro, OR — 1 (10th #1!)
Peter Casper, Brisbane, Australia — 1 (4th #1!)
BT Cesul, Troy, OH — 2
Dennis Koho, Keizer, OR — 3, 6, 9 (Affirmed!)
Dawson E. Rambo, Santa Rosa, CA — 4, 8
Brad Simanek, Cedar Rapids, IA — 5, 7
Jeffrey Anbinder, New York, NY — Topic
Geoff Brown, Ann Arbor, MI — Top5 Law Chief Justice