Barbri paced program question? Forum

[northwood]

Also, I've haven't been writing all of the essays assigned. I do, however, read the questions, outline an answer, and read the sample answers. Just having a bit of a bar prep meltdown.

take a breather

[ph14]

Also, I've haven't been writing all of the essays assigned. I do, however, read the questions, outline an answer, and read the sample answers. Just having a bit of a bar prep meltdown.

take a breather

You can't have a bar prep meltdown until at least after July 4th, seeing how there are people who don't even start studying until then and still comfortably pass.

[jd20132013]

I havent been able to do many of the essays yet because doing them is pointless until I've done at least one extensive review of the notes (via flashcards or rewriting the handout). I've been trying to catch up on the videos.

I hear some people don't start writing the essays until a few weeks out so I think that's fine.

[jd20132013]

So I'm taking VA bar and they have literally Never tested Tax (at least in the last ten years).
I hate myself for doing this but I'm still going to watch the lecture

[beachbum]

<--- still hasn't done any of the essays

[At the Drive-In]

<--- still hasn't done any of the essays

Neither have I. I thought I was going to get this MBE stuff down and then grind the essays out at the end.

[peanut123]

I know it has been discussed but holy shit amp is the worst.

[At the Drive-In]

I know it has been discussed but holy shit amp is the worst.

No kidding. I gave up on that long ago. I could foresee using it as a review or something, but I was just going through the motions and looking for key words to get through as fast as possible, and that wasn't helpful to me.

[peanut123]

I know it has been discussed but holy shit amp is the worst.

No kidding. I gave up on that long ago. I could foresee using it as a review or something, but I was just going through the motions and looking for key words to get through as fast as possible, and that wasn't helpful to me.

Yeah, I've been using it to review right after the lectures and it is incredibly annoying. It's way more particular than the lectures.

[mvpforme]

Question: Are we supposed to be reviewing subjects outside of the paced program?

It is mind boggling how the paced program will go a a few weeks without really touching an MBE subject...

[ap1987]

Question: Are we supposed to be reviewing subjects outside of the paced program?

It is mind boggling how the paced program will go a a few weeks without really touching an MBE subject...

I do. My paced program hasn't had me do contracts for 3 weeks.

[jd20132013]

"Please note there is no lecture handout for the Torts lecture."


I want my money back

[ditch digger]

Question: Are we supposed to be reviewing subjects outside of the paced program?

It is mind boggling how the paced program will go a a few weeks without really touching an MBE subject...

I do. My paced program hasn't had me do contracts for 3 weeks.

I do flash card drills on MBE subjects if I have the time/energy for it. During the last few weeks of the paced program, there are a bunch of review assignments on the MBE subjects. I don't think it is absolutely necessary to review all MBE subjects on a weekly basis, but it can't hurt if you have opportunity to do it.

[lmr]

30 days left and I'm in complete and utter freak out mode at just how much I don't have memorized at this point. What are these last few weeks supposed to look like? memorize-write essays and do batches of mbes? Is it a dumb idea to devote an entire day to memorizing contracts and writing contracts essays? This paced program makes it seem like two weeks is enough to memorize shit-i just don't buy that.

[AJS30]

30 days left and I'm in complete and utter freak out mode at just how much I don't have memorized at this point. What are these last few weeks supposed to look like? memorize-write essays and do batches of mbes? Is it a dumb idea to devote an entire day to memorizing contracts and writing contracts essays? This paced program makes it seem like two weeks is enough to memorize shit-i just don't buy that.

Neither do I....I'm taking NY and our last lecture day is the 16th. That gives less than 2 weeks to memorize. I wish our lectures ended next week so we could have at least a few more days...really need to start readjusting my schedule.

[ph14]

Watch the lectures in the next couple of days then. 2x speed is your friend.

[lmr]

30 days left and I'm in complete and utter freak out mode at just how much I don't have memorized at this point. What are these last few weeks supposed to look like? memorize-write essays and do batches of mbes? Is it a dumb idea to devote an entire day to memorizing contracts and writing contracts essays? This paced program makes it seem like two weeks is enough to memorize shit-i just don't buy that.

Neither do I....I'm taking NY and our last lecture day is the 16th. That gives less than 2 weeks to memorize. I wish our lectures ended next week so we could have at least a few more days...really need to start readjusting my schedule.

We have four lectures left I think-i'm getting those done this week. I can't afford to waste my time following their dumb lecture schedule.

[ph14]

30 days left and I'm in complete and utter freak out mode at just how much I don't have memorized at this point. What are these last few weeks supposed to look like? memorize-write essays and do batches of mbes? Is it a dumb idea to devote an entire day to memorizing contracts and writing contracts essays? This paced program makes it seem like two weeks is enough to memorize shit-i just don't buy that.

Neither do I....I'm taking NY and our last lecture day is the 16th. That gives less than 2 weeks to memorize. I wish our lectures ended next week so we could have at least a few more days...really need to start readjusting my schedule.

We have four lectures left I think-i'm getting those done this week. I can't afford to waste my time following their dumb lecture schedule.

CR

[mvpforme]

30 days left and I'm in complete and utter freak out mode at just how much I don't have memorized at this point. What are these last few weeks supposed to look like? memorize-write essays and do batches of mbes? Is it a dumb idea to devote an entire day to memorizing contracts and writing contracts essays? This paced program makes it seem like two weeks is enough to memorize shit-i just don't buy that.

I have found that writing out the rule statements by hand, breaking down each rule into elements, is quite effective for getting a basic grasp of the material. See http://www.lifehack.org/articles/produc ... write.html.

If you don't have time to write out all rule statements, just write out commonly tested rules or rules you really have trouble remembering. Also say it aloud as you write, and explain it to yourself after it is written. Think of the rationales behind the rules when you do so.

[Helpful]

Watch the lectures in the next couple of days then. 2x speed is your friend.

How can you finish the lectures ahead of time? My paced program only makes them available one class in advance at most.

[lalala21]

My last day with a lecture is the 8th. I have about half the flashcards I need made. My goal is to get the rest done before class is over next week. I am hopeful that those three weeks will be enough since hopefully I will be ready to start memorizing. So far I have only put in an hour or so a day with the flashcards I already have made. Fingers crossed?

[AJS30]

Watch the lectures in the next couple of days then. 2x speed is your friend.

How can you finish the lectures ahead of time? My paced program only makes them available one class in advance at most.

I was wondering that as well. They really only put the lectures up a day or two before the class, so I'll only be able to save myself a day or 2, which I guess is better than the alternative.

[LAWYER2]

[OutCold]

I've been reviewing everything at least once a week. What I've found to be effective is to jot down all the major headings from the lecture handouts and then try jot down the material from memory , then verify my answers/see what I missed. I also pick out essays that only deal with topics I have a good grasp on. I do well enough on the MBE stuff, so I'm saving the mixed practice tests until after the countdown just to stay fresh. The essays scare the shit out of me, but I know you pass if you just put down something that is close to accurate, or even make up rules and apply them.

[tsutsik]

I'm getting in the 70s on my graded essays. Does anyone know what the means in terms of "passing" for the bar exam?