Welcome back! Today, we’re excited to have Kelsey with us - one of our expert tutors from the Bar Exam Toolbox team. Join us as we discuss the most common pitfalls in bar essay writing, and share our top tips for mastering this portion of the exam.
In this episode we discuss:
- Kelsey’s background and work in the legal space
- Five common mistakes that students make when studying for or executing the writing portion of the bar exam
- Five tips for mastering bar exam essay writing
00:00 Introduction and Guest Background
01:43 Bar Exam Essay Mistake 1: Failing to Follow Instructions
05:08 Bar Exam Essay Mistake 2: Poor Time Management
12:21 Bar Exam Essay Mistake 3: Lack of Organization and Structure
18:37 Bar Exam Essay Mistake 4: Insufficient Legal Analysis
20:58 Bar Exam Essay Mistake 5: Poor Issue Spotting
22:02 Bar Exam Success Tip 1: Practice, Practice, Practice
24:02 Bar Exam Success Tip 2: Understand the Format and Expectations
26:09 Bar Exam Success Tip 3: Manage Your Time Effectively
28:00 Bar Exam Success Tip 4: Spot Issues Quickly
30:55 Bar Exam Success Tip 5: Write Clearly and Concisely
34:12 Final Advice and Conclusion
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