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How to Prepare for the NextGen Bar Exam
The upcoming transition to the NextGen bar exam has left many law students feeling uncertain and unprepared. Questions like What courses should I take?, How do I build the right skills?, and Where can I find the best resources? are top of mind for many. Here’s a clear, actionable plan to prepare for the NextGen bar exam so you can approach it with confidence when it launches in July 2026.
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Outline Your Path to Success in Law School and the Bar Exam
Key tools on how to write an effective outline for law school and the bar exam, including organization, personalization, and synthesizing into one sheets.
Three Keys to Success on the MBE®
The MBE® is a significant component of the bar exam. These MBE tips will help you create the right strategy and study plan for the 2021 MBE.
Civ Pro Quick Tip: Keeping Track of Deadlines
Download our flashcards of the six significant deadline chunks for federal civil procedure to easily review these chunks during your studies.
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UWorld MBE® QBank Update: Introducing New Flashcard Features
UWorld introduces a brain hacking tool to improve your MBE performance. Smart flashcards with integrated spaced repetition, which let you take advantage of scientifically proven learning techniques for effective learning.
Civil Procedure Quick Tip: Appellate Standards of Review
Understanding the appellate standards of review is important because these procedural rules can be tested on any MBE® subject—not just civil procedure.
The Perils of Spellcheck: Tricky Typos to Avoid
Don’t be that person who writes about the “statue of frauds” or “waving a privilege.” Instead, be the person who catches the tricky typos that spellcheck misses.
Legal Writing Skills: Nix the Legalese!
Nix the legalese! It’s stale, stuffy, and a huge turnoff for judges. Change “thereafter” to “later,” “instant case” to “here,” “inasmuch as” to “since,” and so on.
Why Do People Fail the Bar Exam?
Why Do People Fail the Bar Exam? Here are the top reasons people fail the bar exam. From study habits to study time, let’s explore why
Evidence Quick Tip: The Attorney-Client Privilege
As a future attorney, you need to be ready for clients, so attorney-client privilege is especially important to know! Here are some tips!