The MPT is a section of the bar exam that I frequently see students needlessly stressing about. And this mindset drives me crazy, because the MPT is a GIFT. You don't need to know any outside law... the points are all right there for you. So here are three essential tips to help you change your mindset and help maximize your points on the MPT section.
For all the lectures and review questions, the start of bar prep can feel somewhat structure-less, with the onus for how to organize all the information you’re being bombarded with left to you, the student. Whether you’re starting a 12-week program for the September bar or the 8 week program for the July bar, the emphasis of this first week should be the same. Believe it or not, the most important thing you can do this week has nothing to do with actually learning the law. That’s because right now, the most important thing for you it to form a routine. The bar prep companies provide you with all the tools you need to pass, an the easiest way to best put these tools to work early on is by developing consistency in your study habits.
No matter how much you study, no matter how many flashcards you make or practice essays you do, you’re never going to feel truly comfortable going into the exam. You can do all practice questions in the world, but I can GUARANTEE you there are still going to be some questions on the exam that make you feel like you’ve never even cracked open a book. But does this mean you’re doomed to fail? Of course not. Instead, it highlights the need for you get comfortable with the idea of being uncomfortable.
The two you spend getting ready for your bar exam will disappear quicker than you thought. Once the preparation begins, you will not have time to estimate how to manage it effectively. That is why every law student must learn to manage his or her time management skills. Let us discuss some helpful tips law school students use to get ready for their bar exams.
