Your goal for this last week is to stay the course while you solidify your knowledge of the black letter law and improve your timing. The week before the exam is a time when you should stay the course personally and professionally.
This is not the time to start a diet, relationship or hobby or end one. It is also not the time to dramatically change study habits. Those who cram are going to want to start a “24/7” scorched earth policy of learning everything at all hours, but remember, this exam is just like a big athletic contest and you want to stick to your carefully construction training regime.
This is the time you put out your “do not disturb” sign, even for relatives and close friends. If they don’t get it, then they are not acting in your best interest. Other bar takers may turn into toxic, needy people the week before the exam as well, so beware. It is not uncommon for your loved ones to express their own frustrations over your studying, so if need be, take a hotel room for a week or tell them they can vent in one more week. Whatever problems you’re encountering short of a medical crisis, stay focused on the bar exam. Don’t let anyone or anything distract you. It’s not worth it.
Take care of your body and mind. This means eating well, getting some sleep and working on self-confidence. If this means listening to your favorite music or watching some funny videos, go for it. A little laughter and inspirational music can go a long way.
As to practical things, make sure you have confirmed your hotel reservation, that you have packed what you need to take with you, including your admission ticket, your identification, your watch, etc.
Whatever it is you’ve been doing the past couple of weeks, keep it up. Stick with what you know, confirm you knowledge and reinstall your confidence in the material. As to the bar exam itself, make sure you have taken at least one or two simulated exams.
• Make sure your timing was within range for the MBE, MPT and the essay questions.
• Make sure your scores are within range to pass
If you simulate a portion of the exam, make sure you are able to
• Complete 17 MBE questions in 30 minutes; 34 MBE questions in an hour
• Complete an essay in the time allotted for your jurisdiction
• Complete an MPT in 90 minutes
Practice MBE questions in random order instead of one subject at a time.
Review subjects covered earlier in the bar review period to keep them fresh in your mind.
Now that your bar review course has ended, increase your study time and direct most of your additional time to practice questions.
It isn’t uncommon to start running out of fuel about a week before the exam. So take some breaks to energize yourself, but whatever you do, don’t start working on alternative projects around the house or pick up a novel to relax. You need to keep your mind focused on bar material. Don’t get wrapped up in anything but the bar exam. Your focus is critical.
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