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Bar Exam Tools
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items All the tools I used to successfully pass the bar exam on the first try.
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Courses and Outlines
Tools for Studying
Office Supplies for Studying
Courses and Outlines
Helpful courses I always recommend and outlines that helped break down the information into the high level bullet points I needed.
I fully credit this course as the reason I passed the bar exam. The framework is top notch. The way they teach you can be applied to any essay and help you get maximum points even when you have no idea what the topic is about.
Writing of the Week (WOW) Bar Essay Workshop - Bar Exam Toolbox®
As a mom, life did not and could not stop when I was studying. I constantly had this podcast on in the background when in the car or at one of my kids practices. I also loved pulling the transcripts and using them to help write out simple rule statem...
Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast - Bar Exam Toolbox®
Everyone has heard about Adaptibar, but it truly is the best and most helpful MBE tool I used when studying.
AdaptiBar Online MCQ Simulator & Prep | AdaptiBar
These outlines were perfect for every subject that could possibly be asked about on the exam. These are great for refreshers, as they don't spell out the information in detail. However, I always recommend them for quick look guides when building your...
LeanSheets - Bar Exam Attack Outlines & Flashcards
Hear me out… ChatGPT has a lot of faults. However, it can make studying fun. I used it to help break down topics I was having difficulty with as if I was a five year old. I also asked it to explain concepts using my favorite television shows and char...
ChatGPT
I took notes on these while watching my Barbri videos. This made it easy to keep my notes organized and in one place and kept language consistent when I went to make my own attack outlines.
MBE One-Sheets
Tools for Studying
All the physical tools I used when studying for the bar exam.
While a laptop is crucial, an iPad is the best way to study on the go. I used my iPad when the kids had practices or we had a long trip.
iPad Air
Easily turn your iPad into a laptop with a keyboard. This allowed me to work through essays and take notes as if I was working on my laptop, but on the go.
Magic Keyboard for iPad Air 11‑inch (M3) - US English - White
The best alternative to the Magic Keyboard. Easily convert from an iPad to a laptop with this keyboard. Perfect for on the go and keeps your iPad protected.
ESR iPad Air 11 Inch Keyboard Case White
Office Supplies for Studying
All the basic office supplies I used when studying.
It is proven that paper is better for studying. Keeping organized is crucial during this time. And these binders are so sturdy to keep everything protected and organized.
Samsill Plant-Based 2 Inch D-Ring View Binder
Nobody said organizing for the bar exam had to be boring. These keep an aesthetic that you don't mind looking at every day while keeping you organized.
4 Sets 8 Tab 3-Ring 8.5x11 Plastic Dividers
It has been proven that hand writing helps with retention. I went through several of these notebooks when studying because I wrote out the rules that I needed to memorize. And I didn't dread seeing them on my desk because they were so aesthetic.
ZICOTO Spiral Notebook Set of 3 for Women
Color coding is key! And in order to color code for all the subjects we need all the colors. These pens don't bleed through the page and they last so long. Through all my notes they are still going.
Pilot G2 Premium Gel Pens 0.7mm, 36 Tub
With all the colors of pens we need all the colors of highlighters. These were my favorite. They are designed for thin pages so they are perfect for all the bar exam things.
20Pcs Highlighters Assorted Colors, Chisel Tip
In the last month of bar prep, I took all my outlines and notes, and combined them on these giant poster boards. These were crucial for me. I was able to see all my notes and in one simple place.
Staples Foamboard, 20" x 30", White (20182-US)
I used the ultra fine tip sharpies to write out the rules and notes on each of my poster boards. This way I had to make sure what I was writing was correct because there was no correcting or going back!
Sharpie Permanent Marker, Ultra Fine Tip, Black, 12/Pack (37001)
I used the sharpie fine tip markers to separate out the sections on my poster boards. They helped keep everything organized and on topic.
Sharpie Permanent Marker, Fine Tip, Black, 36/Pack (1884739)
In the spirit of keeping everything on color theme, I used a different color sharpie to organize each board by subject. I also used these to underline specifically important items on each topic and subtopic.
Sharpie Glam Pop Permanent Marker, Fine Tip, Assorted, 24/Pack (2185229)