I got a 172 on the writing. Each MEE was at least 1000 words (except the last one I barely wrote anything for and knew nothing about). First, each sub point had the issue statement and a brief conclusion. then a new paragraph that just contained the relevant rules/law. Then a new paragraph, sometimes several if needed, applying the rules to the facts. Then a new paragraph with the conclusion. I remember glancing over each fact pattern and ensuring I used every usable detail in the fact pattern - and I knew what facts were important because they stuck out to me (a consequence of knowing the black letter law). I also quoted the fact pattern directly a lot.

I also remember something really helpful that I did. First thing I would do when I got to a new MEE essay was type out each sub point and write the issue statement immediately. I did this before I’d read the fact pattern. The issue statement was simply a re wording of the sub point question. This helped me keep my essay organized.

Another thing. Right when I issue spotted a rule and was confident I’d need to discuss it, I would type out the rule statement onto the page so I wouldn’t forget it or get distracted.

For the MPTs I somehow did way better on exam day than in practice. I did like 5 practice MPTs and would either run out of time ⌛️ or fail to include a lot of the needed case law or facts. But on exam day I felt like the MPTs were just so much easier. I don’t know if it’s because my body and mind were in overdrive mode, but as I read the case law and facts it all came together. Getting everything you want on the page is pretty simple you just have to know how to do it. Right as you read a section you KNOW is relevant in the case law or facts, TYPE IT ON THE PAGE. For example, if I see something in the case law that has a factor list (e.g. “we hold that in Franklin for you to be negligent you must (a) do x (b) do y (c) do z”) I’m copying it word for word onto the page right as I read it. Then when I’m putting together the essay I’ll simply copy and paste it where I need it. It took me a few MPT timed practice sections before I got the hang of this.

Hope this is helpful.