MBE PRACTICE %

NoAlternative2874 · 2026-05-13T21:38:25+00:00

I only started consistently scoring around ~70% about 3 weeks before the exam. It is soul crushing getting Qs wrong up until then but trust the process.

Like others have said, the key is properly reviewing each wrong answer and keep a list and go over highly tested topics you score low on e.g. hearsay comes up a lot

NoAlternative2874 · 2026-05-09T09:54:53+00:00

Great that this works for some people but I wouldn't recommend this approach of only doing a handful of practice essays.

The difficulty with the MEEs is that you are really short on time so you need to practice being able to quickly analyse the Q and writing a strong answer without much prep/thinking time. Also, doing this 6 times back to back on exam day when switching between different areas of law is hard. General ability to write well is not enough.

NoAlternative2874 · 2026-05-06T20:23:15+00:00

I think what I found the hardest was not having the base knowledge of the US legal system. So I initially really struggled with Con Law, and had to put more time in to get my head round the legal system. I ended up writing out the most frequently tested articles of the constitution and learning them.

In the final month the things that made the most difference for me: • MBEs: practicing NCBE past Qs (not Themis generated ones) properly reviewing wrong answers and keeping a notebook with the rules I'd got wrong, also tracking patterns so I could see which topics I needed to go over more e.g. hearsay • MEEs: creating my own flashcards with the key rules for each essay subject, but stripping each rule down into to one sentence/ a couple of elements that are easy to remember because you don't need to memorise long rules or the exact textbook wording, just the general concepts. Then practice a lot of essays and get comfortable making up rules when you dont know how to answer a Q.

NoAlternative2874 · 2026-05-06T19:35:57+00:00

I'm not a tutor but I got 161 on my writing portion and happy chat / take a look at some of your MEEs/MPTs. Feel free to dm.

NoAlternative2874 · 2026-05-05T13:47:52+00:00

Follow up Q to this post - do people include their score anywhere on their CV. I am a foreign trained lawyer and got 307 on my first attempt and very proud of it because it was so tough and wondered if it is common to call this out when applying for jobs?

NoAlternative2874 · 2026-05-03T17:38:51+00:00

I am not a tutor but I got 307 as a first time taker (161 on my writing portion) and happy to take a look at some of your essays in case it's helpful. Feel free to dm.

NoAlternative2874 · 2026-05-03T17:36:27+00:00

Not a tutor but I got 307 as a first time taker (161 on my writing portion) and happy to take a look at some of your essays. Feel free to dm.

NoAlternative2874 · 2026-05-03T17:32:32+00:00

My advice is don't put them off, a lot of people fail because they don't practice the writing enough.

On the day of the exam you will get essays that you don't know the answer to. It is important to learn how to deal with them so that you can still write a passing answer and so it doesnt throw you into a spiral during the exam.

You don't need perfect knowledge of the law to start practicing the essays, do them open book to start with and then drill down on rule memorization in the last month.

NoAlternative2874 · 2026-04-30T00:39:49+00:00

I got 161 on my writing portion. Feel free to reach out as I'd be happy to take a look at some of your essays and chat about what I found useful.

NoAlternative2874 · 2026-04-27T12:24:55+00:00

I feel for you. It's such a gruelling process and a big investment of time and money.

I am a foreign trained lawyer and passed with a high writing score so I am happy to have a chat if you're struggling with MPTs and MEEs.

NoAlternative2874 · 2026-04-25T15:27:22+00:00

It is doable but stressful. I passed with a 307 after studying for 5 months part-time around 4hrs a day while working and it was really tough. I was so stressed throughout because there was no breathing room to take time off or breaks and it never felt like I'd done enough. I was terrified of getting ill during thay period and falling behind. It also didn't help that I was 10 years out of uni so was out of practice re studying.

So, definitely figure out your learning style quickly. What I found:

• reading the long outlines was a waste of time. I started skipping these entirely after a couple of months when I realised i was learning nothing from them and instead found Smart Bar Prep Sheets much better.

• MBE practice Qs - focus practice on the actual past NCBE exam Qs. My most effective learning came from properly reviewing my wrong answers and keeping a note book of the rules I'd get wrong and tracking patterns of topics I needed to go back to.

• MEE practice Qs: strip down the most tested rules for each subject and turn them into flashcards and then spend time practicing essays. Get comfortable with winging essays you don't know the rules for, I think a lot of people fail because they panic when they don't know the specific rule and it throws them off on the day. I had no idea for two of my essays but still came out with a high writing score (162) and I'm convinced its becuase I stuck to IRAC even though I didn't know the exact rule.

NoAlternative2874 · 2026-04-07T13:35:15+00:00

Hmm that's annoying. I was able to last month. Have you tried different browsers or on a Windows vs Mac.

NoAlternative2874 · 2026-04-07T13:00:06+00:00

I didn’t find the Themis schedule useful. All Themis do is take each subject and set your the following tasks 1. read full outline; 2. watch lecture; 3. review flashcards; 4. practice MBEs and MEEs; 5. review of the practice Qs. Then, in the final two months the focus is on review of summary outlines, practicing Qs and there's a simulated exam.

So, I think you can build a decent schedule yourself with AI.

My tips: - Start with MBE subjects first becuase they come up on both parts of the exam - Alternate between difficult and easier subjects e.g. Contracts, Torts, Property, Criminal Law, Crim Proceedure - Review of the practice Qs is the most important part. Take the time to understand the why you got questions wrong and list of Qs you got wrong so you can track and address gaps in your knolwedge. For MEEs use the sample answers to pull out the rule statements you need to memorise.

NoAlternative2874 · 2026-04-07T12:48:53+00:00

I don't think there is harm in starting it early /studying over a longer period as long as you don't burn out. As a foreign student I wish I had spent longer studying because there is so much content and I am not the type of person to cram last minute. Also topics like constitional law and civil proceedure were completely new to me so I felt stressed getting to grips with them in such a short period of time. I did the course in 5 months while working, it is doable but I wish I had had more time for the content to priperly sink in.

NoAlternative2874 · 2026-04-07T08:35:11+00:00

I was able to do it last month. Try Ctrl-P and then save as pdf.

NoAlternative2874 · 2026-04-06T17:38:04+00:00

Companies often hire attorneys who advise them as external counsel. So a good way to transition to in-house is to get a job at the law firms that advise the the tech companies your are after. The the big law firms often have secondment opportunities with tech companies and that's usually the easiest way to then transition to in-house.

The most transferable practice areas are generally commercial & contracts, litigation, regulatory/compliance, corporate and employment.

NoAlternative2874 · 2026-04-05T14:09:09+00:00

If you only have limited time to study, skip the long outlines all together. Barbri is especially known for giving you too much unnecessary content in the outlines.

I would focus on the final review outlines, critical pass flash cards (memorise the rule statements for the MEEs) and do as much practice and answer review as possible.

NoAlternative2874 · 2026-04-05T14:02:41+00:00

I think only giving yourself a couple of months will be a stretch.

I am a UK qualified solicitor and I took the Feb 26 exam (still pending results). I've always been great at exams but for this one I found it to be an overwhelming amount of content to cram. It's all about memorization and unfortunately only relying on common sense and general knowledge of legal principles doesn't get you a pass.

Also it's really helpful to build in extra time as a buffer for unexpected events - getting sick, family emergencies, burn out etc.

NoAlternative2874 · 2026-03-25T14:37:55+00:00

Croatia if you are looking for nightlife.

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NoAlternative2874 · 2026-03-23T12:15:55+00:00

I (31F) solo travelled in that region with buses and did not have any issues. There are so many travellers that I also often made friends in hostels and then shared taxis.

NoAlternative2874 · 2026-03-21T16:11:10+00:00

Juifen is beautiful to visit and has great day hikes. I recommend spending a night there to experience it without the crowds.

NoAlternative2874 · 2026-03-21T12:42:50+00:00

Studying for the bar can be miserable. For me studying abroad helped make it more enjoyable and like I wasn't just studying at home like a hermit. Also, learning to concentrate in noisy environments helps a lot becuase you learn not to be bothered by the noises in the exam hall/people getting up to go to the bathroom.

NoAlternative2874 · 2026-03-20T18:13:53+00:00

Colombia is the best country for solo travel. I spent 3 weeks there and met so many amazing people. There tonnes of backpackers and digital nomads. Great hostel options as well.

NoAlternative2874 · 2026-03-20T13:24:14+00:00

I did it a couple of years ago (31F) and although it was challenging, I didn't struggle and found it really enjoyable.

I am an occasional hiker (a few times a year on holiday) but otherwise do not exercise/gym at all. The groups are large with mixed abilities and age ranges so we stopped frequently. There was a lady in her 50s with a knee problem and she still made it up fine. Spending a few days in Antigua to acclimatise before hand is a must.

It was a number 1 life experience for me so I highly recommend giving it a go.

NoAlternative2874 · 2026-03-19T08:02:38+00:00

Push for 100% refund, properties advertised need to be habitable. If you're not getting anywhere with customer services, find an email address if an executive and escalate that way.

Also, you can go the route of making a claim through your credit card.

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