Passing the bar exam can seem like an intimidating feat to even the best law students. The bar exam is known for its difficult questions, long format, and wide range of topics. But with proper studying and preparation, you can tackle the exam with confidence and proficiency.
Azzam Elder graduated from Michigan State University College of Law in 1995. He graduated Magna Cum Laude. Today Azzam Elder focuses in business, healthcare, and litigation. Azzam Elder has also been a Michigan Bar Member since 1995. He understands firsthand how difficult it is to pass the bar exam and would like to give some advice for those looking to pass the exam in the near future.
(1) Graduate from Law School
Before you can even pursue the bar exam, you must obtain your law degree from an accredited school. While the curriculum in law school is quite different from much of the material on the bar exam, Azzam Elder advises people to take law school very seriously. You will learn a lot during these few years about how to critically approach problems and remain disciplined.
(2) Register for a Prep Course
Next, Azzam Elder advises people to register and participate in a bar exam preparation course. These courses are extremely helpful and give students practical examples of potential essay questions and problems. Azzam Elder tells people to research the prep courses and find ones that are certified and licensed. It is worth it to spend a little extra money for a course which is proven and respected.
(3) Study, Review, Study
Repetition is key to passing the bar exam. Azzam Elder tells people to study, review, and study more. This means studying all of the topics you can, take many practice exams, reviewing what you miss, and then studying some more. Azzam Elder believes you can never prepare yourself too much for taking the bar exam.
Azzam Elder graduated from Michigan State University College of Law in 1995. He graduated Magna Cum Laude. Today Azzam Elder focuses in business, healthcare, and litigation. Azzam Elder has also been a Michigan Bar Member since 1995. He understands firsthand how difficult it is to pass the bar exam and would like to give some advice for those looking to pass the exam in the near future.
(1) Graduate from Law School
Before you can even pursue the bar exam, you must obtain your law degree from an accredited school. While the curriculum in law school is quite different from much of the material on the bar exam, Azzam Elder advises people to take law school very seriously. You will learn a lot during these few years about how to critically approach problems and remain disciplined.
(2) Register for a Prep Course
Next, Azzam Elder advises people to register and participate in a bar exam preparation course. These courses are extremely helpful and give students practical examples of potential essay questions and problems. Azzam Elder tells people to research the prep courses and find ones that are certified and licensed. It is worth it to spend a little extra money for a course which is proven and respected.
(3) Study, Review, Study
Repetition is key to passing the bar exam. Azzam Elder tells people to study, review, and study more. This means studying all of the topics you can, take many practice exams, reviewing what you miss, and then studying some more. Azzam Elder believes you can never prepare yourself too much for taking the bar exam.
