Taking The Bar Exam as an LLM? Three Things to Consider! Preparing for the bar exam as a lawyer licensed outside of the United States presents a unique set of challenges. Many jurisdictions won’t even let you sit for the bar exam if you have an LLM and not a JD! In this post, we […] The post Taking The Bar Exam as an LLM? Three Things to Consider! appeared first on JD Advising ..read more

Navigating a US Bar Exam as an International LLM Student As an international LLM student planning to take a bar exam in the United States, you may find yourself with a lot of questions as the bar exam nears. The path to becoming licensed to practice law in the United States can be filled with […] The post Navigating the US Bar Exam as an International LLM Student appeared first on JD Advising ..read more

Tips for Taking the New York Bar Exam as an LLM The New York Bar Exam is a significant milestone for law graduates, including those who have pursued their legal education abroad and are looking to practice in the United States. For LL.M. students, particularly those trained outside of the United States, preparing for the […] The post Tips for Taking the New York Bar Exam as an LLM appeared first on JD Advising ..read more

Nervous about the MEE? Try These Practice MEE tips! The Multistate Essay Examination (MEE) is a critical component of the Uniform Bar Exam, testing your ability to apply legal principles and reason in a written format.  It’s essential to refine your approach and tactics heading into the MEE so you can maximize your score. In […] The post Nervous about the MEE? Try These Practice MEE tips! appeared first on JD Advising ..read more

Mastering the Balance: Study Strategies for Bar Exam Retakers with Busy Lives Taking the bar exam can be incredibly stressful for first-time takers. First-time takers, though, often have the advantage of treating the bar exam as a full-time job.  For repeat takers, though, many find themselves having to get back to work.  These students have […] The post Study Strategies for Bar Exam Retakers with Busy Lives appeared first on JD Advising ..read more

NextGen Bar Exam vs. UBE Subject Matter on The New Bar Exam In July 2026, the National Conference of Bar Examiners (“NCBE”) will premier its new test, the NextGen Bar Exam. Understanding the forthcoming changes in the bar exam is essential for aspiring lawyers and legal professionals. In this post, we’ll take a deeper dive […] The post NextGen Bar Exam vs. UBE Subject Matter on The New Bar Exam appeared first on JD Advising ..read more

How to Approach the Bar Exam as an LLM Students who are attending law school to obtain an LLM (Master of Laws) may face some unique challenges when studying for the bar exam.  But, with a little thought and preparation, there are many pathways to success on the bar exam for LLMs!  In this post, […] The post How to Approach the Bar Exam as an LLM appeared first on JD Advising ..read more

MPT Frequently Asked Questions How is the MPT scored? It is typically scored on a scale of 0-6 (though in jurisdictions like New York, that is different. See this post for New York MPT scoring.) For insights on how the MPT is scored, it’s crucial to understand that scores depend on your ability to apply […] The post MPT Frequently Asked Questions appeared first on JD Advising ..read more

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Best California Bar Exam Outlines  If you are using outlines that are poorly written, inaccurate, or do not contain the highly tested areas on the California Bar Exam, you are already starting your bar exam preparation on the wrong foot. Having bad outlines can poison the rest of your bar prep. You can study your outlines […] The post Best California Bar Exam Outlines appeared first on JD Advising ..read more