LAW 853LEC - Bar Success: Overview

Preparation for the bar examination begins well before the post-graduation bar study period, and what you learn and do now can help determine your success over the summer. In this course, students will be introduced to the components of the Uniform Bar Examination, administered in NY and 40 other jurisdictions, and to some of the fundamental strategies used to train for, and to perform well on, the UBE. Students will also learn the steps and timelines for applying to take the bar exam in NY and for applying for admission to the bar after taking the bar exam. We will also discuss how students can get well prepared for the bar exam, including the selection, timing, and use of commercial bar preparation courses; the rich array of additional support and resources provided by University at Buffalo School of Law, including our highly successful Rally the Pass program; supplemental services and products to target specific exam-preparation concerns; and how to attend to practical considerations, including time management, financial planning, self-care, and the many rules and restrictions to which examinees must adhere on exam days. Forethought and awareness is a recipe for a productive and surprise-free summer bar study period.

Credits: 1