Keep Going
With less than a week until the bar exam, you are tired and just ready for this thing to end. However, you need to stay focused and keep going. You need some motivation, the psychological drive that...
View ArticleAt Home Bar Simulation
I have attached examples of the first morning of the Illinois and Missouri bar exams(found below)for use as at home bar simulations. Try to familiarize yourself with the rules for taking the test...
View ArticleResolution to Succeed
“Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other.” Abraham LincolnToday I am posting the final essay and MPT question from this summer’s bar prep program. It...
View ArticleHere we are in July...
"Success us not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." Winston ChurchillThank you for last week's submissions. I am still working on the MPTs, but hope to get them to...
View ArticleStop and Take Stock
As you enter the first week of July, this is a good time to examine your mastery of bar taking skills.• If you haven’t done so before, start timing your answers. • It’s time to close the books while...
View ArticleFourth Week
FOURTH WEEK I have been thrilled to see the progress of the graduates that have turned their essays into me on a regular basis. If you feel this service has benefited your bar preparation, please let...
View ArticleThird Essay
Hope your studying is going well. This week will be the hottest week so far for those studying in southern Illinois. Don't let the heat get to you!Thank you for your submissions last week. I will try...
View ArticleThird Essay Choice/EVIDENCE
Dear Students:It has been brought to my attention that some graduates have not studied contracts or real property yet. I'm sorry that those were your only essay choices this week. I have decided to...
View ArticleNew Essay
June 9, 2014 Thank you for your first essay submissions. I have returned many of them and hope to get the remainder to you by the end of the day. For those of you who did not submitted essays last...
View ArticleFirst Essay/Summer 2014
FEB 2008 TORTS ESSAY Last month, Paul attended a fund-raising lunch at Library, where he purchased and ate a chicken salad sandwich. Later that day, he became severely ill and was diagnosed with food...
View ArticleSecond Workshop - Essay Writing and Memorization
Second Workshop - Essay Writing and Memorization VideoPCMacPowerPoint
View ArticleScheduling and Multiple Choice Workshop
Scheduling and Multiple Choice Workshop VideoScheduling and Multiple Choice Workshop Powerpoint
View ArticleCONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR GRADUATION!
Are you wondering what to do next? Don't get too comfortable. It's time to hit the books again. SIU is here to help you with the 2014 Summer Bar Prep program ! Established to supplement your commercial...
View ArticleBAR EXAM STRESS - HOW DO YOU BEAT IT? YOU BREATHE
I am sure at this point, the stress is building as you prepare for your upcoming bar exam. Here are a few STRESS MANAGEMENT TOOLS you may find useful:TAKE A DEEP BREATH ...and RelaxWhen you're under...
View ArticleBAR EXAM STUDY - FINAL DAYS
At this point, now that your bar courses are over, you are all putting together your study schedules for the final days before the bar exam. Here's some advice as you go through that process:1. Assess...
View ArticleSIXTH AND FINAL ESSAY - ESSAY - FEBRUARY 13TH / MPT DUE - FEBRUARY 16TH
strong>ESSAY DUE DATE: This essay will be due on this coming Thursday - February 13th. Essays with comments and rubrics will be returned to you by Tuesday, February 18th via email. MPT DUE DATE:...
View ArticleFIFTH ESSAY OF THE WEEK - DUE 2/8 / SECOND MPT OF THE WEEK - DUE 2/11
ESSAY DUE DATE: This essay will be due by Friday, February 6th.MPT DUE DATE: The MPT will be due my Sunday, February 9th. DELIVERING THE ESSAY/MPT TO ME: You may certainly email it to me at...
View ArticleFOURTH ESSAY OF THE WEEK - DUE JANUARY 30TH/ FIRST MPT OF THE WEEK - DUR...
strong>ESSAY DUE DATE: This essay will be due on this coming Thursday - January 30th. Essays with comments and rubrics will be returned to you by Tuesday, February 4th via email. MPT DUE DATE: This...
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