This is the critical time for studying. If you are concerned about the studying (or lack thereof) you have done so far, put that behind you. Now is not the time to debate in your mind if you spilled any milk and whether or not you should cry about it. Double down and focus on your goal: Passing the bar exam in 2 weeks time.
A few tips for the MBE takers out there: Go back and review the FRE. Re-read the rules and then do a handful of evidence questions. You’ll be surprised to see how much “easier they seem”. For contracts, review the UCC2 distinctions. For criminal law, go over the common crimes and know the elements cold. For crim pro, know the search warrant exceptions. For con law, know the difference between due process and equal protection; and also make sure you know the fundamental rights. For torts, know the elements of the major torts and make sure you are clear on negligence. Finally, for property, don’t get too hung up on future interests (RAP, etc.) but instead focus on things like landlord/tenant law, mortgages, etc.
Essay takers, I urge you to do past essay questions. In my opinion, there is no better method of studying for the essays than doing actual essay questions.
2 weeks is a long time and more than enough time to really hammer home the core areas of the law that you must know in order to pass the bar exam. Good luck!
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Would you care to hazard a guess as to MEE topics? I’m betting Crim will show up this time, because it has not been on the last two. Your thoughts?
Yes, crim is a likely culprit, along with prop and sec trans. I’ve stopped making public predictions but those are the most likely candidates. Hope it helps.