Leap Year Feb 2012 bar exam in a few days, thoughts and tips

With just a few days until the Feb 2012 bar exam, I thought I’d share a few tips and thoughts.  First on the MBE.  Now is a great time to start reviewing your notecards/flashcard/notes/whatever you used to jot down all those fine line distinctions the examiners love to test on.  Spend some time this weekend refreshing yourself (Past Recollection Recorded or Refreshed Recollection anyone?) on those items to make sure you are clear on the distinctions between similar topics (IIED vs NIED?).

Generally, try not to stress yourself out.  The bar exam is nerve wracking enough as it is, try not to spend the weekend worrying about whether or not you are going to pass.  Instead, focus your energy on studying and reviewing.  After the exam is over, you’ll have plenty of time to worry about whether or not you passed.  Until then, have faith in yourself that you have put in the time and effort necessary to pass.

For those of you taking Virginia, be sure you have looked at all topics including the VA multistate distinctions.  There are more subjects on the Virginia bar exam than on any other jurisdiction I know of (27 or more subjects depending on how you break them down).  So, for some of the more obscure ones that you may have neglected (personal property?) do a quick review to familiarize yourself with the main topics.

Other than that, good luck next week!  This is a rare bar exam indeed, falling on a leap year.