mapit

hi, I have taken and passed the WA bar, and now I am moving to FL for family reasons, hoping to get some pointers from those who have actually taken it and passed it. Thank you.

tiga

TIPS ON FLA BAR

Pmbr materials. All Q's, Strategies and Tactics (both Finz and MBE method), Practice essays (use BarBri's essay module if you can get hands on it) definitely helps focus what is asked on on essays

hardwork

Florida Civil Procedure and MBE

If nothing has changed, MBE is 50% of the exam, and Florida essay is 50%. The cool part is that they share many topics, and you can just study your MBE topics really really well and basically pass if you also know your FLorida Civil Procedure/family/corporation. My advice is to practice your MBE like... alot... review your mistakes over and over again. Alot means at least 200 questions per subject by the end of your study (with 6 MBE subjects, that is 1,200 questions)

Know your Florida Civ Pro and practice each subject essay at least 3 times separately and take at least 1 full 2-day simulated test under the timed condition...

It really wasnt' that bad:)

zepled83

This may sound silly, but on the essays, they do not mark off for incorrect answers. If you arent really sure, do 2 seperate analysis. For instance, if there is a Totten tust _____. if there's not a totten trust _____. It sounds ridiculous, but at least you'll have the correct answer. I passed on the first shot this Feb w/o any bar prep courses, but it was a pretty horrible experience. I wont lie! lol I also have 2 small children that arent quite school age, so I feel your pain! Good luck.

TDNYJ

Dear Mapit,

I have been tutoring students for the Florida Bar for 7 years,,I have an easy ,practical approach,,no reading long outlines,,you will learn HOW to do the MBE questions,,,and what materials to use,,,feel free to e-mail me at tdnyj@aol.com for more information..