How will The Bar Coach prepare me for the performance exam?
The performance exam is the most practical part of the bar. Bar takers who have worked in law offices and engaged in tasks relating to the practice of law will more readily grasp the framework of the performance test. Bar takers should keep in mind that no matter what type of document you are asked to write, the same skills that The Bar Coach teaches may be employed. The purposes of various legal documents will be taught to enable greater comprehension of tasks. For example, if you are asked to write a declaration, the bar taker should understand that a declaration is a factual document of a witness that is sworn under oath. Thus, it is inappropriate to include law in a declaration. Due to length, the performance test demands greater reading comprehension and absorption skills as well as superior time management abilities. Bar takers must quickly and accurately read and analyze the file and library. The Bar Coach will demonstrate the technique of active reading. Performance tests are m
