One of the other Bar Exam preparation courses told us that Pieper and BarBri are just about the New York essays, and what really counts on the Bar Exam is the MBE. What do you think about that?
A. This is all so wrong that one hardly knows where to begin. It is a Myth of Bar Prep. First, neither Pieper nor BarBri is just about the New York essays. Both courses heavily stress MBE preparation, as well. Second, a reasonable grade on the MBE is necessary, yes, but it is not normally sufficient for passing the New York Bar Exam. The bar candidate also needs good grades on the essays. It is true that if you can get a 170 on the MBE you probably don’t have to worry about passing the exam, but it would be unwise for most people to plan to get a 170. It is also true that if you get a 90 on the MBE, your essays will not save you. The truth, however, is that the MBE will never be enough for most people by itself. Most people will always need strong essays. Think about it. The MBE is 40 per cent, and the New York part is 60 per cent. You do the math. Click here to see the SCHEDULE for the LTS – Law Training Schools 10-Day Essay-Intensive/Retaker School.
