Bar Exam Essay Rules: Your Guide to Passing the Bar Exam

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars | 209 ratings

Price: 13.08

Last update: 08-07-2024


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April Linder
5.0 out of 5 stars THE MUST BUY CALIFORNIA BAR PREP TOOL
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2023
I had previously taken a different state's bar and have been in practice for a number of years so I had an idea of what to expect but did not have the time to commit to a bar prep course for the California Bar. This book was exactly what I needed - it was thorough and covered the necessary issues, it was condensed into everything I needed to know per rule, and it came with detailed instructions on how to maximize the book. The audio book enabled me to passively listen when driving or working or trying to spend a spare second with my young child. Edmond Aruffo is also extremely accessible and willing to help and give guidance and suggestions if you reach out. I feel so lucky to have found this book and Edmond for the July 2023 Exam. Thanks Edmond!!!
Caroline C.
5.0 out of 5 stars I passed the California Bar with minimum effort using this book!
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2021
As a New York qualified lawyer licensed over 10 years ago, I haven’t felt motivated to go through the painful California bar exam , even after relocating to San Francisco. When CalBar announced it was going to be remote exam, I thought it was a rare opportunity to give it a shot given the comfort without the need to get a hotel and early ride to the crowded exam location. I ordered the Mary Basick book two months before the exam and basically my entire study plan was just reading through the book and then practicing some past PT questions after work hours. With one month left before the exam, I realized quickly I was just rolling a dice and destined to fail, with all the distractions of a demanding full time job, searching for a new house and a puppy, and not to mention English is not my native language. Two weeks before the exam, I met Ed in a Baressay.com workshop ( the only workshop program I did) and he was generous enough to share his kick-ass rules with me, probably out of empathy given how not ready I appeared to be. Turns out his summary of Rules was exactly what I needed, very concise, simple yet to the point, easy to memorize, and it allows you to focus on the really important issues/rules you need to know to pass the bar. So for the final two weeks, I practiced 3-4 essays a day and did four PT practices total, and used the Rules to go through the essay issues, memorizing them to the degree where I can easily recite them while cooking. I also played the recording of the Rules whenever I had some spare time- while jogging, on the Peloton , and before I went to bed. During the actual exam, with the understanding and memorizing of the most important rules, I was able to IRAC each essay effortlessly, nothing fancy. You may already guess this- I passed, with minimum effort on my first try! Without Ed’s summary of rules and the last two weeks’ effort before the exam, I would have definitely failed. Not that I really needed to pass but it is better to pass than to fail. :) So thanks again Ed!! I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is taking the California Bar.
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Lifesaver
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2023
This book is a lifesaver. It contains all the rules you need to know to pass the CA Bar Exam. I previously tried to master the massive Barbri outlines which was a waste of time. I learned that there are fewer rules to master and that is enough to pass the bar. The book also gave me excellent tips on how to study for the essay, PT, and MBEs. This book and the author's No Bull Bar Prep course enhanced my ability to finish strong.

이 얇은 책에 가주 변호사 시험에 출제된 룰이 다 들어있어서 저는 룰 찾고 외우는데 시간을 단축시킬 수 있었고 문제 푸는것에 더 시간을 활용할 수 있었습니다. 그리고 가주 변호사 시험 공부 하는 방법이 저자의 경험을 통해서 정말 잘 나와 있어서 좋은 가이드 라인이 되었습니다. 그리고 저자의 No Bull Bar Prep 코스와 더불어 끝까지 자신있게 시험을 치룰 수가 있었습니다. 이 책을 강추합니다.
Yessenia
5.0 out of 5 stars This book has the most tested rules on the California Bar. Essential for all law students.
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2022
I love this book. If you are a law student, you need this book. This book will save you countless hours of research to find the perfect rule for your essays because Ed has done the work for you. This book has a few chapters on his approach to pass the California Bar. However, the best part of this book is that he shared all the most tested rules on the Bar. So memories his rules and apply it to your essay writing. You no longer have to research the perfect rule. This book has the rules by subject. Don't waste your time looking for the perfect rules, this book has them. After buying this book, focus on writing essays. Worth its weight in gold.
Matthew J
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential for rule learning.
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2023
Read this at least 100 times, read old administered essays and issue spot, type your definitions for each issue, then compare to the definition in the book. If you got it wrong or a little off, type the definition seven or eight times just like in elementary school, I will not pull the hair of my science partner, I will not pull the hair of my science, partner, ha! Do it over and over, it will all become secondhand knowledge. Put it on your Kindle and use the read aloud feature while you are driving to the store, or by the Audible book, and do the same, have the book open and listen to the audible book to keep you on reading task. Play with the speed of the narration to meet your concentration level or time constraints. Enjoy and go slay that exam!
SEV
5.0 out of 5 stars IT’S A MUST TO HAVE !!!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2024
Ed did an amazing job and make our life much more easier. All mostly tested issues are all gathered in one book. Also i got his Audio version too and also his newest one with a little bit of updates.
I am so excited to start studying exactly how Ed is recommending in his book.

Thank you Ed for your support ????
Nika
5.0 out of 5 stars Most Valuable Book Ever!
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2022
Edmond Aruffo is the hero we all needed because this book is gold! It gives you everything you need to know about passing the bar without all of the fluff! I started off taking a generic commercial bar prep course and realized it was not working for me. I picked up this book and it was my savior! This book gives you not only valuable information about what you need to do to pass each section of the bar exam, but it also gives you short and concise rules needed to pass the exam! I was always worried about how I would have the time to make flashcards or outlines out of the hundreds of pages of outlines my commercial bar prep company gave me. This book has saved me so much time and all I need to do is memorize the rules. It is the most helpful book and I wish I had found this book sooner! I highly highly highly recommend it!

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