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DU Bar Success Program

Resources

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Bar Exam Preparation Resources

Print Materials – Westminster Law Library

You can pass any bar exam / Edna Wells Handy. 1997. »

  • Westminster Law Library: Level 3, KF303.H36 1997
  • This book helps the reader get psyched up for the exam. Refer to it for sample study schedules and to overcoming negative thinking.

Formula for success : the psychological and informational handbook for passing the bar examination »

  • Westminster Law Library: Level 3, KF303 .F67 1999
  • Based on her personal experience, the author describes tactics and strategies for effective preparation for the bar. The advice is similar to what can be found online but goes into more depth. If you feel like the articles online are too simplistic or gloss over issues, this book may be helpful.

Don’t stress the bar exam : 40 tips to balance the experience / Michael J. Moiso. 2001. »

  • Westminster Law Library: Level 3, KF303 .M64 2001
  • This pocket-sized book is a comprehensive discussion of how to prepare for, survive and later reflect on the exam while maintaining your sanity. It was written by a licensed attorney and bar exam coach.

Pass the bar! / Denise Riebe, Michael Hunter Schwartz. 2006 »

  • Westminster Law Library: Level 3, KF303 .R54 2006, AAP Office
  • Written to be used either as a textbook or for independent study, this book is an overview of the pre-bar review, bar review and the exam process. It provides checklists, exercises, reflection questions, and study tips.

Compilation of bar examination questions and answers. »

  • Westminster Law Library: Level 3, KF303 .I55, Fall 2006 (goes back to 1993)
  • Bar exam questions from the Fall 2006 exam, Alaska, Connecticut and Michigan.

Colorado bar review lectures [sound recording] Denver, Colo.: University of Denver College of Law, 1998. »

  • Westminster Law Library: Level 2, Audio-Visual, KFC1876 .C64
  • These are cassette tapes and some of the binders include outlines, notes, and forms etc. We have Administrative Law, Criminal Procedure, Secured Transactions, Criminal Law, Civil Procedure, Property, and Contracts, but Family Law, Con Law, Torts and Evidence are not on the shelf.

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Internet Materials

Colorado Bar Exam Essay Questions »

  • Past bar exam questions through February 2008. Colorado essay questions only – there are no multi-state questions.

There are many places online offering bar exam preparation assistance. Here are some sources of advice that you might find useful:

Bar admissions organizations resources:

  • ABA Admission to the Bar »
    • Basic overview; MBE, MEE, MPT;
    • Links to bar examiners
    • Comprehensive Guide to Bar Admission Requirements 2007 – free download

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