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The Judge rules on Bar ReviewI have a bet going with my law school roommate that we want you to settle. We both graduated law school last May but he took the bar in July, whereas I took a few months off and plan on taking the bar in February. My roommate claims that taking a bar review class is essential; I disagree and think bar review classes are a scam and that students could easily study for the bar by themselves and pass. What do you think?

Sincerely,
Gitz


Gitz
posted 2006-10-31 07:35:40


Dear Gitz,

Well, Gitz, first, let me say that I’m honored (and surprised) that you would allow me to settle your bet; then again, I am the Judge, so I guess I do have the authority to settle petty bets between soon-to-be-lawyers. May I ask what’s at stake—lunch at Taco Bell?

Anyways, I’m going to side with your roommate on this one. While I think that it’s COMPLETELY possible to study for the bar on your own and pass the exam, I wouldn’t say it’s a breeze.  Yes, we can have arguments about monopoly and antitrust issues that some bar review classes have caused, but when it comes down to it, the bar exam cover a lot of material, and the anything that makes studying easier is worth it—at least it was for me.

That being said, I sincerely hope the fact that I ruled against you won’t sour you on the site…even though I know it will. But hey, I call them like I see them; they don't call me the Judge for nothing.


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Do you ever experience any physical danger in the courtroom?  You do deal with all those criminals, right? 

Sincerly,

Concerned Bailiff's Mommy



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