2019 Memphis Law Summer Bar Preparation Programs
Bar Preparation Jump Start (Wednesday, May 15, 10:00 am-12:30 pm, Rm 244)
Jump Start will provide a general overview of what you can anticipate during the bar preparation period. The session will focus on techniques to prepare for the bar exam, how to integrate any supplemental materials into your bar studies, and share free support resources you have during the bar preparation period.
Coffee and breakfast pastries will be provided and lunch.
Weigh-In Wednesday: Bar Support Series (Wednesdays, May 29-July 3, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm, Rm 244)
WEIGH-IN WEDNESDAY is a time for you to gather information & nourishment during your study period that will enhance your preparation for the bar exam from week to week. These sessions will be come and go events where the bar preparation director, professors, and others may be in attendance. SNACKS, COFFEE & TEA are provided at each Weigh-in Wednesday session. We will also have simulations for each component of the bar exam where DINNER will be provided (e.g., 3 MEE and Review, 50 MBE and Review, etc.).
Each session has the opportunity for feedback; specifically, there will be written feedback provided for the MPT/essay sessions (information related to submission dates will be provided in the session).
Each week an email will be sent providing an overview of what the session that week will feature and any guest lecturers. Below are the dates and tentative topics:
May 29: MPT Strategies and Practice
June 5: MEE Strategies and Practice
June 12: MBE Strategies and Practice
June 19: 3 MEE & Review
June 26: 50 MBE & Review
July 3: MPT & Review
Individual Bar Counseling
Individual counseling is an opportunity for Memphis Law bar takers to discuss study schedules, receive feedback on written assignments, to discuss individualized preparation strategies, and to ask questions.
Students may make an appointment and some walk-in assistance is available. Counseling is available in person or by phone. Email Professor DeShun Harris at d.harris@memphis.edu to schedule an appointment or for more information.
Alumni Bar Mentoring
We’ve created a partnership with some of our alumni to bring you an alumni mentoring program. The program is designed to provide you with someone that has taken the bar exam and passed who will provide encouragement and support as you prepare for the bar exam. Many of our mentors are recent bar takers and will know the experience of utilizing a bar preparation program as they are currently designed. The mentoring is designed to accommodate you so it may include as little as receiving encouraging weekly emails to someone you may discuss preparation strategies with. More information about the pairing process will be available in the coming weeks.
