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The bar exam study week
A full-time bar exam study week: lectures or outlines from 08:30, multiple-choice practice at 13:00, timed essays at 15:30, half a day on Saturday and Sunday off.
Mon
- Lectures and outlines08:30–11:30
- Practice questions13:00–15:00
- Timed essays15:30–17:00
- Gym18:00–19:00
Tue
- Lectures and outlines08:30–11:30
- Practice questions13:00–15:00
- Timed essays15:30–17:00
Wed
- Lectures and outlines08:30–11:30
- Practice questions13:00–15:00
- Timed essays15:30–17:00
- Gym18:00–19:00
Thu
- Lectures and outlines08:30–11:30
- Practice questions13:00–15:00
- Timed essays15:30–17:00
Fri
- Lectures and outlines08:30–11:30
- Practice questions13:00–15:00
- Timed essays15:30–17:00
- Gym18:00–19:00
Sat
- Practice test09:00–12:00
Sun
The week, day by day
- Monday: 08:30 Lectures and outlines (3 h), 13:00 Practice questions (2 h), 15:30 Timed essays (1 h 30 min), 18:00 Gym (1 h)
- Tuesday: 08:30 Lectures and outlines (3 h), 13:00 Practice questions (2 h), 15:30 Timed essays (1 h 30 min)
- Wednesday: 08:30 Lectures and outlines (3 h), 13:00 Practice questions (2 h), 15:30 Timed essays (1 h 30 min), 18:00 Gym (1 h)
- Thursday: 08:30 Lectures and outlines (3 h), 13:00 Practice questions (2 h), 15:30 Timed essays (1 h 30 min)
- Friday: 08:30 Lectures and outlines (3 h), 13:00 Practice questions (2 h), 15:30 Timed essays (1 h 30 min), 18:00 Gym (1 h)
- Saturday: 09:00 Practice test (3 h)
Why it works
- Practice beats re-reading as the exam gets closer.
- Timed essays so the real clock is no surprise.
- A day off stops you burning out before the end.
Make it yours
- In the last two weeks, add a full mock under exam conditions.
- Following a commercial bar course? Put its schedule in first, then fit this around it.
Use it
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Questions
How many hours a day should you study for the bar?
Many full-time students plan a working day of study. This week has around 35 hours, plus Saturday.
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