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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast. Today we're talking to Doretta McGinnis, a legal writing expert and one of our fabulous bar exam tutors here at the Bar Exam Toolbox, about the Multistate Performance Test, or the MPT. In this episode, we discuss:  Why the performance test is so hard (HINT: 90 minutes goes by really quickly!) Common problems that non-traditional bar takers, e.g. practicing lawyers already barred in other jurisdictions, have when taking the MPT The most common “assignments” you may encounter on the test and all the “components” of the test The three biggest tips to improve your scores on the performance test: PRACTICE, PRACTICE, and, you guessed it, PRACTICE! Why you absolutely need an attack plan – we even walk you through the best attack plan for optimizing your time while taking the MPT Finally – how your legal writing class and other elective classes your school may offer can help you prepare for the MPT far before you start your traditional bar exam study period  Resources:  National Conference of Bar Examiners – Multistate Performance Test (http://www.ncbex.org/exams/mpt/) Tips on How to Read the MPT Library and Save Time (https://barexamtoolbox.com/tips-read-mpt-library-save-time/)  Everything You Need to Know About the MPT for Practicing Lawyers (https://barexamtoolbox.com/everything-need-know-mpt-practicing-lawyers/)  How Your Legal Writing Class Prepares Your for the MPT (https://barexamtoolbox.com/how-your-legal-writing-class-prepares-you-for-the-mpt/) NCBE - Multistate Performance Test Directions (http://www.ncbex.org/pdfviewer/?file=%2Fdmsdocument%2F53) Last Minute Tips for the MPT (https://barexamtoolbox.com/last-minute-tips-for-the-mpt/)  How to Use MPT Point Sheets and Sample Answers to Prepare for the Bar Exam (https://barexamtoolbox.com/how-to-use-mpt-point-sheets-and-sample-answers-to-prepare-for-the-bar-exam/)  UBE Writing of the Week Course – MEE + MPT (https://barexamtoolbox.com/ube-mee-mpt-writing-of-the-week-wow-bar-exam-course/) Get Ready for the MPT! (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-ready-for-the-mpt/)   Episode Transcript:  Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/BET-Ep-9-Mastering-the-Performance-Test-w-Doretta-McGinnis.pdf) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on  Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)! Thanks for listening! Alison &amp; Lee

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast. Today we're talking to Doretta McGinnis, a legal writing expert and one of our fabulous bar exam tutors here at the Bar Exam Toolbox, about the Multistate Performance Test, or the MPT. In this episode, we discuss: <ul> <li>Why the performance test is so hard (HINT: 90 minutes goes by really quickly!)</li> <li>Common problems that non-traditional bar takers, e.g. practicing lawyers already barred in other jurisdictions, have when taking the MPT</li> <li>The most common “assignments” you may encounter on the test and all the “components” of the test</li> <li>The three biggest tips to improve your scores on the performance test: PRACTICE, PRACTICE, and, you guessed it, PRACTICE!</li> <li>Why you absolutely need an attack plan – we even walk you through the best attack plan for optimizing your time while taking the MPT</li> <li>Finally – how your legal writing class and other elective classes your school may offer can help you prepare for the MPT far before you start your traditional bar exam study period</li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.ncbex.org/exams/mpt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Conference of Bar Examiners – Multistate Performance Test</a> (<a href="http://www.ncbex.org/exams/mpt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.ncbex.org/exams/mpt/</a>)</li> <li><a href="https://barexamtoolbox.com/tips-read-mpt-library-save-time/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tips on How to Read the MPT Library and Save Time</a> (<a href="https://barexamtoolbox.com/tips-read-mpt-library-save-time/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://barexamtoolbox.com/tips-read-mpt-library-save-time/</a>)</li> <li><a href="https://barexamtoolbox.com/everything-need-know-mpt-practicing-lawyers/#more-7255" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Everything You Need to Know About the MPT for Practicing Lawyers</a> (<a href="https://barexamtoolbox.com/everything-need-know-mpt-practicing-lawyers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://barexamtoolbox.com/everything-need-know-mpt-practicing-lawyers/</a>)</li> <li><a href="https://barexamtoolbox.com/how-your-legal-writing-class-prepares-you-for-the-mpt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> How Your Legal Writing Class Prepares Your for the MPT</a> (<a href="https://barexamtoolbox.com/how-your-legal-writing-class-prepares-you-for-the-mpt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://barexamtoolbox.com/how-your-legal-writing-class-prepares-you-for-the-mpt/</a>)</li> <li><a href="http://www.ncbex.org/pdfviewer/?file=%2Fdmsdocument%2F53" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NCBE - Multistate Performance Test Directions</a> (<a href="http://www.ncbex.org/pdfviewer/?file=%2Fdmsdocument%2F53" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.ncbex.org/pdfviewer/?file=%2Fdmsdocument%2F53</a>)</li> <li><a href="https://barexamtoolbox.com/last-minute-tips-for-the-mpt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Last Minute Tips for the MPT</a> (<a href="https://barexamtoolbox.com/last-minute-tips-for-the-mpt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://barexamtoolbox.com/last-minute-tips-for-the-mpt/</a>)</li> <li><a href="https://barexamtoolbox.com/how-to-use-mpt-point-sheets-and-sample-answers-to-prepare-for-the-bar-exam/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> How to Use MPT Point Sheets and Sample Answers to Prepare for the Bar Exam</a> (<a href="https://barexamtoolbox.com/how-to-use-mpt-point-sheets-and-sample-answers-to-prepare-for-the-bar-exam/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://barexamtoolbox.com/how-to-use-mpt-point-sheets-and-sample-answers-to-prepare-for-the-bar-exam/</a>)</li> <li><a href="https://barexamtoolbox.com/ube-mee-mpt-writing-of-the-week-wow-bar-exam-course/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> UBE Writing of the Week Course – MEE + MPT</a> (<a href="https://barexamtoolbox.com/ube-mee-mpt-writing-of-the-week-wow-bar-exam-course/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://barexamtoolbox.com/ube-mee-mpt-writing-of-the-week-wow-bar-exam-course/</a>)</li> <li><a href="https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-ready-for-the-mpt/#more-5324" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get Ready for the MPT!</a> (<a href="https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-ready-for-the-mpt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-ready-for-the-mpt/</a>) </li> </ul> Episode Transcript: <a href="https://barexamtoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/BET-Ep-9-Mastering-the-Performance-Test-w-Doretta-McGinnis.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Download the Transcript</a> (<a href="https://barexamtoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/BET-Ep-9-Mastering-the-Performance-Test-w-Doretta-McGinnis.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://barexamtoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/BET-Ep-9-Mastering-the-Performance-Test-w-Doretta-McGinnis.pdf</a>) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> (<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486</a>) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the <a href="https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bar Exam Toolbox website</a> (<a href="https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/</a>). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can <a href="https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sign up for podcast updates</a> (<a href="https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)!</a> Thanks for listening! Alison &amp; Lee

009: Mastering the Performance Test (w/Doretta McGinnis)

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we are focusing on the bar exam performance test. Joining Lee is guest Doretta McGinnis, one of our highly experienced bar exam and law school tutors.  The performance test portion of the bar exam can be challenging for people, but with these tips you can conquer it and score well. Good luck! In this episode we discuss:  Why is the performance test so hard? The importance of following directions closely Is practicing enough? How should you evaluate your work? Why do students put off practice or refuse to do it?  Why you should have a performance test plan  The link between legal writing and the performance test Lee and Doretta share common mistakes students make How to improve your time management How to make the grader's job easy   Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-50-how-to-ace-the-bar-exam-performance-test-with-doretta-mcginnis/) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). And check out our bar exam site: Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com). Thanks for listening! Best of luck with the bar exam. Alison &amp; Lee Resources:   How Your Legal Writing Class Prepares You for the MPT (http://barexamtoolbox.com/how-your-legal-writing-class-prepares-you-for-the-mpt/) Read More of Doretta's Advice at Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/author/dorettamcginnis/) 

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we are focusing on the bar exam performance test. Joining Lee is guest Doretta McGinnis, one of our highly experienced bar exam and law school tutors.  The performance test portion of the bar exam can be challenging for people, but with these tips you can conquer it and score well. Good luck! In this episode we discuss: <ul> <li>Why is the performance test so hard?</li> <li>The importance of following directions closely</li> <li>Is practicing enough? How should you evaluate your work?</li> <li>Why do students put off practice or refuse to do it? </li> <li>Why you should have a performance test plan </li> <li>The link between legal writing and the performance test</li> <li>Lee and Doretta share common mistakes students make</li> <li>How to improve your time management</li> <li>How to make the grader's job easy</li> </ul> <a href="https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-50-how-to-ace-the-bar-exam-performance-test-with-doretta-mcginnis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Download the Transcript</a><a href="https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-50-how-to-ace-the-bar-exam-performance-test-with-doretta-mcginnis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-50-how-to-ace-the-bar-exam-performance-test-with-doretta-mcginnis/)</a> If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the <a href="http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">contact form on the Law School Toolbox website</a> (<a href="http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact</a>). And check out our bar exam site: <a href="http://barexamtoolbox.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bar Exam Toolbox</a> (<a href="http://barexamtoolbox.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://barexamtoolbox.com</a>). Thanks for listening! Best of luck with the bar exam. Alison &amp; Lee Resources: <ul> <li><a href="http://barexamtoolbox.com/how-your-legal-writing-class-prepares-you-for-the-mpt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> How Your Legal Writing Class Prepares You for the MPT</a> (<a href="http://barexamtoolbox.com/how-your-legal-writing-class-prepares-you-for-the-mpt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://barexamtoolbox.com/how-your-legal-writing-class-prepares-you-for-the-mpt/</a>)</li> <li><a href="http://barexamtoolbox.com/author/dorettamcginnis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read More of Doretta's Advice at Bar Exam Toolbox</a> (<a href="http://barexamtoolbox.com/author/dorettamcginnis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://barexamtoolbox.com/author/dorettamcginnis/</a>)</li> </ul>

050: How to Ace the Bar Exam Performance Test (with Doretta McGinnis)