BarMD Podcast

December bar prep feels different — and knowing what to focus on right now matters.This episode is a prerecorded, free webinar that BarMD founder Maureen MacManus previously hosted live and shared with members. It’s now available to everyone after being removed from the YouTube paywall.In this session, Maureen breaks down how to approach studying in December if you’re preparing for the February bar exam. Whether you started earlier and fell behind or are trying to figure out what “on track” actually looks like, this webinar offers clear, practical guidance.Maureen covers:Where you should be in your bar prep at this stageHow many subjects, essays, PTs, and MBEs are realistic by DecemberHow to reset your study plan if momentum slippedWhat to prioritize now to move forward with confidenceThis episode is especially helpful for February takers who want structure, clarity, and a realistic plan for the weeks ahead.

Maureen reviews the July 2025 California Bar Exam — covering scoring shifts, each essay and the PT, and how to read your score report. She closes with common weaknesses and a study plan you can use now.

BarMD founder Maureen MacManus recorded a free webinar recently in which she reviews the July 2025 exam.On a recently recorded free webinar, BarMD founder Maureen MacManus breaks down the issues that were presented on the July 2025 MBE — highlighting patterns, tricky questions, and how to use them to guide your prep for February.

This episode covers tricky Con Law MBE-style questions on durational residency and the right to travel, Supreme Court review and adequate independent state grounds, and content-based limits on political speech. Maureen also demos how to tackle an Equal Protection essay by spotting the classification (age vs. gender), choosing the right level of scrutiny, and arguing both sides clearly. A concise Con Law tune-up for bar takers who want sharper issue spotting and cleaner analysis.

In this BarMD Contracts webinar, Maureen walks through a real NCBE essay and tricky MBE-style questions, covering UCC vs. common law, firm offers, revocation, and contract formation. She explains how to structure essays, build counterarguments, and apply key rules on perfect tender, capacity, and impracticability. A clear, practical review for anyone aiming to enhance your Contracts performance on the bar exam.

In this episode, we dive into civil procedure and break down the key steps of a case in federal court, including choosing the right court, navigating the pre-trial phase, and understanding how the process unfolds. Tune in!

On today's episode, I dive into my tips and tricks for remembering everything you're studying and how to avoid the dreaded "Forgetting Curve"! Don't miss this one! 💻 Bar-MD.com ✏️ For a Free Score Review: Send us your score sheet, essays, and PT(s) to [email protected] Schedule a score review session with this link: https://calendly.com/barmd/score-review Instagram: @BarMDLaw FB: https://www.facebook.com/BarMDlaw/

Welcome back to the Bar MD Law and Learning podcast! Today, I'm going over MBE Questions! 💻 Bar-MD.com ✏️ For a Free Score Review: Send us your score sheet, essays, and PT(s) to [email protected] Schedule a score review session with this link: https://calendly.com/barmd/score-review Instagram: @BarMDLaw FB: https://www.facebook.com/BarMDlaw/

Welcome back to the Bar MD Law and Learning podcast! Today, I'm going over what you need to bring and what to do (and not do) before the exam! 💻 Bar-MD.com ✏️ For a Free Score Review: Send us your score sheet, essays, and PT(s) to [email protected] Schedule a score review session with this link: https://calendly.com/barmd/score-review Instagram: @BarMDLaw FB: https://www.facebook.com/BarMDlaw/

📖 Free sample of my book: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/110641952/ Thanks so much for joining us and welcome back to the Bar MD podcast! Today we are going over Performance Tests! 💻 Bar-MD.com ✏️ For a Free Score Review: Send us your score sheet, essays, and PT(s) to [email protected]. Schedule a score review session with this link: https://calendly.com/barmd/score-review Instagram: @BarMDLaw FB: https://www.facebook.com/BarMDlaw/