Optimize Your California Bar Exam Prep.

We are a firm believer in the 80/20 Rule developed by Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto. In short, the rule says that in almost anything in life, only a few things (the 20%) are essential, while the rest (the remaining 80%) are trivial.

After thousands of hours in review, the SmartBarPrep team proved that this rule can be applied to the bar exam.  In line with the 80/20 Rule, patterns emerged.  The most noticeable was that the bar examiners tested some material more frequently than others.

For example, whenever an Evidence question appeared we found that over 80% of the time a component of the question dealt with the “General Hearsay Rule”.  Since this rule is tested frequently, it makes sense to spend more time memorizing it than, say, the rule of Prohibition Against Jury Investigations, which appeared only once in the last 18+ years.

Also in line with the 80/20 Rule, focusing 80% of your time and energy on the 20% of the rules of law that are tested most frequently will maximize your chances of passing. Don’t just work hard; work smart by focusing on the right things.

That is exactly what our study materials do:  They show you what is most important and where to focus your efforts.

Here is a chart that shows just how often rules are repeated:

Knowing the frequency of each rule allows you to focus your precious study time.  But what about how to answer?  Our Essay Priority Outline also provides model rule statements for each rule.  So, you’ll know exactly what to write on the day of the exam.  The model answers are to the point, so you’ll have just what you need.  Walk into exam day armed with confidence that you can ace the essay portion of the exam…

And it’s all in a concise format that keeps you focused and organized.

Here is an excerpt from the SmartBarPrep Essay Priority Outline: