Now that summer has officially started, we all know what that means (at least for some unfortunate souls): bar exam studying.
Here’s some advice from Justice Don Willett:
No bar exam shortcuts, I'm afraid.
1—study your tail off
2—study your heart out
3—repeat
4—this is your J-O-B
https://t.co/KCju9WDnnD— Judge Don Willett (@JusticeWillett) June 20, 2016
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Bar studying involves a lot of memorization, and sometimes memorization is easier when the legal doctrine is set to music or to verse.
For music, check out the bar exam study songs posted by the talented Sabrina Ursaner. They’re catchy and delightful, and they’ve helped hundreds of people pass the bar over the years.
For verse, check out this Torts poem by Professor Fred Vars. Here’s how it begins:
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Tort law asks juries to ignore what they know
And give plaintiffs relief only if they show
That the defendant should have foreseen the harm
As likely enough to raise an alarm.
The short poem, just four stanzas, explores the problem of “hindsight bias” in Torts — and might be useful for anyone who has to tackle a Torts essay question on the bar. Check out the complete poem, including footnotes, via SSRN. Enjoy!
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