Barbri Bar Review

I used BARBRI to prepare for the California Bar Exam in 2014. First, let’s get one thing straight — most Bar preparation programs are overpriced insurance policies predicated on fear. With that said, I’m not sure I got full value for my tuition.
BARBRI does give you everything you need to pass the California Bar Exam. After all, you do get about 9 different books to haul around.
However, I didn’t find a number of the activities to be particularly useful. The lectures are pre-​recorded and last approximately 4 hours. THESE WERE A COMPLETE WASTE OF TIME. I really can’t stress this enough to anyone reading this who might be studying for the Bar. They barely scratched the surface of each subject and were only slightly helpful if you never took a particular subject in school.
A few other contentions…
BARBRI AMP — Don’t do it.
BARBRI MBE — Not real MBE questions. Use AdaptiBar instead.
FEEDBACK — I think I had 3 – 4 essays «graded» during my 2 months of bar preparation. The graders are often recent bar passers that in all likelihood should not be grading these essays.
ESSAY REVIEW VIDEOS — Bro, you want me to spend an hour on these videos? Surely you jest.
Yeah, I passed the Bar. Without being too self-​serving, I credit this more to just writing practice essays and doing past MBE questions.
Sometimes, the truth hurts.

I worked here on a 7-​week assignment as a staff attorney reviewing and grading candidates’ practice bar exam essays. Everyone who works here is so easy-​going and personable. The work environment was relaxed, as was the dress code. The grounds surrounding the building are lovely and I spent most days in the courtyard having lunch and enjoying the sunshine. The Symantec building next door has a huge food court with many different offerings for picky palates, as well as a sweet salad bar I’ve hit up on more than one occasion. Oh, and paid parking. I loved this gig.