How to Prep for the Bar Exam
The 10-week dedicated study window — what to do daily, weekly, and how to avoid the burnout patterns that produce failures.
What you'll learn
- 10-week structure
- MBE vs essay balance
- Subject-weight prioritization
- Day-of strategy
The mistake most students make
Bar repeaters didn't fail on content — they failed on pacing or essay structure. Most spent too long lecturing-and-forgetting without enough applied practice.
How Fennie helps
Fennie has a dedicated [Bar Exam study plan](/study/bar-exam) that runs alongside BarBri/Themis with MBE-style weak-subject drilling.
Step by step
- 0110 weeks dedicated study, 8-10 hours daily
- 02Daily: 1 lecture + outline + 33 MBE questions
- 03Weekly: 1-2 essays + 1 MPT
- 04Final 2 weeks: timed practice exams, taper lectures
- 05Last 2 days: review highest-yield outlines only, no new material
FAQ
How many MBE questions total?
Aim for 2,500+ MBE practice questions over the 10 weeks. Quality of review matters more than raw count past that.
BarBri or Themis?
Both effective. Themis is generally cheaper; BarBri has more brand recognition. Either works with discipline.
Does Fennie replace bar review courses?
No — Fennie complements them. Use the review course for curriculum; use Fennie for daily weak-subject drilling.
Apply this with Fennie
Fennie generates Daily Plans that build these habits automatically — start free.
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