[blindlaw] Bar Review Materials
Rod Alcidonis
roddj12 at hotmail.com
Mon Nov 10 09:37:07 UTC 2008
Thanks, Ronza. I will seek further advice from you soon.
Rod Alcidonis
Criminal Defense Clinic Student Attorney
Juris Doctor Candidate, 2009.
Roger Williams University School of Law
10 Metacom Ave., Box: 9003
Bristol, RI 02809
Cell: 718-704-4651
Home: 401-824-8685
----- Original Message -----
From: <AZNOR99 at aol.com>
To: <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2008 11:41 PM
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Bar Review Materials
>I took the Bar Exam two years ago. I registered for and took BarBri,
>which
> worked out very well. They provided me with all the course materials in
> electronic format, though it was WordPerfect. Such files can be easily
> converted
> to Word format though, so don't let that be a deterrent. I physically
> attended all of the classes, and I highly recommend you do the same. The
> instructors give all kinds of useful tips that don't appear in the
> written
> materials. I actually could hear the ConLaw and CivPro professors in my
> head during
> the exam, and I know I did better because of it. They also have an Ipod
> upgrade option, so you pay a little more and receive an Ipod with the
> lectures
> already programmed onto it. I also opted for this, and it helped when I
> had to
> miss a physical lecture or needed to go over some material more
> thoroughly.
> But this is not an Ipod you can sync with your computer or ITunes, as it
> will
> wipe itself if you do. If you can figure out a way to access it, it's
> great. If not, it'd be a waste of money. For me, I put it under a CCTV
> and
> selected the lectures I needed for that day. Or, you can just start it
> playing
> and move forward until you find the lecture you want by listening for it.
>
> I registered for PMBR, but I didn't go to the lectures because of a family
> emergency. But I did use the materials they sent, which took the format
> of
> electronic documents sent to me on a CD. This was most useful for the
> practice
> exams and question bank. If you want to study for the MBE only, PMBR
> might
> be a better bet, as it is much cheaper than BarBri. If you're taking an
> entire exam, I highly recommend BarBri.
>
> Feel free to email me off-list if you would like to chat with someone
> who's
> done it before. _aznor99 at aol.com_ (mailto:aznor99 at aol.com) . Good luck.
>
> Ronza
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> In a message dated 11/9/2008 11:07:17 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> roddj12 at hotmail.com writes:
>
> John, did you take the courses in the classroom?
> I am debating which is better.
> If they will give me the same thing on Cd, then there won't be the need
> to
> go and sit in a room to watch a video and take notes -- I can do that in
> my
> own quiet time, at my chosen location.
> Have anyone taken those review classes privately before?
> I will be making a choice soon!
>
> Rod Alcidonis
> Criminal Defense Clinic Student Attorney
> Juris Doctor Candidate, 2009.
> Roger Williams University School of Law
> 10 Metacom Ave., Box: 9003
> Bristol, RI 02809
> Cell: 718-704-4651
> Home: 401-824-8685
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "john" <joramsey at cox.net>
> To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2008 7:35 PM
> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Bar Review Materials
>
>
>>I had good luck with PMBR and BAR/BRI for the multi-state. The courses
>>were
>> on CD and I had the accompanying outlines and handouts in electronic
>> format.
>> Take care,
>> John
>>
>> John Ramsey Esq.
>>
>> Gainesville, FL 32609
>>
>> Phone: (352) 505-6642
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>> On
>> Behalf Of Garry and Joy Relton
>> Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2008 6:44 PM
>> To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [blindlaw] Bar Review Materials
>>
>>
>> Hi folks. I graduated from law school about twenty years ago when the
>> format
>> of law review materials was cassettes. I am now thinking about taking
>> the
>> bar and would like to try out one of the digital bar review packages.
>> Could
>> some of you share your experiences with the various courses out there
>> today?
>> I am especially interested in finding out about the MBE for now. I would
>> appreciate any input you can give me.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
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>> 1. Re: Loan Forgiveness Programs (tim and vickie shaw)
>> 2. Re: Fwd Free tuition for law school (Ray Wayne)
>> 3. Re: Fwd Free tuition for law school (Rod Alcidonis)
>> 4. Re: Fwd Free tuition for law school (Leslie Fairall)
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>> Message: 1
>> Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 18:11:43 +0000
>> From: tim and vickie shaw <timandvickie at hotmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Loan Forgiveness Programs
>> To: <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
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>> these sites have some good general info about loan forgiveness, but it
>> does
>> look lke most really only apply if you are working in public service law
>> or
>> for a nonprofit
>>
>> http://www.gradloans.com/law_school_loans/law_loan_forgiveness.php
>> http://www.finaid.org/loans/forgiveness.phtml
>> http://www.abanet.org/legalservices/sclaid/lrap/home.html
>>> -----Original Message-----> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On> Behalf Of john> Sent: Friday,
>> November 07, 2008 4:44 AM> To: 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'> Subject:
>> [blindlaw] Loan Forgiveness Programs> > On a somewhat related topic to
>> free
>> tuition, does anyone know of any loan> forgiveness programs?>
>> Cordially,>
>> John> > > John Ramsey Esq.> > Gainesville, FL 32609> > Phone: (352)
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>> Message: 2
>> Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 21:58:58 -0500
>> From: "Ray Wayne" <RWayne1 at nyc.rr.com>
>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Fwd Free tuition for law school
>> To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
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>> Nothing could make me repeat law school! Smile!
>> Ray
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "David Andrews" <dandrews at visi.com>
>> To: <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 5:31 AM
>> Subject: [blindlaw] Fwd Free tuition for law school
>>
>>
>>>
>>> >Anybody want to transfer?
>>>
>>>
>>> Dave
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> >news: free tuition in 2009 for UC
>>> >Irvine law school students]
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >-
>>> >Subject: CAPVI news: free tuition in 2009 for UC Irvine law
>>> >school
>>> >students
>>> >Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 08:16:49 -0800
>>> >From: Anne Ward <inland2wards at att.net>
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >Law School Free for UC Irvine?s Entering 2009 Class
>>> >Posted Oct 22, 2008, 08:34 am CST
>>> >By Debra Cassens Weiss
>>> >Students
>>> >who enroll at the University of California?s new law school in Irvine
>>> >next fall will get their legal education for free. The law school is
>>> >giving full tuition scholarships worth about $100,000 to its first
>>> >2009 class of about 60 students, the National Law Journal reports.
>>> >Charles Cannon, assistant dean of development and external affairs
>>> >at the law school, told the publication UC Irvine hopes to attract
>>> >high-quality students with the offer. The free tuition is expected to
>>> >cost the school about $6 million, he said.
>>> >The school is seeking donations to cover the scholarships and has so
>>> far
>>> >raised about a third of the money.
>>> >The story also reports that the law school had originally called
>>> >itself the Donald Bren School of Law in honor of a $20 million donor,
>>> >but the school is dropping the name. It will be called the University
>>> >of California, Irvine, a name that is parallel to other UC schools.
>>>
>>><mhtml:%7B627D47F7-C9EA-44ED-8864-7097818D7533%7Dmid://00000160/%21x-us
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>> Message: 3
>> Date: Sat, 8 Nov 2008 00:30:58 -0500
>> From: "Rod Alcidonis" <roddj12 at hotmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Fwd Free tuition for law school
>> To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
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>> Shame on Ray for discouraging!!!! (Smile). I am preparing to take the
>> MPRE
>> this morning, and there is not much motivation in one's 3l year.
>>
>> Rod Alcidonis
>> Criminal Defense Clinic Student Attorney
>> Juris Doctor Candidate, 2009.
>> Roger Williams University School of Law
>> 10 Metacom Ave., Box: 9003
>> Bristol, RI 02809
>> Cell: 718-704-4651
>> Home: 401-824-8685
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Ray Wayne" <RWayne1 at nyc.rr.com>
>> To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 9:58 PM
>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Fwd Free tuition for law school
>>
>>
>>> Nothing could make me repeat law school! Smile!
>>> Ray
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "David Andrews" <dandrews at visi.com>
>>> To: <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 5:31 AM
>>> Subject: [blindlaw] Fwd Free tuition for law school
>>>
>>>
>>>>
>>>> >Anybody want to transfer?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Dave
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> >news: free tuition in 2009 for UC
>>>> >Irvine law school students]
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> >-
>>>> >Subject: CAPVI news: free tuition in 2009 for UC Irvine law
>>>> >school
>>>> >students
>>>> >Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 08:16:49 -0800
>>>> >From: Anne Ward <inland2wards at att.net>
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> >Law School Free for UC Irvine?s Entering 2009 Class
>>>> >Posted Oct 22, 2008, 08:34 am CST
>>>> >By Debra Cassens Weiss
>>>> >Students
>>>> >who enroll at the University of California?s new law school in
>>>> >Irvine next fall will get their legal education for free. The law
>>>> >school is giving full tuition scholarships worth about $100,000 to
>>>> >its first 2009 class of about 60 students, the National Law Journal
>>>> >reports. Charles Cannon, assistant dean of development and external
>>>> >affairs at the law school, told the publication UC Irvine hopes to
>>>> >attract high-quality students with the offer. The free tuition is
>>>> >expected to cost the school about $6 million, he said.
>>>> >The school is seeking donations to cover the scholarships and has so
>>>> >far
>>>> >raised about a third of the money.
>>>> >The story also reports that the law school had originally called
>>>> >itself the Donald Bren School of Law in honor of a $20 million donor,
>>>> >but the school is dropping the name. It will be called the
>>>> >University
>>>> >of California, Irvine, a name that is parallel to other UC schools.
>>>>
>>>><mhtml:%7B627D47F7-C9EA-44ED-8864-7097818D7533%7Dmid://00000160/%21x-u
>>>>sc:ma
>>> i
>>>> >
>>>> >lto:Mail2Corbett%40yahoo.com>
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>> Date: Sat, 8 Nov 2008 01:36:06 -0500 (EST)
>> From: Leslie Fairall <fairall at shellworld.net>
>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Fwd Free tuition for law school
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>> As a struggling part-time 1L, the prospect is tempting since my law
>> school
>> is not approved by the ABA because the school is online. However, you
>> have
>> to have a way to pay the bills, which my GS-11 Federal job provides at
>> the
>> moment.
>>
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