[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,
>>
>> Joy Relon -----Original  Message-----
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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
>>>c:ma
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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
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>>>  i
>>>> >
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>> Message: 4
>> 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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