[blindlaw] choosing a bar review company

[Michal Nowicki]

I took the Barbri course last summer (Summer 2018). Although the Barbri assistive site was supposed to be fully functional by that time according to the settlement agreement, it contained several broken links when the course started. However, after I reported the problems, Barbri fixed them within 2-3 weeks. The electronic books were easy to navigate with JAWS. The iPhone app remained largely inaccessible when my course ended, but under the settlement agreement, it is supposed to be accessible starting with this winter’s course.

Best,

Michal

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From: Tai Tomasi via BlindLaw
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2018 9:33 AM
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I used Barbri prior to the settlement Scott mentioned. At that time, I was unimpressed by the accessibility of the electronic content. The web materials were largely inaccessible, as were the written materials in the app. I could access the video lectures through the app without difficulty, but I couldn't complete many of the online exercises. However, Barbri did send me all of the materials in Braille and accessible electronic format without too much fuss. Essentially, I studied the old fashioned way without any of the online content and daily online practice questions students currently benefit from. 

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-----Original Message-----
From: BlindLaw <blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of James T. Fetter via BlindLaw
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2018 9:17 AM
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Subject: Re: [blindlaw] choosing a bar review company

I used Kaplan. I wasn't blown away by the content, and the accessibility of their native applications left a lot to be desired. But they sent me all of the materials in accessible format without too much fuss.

On 12/10/2018 9:25 AM, Scott C. LaBarre via BlindLaw wrote:
> I believe also that a relatively recent settlement with BARBRI 
> improved accessibility of their offerings.  People should also be 
> aware that law students who join the ABA as a paid member at some very 
> low cost like $25 a year get a substantial discount on BARBRI programs.
>
> Best,
> Scott
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlindLaw <blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Singh, 
> Nandini via BlindLaw
> Sent: Monday, December 10, 2018 6:30 AM
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> Cc: Singh, Nandini <NSingh at cov.com>
> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] choosing a bar review company
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> I used BARBRI's laptop application in 2015 for NY with no major problems.
> For the couple of relatively minor issues, I found the accommodations 
> team very responsive and helpful. I passed my first time.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlindLaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
> Roderick Thomas via BlindLaw
> Sent: Saturday, December 8, 2018 9:35 PM
> To: blind law
> Cc: Roderick Thomas
> Subject: [blindlaw] choosing a bar review company
>
> Hey guys, my name is Roderick and I am a blind law school student in 
> Orlando, Florida. i am coming up on my last semester in law school, 
> and I have not decided what bar company I should choose. Does any one 
> have any suggestions? I would like to take a bar company that is most 
> compatible with Jaws.
>
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