Course Comparison | Smarter Review

Would you be interested in a study guide that makes the bar exam easy?

Great. But first, who is Smarter Review?

Do you know how you have to work hard for years to graduate from law school, struggle to get a job and on top of that have to pass a bar exam so that you can start your career?

What we do is make that last part – passing the bar exam – as easy as possible so that you can focus on what’s important: your family, finding a job, having fun, living your life.

So what’s so smart about it?

The secret is that Smarter Review courses cover only what is actually tested on bar exams – drastically reducing the amount of material you need to master thereby decreasing the amount of time you need to study and making the time you do spend studying more efficient. That’s the smarter way. Ask anyone who has passed more than one bar exam – they’ll tell you that too much material is the enemy of efficient study. The amount of material that is consistently tested is actually very manageable. And by focusing on only what is consistently tested, you have less to learn so you can focus on learning better. The end result is that you don’t have to helplessly rummage through boxes of materials–most of which covers law rarely, if ever, tested. You have only to learn a relatively few pages of material, and practice applying it. This study strategy will sound familiar to successful test takers of all stripes: learn what you have to know in order to pass the test. The rest is fluff.

In sum, Smarter Review is reviewing smarter: reviewing only what you need to pass the test. Reviewing smarter decreases the amount of time you need to master the material, and increases your likelihood of passing.

If it’s so great, why haven’t I heard of it before?

Before 2012, Smarter Review courses were made available only via online .pdfs which appealed to a primarily international base. From Singapore to Southampton, international attorneys purchased and loved Smarter Review products. As talk began to grow, the company passed to new owners with a sincere desire to offer a more complete courses to a larger audience, in the United States and around the world. By partnering with more US attorneys, content providers, editors, and the National Conference of Bar Examiners, Smarter Review now boasts the most complete and efficient New York Bar Study course available.

Interesting . . . but I have more questions.

Sure.

What if I’m an international student, can a Smarter Review course help me?

Yes. In fact – the first drafts of the Smarter Review digests were written by a Kings College (UK) graduate.

He wrote the digests based on the assumption that the reader knows nothing about U.S. law or the U.S. legal system.

What if I’m taking the bar for a second time, can a Smarter Review course help me?

Yes. The concise nature of Smarter Review’s courses mean that this time around, it will seem as if you have less material to learn. You’ll find a new confidence in yourself and your abilities when you have a course designed for speed and efficiency.

What if I don’t have a lot of time to study, can a Smarter Review course help me?

Absolutely. Because the materials focus only on the important material, you get more time to study less material. That makes a Smarter Review course the fastest course you can take.

But how fast is “the fastest.”

That depends on the study schedule you choose for yourself, but you’ll complete the course and be ready for the bar in 27 days or fewer. And we often hear of students passing after 2 weeks of study or fewer.

But how will I know that the course is working?

Good question. That’s what the official practice tests are for. The National Conference of Bar Examiners – the same organization that writes the MBE – has contributed official practice tests and scoring information to the Smarter Review courses. By completing these practice tests under timed conditions, you’ll know where you stand with the MBE before you sit for the bar examination.

The same is true with regards to your state-specific practice. By taking the practice tests you get with your materials and grading your work, you’ll know that you’re ready well in advance of test day.

Ok. I’m still interested, but what do I get with “The NY Bar Made Easy”?

You get everything you need to ace the New York bar examination, and nothing else. You get:

The Smarter Review Study Methodology, which tells you how to best study for the exam
11 New York Law Subject Digests covering everything tested on the NY portion
25 NY Essay questions with model answers
6 MBE subject digests covering everything tested on the MBE
1,500 simulated MBE questions
2 official NCBE practice tests.
Over 600 tips, acronyms and explanations to make studying easy and quick

In sum, you get everything you need to study for and pass the New York bar examination and no fluff.

Ok. And what do I get with “The MBE Made Easy”?

You get everything you need to ace the multistate bar examination, fast. You get:

The Smarter Review Study Methodology, which tells you how to best study for the exam
6 MBE subject digests covering everything tested on the MBE
1,500 simulated MBE questions
2 official NCBE practice tests
Over 300 tips, acronyms and explanations to make studying easy and quick

In sum, you get everything you need to study for and pass the Multistate bar examination.

Ok. That sounds ok, but what about lectures?

You can’t study a lecture, so listening to lectures actually slows your preparation. (http://thepeoplestherapist.com/2010/05/26/not-a-knuckle-dragger/ and http://www.all4jds.com/Forums/tabid/64/aft/18242/Default.aspx).

“The importance of the lectures is not the lectures per se (except for perhaps as a learning aid) but to get the issues boiled down from the massive books. I did nothing much for the first 1.5 months, skipped about half of the lectures, and just studied from an outline of the lectures, the frequency chart, and lots of practice tests. I passed, but totally crammed the last three weeks. YMMV.”

posted by yarly at 7:16 PM on May 29, 2010” (obtained via http://ask.metafilter.com/155287/Suggestions-for-beginner-BarBri-bar-exam-taker-who-cannot-attend-live-lectures)

Tempting, but what if I’ve already registered for another prep course?

No problem. A Smarter Review course also makes for the perfect supplement. Overwhelmed by the materials your course asks you to review? Falling behind? Get Smarter Review. You’ll be shocked by how easy the bar can be.

Ok. Can you ship materials to my home – even if it’s in Taiwan?

Easily.

But how much is the shipping?

It varies according to your address. All products ship from the United States. At checkout, you’ll be able to review the shipping charge calculated for your address before you make a payment.

And?

And all Smarter Review products are backed by a 15-day, money back guarantee.

What about reviews or testimonials?

Sure. Here is an excerpt from our recent feature in The Girl’s Guide to Law School (available in full
here.) The reviewer’s name is Grainne, and this is her story:

I work full time. I’ve been out of law school for a couple of years. My Louisiana license has reciprocity only with Texas, and only after many years of practice. Yet I wanted to become licensed in New York: my family lives there, my partner lives there, I want to live there some day.

I needed a bar prep course, but BARBRI et al. were out of the question. Those major bar review packages are too expensive, too unfocused, and too time consuming. I couldn’t afford to take 2 months out of my life to pour over multiple books and sit through lectures filled with anxious test-takers.

I took the bar exam once, so I am aware that it’s at best a rite of passage and at worst a scam.

I thought about doing the Micromash/Multistate Edge package — I like multiple choice, but I knew that I would actually have to focus on New York State. Enter Smarter Review. Alison turned me onto it and I promised to write a review when this was all finished. (Full disclosure: They gave me free access.)

The materials were concise and informative. I peaked at some old BARBRI books that were lying around and found that I preferred my Smarter Review outlines. I have a suspicion: BARBRI justifies its outrageous exorbitant cost by sending you many books that you do not have time to read, and then, if you fail, you feel tremendous guilt for not memorizing (seriously?) all the books, and blame yourself — not your review course. I digress.

Smarter Review’s instructions were great, they said what to study in what order, and how much to study it.

Many of the New York subjects are barely tested so should only be studied if time is available. I would like it if there was a schedule of when to study what provided in the future. But the absence of one allowed me to remember where being a grown up comes in.

I remembered that I have been studying since I was eight, and probably could figure out on my own how to learn the material.

I procrastinated a lot (I watched Seasons 1-6 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer) — if you use Smarter Review you should not be a procrastinator. Just learn the material: Save yourself thousands of dollars.

Of course the big answer to the big question. Did I pass? Now, remember that I never took a Multistate before (Louisiana is the one state in the nation that doesn’t use it) and I took exactly one week off work.

But I PASSED THE NEW YORK BAR EXAM!!!
THANK YOU SMARTER REVIEW!!!!! YOU SAVED ME THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS AND HOURS!!!

And here are a few testimonials sent in by our customers:

>kevinrcorbett (kevin_corbett@- Very fast trade, had notes the same day I pd. great notes

>fyi – normally wouldn’t make the effort to write but am studying from your outlines and they kick as*! thx again!  efields1@…..

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>The NY Bar notes are GREAT. Well worth the money. Thanks!  rathipon(123)

>Digests look great – Obviously a lot of work went into them – Thanks!  samfactor(163)

>Materials look good and are very in-depth. thanks again for the saved time! A+  beodllee@…..com

>Thanks for your e-mail. your notes are very good, indeed. How do you want me to pay you?  carl_munoz2003@

>A++++++ Fast Response … very helpfull outlines  andy_rene@….com

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Sounding pretty good, what about samples?

Sure:

Click here to see pages from The NY Bar Made Easy (vol. I)

Click here to see pages from The MBE Made Easy (vol. I)

Click here to see pages from The MBE Made Easy (vol. II)

Ok. How do I choose between the courses?

If you’re taking the New York bar, get The NY Bar Made Easy – that gives you everything you need to pass. If you’re taking another bar, you can still get The MBE Made Easy as the perfect course supplement or complete self-study solution.

Ok, how much?

If you buy from this site, you can get The NY Bar Made Easy for only $299.95 or The MBE Made Easy for only $229.95.

Wow! That’s very reasonable. Why is it priced so well?

Because you shouldn’t have to pay $3,000 to study for a test.

But what if I’m not sure?

Try the course free for 15 days – if you don’t like it, we can process a refund faster than we can process a payment. That’s why we’re PayPal verified. Simply email support@smarterreview.com, for return instructions. This is one thing in life that poses no risk – take advantage of it.

Can I pay with a credit card?

Yes. PayPal handles our payments, but you can use any standard card to get your materials.

Ok. I want it; what do I do now?

Simply click the course you would like below and you’ll be taken to a order processing screen.

The NY Bar Made Easy

$299.95 now only $279.95
Click here to order

Updated for July 2012 / February 2013, The New York Bar Made Easy gives you everything you need to pass the New York Bar Examination in 3, easy-to-use volumes. With this set, you get seventeen concise subject digests covering each of the New York and MBE subjects. These streamlined digests give you the law you need in a concise, easy-to-learn format, with more than 600 tips, acronyms and explanations to make your study simpler. You get 25 practice essay questions and model answers. With this practice you’ll know you’re ready for the New York testing day. You get 1,500 simulated MBE practice questions and explanations prepared by practitioners and professors. With these practice questions, you’ll be able to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to pass the MBE. And you also get 2 official NCBEX™ practice examinations with explanations and scoring information. Drafted by the National Conference of Bar Examiners – the same organization that produces the MBE – these practice tests will confirm your preparedness before you sit down to take the test. In sum, The New York Bar Made Easy makes for the perfect study aid or complete self-study solution. The Complete Package is everything you need to pass the bar in 27 days or fewer – the perfect study supplement or complete self-study solution.

You Get :

The Smarter Review Study Methodology, which tells you how to best study for the exam
11 New York Law Subject Digests covering everything tested on the NY portion
25 NY Essay questions with model answers
6 MBE subject digests covering everything tested on the MBE
1,500 simulated MBE questions
2 official NCBE practice tests.
Over 600 tips, acronyms and explanations to make studying easy and quick

The MBE Made Easy

$229.95 now only $199.95
Click here to order

Updated for July 2012 / February 2013, The MBE Made Easy gives you everything you need to pass the New York Bar Examination in 2, easy-to-use volumes. With this set, you get six concise subject digests covering each of the MBE subjects. These streamlined digests give you the law you need in a concise, easy-to-learn format, with more than 300 tips, acronyms and explanations to make your study simpler. You get the methodology, which tells you the best way to study for the exam. You get 1,500 simulated MBE practice questions and explanations prepared by practitioners and professors. With these practice questions, you’ll be able to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to pass the MBE. And you also get 2 official NCBEX™ practice examinations with explanations and scoring information. Drafted by the National Conference of Bar Examiners – the same organization that produces the MBE – these practice tests will confirm your preparedness before you sit down to take the test. In sum, The New York Bar Made Easy makes for the perfect study aid or complete self-study solution. The Complete Package is everything you need to pass the bar in 27 days or fewer – the perfect study supplement or complete self-study solution.