Study Aids for Law Students

Many state bar associations post former bar exam essay questions and sample answers on their websites. These model answers are useful for studying for the bar and final exams.

Access

Search online for state bar exam questions and answers, or use the list provided at the bottom of this page. Access is free.

Tips

• Try writing a response to a practice question, then comparing your response to the model answer.
• Some bar exam questions require the application of state law (e.g., California civil procedure), and may not be helpful if you are studying federal law. Read the question carefully.
• Subject coverage will vary by exam and by state.

Subjects

• Civil Procedure (federal and state questions)
• Constitutional Law
• Contract Law
• Criminal Law
• Property
• Torts

• Business Organizations
• Conflict of Laws
• Criminal Procedure
• Evidence
• Family Law/Community Property
• Professional Responsibility/Ethics
• Remedies
• Secured Transactions (Uniform Commercial Code 2)
• Wills & Trusts

Sample Exam Questions & Answers By State

• Arkansas
• California
• Colorado
• Florida
• Georgia
• Indiana
• Maryland
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Mississippi
• Nevada
• New Jersey
• New York
• Ohio
• Pennsylvania
• Texas
• UBE (Many of the states on this list administer the UBE, but the states offer more recent model essay answers than the UBE)
• Virginia

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