10 Days to the Bar Exam: The Elements of Style and How To Write Effective Essay Answers

Mastering Bar Exam Essays with Elements of Style In this video, Jackson Mumey reviews the key principles of excellent writing from the classic guide, 'Elements of Style' by Strunk and White, and explains how they apply to bar exam essays. He reinforces the importance of clarity, consistency, and directness in one's writing. In addition to avoiding unnecessary complexity, he highlights the importance of structuring arguments properly, using a suitable design, keeping paragraphs the unit of composition, using an active voice, expressing ideas in definite, specific and concrete terms, and avoiding needless words. The video is designed to help individuals prepare effectively for their bar exams by enhancing their writing skills. 00:00 Introduction to the Video 00:00 The Importance of Concrete Tips 00:21 Introduction to the Elements of Style 01:31 Applying the Elements of Style to Bar Exam Essays 02:17 Elementary Principles of Composition 03:28 The Importance of Paragraphs 05:05 The Use of Active Voice 06:05 Making Positive Statements 06:45 The Importance of Being Specific and Concrete 07:27 Avoiding Needless Words 08:34 Avoiding Loose Sentences 09:41 Expressing Coordinate Ideas in Similar Form 11:42 Additional Rules from the Approach to Style 14:59 Conclusion: The Value of Good Writing Make the NEXT Bar Exam Your LAST Bar Exam!® www.celebrationbarreview.com (888) 720-0010