Customer Reviews

Bar Cards Complete Set (California and Multistate Subjects)

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The cards review the basics of all of the areas of law as advertised- about 50 cards or so per subject. However, many cards (about 10% of the cards so far in my review of the MBE subjects) have "spell checker" type errors. I bought them from the publisher, and some corrected cards were included, but many errors remain. E.g.- the Contracts cards frequently spell "promisee" (the recipient of a promise) as "promise", which is at best distracting, and at worst a critical barrier to understanding of the rules. Overall the cards are a convenient way to study, and a good time saver versus writing out all of your own flashcards for the elements of causes of action, rules of law.

I've used all of the study aids getting through law school. I'm currently studying for the California bar. This flash card set is somewhat bare-bones but it is a good foundation for providing the essential black letter law for each of the subjects on the bar. While it could be said that they are superficial, this is their beauty- just identifying the essentials. These cards hone down a very large amount of material into a manageable set that can be used as a basis for further detailed explanation in your prep process. Each subject is about 80 cards or so- far less than the law-in-a-flash series (which I also love). Adachi assumes that you already know the material- his goal is not to teach you - just to give the black letter law that the examiners will be looking for. Although some of his other material can be a bit pricey- these are a bargain. Highly recommended.

I purchased these cards because I heard they were really helpful - am so disappointed. There are many typos, key words left out, and words typed over each other. Its as though no one ever bothered to proof them, even slightly. It makes simple law incomprehensible.

I got these a week before the bar exam and the best thing about them is that even when you're zoned out from studying you can just do a few of these while you watch tv or do anything at night. They are a good way to jog your brain, and often they point out things that are missed or glossed over in bar prep courses.

I used the card set to supplement the BarBri materials. I found it very useful in helping me get a handle on a subject before reviewing the BarBri notes. The cards also helped me remember a few difficult details and mnemonic devices. There are a few places where the cards' interpretation of California law seems outdated, and there are some typos and printing errors that ought to be rectified. On the whole I thought the card set was a worthwhile investment and I would recommend it, with the caveat that you ought not depend on the cards alone.