Kaplan PMBR FINALS: MBE Review Flashcards [Cards]

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Kaplan PMBR combines the unparalleled experience of the world test prep leader with the expertise of the #1 Multistate Bar Exam (MBE) review program to provide industry-leading, focused preparation for the MBE. Kaplan PMBR also offers complete preparation options for the New York, New Jersey and Florida Bar Exams, including both the multistate and state components. Featuring the latest in cutting-edge technology through online MBE Qbank and traditional outlines and printed materials, Kaplan PMBR is the resource law school students trust to prepare them for law school exams and the Bar Exam.

Product Details

• Cards: 1018 pages
• Publisher: Kaplan Publishing (May 6, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1427797242
• ISBN-13: 978-1427797247
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.5 x 3.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #912,994 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Useful Tool but Poorly Marketed and Presented, July 6, 2008

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The Stranger "Meursault" (Arlington, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kaplan PMBR FINALS: MBE Review Flashcards (Cards)

They're billed as "MBE Review Flashcards" and "500 color coded practice questions." Let's start with why that's wrong:

- They have Civ Pro and Corporations questions. Neither subject is technically on the MBE.

- They're not really practice questions. Example: "Describe the FRE rule pertaining to offers of compromise." That's not even a question and it's not likely you'll get something like that on the MBE. Where's the fact scenario? Where are the parties?

- They're not flashcards as I usually think of them. First off, they're freakin' HUGE. I want the ability to stuff a stack in my pocket for the road and these are just too big. Second, they're flimsy as heck. Cards are supposed to be a little stiffer. Third (and I realize I'm nitpicking here), the text is printed the same direction on both sides. So when you flip them the text is upside down.

That being said, they do include useful information. Sure, you probably won't get the "Describe the FRE on compromise" from above... but you may very well get a question that requires that you know this. The essay portion will almost certainly include Civ Pro and Corporations so that information will be useful as well. So there is some value here. It's just not the cards with 500 practice MBE questions I anticipated.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PMBR has mnemonics!, December 8, 2008

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Michael Mcgehee "californiadreaming" (Rocklin, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kaplan PMBR FINALS: MBE Review Flashcards (Cards)

I can appreciate the disappointment some have for the cards. They are not modeled after the MBEs proper, that is certainly true. But they do two things better than anyone else: 1) they repeat at a reasonable pace on difficult areas. That is, they'll present a rule, then they'll present one or two applications for an easy concept, and perhaps a dozen for a difficult concept. This is exactly what most people need to master the micro-world of MBE. 2) they have the best mnemonics of anyone, anywhere. If you do nothing more than memorize PMBRs mnemonics, it's worth the price.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Helpful, June 9, 2008

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Julian G. (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kaplan PMBR FINALS: MBE Review Flashcards (Cards)

The MBE Review Flashcards are an excellent supplement to Barbri or another bar review course. Going through the comprehensive outlines can become tedious and cause lost focus. The flashcards help maintain focus and also exercise different mental skills. True, there is a lot of information on these cards, but it's not necessary to recite all of the information during each trip through the set. All of the cards begin with the black letter law, which is really all you need to know, and then they provide examples and exam tips if further explanation is needed. The set includes all MBE topics plus Civil Procedure and Corporations (both of which are tested on the state-specific portion of the bar exam). This set is not a replacement for a good, comprehensive outline from Barbri or PMBR, but it's an effective supplement for learning the black letter law in a way that is more interactive than an outline.