pass the bar, the first time
High failure rates
More people fail than pass
The exam for entry to the bar readers’ course in Melbourne, Victoria is notoriously difficult. The exam has a 75% pass mark and there is now only one per year. Over 200 people sit each exam. Statistically, more people failthan pass. Candidates have taken a year off to study and failed, or have failed five times before passing.
Pass the first time
You will not want to study twice
Studying for the exam is a significant undertaking. There is a large amount of material that you need to understand and be able to apply. To prepare properly, you need to take time away from your family and friends and it will putadditional pressure on your usual workload. You will not want to study for the exam twice, or have the pressure of sitting it twice.
Carefully designed
Designed for you to pass the bar
This course has been designed by a candidate who passed the exam on the first attempt, who believes that the skills and knowledge needed to pass the exam can be taught. This course is designed to teach you to pass the bar by giving you a plan for efficient and strategic study. If you take this course, every moment you spend studying will improve your exam score.
BAR EXAM COURSE
The potential income, lifestyle and job satisfaction make life at the bar highly sought after. The Victorian Bar has set a standard of knowledge necessary for membership which is tested by way of the entrance exam. The exam tests a distinct set of skills and a huge range of content and a significant number of very successful people fail. If you are serious about going to the bar, take my course and give yourself a real chance of success.
Caitlin Dwyer
Study Plan
15 week comprehensive plan for exam preparation
You will be provided with a plan of what to read, what to focus on and what to skim
Practice exam questions
On every examinable topic
Multiple questions, with example answers, allows you to practice applying knowledge to the exam format every week.
Weekly seminars
Fourteen 90 minute seminars
To cover content, study technique and exam technique.
Practice exams
Every three weeks with ExamSoft technology
To develop issue spotting, application and time management skills.
