Ohio Bar Examination Strategies and Tactics: Essays, the MBE and the MPT
LAW 701 Section 401
MaryJane McGinty
Welcome to OBEST!
Course
OBEST is designed to provide you with detailed information about the structure and content of the Ohio Bar Exam (Uniform Bar Examination-UBE); inform you of strategies and tactics for studying and preparing for and taking the bar examination; and help you develop and strengthen your test-taking skills through the use of regular practice examinations and detailed feedback as you develop and practice a systematic approach to efficient problem solving.
Matrix
We will be using an online platform in OBEST - Matrix. You will be automatically enrolled in Matrix and should have received your user name and password to enter the site in your CM Law email. Matrix is separate from your Barbri Enrolled Student Center (the Barbri site with your account, law school materials, Early Start Bar Prep and, eventually, where your Bar Review Course will be located.) All work with be done in Matrix, including submission of Essays. MBEs, and MPTs
Please make sure that you can access both your Barbri Enrolled Student Center and Matrix accounts. For Barbri tech support: call - 1.877.385.6238 or email - techsupportnull@barbri.nullcom
You can always contact me if you need assistance.
The course material will be available online. Additional course material will be sent via email and posted in Matrix. Course books will be available at the in-person class or at the back of the Student Services Center
Before the first class, please complete the following:
· Access the Matrix online classroom
· Read the course syllabus sent via email.
· Complete the Questionnaire posted in Matrix and submit your answer. A copy of the questionnaire will be sent via email and is on the first-day assignment page.
· Review UBE Ohio Supreme Court Presentation PDF attached to this first-day assignment and that will be sent via email and posted in Matrix resources.
Please Note: MBE BOOT CAMP: The MBE Boot Camp (which is part of OBEST) is scheduled on 4/9/22 from 9 am to 1 pm. Please arrange your schedule so that you are available on that day The boot camp has been in-person and its format will be announced. Thanks!