Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

How are you different than other bar review courses?

Our staff has decades of experience in all methods of bar exam preparation. Through our years of experience in the industry, we have learned there's a better way to prepare for the bar exam. At Themis, we've combined the best of the traditional learning methods with new, cutting-edge ones to bring it all to you in a streamlined, on-demand format. In addition to giving you the content you need, we also provide superior service, and use technology to truly improve the learning process, not as just another bell and whistle. And, we give it all to you at a cost that's much lower than other bar review courses.

How will I know how I'm doing?

In addition to self-testing, your Bar Exam Advisor will provide you with personalized written feedback on your practice essays to help you gauge your writing abilities and determine how well you present your analysis and arguments. The suggested study schedule will help keep you on track, and practice multiple-choice questions will show your progress in the MBE topic areas.

When is the bar exam for my state?

Click here to visit your state bar admissions office to learn more about the bar exam in your state.

How is the course work delivered / how does your program work?

Themis Bar Review gives you everything you need to pass the bar in a streamlined, on-demand format. With our Integrated Learning System™, you get comprehensive outlines, practice questions, essays and on-demand lectures delivered in 15-minute segments - with each segment followed by a mini-test. You can choose to listen to segments continuously or pause after each segment and test your recall. We integrate this self-study with personalized feedback from your Themis Bar Exam Advisor, weekly Q & A sessions with your Advisor, and instant, live chat with dedicated Themis staff attorneys.

How will my Bar Exam Advisor help me?

Your Themis Bar Exam Advisor will be your guide as you work your way through our course. Along with personalized feedback on your essays, your Bar Exam Advisor will create a weekly blog offering test-taking tips, study advice, and practical solutions to common essay writing errors.

What is myThemis Community?

Studying for the bar exam is one of the most stressful times in your law school experience. You might feel like you are alone, but we want to you know that you are not. At Themis, you will interact with others through your myThemis portal, where you will be able to submit essays for review and receive personalized feedback from your Bar Exam Advisor. You will also have access to a weekly Bar Exam Advisor blog where your advisor will offer study tips and address common problems found in student essays, so you can stay on track. You'll have the option to interact with your advisor through Q & A sessions and have access to live chat sessions with our dedicated staff attorneys. And, you will be able to search for explanations to commonly asked questions from previous users. With on-demand lectures, practice exams, and your personal bar exam advisor at your fingertips, Themis provides you with everything you need to pass the bar exam, including an online community devoted to your success.

What are the system requirements?

Requirements:
Hardware

• Intel® Pentium® II 450MHz or faster processor (or equivalent) PowerPC® G3 500MHz or faster processor
• 128 MB of RAM
• Hi-speed Internet connection

Software

• Adobe Flash Player 9.0
• Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.0

Recommendations:
Resolution

• Recommended screen resolution is 1024x768

Software

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0