Essay Advantage is a supplemental course specifically designed for the written portion (essay and Multi-state Performance Test) of the Illinois Bar Exam. With declining pass rates in recent years, the ability to write clearly, concisely,and confidently is more important than ever. This is especially true because half of your total bar exam score will be determined by how well you answer the nine essays and the Multi-state Performance Test (MPT) question.

Essay Advantage was developed to vastly improve your chances of passing the Illinois Bar Exam! In Illinois, your score on the MPT and each essay  will depend not only your knowledge of Illinois law, but also on your ability to quickly organize and effectively write a superior answer. Moreover, because each of your bar exam essays and MPT answers will be graded in relation to everyone else's answers (or essentially bell curved on a 1-to-5 scale), the key to passing the Illinois Bar Exam is to make your essays stand out as well written and clearly reasoned.

Essay Advantage Can Help You Maximize Those Skills!

Essay Advantage consists of a full day (approximately six hours) of LIVE instruction on how to write answers to the various question types featured on the Illinois Bar Exam. An interactive handout accompanies the lecture and reinforces the skills you will be taught.

How Much Will the Program Cost?

If you register by the early enrollment deadline the cost of the program, including three individually critiqued essays, is $175.00. After the early enrollment deadline, the price increases to its regular cost of $225.00.

When Is The Program Offered?

Generally, Essay Advantage is offered on the third Saturday or Sunday after your bar review course begins. The delay is essential because you have to review some substantive law before you can productively attempt to learn how to write outstanding essay answers.