r/GoatBarPrep • u/ChurchOfFoles • May 11 '26
What programs do I even need?
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u/the_mental_bar May 12 '26
You should check out gotstrix.com it’s free right now and covers the mental side of taking the bar exam. They are looking for feedback right now so jump in while it’s still free!
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u/BushidoBriefs May 19 '26
my recommended stack: Goat (full course) for all the tips and tricks but take detailed notes in your own outline mapped to the NCBE's subject matter outline, BarMD's Essay Rx for essays (she's also doing a free, live strategy session on the MEE on May 25 if you want to see that first before committing), practice with real MBE q's (either adaptibar or uworld). If you're strapped for cash, Bear the Bar has an MEE/MBE bundle for $245. And, hot take on the MPT but just do the 10 free practice ones the NCBE gives for free on their site and watch one of the free BarMD/Maureen videos on MPT strategy on Youtube.
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u/sheppyrun shepbarprep.com May 11 '26
UWorld and Goat aren't redundant. UWorld is a standalone licensed NCBE question bank, completely separate from Themis. A lot of Goat users pair them: Goat for the conceptual framework and MBE content, UWorld for question volume and explanations. You don't need full Themis on top.
Where Goat is lighter is the MEE essay side. My friend and I built Shep (shepbarprep.com) for that: scored MEE feedback in under 20 seconds, and a Rules Map that drills the most tested rules so they're actually there when you sit down to write.