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How to Format Legal Memos on the MPT for Higher Bar Exam Scores

MEMORANDUM

To: Bar Candidates

From: Mary Campbell Gallagher, J.D., Ph.D., President,
BarWrite® and BarWrite Press

Re: How to Format a Legal Memorandum on the MPT (Revised 4/2/07)

Date: April 2, 2007

INTRODUCTION

The Multistate Performance Test (MPT) allows bar candidates an extremely short time in which to research and write a legal memorandum, only 90 minutes. This memorandum will help you to use correct memo format, organize your memo, write powerful topic headings, finish on time, and earn a high score.  We do not deal here with other important aspects of your legal memorandum on the MPT, including persuasive writing, argument from supportive law, distinction of or attack against unfavorable law, and skillful

How to Format a Memo on the MPT

Note: We revised this memorandum extensively on April 2, 2007. Please visit the revised version here.

MEMORANDUM

To: Bar Candidates

From: Mary Campbell Gallagher, J.D., Ph.D.
President, BarWrite®

Re: Scoring High on MPT Memorandum Tasks

Date: February 12, 2006

INTRODUCTION

The Multistate Performance Test (MPT) allows bar candidates an extremely short time for researching and writing a memorandum, only ninety minutes. Accordingly, the MPT uses an abbreviated format. It does not usually ask the bar candidate to draft a statement of facts, to frame issues, or to write brief answers. The bar examiners emphasize, however, that using correct memo format is key.