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MLER HYBRID Program

Our flagship program is the Bar Process Management Program. Our Program is offered twice a year, January and May/June, in preparation for the Uniform Bar Exams conducted in February and July, respectively. Each Program session lasts approximately six weeks and consists of small group meetings and large group lectures. Every week students are given a practice exam which includes both essay and MPT Exam questions. Generally, three licensed attorneys tutor each small group and, on a weekly basis, the tutors grade and provide personalized feedback on each student’s practice essay exams. Students who are repeat test-takers are given additional attention through weekly homework assignments which are also evaluated by our tutors. MLER also conducts a DIRAC (Decision, Issue, Rule, Application, Conclusion) clinic, a Multistate Performance Test clinic, and a full-day simulated Multistate Essay Examination. The Program is distinguished through the dedicated support of our tutors and the invaluable tips and tools we provide on how to balance the stresses during the bar exam preparation period.

Each Program term lasts approximately six or seven weeks and consists of the following:

  • Small group meetings and large group lectures.

  • Weekly practice exams with essay & MPT questions.

  • Feedback on exams and the exam taking process.

  • Clinics on essay writing and the MPT.

  • Specialized program for repeat test-taker, including additional attention through weekly homework assignments.

MLER’s Bar Process Management Program employs an holistic approach to taking the Bar exam by (i) focusing on the development of its students’ writing and analytical skills, and (ii) giving its students the necessary tools to help them effectively study, manage stress, and understand how to balance their other real world obligations while studying for the Bar exam.

MLER’s Bar Process Management Program is unlike any other. Our holistic approach provides dedicated support of our tutors and the invaluable tips and tools we provided on how to balance the stresses during the bar exam preparation period. If you are sitting for the bar, MLER’s program would be the perfect supplement to any bar preparation plan.

What We Expect

The students of our Bar Exam Preparation Program are provided with a wide range of services to increase their likelihood of success on the bar exam. Our dedicated tutors work with students throughout the preparation process to address academic and personal needs. However, students are taught early on that success will depend on their personal dedication and commitment to the Program. Thus, all students are asked to abide by the following guidelines:

  1. Enroll in a commercial bar review course

  2. Attend MLER every week and take all exams

  3. Create and follow a study schedule

  4. Repeater students are encouraged to complete all homework assignments

  5. Maintain a POSITIVE mental attitude, believing in your success, and making a commitment to become an MLER tutor once you have passed the bar.

Enrollment for Students

The WINTER SESSION Application opens November 4!

The SUMMER SESSION Application opens March 4!

 

Program Dates, Times, and Location

Classes for the MLER Bar Exam Preparation Program cover a six-week period in January (February Bar) and a seven-week period beginning in June (July Bar). All Online Program classes will be held via Zoom Online Conference website. In-Person classes will be held at DePaul University College of Law, located at 25 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604.

Program Commitment

Please note that it is essential that each student registered with the MLER Program attend each session in its entirety. Tutors are asked to attend every Thursday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., and we expect students to respect their donated time and energy. Failure to attend each session may result in the student’s withdrawal from the program.

Program Coordinators

Brittany Chhutani, Program Coordinator

Jasmine Morton, Tutor Coordinator

Email: mlerprogram@gmail.com

ouR pARTNERS 

As an organization, MLER recognizes the importance of using innovative ways to further our mission. To that end, we have rededicated ourselves to expanding the organization and have developed the MLER Diversity Pipeline Program. As part of this program, MLER works with various organizations, including Just The Beginning- A Pipeline Organization and the Chicago Consortium of Diversity Legal Professionals to introduce high school and college students to the legal profession and to assist law school students in their studies and professional development. Within these program, we strive to promote an increase in underrepresented student enrollment in law schools by addressing educational and social barriers and by conducting workshops for students as early as ninth grade, We look forward to partnering with new organizations! Do not hesitate to contact us, MLER prides itself in being the best go-to-value add-organization in the Midwest!

Registration Process

Participation in the Winter Bar Process Management Program is LIMITED to students preparing for the February Uniform Bar Exam. To enroll in the program, click on the “Apply” link below. The Registration fee must be submitted by January 8. Fees are to be paid electronically by scrolling below to the “Pay Now” section to pay through PayPal. Select the corresponding registration fee based on the date of submission of your application.

Program Cost

Winter Program Registration Fee

  • Early Registration (Nov. 4-Dec.21): $350.00

  • General Registration (Dec. 22 – Jan. 7): $375.00

  • On-Site Registration (Jan. 8): $425.00

Summer Program Registration Fee

  • Early Registration (March 4-April 21): $350.00

  • General Registration (April 22 – June 4): $375.00

  • On-Site Registration (June 5): $425.00 

*ALL PROGRAM COSTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE.*

 *DO NOT SUBMIT A PAYMENT WITHOUT FIRST COMPLETING AN APPLICATION FOR THE PROGRAM.*

STUDENT APPLICATION
Registration Fees

SCHOLARSHIPS

Need–Based Hardship Scholarships

The MLER Board of Directors will grant a very limited amount of need-based hardship scholarships for each program. Email the following documents to mlerscholarship@gmail.com for the program to be considered for a need-based scholarship: (1) 250-word personal statement expressing your need for the scholarship; (2) Any document which indicates you have a financial need (bank statements, lease agreements, bills, etc.). All submitted information will be kept confidential. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

WINTER SESSION DEADLINE

All application materials must be submitted by December 20 for the Winter Session.

SUMMER SESSION DEADLINE

All application materials must be submitted by May 14 for the Summer Session.

TUTOR APPLICATION


TUTOR/INSTRUCTORS

The success of our organization rests entirely on the commitment that our volunteer tutors have provided. We thank you for your interest in volunteering as a tutor for MLER. Since we demand a high level of professionalism from our students, we ask that our tutors bring the same level of dedication and responsibility into their student groups. Our tutors are provided with extensive training on bar exam writing methods, student counseling, and stress management. MLER offers a social, collaborative environment in which to instruct. Below you will find a few of our Bar Exam Preparation Program policies established to guarantee that the Program is beneficial to every student and rewarding for our tutor volunteers.

Tutor Values

We ask that our tutors keep communication lines open with MLER staff, and we encourage our tutors to be:

  • Mentors

  • Patient

  • Honest

  • Always on Time

  • Approachable

  • Good Listeners

  • Friendly / Confidants

  • Ardent Advisors

  • Tough but Compassionate

What We Expect

MLER provides its Bar Exam Preparation Program students with a wide range of services. We expect our tutors to assist the student throughout the study process, which may include academic help or personal advice. MLER staff will be readily available to provide support to our tutors on more difficult or serious issues. Our tutors are trained to educate students on effective study and exam-taking skills. Tutors are also obligated to adhere to the following set of guidelines:

  1. Reiterate and reconfirm the principles of MLER’s essay writing methods.

  2. Be on time for all sessions.

  3. Encourage students to attend MLER every week and take all exams.

  4. Encourage students to enroll in a commercial bar review course.

  5. Encourage students to create and follow a study schedule, and to review the schedule with their tutors.

  6. Make positive comments to students.

  7. Contact students each week to check on their progress.

  8. Maintain a positive attitude regarding the student’s success on the bar exam.

  9. Commit to attending your assigned tutor session every week.

Enrollment for volunteer tutors

The success of our organization rests entirely on the commitment that our volunteer tutors have provided. We thank you for your interest in volunteering as a tutor for MLER. Since we demand a high level of professionalism from our students, we ask that our tutors bring the same level of dedication and responsibility into their student groups. Our tutors are provided with extensive training on bar exam writing methods, student counseling, and stress management. MLER offers a social, collaborative environment in which to instruct.

If you are a licensed attorney and interested in registering as a volunteer tutor for our Bar Exam Preparation Program, click below to apply.

TUTOR APPLICATION