December 23, 2025
Best Tabs, Dividers & Highlighters for Ontario Bar Exam Binders (Minimalist Setup)
Preparing for the Ontario Bar Exam isn’t about having more supplies it’s about having the right ones. Many candidates overcomplicate their binders with dozens of colors, bulky dividers, and messy indexing systems. The result? Slower navigation, wasted time, and unnecessary stress during the exam.
December 22, 2025
How to Build an Ontario Bar Exam Index in 3 Hours
Building a strong index for the Ontario Bar Exam doesn’t need to take days or weeks. In fact, the best-performing candidates build a clean, functional index in about 3 hours. Not because they rush, but because they understand what matters and what doesn’t.
December 19, 2025
Ontario Bar Exam Format Explained: Timing, Questions, Materials & What to Do on Exam Day
Preparing for the Ontario Bar Exam can feel confusing not because the law is impossible, but because many candidates don’t fully understand how the exam actually works.
December 13, 2025
Ontario Bar Exam Indexing Guide: How to Build the Perfect Binder (With Free Template)
Preparing for the Ontario Bar Exam is stressful enough. The last thing you want is to lose marks because you couldn’t find the right rule fast enough.
December 11, 2025
How to Ace the Open-Book Ontario Licensing Exam: Smart Indexing, Time Management, and Strategy
Everyone knows the Ontario bar exam is open-book but very few actually know how to use their materials effectively. The truth is simple: passing isn’t about reading faster… It’s about finding answers faster.
December 10, 2025
12-Week Ontario Bar Exam Study Plan (Free Printable Schedule + Checklist)
Preparing for the Ontario Bar Exam can feel overwhelming especially when the materials alone span thousands of pages. Most students know what to study… but have no idea how to structure their time.
December 9, 2025
Why So Many Students Fail the Ontario Bar Exam (and How to Pass on the First Try)
Preparing for the Ontario Bar Exam is overwhelming even for strong students. Every year, thousands of candidates write the Barrister and Solicitor exams… and many quietly fail.
November 22, 2025
Ontario Barrister vs Solicitor Exam: What’s the Difference and Which One Should You Write?
What’s the difference between the Barrister Exam and the Solicitor Exam—and which one should I write?
October 4, 2025
How Many Times Can You Fail the Ontario Bar Exam Before You’re Out?
Worried about failing the Ontario bar exam? Learn how many attempts the Law Society of Ontario allows, what “deemed abandonment” means, and what comes next.
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September 18, 2025
What Is BarBuddy? The Platform Helping Law Students Pass the Ontario Bar Exam
BarBuddy is a digital bar exam prep platform built to make studying more accessible, practical, and supportive for law students preparing for the Ontario bar exam.
September 18, 2025
Top 5 Mistakes Students Make When Studying for the Bar (and How to Avoid Them)
Avoid common pitfalls when preparing for the bar exam. Here are the top 5 mistakes law students make while studying and strategies to ensure exam success.
September 18, 2025
How Is the Ontario Bar Exam Graded?
Confused about Ontario bar exam grading? Learn how licensing exams are scored, what counts as a pass, and how to study strategically for success.
September 18, 2025
Self-Defense in Canada: Ontario Homeowner Case
The Lindsay, Ontario homeowner case reveals how Canadian self-defense law works under s.34 of the Criminal Code. Here’s what law students must know..
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