They're Stil Crazy, Even at YLS

I just got information from the Yale Law Review about the summer journal competition. Stage 1 is an exam where you check for citation errors in a fake journal submission, and Stage 2 (if you pass Stage 1) is a writing competition. Check out the madness re: the first stage. As if I would ever spend 40 hour studying for a Bluebooking exam (and take a practice test!).

The have training sessions, a diagnostic test, practice exercises AND a practice exam. This is pure madness.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
BY TRANSFER STUDENTS
June 17, 2007

What percentage of errors are applicants expected to catch on the Source & Citation Exam?

The Advancement Score is approximately 75%.

Is tabbing The Bluebook necessary?

Most people find this helpful, but some don’t. It’s entirely up to you. To the extent
that tabbing may help you locate certain rules or tables more quickly, you may find it
advantageous.

How much do I need to study for the Source & Citation Exam?

Unfortunately, this is a question you’ll have to answer yourself. Our training sessions,
diagnostic test, practice exercises, and practice exam will help you through the
process. At a minimum, we recommend reading through The Bluebook once and
taking the practice exam. Many of our members have also found it helpful to take
the supplemental practice exam under timed conditions. Most successful applicants
study about 40 – 50 hours for the exam, but studying a certain amount does not
guarantee success. You should be comfortable with your performance on the
practice test.