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Welcome to Prep for Law

This guide will walk you through creating your account, completing the onboarding process, and taking your first practice question. By the end, you’ll have a personalized study plan tailored to your Bar exam goals.
Time to complete: Approximately 10-15 minutes

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Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:
  • A valid email address or Google account
  • Your target Bar exam date
  • An estimate of your current Bar exam score (260-400 range)
  • Your target Bar exam score (260-400 range)

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Step 1: Create your account

Navigate to the authentication page to create your account. You have two options:

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Sign up with email

  1. Visit the authentication page
  2. Enter your email address in the email field
  3. Create a secure password (minimum 8 characters)
  4. Click Sign in to create your account
The platform uses Firebase Authentication for secure account management. Your password is encrypted and never stored in plain text.
// Authentication is handled via Firebase
const handleSignIn = async (email: string, password: string) => {
  await signInWithEmailAndPassword(auth, email, password);
  // Redirects to dashboard on success
};

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Step 2: Complete onboarding

After creating your account, you’ll be automatically redirected to the onboarding flow. This 10-step process creates your personalized study plan.
1

Set your exam date

Select your Bar exam date using the calendar picker. The platform displays a countdown timer showing days, hours, minutes, and seconds until your exam.
You can only select dates in the future. Past dates are automatically disabled in the calendar.
// The exam date is stored as a Date object
barExamTestDate: Date | undefined
2

Enter your target score

Input your target Bar exam score. Valid scores range from 260 to 400.
// Target score validation
targetScore: string // Must be between 260-400
Most jurisdictions require a score between 260-280 to pass. Research your specific state’s requirements.
3

Enter your current score

Provide your current Bar exam score or best practice test score. This helps establish your baseline and calculate the improvement needed.
// Current score validation
currentScore: string // Must be between 260-400
4

Set weekly study hours

Choose how many hours per week you can dedicate to Bar exam preparation:
  • 1-5 hours
  • 6-10 hours
  • 11-15 hours
  • 16-20 hours
  • More than 20 hours
For optimal results, we recommend starting your preparation 3-6 months before your exam date with at least 11-15 hours per week.
5

Identify challenging areas

Select the section you find most challenging (single selection):
  • Constitutional Law
  • Contracts
  • Criminal Law & Procedure
  • Civil Procedure
  • Evidence
  • Real Property
  • Torts
// Stored as a single-item array
challengingAreas: string[] // e.g., ["Criminal Law & Procedure"]
6

Choose your study schedule

Select your preferred study schedule:
  • Weekdays (Monday-Friday): Ideal for full-time students
  • Weekends (Saturday-Sunday): Perfect for working professionals
  • Every day: For intensive preparation
preferredSchedule: "weekday" | "weekend" | "everyday"
7

Select focus areas

Choose specific areas you want to focus on (multiple selections allowed):
  • Constitutional Law
  • Contracts
  • Criminal Law and Procedure
  • Evidence
  • Real Property
  • Torts
  • Civil Procedure
You can select multiple focus areas. These will be prioritized in your personalized study plan.
// Stored as an array of focus area IDs
focusAreas: string[] // e.g., ["contracts", "torts", "evidence"]
8

Specify your prep materials

Select the Bar prep material you have access to:
  • Official Bar PrepTests
  • PowerScore Bibles
  • Manhattan Prep
  • Kaplan
  • Princeton Review
  • Multiple Resources
This helps us recommend complementary materials and practice strategies.
9

Add additional information

Optionally provide any additional context about:
  • Specific challenges you’re facing
  • Your learning style preferences
  • Time constraints or scheduling needs
  • Previous Bar exam attempts
// Optional free-text field
additionalInfo: string
10

Review and submit

Review all your information before submission. You can navigate back to any step to make changes.

Your inputs

  • Exam date
  • Target score
  • Current score
  • Weekly study hours
  • Challenging areas
  • Study schedule
  • Focus areas
  • Prep materials

What happens next

Our AI analyzes your inputs and generates a personalized study plan optimized for your timeline, goals, and learning preferences.
When you click Create Study Plan, your data is sent to the backend:
// POST request to /api/onboarding
const response = await fetch(`/api/onboarding?uuid=${uuid}`, {
  method: "POST",
  headers: {
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
    Authorization: `Bearer ${idToken}`,
  },
  body: JSON.stringify(formData),
});

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Step 3: Access your dashboard

After completing onboarding, you’ll be redirected to your personalized dashboard. Here’s what you’ll see:
Track your daily study consistency. The platform automatically updates your streak when you complete practice sessions on consecutive days.
interface UserData {
  StudyStreak: number;
  lastStudyDate: string;
}
View your progress across all seven Bar exam sections:
  • Constitutional Law
  • Contracts
  • Criminal Law
  • Evidence
  • Real Property
  • Torts
  • Civil Procedure
Each section displays a progress percentage and performance insights.
See your scheduled study sessions based on your personalized plan. Sessions are organized by:
  • Date and time
  • Section focus
  • Estimated duration
  • Difficulty level
Access detailed analytics including:
  • Total practice questions completed
  • Average scores by section
  • Time management metrics
  • Improvement trends over time
  • Strengths and weaknesses analysis

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Step 4: Take your first practice question

Now you’re ready to start practicing! Follow these steps:
1

Choose a practice mode

Select from multiple practice options:
  • Diagnostic test: Establish your baseline across all sections
  • Section practice: Focus on a specific area
  • Timed exam: Simulate real exam conditions
  • Untimed practice: Learn at your own pace
2

Answer questions

Each practice question includes:
  • Question text with relevant case facts
  • Four multiple-choice options (A, B, C, D)
  • Timer (for timed practice)
  • Ability to bookmark questions for later review
Bookmark challenging questions to create a custom review set.
3

Review explanations

After answering each question, you’ll receive:
  • Correct answer indication
  • Detailed explanation of why each option is correct or incorrect
  • Related legal concepts and rules
  • Performance comparison to other users
4

Track your results

All practice sessions are automatically saved to your practice history:
{
  sessionId: string,
  timestamp: string,
  section: string,
  questionIds: string[],
  responses: {
    questionId: string,
    selectedOption: string,
    isCorrect: boolean
  }[],
  score: number,
  totalQuestions: number,
  timeTaken: number
}

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Next steps

Question bank

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Study plans

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API reference

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Case studies

Practice legal analysis and case briefing

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