MBE tests details and specific legal distinctions. I believe that simplifying the law is actually critical to MBE success because that part of the test still requires you to know the basic rules of law and analysis for each of the six subjects. Through MBE practice (which I hope everyone is doing a lot of) you will get exposure to distinctions and detailed rules that are commonly tested. Some students find it helpful to track these fine details outside of their outlines (to review specifically in preparation for the MBE). But your ability to understand and recall these detailed rules will be strengthened if you have a strong overall understanding of the subject area, which I argue can be done with this "simplify" study technique.  Good luck and happy studying! All opinions, advice, and experiences of guest bloggers/columnists are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, practices or experiences of Solo Practice Universityr. About the Author Lee Burgess, Esq. is a respected one-on-one tutor for the California bar exam. She co-founded the Bar Exam Toolbox which provides advice for bar exam success as well as useful information on bar exam resources. She is also the co-founder of the Law School Toolbox , a resource for law students that demystifies the law school experience. Lee is an adjunct member of the faculty a bay area law school where she teaches a class on preparing for the bar exam. Website | Twitter | Facebook | Blog Excellent advice!