2025 Bar Review System Workflows and Scheduling (LEGALBAI)

Setup Instructions

Prerequisites

Make sure you have Node.js installed on your Mac/ Linux:

• Download and install Node.js from: https://nodejs.org/
• Verify installation: node --version and npm --version

Quick Setup (5 minutes)

1. Create the Project Directory

mkdir bar-review-system-2025
cd bar-review-system-2025

2. Clone this repo or create file structure:

mkdir -p src public

3. Create All Files

Copy the following files to root folder:

• package.json
• tailwind.config.js
• postcss.config.js

Public folder:

• public/index.html

Source folder:

• src/index.js
• src/App.js
• src/index.css

4. Install Dependencies

npm install

5. Start the Development Server

npm start

The app will automatically open in your browser at http://localhost:3000

Features Available

🎯 Mock Exams

• Full 20-question Political Law mock exam (CUSTOMIZE bar questions found at src/App.js)
• Timer functionality (1 hour or 15-minute drills)
• Justice Amy's four-sentence format guidance
• Real-time progress tracking

📅 Weekly Study Planner

• Week 1: Political Law deep dive
• Week 2: Commercial Law deep dive
• Week 3-5: Dual-subject format
• Progress tracking per week

⚖️ Justice Amy's Guidelines

• Built-in reminders for the four-sentence format
• SPJI-focused questions
• "Never leave questions unanswered" enforcement
• Direct, categorical answer requirements

📊 Performance Analytics

• Completion rate tracking
• Pass/fail indicators (75% threshold)
• Session scoring and feedback

Troubleshooting

If you get npm install errors:

npm cache clean --force
rm -rf node_modules package-lock.json
npm install

If Tailwind CSS doesn't load:

npm install -D tailwindcss postcss autoprefixer
npx tailwindcss init -p

If the app doesn't start:

• Check Node.js version: node --version (should be 14+)
• Try: npm install react-scripts@latest

File Structure

bar-review-system-2025/
├── public/
│   └── index.html
├── src/
│   ├── App.js
│   ├── index.js
│   └── index.css
├── package.json
├── tailwind.config.js
└── postcss.config.js

Customization

Adding More Questions

Edit the politicalLawQuestions array in src/App.js to add more questions following the same format.

Changing Subjects

Modify the weeklySchedule object to adjust your study plan.

Adjusting Timer

Change the duration parameters in the startMockExam() function calls.

Support

If you encounter any issues, check:

1. Node.js and npm versions
2. All files are in correct directories
3. Dependencies are properly installed

Update: [Monday, July 14, 2025; 11:43:56]

Here's What's New:

A comprehensive Pomodoro timer system for the Study Session. This will be configurable and follow deep-dive methodology with 90-minute focus blocks and 10-minute breaks. It is configurable with your desired time but ideally, this is recommended time block.

🍅 New Pomodoro Features

⚙️ Configurable Timer Setup

• Slider controls for work duration (25-180 minutes) and break duration (5-30 minutes)
• Quick presets: Classic (25+5), Extended (50+10), Deep Dive (90+10), Ultra (120+15)
• Default: 90-minute work + 10-minute break (recommended deep-dive methodology)

⏱️ Full Timer Interface

• Large countdown display with progress bar
• Pause/Resume/Reset/Stop controls
• Round tracking - shows which study round you're on
• Total study time accumulator
• Visual distinction between work (blue) and break (green) sessions

🔔 Smart Notifications

• Browser notifications when work/break sessions complete
• Automatic transition from work to break
• Manual control for starting next work session (no auto-restart)

💡 Contextual Tips

During study sessions:

• Focus on one topic at a time
• Use four-sentence format
• Review codal provisions
• Apply Justice Amy's guidelines

During breaks:

• Take a walk outside
• Hydrate
• Light stretching
• Rest eyes
• Healthy snack

📊 Session Tracking

• Shows current focus area (from your weekly schedule)
• Tracks total accumulated study time
• Round counter for motivation

🚀 How It Works

1. Click "Start Pomodoro Study Session"
2. Configure your preferences (or use the "Deep Dive" preset)
3. Start timer - focuses on your current week's subject
4. Work session completes → automatic break starts
5. Break completes → choose to start next round or stop

Good luck with your bar review! 🎓⚖️

Justice Amy's Reminders Built-In:

✅ Four-sentence format enforcement ✅ SPJI questions included ✅ No "it depends" answers ✅ Direct, categorical responses ✅ Never leave questions unanswered