What is BARBRI's pass rate?
Asked by: Mrs. Marta Bashirian | Last update: August 15, 2025Score: 4.9/5 (74 votes)
Pass rates: Both Themis and Barbri offer strong pass rates, with about 85-90% for first-time test takers. Average pass rates are higher when students have completed more of the program.
What percent of BARBRI students pass?
It all comes down to points
Years of data confirm that every hour you study with BARBRI adds more points to your bar exam score versus the same time spent with any other bar prep course. That's why nearly 9 of 10 BARBRI students who do the average amount of work pass the bar.
Is BARBRI enough to pass the bar?
When you choose to study with BARBRI, you are following a proven process backed by 50+ years of innovation and more than 1.43 million legal professionals who have passed the bar using that process. In fact, more people pass with BARBRI every year than with all other bar prep courses, combined.
What is the BARBRI pass guarantee?
The BARBRI Guarantee allows bar exam takers who do not pass the bar exam a free repeat of the same BARBRI Bar Review course prior to sitting the next exam cycle.
What's better, BARBRI or Themis?
Number of NCBE-Licensed Questions
Themis + UWorld offers more than 1,375 NCBE-licensed questions, routinely updated and provided at no extra cost. In contrast, Barbri's basic tier does not include NCBE questions, and its higher-tier courses' number of NCBE questions remains undisclosed.
Themis Bar Review Exam Pass Rates Explained
Is BARBRI early start worth it?
BARBRI Early Start helps you build a solid foundation that will stay with you throughout the bar exam. Simply put, people who start early have a better chance of passing the bar.
How many times did JFK Jr. take the bar exam?
Kennedy earned a Juris Doctor degree from the New York University School of Law in 1989. He then failed the New York bar exam twice before passing on his third try in July 1990. After failing the exam for a second time Kennedy vowed that he would continue to take it until he was ninety-five years old or passed.
Is 295 a good bar score?
In order to pass the Uniform Bar Exam, examinees must earn a score of at least 260 on the MBE and MEE. However, a score of 280 is generally considered to be a good score, and a score of 300 to 330 (highest score on bar exam) is considered to be excellent.
What is the hardest state to pass the bar exam in?
California is widely considered to have the hardest bar exam, due to its low pass rate and the difficulty of the content and constraints of the exam.
Is Kaplan or BARBRI better?
Honestly, after using and reviewing both of these bar review packages, we give Kaplan the higher overall grade. That might surprise some people, as Barbri is the giant in the space (with close to 60% market share), but their course is dated and overkill.
How many hours a day for barbri bar prep?
While your study time, days and location are extremely flexible, passing the bar exam requires time and commitment. Plan on spending approximately 40 hours per week over 8-10 weeks studying for the bar exam. During the few weeks of bar prep, treat your studies like you would treat a new, important job.
Is the bar exam harder than law school?
Generally, the bar exam is considered harder than the LSAT. The LSAT tests logical reasoning and reading comprehension for law school admission, while the bar exam requires extensive legal knowledge and practical skills to obtain a license to practice law.
Why do repeat bar takers fail?
Failing To Make A Plan
After previously taking the Bar Exam, many repeat test-takers don't feel the need to create and adhere to a plan. This is a huge mistake! You need to create a plan to tackle the exam and help you stay motivated and focused during the process.
Is the bar exam curved?
The bar exam curve is very real, and it can be your ally in passing the exam. By understanding how the curve works and leveraging tools like BARBRI's bar prep courses, you can maximize your chances of landing on the passing side.
How much does BARBRI cost?
At the time of publication, BARBRI is offering the following plans and prices (which sometimes fluctuate): Self Pass: $1,999. Guided Pass: $2,699. Ultimate Pass: $3,999.
What is a 266 on the bar?
In most states that grade on a 1–6 scale, a 4 is considered a passing score. Here is the exact number a passing score for each essay: A 3.9 is considered passing in Uniform Bar Exam jurisdictions that require a 260 to pass. A 4.0 is considered passing in Uniform Bar Exam jurisdictions that require a 266 to pass.
What is the top 1% score on the bar exam?
A 300 is in about the 90th percentile, and 330 is in the top 1% of all scores. Keep in mind that out of the 200 points that make up the MPT and the MEE, only 175 of them are actually scored, and the remainder are considered to be 'pretest' questions that do not count towards your overall score.
Where did Joe Biden pass the bar exam?
His grades were relatively poor, and he graduated 76th in a class of 85. He was admitted to the Delaware bar in 1969. Biden clerked at a Wilmington law firm headed by prominent local Republican William Prickett in 1968 and, he later said, "thought of myself as a Republican".
Who is the youngest person to pass the bar exam?
On Nov. 8, at age 17 years and 8 months, Sophia Park received notification that she had passed the bar, which she took in July. The teen from Orange County is currently a law clerk with the Tulare County District Attorney's Office, where her brother Peter also works.
What is the easiest bar exam to pass in the US?
Easiest Bar Exams to Pass for First-Time Takers:
Utah: Utah had the highest first-time pass rate in July 2023, with 94% of first-time takers passing the exam. (It's pass rate dipped to 69% in February 2024, but this is still higher than most other jurisdictions.) It also has a low passing score of 260.
What is the BARBRI pass rate?
Notably, BARBRI candidates who completed more than 90% of their Personal Study Plan (PSP) performed particularly well, with a 67% pass rate.
How many hours do you study for BARBRI?
We recommend that you spread your studies over a minimum of 8 weeks. Over this duration, you should expect to treat your studies like a full-time job and invest approximately 40 hours each week studying.
Do I have to return BARBRI books?
If your books have already been shipped, you will be required to return them at your own cost to your nearest BARBRI office before the refund can be processed.