Bar Exam Blog

Passing the bar exam is an essential step for anyone interested in becoming an attorney. But according to The State Bar of California it’s slightly more difficult to pass this exam in the Golden State than it is in many other parts of the country. However, that doesn’t mean it has to be difficult for you. The key to passing the bar exam the first time is securing access to the best California bar review…

Quimbee has been a familiar name in legal education for years, and SideBar Videos feel like the “explain it like I’m five” version of bar prep.  Instead of dumping you into another 45-minute lecture when you are already running on fumes, it gives you short animated explainers and a quick quiz while you’re studying so you can confirm you actually understand the subject. That quiz part matters more than people think. There’s an impressive body…

Crush the Bar Exam has given BARMax Review the award for Best Bar Review Course!  Their bar exam prep course has earned the #1 spot due to its flexible course offering along with all of the following reasons: Affordable price for those on a strict budget Suggested study calendar to keep you on track Audio lectures by Harvard-trained law professors 1,950+ real officially licensed multiple choice questions from past Bar exams Real practice essays and…

Well, you did it. You put in hundreds of hours of studying for the most important test of your life, you submitted your application to become a licensed attorney in the state, and you lined up your first job as an associate.  You wait anxiously for your state bar to announce you passed. As you frantically scroll through the names, you look and look but don’t see yours. You look again but there is no…

Preparing for the bar exam takes more than memorizing a stack of outlines. The right program should give you a clear study plan, realistic practice, and explanations that help difficult rules stick. I compared each option based on its lessons, practice tools, organization, and overall course experience. Some picks below are complete bar review courses, while others are focused supplements for MBE practice, condensed outlines, or short video lessons. Here are the best bar prep…

RATING: Themis Bar Review combines affordability with the flexibility of an online study program. An online study portal can be accessed from anywhere, and a mobile app allows users to download content in advance for times they find themselves without internet access. Themis prides itself on its high pass rates, suggesting that this course gets results. Themis Bar Review provides a great overview of a wide range of topics without overloading students with excessive material. Learners…

There are some serious hurdles every legal professional has to overcome—but if you’re preparing to take the bar exam, the good news is that you’ve almost reached the end. But don’t take that as an excuse to slack off. After all, you’ll need to study even harder than you did for the LSAT if you want to be among the 80% of law school students who pass on their first attempt. So how do you…

Nope. It’s not ideal.  The bar exam is arguably the most difficult test that a person can take, but you’ve also got financial considerations to think about.  Unfortunately, not everyone has the luxury of taking time off work to study for the bar exam. And as a single mother, non-traditional student who worked her way through law school and after, I faced the formidable reality of studying for the bar exam while still pulling in…

RATING: According to research from the American Bar Association, only about 75% of first-time examinees pass the bar. In the last few years, the rate has dropped drastically. Essentially, people are finding it more challenging to pass the exam than ever before. Can this trend be reversed? How can you avoid falling into the same trap and successfully pass the bar exam on your first try? Here’s what you need to know: Companies like BarPrepHero…