Whether you’re an LL.M. student, a part-time J.D. student, or an internationally trained lawyer, BARBRI U.S. Bar Prep (International) gives you the structure and support to prepare with confidence. You’ll get BARBRI’s proven approach, guided pacing, 1:1 coaching, adaptive study technology, and industry-leading supplements from AdaptiBar, CriticalPass, and Quimbee, so you always know what to do next on the path to the U.S. bar exam.
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Online | Part-Time 20-25 Study Hours/Week
Best for candidates who want a structured, early-start plan with proactive 1:1 coaching built in.
Online | Part-Time 10-15 Study Hours/Week
Best for students who want the most flexible extended time for bar prep, plus a dedicated 1:1 mentor
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Generally, yes. In the United States, typically, you do need to graduate from law school in order to take the bar exam. Each state has its own requirements for eligibility to sit for the bar exam, but completing a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school is a common prerequisite. Some states may allow a combination of law school education and additional legal study or apprenticeship under certain circumstances, but these paths are less common and usually have specific requirements.
In California, Virginia, and Washington, you can take the bar exam without going to law school through a structured apprenticeship program known as a bar apprentice.
Without completing a law degree from an accredited law school in the U.S., becoming qualified in most state jurisdictions is not available, even while being qualified in New York or California.
The New York Bar Exam has adopted the Uniform Bar Exam, which many states have adopted to date. The UBE is a standardized bar exam created by the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE). It is designed to test knowledge and skills that every lawyer should have before becoming licensed to practice law.
The Uniform Bar Examination provides a standardized bar exam, and examinees who take the UBE earn a portable score that can be transferred to seek admission in other UBE jurisdictions. However, foreign applicants without a U.S. law school education (without a J.D. gained over three years of U.S. law school) cannot waive into another UBE state and qualify there.
California is a state-specific bar exam which means that once you qualify in California, you can only practice as an attorney in California.
Yes, BARBRI U.S. Bar Prep (International) is designed to prepare students to pass the bar in all UBE jurisdictions as well as California.
Year after year, BARBRI supports thousands of bar exam applicants pursuing public interest careers. To apply for a BARBRI Public Interest scholarship, submit your application for pre-approval and receive a discount on your BARBRI Bar Review tuition.
Yes, you can request international shipment of your BARBRI books. When you confirm your shipping address, you will be able to designate an international address and provide payment for the shipping costs.
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