What to Consider When Choosing Your Bar Prep

Studying for and passing the bar exam is a bit like running a marathon. It takes real work. You need the proper training and practice to build your knowledge, endurance, and the confidence you can do it. While most students understand the magnitude of the task, some will realize too late that choosing the “easier” path is, in fact, the “riskier” one. 

Your Bar Prep Choice Matters. A Lot.  

On exam day, it will be up to you. But before that moment, you have choices in which bar prep course will give you the greatest confidence from knowing that you spent your bar prep time on what matters most — passing the bar exam.​ 

Many bar prep providers focus their time and resources on one-size-fits-all bar prep. Others overwhelm with features that don't necessarily increase your exam score. 

Uniquely, BARBRI has remained singularly focused on helping the most students pass the bar exam for every bar exam administration. It’s the difference between a simplified course and a time-tested, comprehensive learning experience.   

When you choose to study with BARBRI, you get a proven methodology backed by 50+ years of learning science that makes complex subjects easier to master. And because the majority of students study with BARBRI, you get the most accurate indication of where you’ll stand before the exam and can make the most of your remaining study time. That’s the benefit of our industry-best Pass Predictor that lets you see your rankings by subject compared to other students prepping for the bar exam. 

Bar Prep Strategies to Boost Your Confidence + Your Score 

Studying for the bar exam is different from studying for law school finals. There is some risk involved in choosing the bar prep partner that will help you make the most of your preparation. Here are some fundamental strategies to guide your decision:​​ 

1. A broad and shallow study approach is critical. You need to know a little about a lot of subjects to land on the passing side of the bar exam curve. Avoid the perfectionist trap of studying too deeply in one area or staying in your comfort zone. BARBRI guides you through every step to ensure that you know just enough about enough areas of the law to pass.​ 

2. While many topics can be tested on the bar, not all are tested equally. Some things are tested all the time, while others appear less frequently on the exam. It’s essential to grasp the most-likely tested areas with spaced repetition and frequent assessments to help transfer knowledge from short- to long-term memory for greater retention and recall. Then use your remaining time to move onto topics tested less frequently. Only BARBRI is powered by decades of bar exam data and insights, making every minute of your study lead to more points. ​ 

3. Choose a prep course that supports YOUR learning style. Most bar prep courses don’t automatically adapt to your strengths, weaknesses, timeline, or preferences. BARBRI is the exception, offering a Personal Study Plan that allows you to create a customized study calendar based on the days you choose to study (or not), and which will automatically adjust your daily assignments based on priority and on your performance. No other bar prep course offers this level of personalized guidance

BARBRI Embraces Diverse Learning Styles 

Whether you're a visual learner, an auditory processor, or prefer hands-on activities, our course materials and instructional videos cater to your needs. 

BARBRI, from the Beginning 

At our core, we’re a legal learning company. And true to that core, we were students first. We’ve been in your shoes. We understand not just the bar exam, but those taking the bar exam.  

Founded over 50 years ago by two lawyers, BARBRI has established itself as the leading provider of U.S. bar exam preparation and has helped over 1.43 million learners worldwide pass a U.S. state bar exam. Our experts provide industry-leading data and analytics, building confidence with mock exams, assessments, targeted feedback, and performance insights.  

The results speak for themselves:  

• 99.99 Percent online uptime for the past three bar seasons means fewer disruptions to your learning. 

• 185+ Years of combined experience means our curriculum team knows how to teach you to pass the bar.  

• 19 points. Students who follow BARBRI’s proven process score higher on the bar in UBE jurisdictions than those who don’t use BARBRI. 

More Confidence Equals More Points ​ 

With a pass/fail exam where a point or two can make all the difference, choose BARBRI to get the most points. 

Not all bar prep courses are the same. With BARBRI, you’ll be able to breathe a little easier going into the bar exam knowing you’ve done everything possible to pass. More confidence with BARBRI equals more points on the bar.