Repeat Bar Takers: Why You Should Be Concerned

Contrary to what some law school deans are telling their students about its bar passage rate, the clear reality is that your chances decrease dramatically, in passing any state bar exam, based on the number of times you sit for that bar. In other words, the first time you take the bar is your best chance of passing; your chances decrease the second time you take the bar; and your chances further decrease each and every time you take the bar.

In most jurisdictions, second and third time takers pass at a 33% pass rate. A law school in Florida with a bar pass rate, in recent times, of 52%, tells its law graduates, the public and the ABA that its students pass at a 77% rate after taking the bar exam 2 or 3 times. My law professor colleagues are shocked at this recklessly and untrue marketing machination. The truth is, after your second or third time, your chances of passing are remote. My advice to any repeat taker is to obtain a private tutor immediately after your first failure.

Next time, we will show you the statistical evidence and discuss the repeat takers actual bar numbers from states that publish this information.

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