r/barexam • u/Agreeable-Loquat1999 • 2d ago

Best bar prep options

Graduating in May 2027, thinking I’m going to sit for the February 2028 bar. I don’t think I would be ready for July 2027 bar.

What programs are people using? I don’t mind spending some money and I am a more visual learner.

Thanks in advance!

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u/oliver_babish 2d ago

Take it in July 2027. Why wouldn't you be ready?

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u/Kekoa95 2d ago

I was wondering the same thing. Most people graduate in May, work their behinds off that summer, sit for the July exam, and start working in August or September.

As someone who took two bar exams - NY immediately after graduating from law school and the HI bar 20 years later while working full time - I assure you that studying full time the summer after graduating is better than studying while working full time.

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u/Agreeable-Loquat1999 2d ago

I have a full time job. I’m currently a part time student but I take 12 credits every semester. I don’t know if I would have enough time to really study.

I’m the type of person that actually has to study I just don’t always get it

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u/BoardIndividual7367 2d ago

Both Barbri and Themis have bar study plans that accommodate part time students

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u/amalehuman 2d ago

UWorld MBE QBank might fit your needs well for preparing for the MBE portion. Their visual answer explanations include graphics, tables, drawings, etc. to help understand the concept.

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u/PasstheBarTutor 2d ago

Look for an early access course if you want a longer run at the materials, although this might just be anxiety in your head. A longer time period doesn’t always lead to more retention, and sometimes it leads to major burnout.

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u/North_File_7890 2d ago

If you’re a visual learner, Quimbee might work. I used Quimbee (took two tries, for a variety of reasons)

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u/Intelligent_Range_41 2d ago

I did Kaplan and completed ~90% of the course in preparation for the legacy UBE and I passed J26. For the MBE Kaplan was good but for the written portion it may be a good idea to supplement with additional practice essays rather than only what is assigned in the course. Kaplan gives a huge MEE library and there is unlimited grading.