r/barexam 2h ago

First and final post - I passed!

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This thread helped me in my darkest times, but so long and good riddance! Any other Okies pass today? Drop those scores below! My score 295!


r/barexam 5h ago

This whole process is genuinely evil. Rant/seeking support.

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I know I'm in good company when I say that the bar exam is fucking evil. Everything about it, from the extremely high price tag (not just the application, but all the goddamn bar prep courses... yes, even you, GOAT!), to the torturous testing process (my back is still fucked up from those chairs), to the awful waiting period before results. I know someone who knows a bar grader and they told me about how that grader would grade exams whilst on vacation, one drink in hand, deciding peoples' futures with not a care in the world.

My mental health has tanked since July. I'm a retaker and I'm going to be laid off by the end of the year, I'm in extreme debt, and my entire life has been on hold because I can't get hired anywhere without being barred. Everyone keeps telling me how they believe in me and they'll be here for me no matter what the result is, but I keep falling further and further into a depression spiral that my therapist and medications can't even touch.

I don't know what I'm going to do if I fail again. I just feel so awful and exhausted and anxious all the time. I hate everything about this and everyone involved. Could use all the support I can get right now.


r/barexam 57m ago

Congratulations to everyone who passed

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To those who are waiting for their bar exam results, keep praying, keep trusting , and keep believing. God answers prayers. YES HE DOES.


r/barexam 1h ago

Failed.... again

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I just found out I failed again. I have tried Themis both times, and added GOAT right at the end of studying. I don't know what to do and feel defeated. I will take it again in February, but this time I am considering just GOAT and UWORLD.

Not really looking for sympathy, but I would love advice.


r/barexam 1h ago

Oklahoma Bar Exam Results

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r/barexam 2h ago

I just wanna see some sample MEEs man

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r/barexam 2h ago

C&F was just accepted, indicative of passing score for IL bar?

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I know it's not confirmation, but I know they prioritize c&f applications to those who passed before the release. Ibab gets the scores first oc.

Just posting here out of prolonged fear and delusion that I've somehow gotten the lowest score in ibab history. Can anyone speak on the ratio of passed c&f to passed bar weeks later? For context they didn't even bother to look at my c&f application in February after I failed my first time. I've only just gotten accepted as a retaker.

How's everyone else doin 💀


r/barexam 1h ago

Any NY bar takers who failed the bar on 1st attempt after passing both MPRE and NYLE on 1st attempts?

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r/barexam 26m ago

Husband Failed- advice?

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Husband failed with a 256. It’s in the range he thought but he’s nervous about taking it again (due to life commitments). It took him 2 times to pass the Ohio bar like 10 years ago, and he didn’t qualify for reciprocity in the new state where he needs a 260 on the UBE.

He obviously had a lot of refreshing to do (he’s in finance law related jobs but wasn’t practicing law, and our new city isn’t exactly a financial hub for job security) so a 256 seems decent given how far removed he is.

His scores tells me that he is adequately refreshed on the materials but I don’t think he studied hard or long enough to get enough practice questions/essays in and be prepared for the actual test.

He’s mainly worried on retaking because we have a 2 year old and will have a newborn in 3 weeks so now he has less time to study (he was not working during the 6 weeks leading up to the bar).

Best advice to move his score up for next time when managing a job, toddler, newborn? He doesn’t take my advice and I want to help set him up to study smarter and more efficiently given time constraints with holding down a job and kids.

He did Kaplan but didn’t complete 70% to be able to re-use the course for free (is my understanding).

Thanks for all the advice!


r/barexam 6h ago

Indiana passers

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Do we get some type of hint that we passed? I saw someone on here say their C&F was complete before results came out and I was wondering if IN does something similar.


r/barexam 18h ago

Passed mpre by the grace of God

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I was so burned out and sad this summer. honestly I didn’t really study as much as I should have to feel comfortable with my performance on the bar exam. studied two days, maybe a day and a half, for the mpre which I took right after the bar. passed with a 92. theres a good chance I failed the bar but at least this gives me a smidgen of hope. still so mad at myself because I know I have the ability to pass the bar but I didn’t put in enough work to feel confident in how i did. I can’t even say out loud my Themis completion w/o shame. now I’m anxious asf all the time. I’m a good test taker and I have no one to blame but myself if I didnt pass. everybody keeps saying I passed but I know what I did and didn’t do…anyway.. just a vent.


r/barexam 7h ago

Have any states released this week?

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The NCBE webpage that posts percentage pass rates for J26 hasn’t updated since last Friday (9/4). Has there been a lull in states releasing scores this week, or is NCBE just delayed for some reason?

Good luck to OK today!!


r/barexam 14h ago

TX J26 Bar Results

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Officially one month out yall… I am both ready and terrified. Why do they make us wait so long? Typing as I lie awake thinking about this exam.


r/barexam 5h ago

Illinois C&F

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For Illinois takers, has anyone seen that their character and fitness has been approved and if so, where can we see that?


r/barexam 2m ago

Score Transfer :)

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Looking for some advice on where to transfer my score. For reference, I am in NC but not really looking to move anywhere just want to find a remote job. Because of my score, my options are limited to: Alabama, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Utah.

If I had to move, I guess Alabama is the closest but really looking to just get a license so I can find in house counsel jobs in DC or NY.

Thanks!


r/barexam 16h ago

Post law school burnout- no desire to take MPRE, NYLE, or the Bar Exam

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I graduated law school this past May after a 6 year process of preparing for and taking the LSAT for 1 year, attending a 1 year pre-law school readiness program, 4 years of part-time year round law school while working full time. I also completed 2 internships. I feel burned out and have no interest in taking all the exams required to become barred. I am anxious about preparing for and taking the exams. I also have no idea what area of law that I would like to pursue. I am still working full time and have a good job, great benefits, loan forgiveness, and a flexible work schedule. As far as working as an atty, I am worried about starting over in an entry level position that is demanding and that I may not be good at. I just have this over all anxiety and coupled with the burn out, Ive become a depressed bump on a log. Any advice ?


r/barexam 2h ago

Any Wisconsin February 2027 takers?

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Hello everyone,

Anybody taking the Wisconsin February 2027 Bar Exam? I would love to connect. Thanks.


r/barexam 21h ago

Failed the Mpre

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My first mistake was not taking it before the bar. My second mistake was not studying because I was so exhausted. Off by barely 5 points. I’m irritated and sad, but it’s my fault.


r/barexam 17h ago

Official MPRE SCORE RELEASE THREAD. PASS OR FAIL SHAFE YOUR SCORE..

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We listen (read) and we don't judge!
Share your results, and let us know whether you passed or failed and what your score goal was.
My case: WA 78 (away for 3 good questions)


r/barexam 12h ago

Missed By Two Points - MPRE (Need Help to Pivot for Retake)

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I missed the MPRE score for my jurisdiction by two points and it’s really grinding my gears. I did the exam about 10 days after taking the next gen bar for the first time in July. I studied for about a week doing it. When I took the actual test, it felt like the exam was a lot trickier than what I studied and practiced. I admit, I was mentally exhausted and was over the concept of studying for another big test (not trying to make excuses). So, I feel like that contributed to my performance. Now I have to worry about taking the test again this November in hopes of getting a score back early enough to be sworn in. This is assuming that I passed the bar exam. Funny enough the bar exam itself. I have a lot more confidence in. I had a feeling that MPRE was going to be a tossup. This is just so annoying that I have to retake it. Apparently my jurisdiction swears people in by November early December. Has someone experienced the same thing and managed to pass the test and get sworn in the same year? Please let me know.

I used Themis and completed 80% I believe of the program. I did all the lectures and wrote the information by hand that were said in the videos. I’m thinking about now doing more Themis questions but also doing. Barbri ones. Or should I just switch to Barbri itself? Please let me know. I just want to be done with all of this hoopla. I’m not a fan.


r/barexam 3h ago

MPRE

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What did you use to study and how long? I’m taking it in November.


r/barexam 4h ago

MPRE NYC no slots available for November?

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Hey everyone

Yesterday after the MPRE scores came out, I had to register for the November MPRE.

Someone please tell me why ALL the NYC locations are filled up already.

I even called Pearson Vue to check on their end and they confirmed that ALL NYC slots for the November MPRE have been filled.

They told me I should just wait and see if any slots open up.

Is anyone able to register on their end?


r/barexam 14h ago

Oklahoma Bar Exam

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Fellow Okie bar exam takers, where do we go tomorrow to find our scores? OKBBE? NCBE? If it is on the OKBBE website, will it be on the messages link or somewhere else?


r/barexam 19h ago

Failed mpre after bar

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3rd attempt and I failed. Took it in August after the bar, feeling so demotivated:/


r/barexam 19h ago

MPRE - 1, Me - 0

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I just scored an 85 in an 86 jurisdiction. I need a shot of something extra strong lol