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Bar Exam Attempts Statistics

The majority of bar exam takers pass within the first two attempts, with success rates decreasing for subsequent attempts.

Last Updated: June 20, 2024

Written & Summarized by: Jannik Lindner

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In this post, we will explore a comprehensive collection of statistics related to bar exam attempts across various states in the United States. The data ranges from the number of applicants to pass rates among first-time takers, providing valuable insights into the success rates and trends in bar examinations.

Statistic 1

"There were 7,527 bar exam applicants in New York in 2019."

Statistic 2

"The first-time takers pass rate in Texas in 2019 was 79.64%."

Statistic 3

"The Bar Exam Pass rate in California for July 2019 was 50.1%."

Statistic 4

"In July 2021, 28.5% of the Bar Exam applicants in California were repeating the test."

Statistic 5

"In Florida July 2019 first time examinees from Florida law schools had a pass rate of 73.9%."

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"In 2019, the success rate at the New Jersey Bar Examination was 76.09% for first-time takers."

Statistic 7

"In 2020, New York had a bar exam pass rate of 84% for first-time takers."

Statistic 8

"In Massachusetts, the general pass rate in 2019 was 79.3%."

Statistic 9

"In North Carolina Bar Exam July 2019, the overall passing rate was 65.63%."

Statistic 10

"In Ohio, the average pass rate in 2019 among first-time takers was nearly 73%."

Statistic 11

"In Tennessee, the average pass rate in 2019 among first-time takers was approximately 74%."

Statistic 12

"In 2020, 14% of Colorado bar exam applicants failed the test."

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"In July 2019, the overall passing rate for the Illinois Bar Exam was roughly 76%."

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"In 2019, over 30% of individuals taking the Nevada bar exam were repeat takers."

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"In Arizona, the bar exam pass rate dropped from 74% to 68% between 2018 and 2019."

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"In 2020, the Michigan bar exam pass rate was about 67%."

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"In 2019, the Washington bar exam pass rate was roughly 70% for first-time takers."

Based on the statistics gathered from various states’ bar exams in the United States from 2019 to 2020, it is evident that pass rates vary significantly across different jurisdictions. First-time takers generally have higher pass rates compared to repeat test-takers, with pass rates ranging from as low as 50.1% in California to as high as 84% in New York and varying percentages in other states. Variability in pass rates can be influenced by factors such as the rigor of the examination, the quality of legal education, and individual preparation strategies. Aspiring lawyers should be aware of these differences when selecting where to take the bar exam and in their study approach.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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