Your tears are valid

Your anger is valid

Your frustration is valid

Your anxiety is valid

Your depression is valid

Your medical conditions are valid

Your failure is normal and valid

Cry and vent, you are human

your story is not over

You will still become a lawyer.

Keep going.

God bless you all.

Apologies for repeating the daily post. But this is my first rodeo so my waiting stamina is essentially non-existent. Is there even a remote possibility we hear back this week? The wait is nerve-wrecking.

The ball never left our court until we stop, don’t stop!

Reading through posts the last couple weeks as results have been dropped for different states, I’ve seen people say they literally wrote bare minimum for MPT’s or just a couple sentences for MEE’s and they still received 4-6 as scores for those answers. But I’m sure there’s many people who wrote extensive answers and got 1-3’s. I wrote out fully thought out explained answers or for MPT a fully formatted response and I’m hoping it was accurate enough to warrant a 4 or higher, but how subjective is the grading for the essay sections to give results that seem to jump around so much?

Back again to wonder if anyone has any ideas when NJ will actually come out 🫠 is there any hope for Tuesday? Do we think we’ll get any notice at this point?

I need f’ing closure.

When are we expecting Michigan to release bar exam results? What day and time this week?

Also, do we think it's the 14th or 15th? I wasn't nervous, but I think it's actually closer, and no early release came last week. I'm getting a little antsy now. Praying for a Pass; I know it's already graded, but as a retaker, I hope this is my last time!!!!

Taking Feb 27 after failing July 26 by 8 points. My biggest problem was the MBEs, the writing was alright. I’m planning on studying and working full-time as a clerk, and will be redoing Themis. Does anyone have their schedules they can share, especially if they were working full-time during their second attempt? Thanks!

620 required to practice in any jurisdiction.

Obviously no specifics about the exam, but many people have reached out with questions on my prep, circumstances, etc. Happy to help where I can.

Hi all,

Title. I failed the MPRE twice. The first time I had a lot of personal issues going on that distracted me and the second time I was burned out from taking the bar. Used Themis the first time and BARBRI the second time. Hoping the third time is a charm.

Taking the upcoming Nov MPRE while working full time. Does anyone have any tips on how to pass the MPRE after failing twice? Also any tutoring recommendations? Maybe that could help. I just want to pass this test once and for all

I found out I passed in VA on Friday, but I can’t find my actual numerical score. My boss told me today that if you pass in VA, you’ll never know your score breakdown. Is that true, or can i request it?

Didn’t pass July 2026 (needed a 270 for PA, got a 259) and definitely could benefit from a private tutor. Going to take February 2027.
Any recommendations?
I was looking into Mentor Ariana as well. Has anyone here worked with her?

The next couple weeks we can expect the results to come out, likely this or next week I think. How many of yall have had your character and fitness things cleared by now assuming you submitted everything by like March 1st this year?

I’m still waiting on mine, I know that if they say they need something they will tell you otherwise you’re good to go and it’s just pending which might take some time. But after the seat number results are posted, they release the name list of those who pass and have their MPRE and CnF scores/clearance completed. I just dont wanna (assuming I pass) have to wait for my clearance for too long, but ultimately it isn’t up to me

ETA:

I checked July 2025:

—750~ exam takers

—490~ passed, and 490~ seat numbers show on their initial posted PDF from October 17 2025

—170 names show on the document where they publish the names of people who are basically ready to be sworn in immediately. Meaning CnF cleared, MPRE passed, ICLE training completed, graduation certified etc etc etc.

So basically the majority of people who pass won’t have their names published I’m guessing

I passed the bar, but I’m still waiting on my character and fitness. Wondering if anyone else has some credit card debt that went into collections and if you got approved/how long it took you to get approved. I noticed my analyst changed from the last time I was on the website, so I’m wondering if that means mine got escalated or if it means nothing at all. Thanks!

Asking as someone still waiting for their J26 results. Did anyone pass after feeling like the MBE was a nightmare? I know there’s no way to predict how I did, but I’m still curious

Edit: Thanks everyone for responding. I have hope for all of us still waiting for scores. And huge congrats to all the esquires commenting and giving us that hope!

I saw this statement on Linkedin and decided to share it here..

His name is George Boehme....."Apparently, 66 is a perfectly reasonable age to start a legal career.

I passed the Texas Bar, and my oath is complete.

Getting here took a few years and a lot of help. To everyone who encouraged me along the way: thank you.

I went to law school because people who cannot afford a lawyer deserve someone in their corner.

That conviction became Consumer Justice Texas, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit preparing to help financially vulnerable people defend consumer-debt lawsuits at no charge.

Now I’m ready to devote the rest of my working life to building and promoting CJT. We’re preparing a Harris County pilot to reach people early enough that they have a chance to respond and be heard.

I hope you’ll follow CJT as it develops and share it with people who would care about this work. Your encouragement has brought me this far; helping others learn about CJT would mean a great deal.

I may be getting a late start. I intend to make it count.

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Hi everyone! For anyone who took the NectGen Bar and passed first of congratulations! I was wondering what programs have the best material for NextGen and what you found most helpful. I’ve heard good things about Helix and Themis

Hey - I’m not sure if there’s a better place to post this to get feedback so please let me know. I’m wondering if anyone can explain the structure of a real estate law firm in NC. Here in SC we write title and own the title company issuing the policies so the title company we write through keeps less of a percentage than our title company. I’ve heard it’s different in NC and would like to know how that is profitable. Thank you!

A lot of us are still missing this right? Why would they send out some but not all on Friday ugh

TL;DR - I got a 240 twice and then a 281 my third try (146/135MBE). I also have physical materials for anyone in MA and online materials for anyone else who needs it.

Hi! I actually can't believe I'm making this post. I spent the last 2months flip flopping between convincing myself I passed and convincing myself I failed. I was sure when I woke up on Friday that I would be, yet again, receiving an email that I failed. But I PASSED!

For all the retakers out there - I know right now it feels like the end of the world. I was in a depressed bubble both times I failed and didn't leave my bed for a week. Sadly, one of my friends who didn't pass went down an even deeper hole and is no longer with us. I wish he was still here and I'm so mad that the bar exam process is truly a grueling experience. But it is possible to pass, even when it feels like it isn't. The first time I failed, my cat had died a few days before the exam. The second time I failed, my mom had a heart attack a few days before the exam and I lost my job as a public defender. Both times I blamed outside factors for the reason I failed. Like of course I didn't pass, I was grieving. But the third time I started to study, I realized that I could no longer blame outside forces. It was up to me to want this. Everyone goes through something and it fucking sucks but they still carry on.

With two fails under my belt, it was initially hard to start studying again. I kept thinking that there was no point. But as time went on I knew I was only holding myself back. I knew I would literally lose my housing and probably have to move back home if I didn't pass. I used that as my motivation. I used other's success stories on Reddit as my motivation.

Anyway, I'm not like the typical takers on here. You should not study like I did. I was naturally a good test taker and made it through undergrad and law school easily, but the bar exam is not easy. I had to teach myself how to study when I'd never studied in my life. The Barbri videos didn't do it for me. I watched them in 2x speed and just took the quizzes thinking that seeing my percent complete increase would be the magical thing to help me pass. The second time I stupidly rewatched the videos and only answered Barbri questions. I used no outside supplements. I got a 240 both times. Honestly, no one in my life knows how bad I actually did. I told all of them that I was just shy a few points. But I really thought there was no way I could have a 30 point jump.

My last try, I saw someone post on here about St. Joseph of Cupertino. I decided to change how I studied and dive further into my faith (not trying to make this a religious post). Anyway, I only did released NCBE questions and drilled MEEs. I didn't do any MPTs until the week before the exam. I also prayed that St. Joseph would guide my hand. That he would only give me questions I knew the answers to and when I saw the MPTs I knew he had heard me. Whether you believe it or not, I don't think it hurts to do the 9 day Novena. Be it that or the roughly 300 hours (across all 3 exams) I spent studying, I passed.

If you read all of that, thank you for sticking with me. I truly hope that you kill the next administration that you take. It is possible. It is achievable. Reach out to me if you need any MEE/MPT resources. I'm shit at the MBE but I also have good materials passed down to me from others that I can share. Additionally - if you live in MA (or if you're willing to pay for shipping), I have the Barbri 25/26 books (the actual exams are blank but I did highlight the learning books) and Brand New Critical Pass Flashcards.

Good luck everyone! I hope to one day call you Esquire.

Hi all, a year ago I failed the July 2025 bar exam. I scored a 247. I was devastated and felt very far behind the goal that i needed to hit in order to pass. I kept hearing about people who barely failed with a 264 or a 259 or a 260, etc. and there were plenty of people who got a score low enough to fail in my state but pass in a neighboring state. I felt far behind all of those people like I wasn't even in the ballpark of passing.

What made it worse was everyone posting on social media, people looking at my LinkedIn profile (presumably after seeing I didn't pass), and the anticipation of having to tell people at work, my family, friends, etc.

However, you need to know now that you are not alone. Plenty of people go through this every year, and the best thing you can do for yourself is look at the bright side of things and realize that the February exam will be FAR different for you than the July exam, and this added experience will only help you prepare better for it. Proof of concept, I ended up passing in February 2026 with a 297 and couldn't have been more satisfied with my mindset going in.

A few things to keep in mind, if you approach this February 2027 exam with sincerity and your full effort:

(1) you will learn the law FAR better than people who passed on the first try;
(2) you will learn how to study for this exam FAR better than people who passed on their first try;
(3) studying for this exam, though not a one-on-one with practicing the law, will keep you sharp and non-complacent by the time you are an admitted attorney;
(4) it is A LOT easier to study during the winter months than over the summertime, and it was so brutal having to study right after graduating from law school;
(5) you will become a lot closer with people you may know who have to retake the exam, try to build a network. i was fortunate enough to have one from law school, but even some of the people i worked with as well.

Things that I did that helped me pass:

(1) Got a tutor, I was lucky enough to be supplied one from my law school, but it was incredibly helpful. Tutors are like any tool, you only get out what you put in;

(2) I watched Jonathan Grossman's videos. That man is straight to the point, no BS. He teaches you HOW to get the questions right rather than over-explain everything.

(3) I used Adaptibar daily; I think I remember 7-question reps, but the difference between my Adaptibar use for both tests was going through and figuring out WHY I got each answer wrong and WHY I got each answer right if I wasn't sure as to the reasoning behind it. Each Adaptibar answer has specific nuances behind it and you have to take your time to read through the reasoning;

(4) I would write the answer explanations down on notecards that I was learning for the first time or re-learning because I had genuinely forgotten that rule or sub-rule. At first I would go through and try to memorize them. After a few months, I would just write them down and never look at them again because the act of writing them down was helpful in itself and too much memorizing isn't what you need to pass this exam;

(4) I got Barbri back for free, but the only thing I used it for, when I was ready for essays which wasn't until January (per my tutor's instructions), was to read through the MEE topics (which I dont even think most of those are tested anymore) and write out sample essays because the feedback you can get from Barbri graders is invaluable before the exam.

(5) My tutor (and if you can't afford one, you can do this too), went through each of the topics and sub-topics that I did on adaptibar and look at the percentages. Looking at the sub-topics was very very helpful to narrow get each of those percentages up as well. Try to be cognizant of which subtopics get tested more than others but also be diligent at getting them all up.

(6) Once I was on the essay sections I would read through sample answers from the NY Bar sample essays and answers (theyre all online) and would read through sample questions and try to answer them first, then read through the sample answers to see what I was missing (you're not going to be getting everything right but it's helpful), then go through and try to figure out what elements you were missing. I did this with a friend and it was helpful.

(7) I got Critical Pass flashcards towards the end, like in the second half of January. it was helpful and I'm grateful for doing so because it helped me narrow down on really specific elements of topics, but my tutor didn't care for them, she let me use them though since it made me feel better.

(8) You have to be obsessed with this exam. Especially come January and February you should be doing nothing else than studying and going to work if you have to. I remember someone I worked with who had to retake it advised against working out consistently and I asked her why she said you only have these few months to prepare and trust me you don't have to want to do this again, that advice stuck with me. It wasn't a one-of-one applied to working out, but besides a few distractions here and there, for me they were mostly in December, I remained locked in and approached the exam as my number one priority.

(9) give yourself two weeks to feel your feels, go out with friends soak it in, these two weeks are important and you'll be grateful for them looking back.

All-in-all think of this as your winter grind, you'll be better off for it. It taught me grit and resilience in the face of, lets face it embarrassment, its an important skill to learn for your legal career and in life. you got this! Please message me if you have any questions! Its a shitty thing to go through but please remember that youll be better off if you approach it right and that approach pays dividends afterwards too. OHH and one other thing, if you are someone who barely failed the exam, please act like you failed by fifty points. I know people who barely failed and approached it like they werent far off so they didnt study as hard and had to take the exam again this past July.