Pass the Bar Exam
With a Clear Strategy
Whether you are taking the bar exam for the first time, repeating the exam, or looking for one-on-one help, JD Advising offers trusted support to help you succeed.
Bar Exam One-Sheets
Concise, highly tested rules for bar exam subjects, all on one page. Easy-to-use study aids for students who want a smart place to start.
Bar Exam Tutoring
One-on-one support from experienced attorney tutors with personalized guidance to improve your score.
Repeat Taker Bar Course
The only national course built specifically for repeat takers — a new strategy, expert support, and a program designed to help you pass.
26-Point
Average Increase
Students who used private tutoring improved by an average of 26 points.
95.5%
Pass Rate
First-time takers at partner schools had a 95.5% pass rate.
172+
Five-Star Reviews
JD Advising tutoring has earned 4.98/5 from 172 customer reviews.
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Annual Readers
More than one million readers visit JD Advising each year.
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Real Results. Real People.
- 100% of our 4th-time and 5th-time takers who used a 25-hour tutoring package passed the bar in July.
- 95.5% of first time takers at partner law schools passed using tutoring.
- Those who bought private tutoring improved their bar exam score an average of 26 points.
- Repeat takers who completed at least 60% of our course and added private tutoring were more than 3x as likely to pass as the national average (75% vs. 23%).
What Our Students Are Saying
From Feeling Unprepared to Passing with Confidence
After struggling with Barbri, I switched to JD Advising’s on-demand course. The flexibility allowed me to study full time while working, and I ultimately exceeded my jurisdiction’s minimum score by 20 points. The outlines and short video lectures made complex topics much easier to understand and retain.
Emily
38-Point Score Increase with Personalized Support
On my fourth attempt, I decided to invest in tutoring and the extra support I needed to pass the exam. My tutor provided dedicated guidance, patience, and encouragement that completely changed my study approach and boosted my confidence across every section of the test. With their support, I improved my score by 38 points and finally achieved my goal.
Sandrine
Score Jump of 34 Points with JD Advising
Thanks to David Banta and the JD Advising team, I raised my score from a 250 in July 2025 to a 284 in February 2026. The short outlines are unmatched for their simplicity and effectiveness in mastering black letter law.
Alexa J.
From Third Attempt to Passing Success
As a repeat taker, I wanted my third attempt to be my last—and JD Advising helped make that happen. Their repeat taker course helped me understand the law through clear outlines, videos, and practice. With support from my tutor, Hannah Martin, I improved from a 257 to a 267 and passed the New York bar.
Lia L.
Personalized Tutoring That Transformed My Writing
As a person of color with ADHD, working with Jordan made a real difference in my preparation. He adapted to my schedule while I worked full time in Big Law and made complex material manageable and clear. With his support, I improved from a 253 (including a 1 on an MEE) to a 286 with consistent high essay scores.
Jaylynn E.
29-Point Score Increase & Finally Passed in MA
As a retaker, I improved my score by 29 points and passed the MA bar exam with JD Advising and Vanessa. She was positive, encouraging, and helped me build a stronger understanding of black letter law. Combined with the retaker course, I felt fully prepared on exam day.
Anna
From Feeling Unprepared to Passing with Confidence
After struggling with Barbri, I switched to JD Advising’s on-demand course. The flexibility allowed me to study full time while working, and I ultimately exceeded my jurisdiction’s minimum score by 20 points. The outlines and short video lectures made complex topics much easier to understand and retain.
Emily
38-Point Score Increase with Personalized Support
On my fourth attempt, I decided to invest in tutoring and the extra support I needed to pass the exam. My tutor provided dedicated guidance, patience, and encouragement that completely changed my study approach and boosted my confidence across every section of the test. With their support, I improved my score by 38 points and finally achieved my goal.
Sandrine
Score Jump of 34 Points with JD Advising
Thanks to David Banta and the JD Advising team, I raised my score from a 250 in July 2025 to a 284 in February 2026. The short outlines are unmatched for their simplicity and effectiveness in mastering black letter law.
Alexa J.
From Third Attempt to Passing Success
As a repeat taker, I wanted my third attempt to be my last—and JD Advising helped make that happen. Their repeat taker course helped me understand the law through clear outlines, videos, and practice. With support from my tutor, Hannah Martin, I improved from a 257 to a 267 and passed the New York bar.
Lia L.
Personalized Tutoring That Transformed My Writing
As a person of color with ADHD, working with Jordan made a real difference in my preparation. He adapted to my schedule while I worked full time in Big Law and made complex material manageable and clear. With his support, I improved from a 253 (including a 1 on an MEE) to a 286 with consistent high essay scores.
Jaylynn E.
29-Point Score Increase & Finally Passed in MA
As a retaker, I improved my score by 29 points and passed the MA bar exam with JD Advising and Vanessa. She was positive, encouraging, and helped me build a stronger understanding of black letter law. Combined with the retaker course, I felt fully prepared on exam day.
Anna
Best Investment in My Bar Prep Journey
JD Advising was the best investment in my bar prep journey. After narrowly missing passing by 5 points, I worked with Jordan and the repeat taker course and significantly improved my performance. His guidance helped me refine my strategy and push well over the passing score on my third attempt.
July 2025 UBE Taker
One Session That Transformed My MEE Performance
I owe passing the bar to JD Advising and Liam. After struggling with MEE prep, I felt unprepared heading into the exam. One session with Liam gave me clear, practical strategies that immediately improved my essay approach and boosted my confidence.
Jake
Flexible Support That Made the Difference
Working full time while studying for the bar was intense, but Beth made it manageable. She helped me build structure, stay accountable, and refine my exam strategy without added pressure. Her feedback helped me improve timing, organization, and performance under pressure.
February 2026 UBE Taker
From Fifth Attempt to Finally Passing the UBE
I passed the UBE on my fifth attempt after using the JD Advising repeat taker course and working with Chloe, resulting in a 37-point score increase. After multiple unsuccessful attempts with other prep companies, JD Advising gave me the structure and strategy I needed to finally pass. Chloe helped simplify concepts, strengthen essay performance, and focus my studying on what mattered most.
AA
Stronger MBE Strategy and Bar Exam Confidence
I had a great experience with JD Advising and my tutor Beth Whitehouse. The materials were engaging and provided practical strategies that improved my approach to the exam. Beth helped me work through MBE questions step-by-step and build confidence in trusting my instincts, which made a big difference in my performance on test day.
DM
Best Investment in My Bar Prep Journey
JD Advising was the best investment in my bar prep journey. After narrowly missing passing by 5 points, I worked with Jordan and the repeat taker course and significantly improved my performance. His guidance helped me refine my strategy and push well over the passing score on my third attempt.
July 2025 UBE Taker
One Session That Transformed My MEE Performance
I owe passing the bar to JD Advising and Liam. After struggling with MEE prep, I felt unprepared heading into the exam. One session with Liam gave me clear, practical strategies that immediately improved my essay approach and boosted my confidence.
Jake
Flexible Support That Made the Difference
Working full time while studying for the bar was intense, but Beth made it manageable. She helped me build structure, stay accountable, and refine my exam strategy without added pressure. Her feedback helped me improve timing, organization, and performance under pressure.
February 2026 UBE Taker
From Fifth Attempt to Finally Passing the UBE
I passed the UBE on my fifth attempt after using the JD Advising repeat taker course and working with Chloe, resulting in a 37-point score increase. After multiple unsuccessful attempts with other prep companies, JD Advising gave me the structure and strategy I needed to finally pass. Chloe helped simplify concepts, strengthen essay performance, and focus my studying on what mattered most.
AA
Stronger MBE Strategy and Bar Exam Confidence
I had a great experience with JD Advising and my tutor Beth Whitehouse. The materials were engaging and provided practical strategies that improved my approach to the exam. Beth helped me work through MBE questions step-by-step and build confidence in trusting my instincts, which made a big difference in my performance on test day.
DM
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I went from a score of 258 to 295 in less than three months: Tutoring was a game changer!
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What’s really at stake if I don’t pass again?
This isn’t just about a test. It’s about our career, your confidence, your future. Failing the bar can feel like everything is on hold — starting your dream job, celebrating with your family, planning a wedding, having a baby. You don’t need to live in limbo anymore. We specialize in helping people like you finally move forward.
Our students often say, “This was the first time I felt hopeful again.” And we take that seriously. You’re not just buying a course. You’re buying your life back.
Frequently Asked Questions
No! We help both first-time and repeat takers. Our materials are trusted by students at 200+ law schools, including the top 14. In fact, 95.5% of first-time takers from our institutional law school partners passed the bar after using our tutoring services.
That said, we’re the only national company that specializes in helping repeat takers pass — and we have the stats to prove it. Our students frequently raise their scores by 20–50+ points and routinely pass after multiple failed attempts.
If you’re looking for accountability, structure, and personal feedback, tutoring can be a game-changer. But if you’re self-motivated, the course alone has helped hundreds pass — especially when you complete 60% or more.
Many of our students work full-time. We build your study schedule around your real life, so you don’t have to quit your job to pass the bar. Our repeat takers often improve 30+ points while working full-time.
Do not do the same thing you did before and expect a different result. A new, better approach will get you better results.
Our students go from failing to passing — often by 20, 30, even 50+ points. We’ve helped thousands of students raise their scores with clear materials, real human support, and proven strategies. We’re not just a course. We’re your partner until you pass.
We get it — bar prep is a big investment. That’s why we offer Affirm and Paypal, so you can spread out the cost over 12 months. You don’t need to pay it all upfront to start now.
Trusted by Thousands
My score went up by 38 points – I passed with room to spare!