The NextGen Bar Exam is designed to assess not only your knowledge of law but also your ability to apply legal skills in realistic practice scenarios. Unlike previous bar exams, the NextGen Bar Exam puts additional focus on testing Foundational…

NextGen Bar Exam Integrated Question Sets are one of the most significant changes to the UBE. Unlike traditional multiple-choice or essay questions, Integrated Question Sets combine multiple-choice, short-length answer, and medium-length answer components in a single scenario. Each scenario simulates…

The UBE, on the other hand, is created by the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) and used in many jurisdictions.

It's the profession's gateway, a standardized test designed to confirm that a new attorney meets a minimum level of competence before being licensed to practice.

Preparing for the NextGen Bar Exam can feel overwhelming, especially with changes to the format and testing schedule. Knowing the timeline and key dates ahead of time is essential for planning effectively. In this guide, we break down the important…

If you are preparing for the NextGen Bar Exam, you may have noticed that the NCBE now divides testable subjects into “starred” and “unstarred” topics. But what do NextGen Bar Exam starred and unstarred topics actually mean, and how should…

Contracts, Torts, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, and Evidence are consistently heavy hitters on the MBE. 

You may be wondering how to prepare for the NextGen Bar Exam while in law school. Here are our top tips for preparing as much as possible while still in law school.

If you work a full day and try to study Torts at 9 PM, you might technically have two hours, but will your brain cooperate?

The bar exam is evolving. Beginning in July 2026, the NextGen Bar Exam will gradually roll out across U.S. jurisdictions. This new exam format is designed to better assess the skills and knowledge lawyers need in practice, incorporating updated testing…

For most takers, that range lands closer to 400 to 450 hours if they enter prep with strong foundational knowledge and follow a focused study plan

Are you looking for July 2026 NextGen Predictions? Are you curious as to what subjects might appear on the July 2026 NextGen bar exam? You can see our JD Advising list of recommended concepts and questions to review below. NOTE:…

In the July 2025 administration, the total first-time pass rate was 78.4%, with individual school rates ranging from 61.3% at Cooley Law School to 92.8% at the University of Florida.

Are you looking for predictions for the July 2026 California Essay Exam? Are you curious about which subjects might appear on the July 2026 California Bar Exam? You can see our JD Advising list of recommended topics and essays to…

Despite that variation, nearly every state requires a JD from an ABA-accredited law school as the baseline educational credential for bar exam eligibility.