Find the Best Bar Prep Course for YOU!
After dedicating years of your life to law school, the stakes for passing the bar exam couldn't be higher. Although there are a lot of bar review courses to choose from these days, two courses top the list: Themis and Barbri. You should choose a bar prep course based on your needs so you can study effectively and efficiently.
To make an informed decision about how to spend your time, money, and energy, we've listed the top reasons for choosing a bar prep course below.
Themis Bar Review vs. Barbri Bar Review
| Important factors for choosing your bar prep course. |
|
Barbri Bar Review |
|---|---|---|
| All-Inclusive Price Base price for comprehensive course including all features and personalized support |
$1,695 |
$2,399* |
| Pass Rates Consistently published transparent pass rates provide undeniable proof of success |
✔ | X |
| Additional Free MBE® Supplement Tool Integrated into the bar course, access 2,000+ MBE questions for customizable practice tests |
UWorld MBE QBank |
X |
| Number of NCBE®-licensed questions Questions from past exams, licensed and released by the NCBE |
1,375+ | Not reported on the website |
| Personal Attorney Advisers A team of attorneys monitor your progress and offer guidance throughout the course |
✔ | X |
| No Additional Fees There are zero costs for add-on services and book deposits |
✔ | X |
| Enhanced Visual Learning Answer explanations and video graphics include vivid illustrations and charts |
✔ | X |
| Dedicated Attorney Essay Grader Receive personalized guidance on 8 essays** from the same experienced attorney |
✔ | X |
| Hardcopy Books Included with every course at no additional cost |
✔ | Book Deposit Required |
| Early Access Gain access to the full course as early as 4 months before the July exam |
✔ | ✔ |
|
*Listed as the mid-tier price point on Barbri's website.
**Additional essays can be made available based on the student's needs. |
Themis Bar Review offers innovative tools, personal support, and full transparency.
Themis vs. Barbri: Comparing Key Components
The above comparison gives you a bird's-eye view of what students deem most important when choosing a bar prep course. Now, let's dig deeper into the differences
UWorld’s MBE QBank
Free and fully integrated into Themis, the $529 MBE QBank offers customizable practice tests with expert answer explanations. With over 2,000 questions (including 1,375+ NCBE-licensed), UWorld enhances your study using vivid illustrations and charts for better retention.
Accessible up to 12 months before the bar exam, the QBank fits seamlessly into Themis’s schedule. UWorld’s dynamic visuals, learning tools, and mobile app give you extra support to tackle the MBE.
Published Pass Rates
Preparing for the bar is tough. Before investing in a course, you want confidence it works. Themis is the only provider that publishes state-by-state pass rates annually, answering that important question: "How do I know this will help me pass?" See our pass rates.
No Tiered Pricing
Barbri charges extra for additional resources, while Themis delivers a comprehensive experience to all of our students. Whether you enroll at a discount, qualify for public interest tuition or pay full price, our all-inclusive course offers the same study materials to every student.
We believe no one should risk failing the bar because they can't pay top dollar. Passing isn’t a luxury; it’s our priority.
Personal Success Team
Studying for the bar without guidance is a risk you don’t have to take. With Themis, your Personal Success Team provides the support and expertise you need, exactly when you need it most:
> Local Themis Directors track your progress and keep you schedule.
> Attorney Advisers offer you test-taking tips and strategies.
> Dedicated Attorney Essay Graders give personalized feedback on your writing.
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