Summaries of each prep provider from direct user experiences
I’ve combed through countless social media posts, reviews, and firsthand accounts to capture students’ real experiences with these top prep providers.
The focus is on direct, reported experiences rather than generalized opinions, giving a clear picture of how each provider stacks up. These summaries aim to highlight what students found most valuable (or challenging) based on their own interactions and outcomes.
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Dimension
Kaplan
Barbri
Themis
Depth of content
★★★★☆
Covers core topics thoroughly, but less overwhelming than Barbri.
★★★★★
Extremely comprehensive, ideal for those seeking complete coverage
★★★★☆
Focused but digestible, with shorter lectures and targeted content.
Delivery method and flexibility
★★★★★
On-demand lectures, in-person options, flexible for busy schedules.
★★★★☆
Mostly structured and rigid, limited on-demand options.
★★★★☆
Covers core topics thoroughly, but less overwhelming than Barbri.
Diversity of resources
★★★★☆
Includes video lectures, quizzes, essays, and tutoring.
★★★★★
Includes outlines, Adaptibar, Conviser, and multiple question formats.
★★★★☆
Good variety, includes UWorld, strong MBE focus.
Essay Feeback
★★★★☆
Good though Inconsistent
★★★★★
Highly detailed but rigorous
★★★★☆
Moderate,it primarily offers general comments and lacks in-depth, personalised analysis.
Practice Questions
★★★★☆
Comprehensive, includes MBE and essays
★★★★★
High-quality, Adaptibar included
★★★★★
Strong MBE focus (with UWorld)
Data and Analytics
★★★★☆
Tracks progress well, provides useful analytics.
★★★☆☆
Less robust tracking, primarily focuses on completion rates.
★★★★☆
Automatic schedule adjustments based on performance.
Design & Accessibility
★★★★☆
User-friendly and easy to navigate.
★★★☆☆
Content-heavy, not as streamlined.
★★★★☆
Clean interface, optimised for flexibility.
Price
•Kaplan Bar Review:$2000
•Essentials Bar Review:$1,699
•Premium Bar Review:$2,399
•Elite Bar Review (Includes AdaptiBar):$4,199
•Full Bar Review Course:$2,895 •L.L.M. Advantage Course:$3,195
Ideal For
Students needing flexibility and balance
First-time takers needing structure
Budget-conscious students needing value
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Depth of Content: ★★★★☆
Covers core topics thoroughly, but less overwhelming than Barbri.Delivery Method & Flexibility: ★★★★★
On-demand lectures, in-person options, flexible for busy schedules.Diversity of Resources: ★★★★☆
Includes video lectures, quizzes, essays, and tutoring.Essay Feedback: ★★★★☆
Good though inconsistent.Practice Questions: ★★★★☆
Comprehensive, includes MBE and essays.Data & Analytics: ★★★★☆
Tracks progress well, provides useful analytics.Design & Accessibility: ★★★★☆
User-friendly and easy to navigate.Price: Kaplan Bar Review: $2000.
Ideal For: Students needing flexibility and balance.
Kaplan
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Depth of Content: ★★★★★
Extremely comprehensive, ideal for those seeking complete coverage.Delivery Method & Flexibility: ★★★★☆
Mostly structured and rigid, limited on-demand options.Diversity of Resources: ★★★★★
Includes outlines, Adaptibar, Conviser, and multiple question formats.Essay Feedback: ★★★★★
Highly detailed but rigorous.Practice Questions: ★★★★★
High-quality, Adaptibar included.Data & Analytics: ★★★☆☆
Less robust tracking, primarily focuses on completion rates.Design & Accessibility: ★★★☆☆
Content-heavy, not as streamlined.Price:
Essentials Bar Review: $1,699
Premium Bar Review: $2,399
Elite Bar Review (Includes AdaptiBar): $4,199.Ideal For: First-time takers needing structure.
Barbri
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Themis:
Depth of Content: ★★★★☆
Focused but digestible, with shorter lectures and targeted content.Delivery Method & Flexibility: ★★★★★
Flexible, adjusts based on progress, ideal for varied study paces.Diversity of Resources: ★★★★☆
Good variety, includes UWorld, strong MBE focus.Essay Feedback: ★★★☆☆
Moderate, it primarily offers general comments and lacks in-depth, personalized analysis.Practice Questions: ★★★★★
Strong MBE focus (with UWorld).Data & Analytics: ★★★★☆
Automatic schedule adjustments based on performance.Design & Accessibility: ★★★★☆
Clean interface, optimized for flexibility.Price: Full Bar Review Course: $2,895
L.L.M. Advantage Course: $3,195.Ideal For: Budget-conscious students needing value.
Themis
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Bear the Bar
by
Practice Works
Company number: 15117321
71-75 Shelton Street,
Covent Garden, London,
United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ
Prep provider research
Supplement your prep with Bear the Bar
Bear the Bar, by Practice Works Ltd © 2024
NCBE®, MBE® and UBE® are registered trademarks of the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE).
We are not affiliated, licensed or endorsed by the NCBE.
Bear the Bar
by
Practice Works
Company number: 15117321
71-75 Shelton Street,
Covent Garden, London,
United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ
Prep provider research
Supplement your prep with Bear the Bar
Bear the Bar, by Practice Works Ltd © 2024
NCBE®, MBE® and UBE® are registered trademarks of the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE).
We are not affiliated, licensed or endorsed by the NCBE.
Bear the Bar
by
Practice Works
Company number: 15117321
71-75 Shelton Street,
Covent Garden, London,
United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ
Prep provider research
Supplement your prep with Bear the Bar
Bear the Bar, by Practice Works Ltd © 2024
NCBE®, MBE® and UBE® are registered trademarks of the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE).
We are not affiliated, licensed or endorsed by the NCBE.