The Mega List
of useful resources for the bar exam

Author: Joe Nicklin & An Nguyen

Last updated: 25 November 2024

Here's a list of useful resources we've come across in building Bear the Bar and serving the Bar community

They're a mixture of paid and free tools to help you hone your skills, pass the Bar, and get qualified.

Here's a list of useful resources we've come across in building Bear the Bar and serving the Bar community

They're a mixture of paid and free tools to help you hone your skills, pass the Bar, and get qualified.

Here's a list of useful resources we've come across in building Bear the Bar and serving the Bar community

They're a mixture of paid and free tools to help you hone your skills, pass the Bar, and get qualified.

Free Practice Questions for the MBE

NCBE provides 21 sample MBE questions

https://www.ncbex.org/sites/default/files/2023-05/MBE_Sample_Test_Questions_New_2023%20.pdf

NCBE provides 21 sample MBE questions

https://www.ncbex.org/sites/default/files/2023-05/MBE_Sample_Test_Questions_New_2023%20.pdf

NCBE provides 21 sample MBE questions

https://www.ncbex.org/sites/default/files/2023-05/MBE_Sample_Test_Questions_New_2023%20.pdf

UWorld offer 8 free sample questions on their website.

https://legal.uworld.com/bar-exam/sample-questions/

And another 50 question in their free-trial.

https://legal.uworld.com/free-trial/

Adaptibar offer a free 'Test Drive'. The free trial consists of 10 simulated Civil Procedure questions.

https://app.adaptibar.com/landing/test-drive

Quimbee provides 90 free MBE questions - email required

https://www.quimbee.com/bar-review/mbe/practice-questions

BarPrepHero provide a few free MBE practice questions. 15 questions for Constitutional Law, 15 questions for Contracts, 15 questions for Criminal Law and a free MBE practice test which includes 50 questions.

https://barprephero.com/

Kaplan have a free daily question here

https://www.kaplanquizzes.com/bar/

MEE / essay resources

to be developed

MPRE Resources

Barbri free MPRE course.

https://www.barbri.com/mpre-prep

Kaplan MPRE free course.

https://www.kaptest.com/bar-exam/courses/mpre-review-course

Bundles of free bar prep resources

JD Advising free resources. Please be aware this requires your email to signup and get the resources,

https://jdadvising.com/product/free-bar-exam-resources-center/

BarMD offer free webinars on different topics.

https://bar-md.com/free-study-resources/

SmartBarPrep offer a free study guide and charts.

https://smartbarprep.com/free-bar-exam-study-guides-and-charts/

Audio resources

Bar Beats. Incredible songs created by u/rasputinBBQ to help memorize important knowledge and pass the bar. Also, it's free!

https://www.reddit.com/r/barexam/comments/1go87uy/its_your_bar_beats_creator_here_sayingi_passed/

Flash cards

Bar Exam flash cards made by Laura_Grisworld86

https://quizlet.com/735821980/bar-exam-flash-cards/

Bar Exam flash cards made by Laura_Grisworld86

https://quizlet.com/735821980/bar-exam-flash-cards/

Bar Exam flash cards made by Laura_Grisworld86

https://quizlet.com/735821980/bar-exam-flash-cards/

THE BAR EXAM!!! made by jderm

https://quizlet.com/154850962/the-bar-exam-flash-cards/

THE BAR EXAM!!! made by jderm

https://quizlet.com/154850962/the-bar-exam-flash-cards/

THE BAR EXAM!!! made by jderm

https://quizlet.com/154850962/the-bar-exam-flash-cards/

BarPrepHero offer 163 flashcards on Contracts.

https://barprephero.com/flashcards-contracts/

Communities and support groups

Goat Bar Prep

GOAT Bar prep mega thread (Reddit). This includes countless threads of GOAT bar prep discussing different topics.

https://www.reddit.com/r/GoatBarPrep/comments/153g9uq/a_compilation_of_megathreads_and_iracs/

There is also a website to purchase the prep course (highly recommended!):

https://www.goatbarprep.net/

Both of these are worth joining. Lots of helpful people working their way through the Bar.

Bar Exam - https://www.reddit.com/r/barexam/

CA Bar Exam - https://www.reddit.com/r/CABarExam/

Facebook Study Group

Facebook groups are hit or miss. The ones below are the good ones IMO from the 10+ that are available. Lots of good people here, but just be wary of scammers.

Bar Exam Prep Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/bar.exam.prep/

February 2025 Cal Bar Exam Essays and PT Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1849250355112296

California Bar Exam - https://www.facebook.com/groups/californiabarexam

Make This Your Last Time - https://www.facebook.com/groups/MTYLT

Discord

Law School discord server (with Bar Prep as a channel) - https://discord.com/invite/v9hPkjHrmQ

LinkedIn Groups

There are a few around (just search for Bar) - but I don't think any are worth joining yet.
Email me at an@lawdrills.com if you have a suggestion or disagree!

That's it for now.

Am I missing something?

Email me at hello@bearthebar.com to suggest an edit or addition.

That's it for now.

Am I missing something?

Email me at hello@bearthebar.com to suggest an edit or addition.

That's it for now.

Am I missing something?

Email me at hello@bearthebar.com to suggest an edit or addition.

Bear the Bar

Practice Works

Company number: 15117321

71-75 Shelton Street,
Covent Garden, London,
United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ

Prep provider research

The big showdown - Kaplan vs Barbri vs Themis

Supplement your prep with Bear the Bar

Upgrade your Barbri prep with Bear the Bar

Upgrade your Kaplan prep with Bear the Bar

Upgrade your Themis prep with Bear the Bar

Upgrade your Quimbee prep with Bear the Bar

Upgrade your JD Advising prep with Bear the Bar

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

Practice Works

Company number: 15117321

71-75 Shelton Street,
Covent Garden, London,
United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ

Prep provider research

The big showdown - Kaplan vs Barbri vs Themis

Supplement your prep with Bear the Bar

Upgrade your Barbri prep with Bear the Bar

Upgrade your Kaplan prep with Bear the Bar

Upgrade your Themis prep with Bear the Bar

Upgrade your Quimbee prep with Bear the Bar

Upgrade your JD Advising prep with Bear the Bar

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

Practice Works

Company number: 15117321

71-75 Shelton Street,
Covent Garden, London,
United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ

Prep provider research

The big showdown - Kaplan vs Barbri vs Themis

Supplement your prep with Bear the Bar

Upgrade your Barbri prep with Bear the Bar

Upgrade your Kaplan prep with Bear the Bar

Upgrade your Themis prep with Bear the Bar

Upgrade your Quimbee prep with Bear the Bar

Upgrade your JD Advising prep with Bear the Bar

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.

The Mega List of useful resources for the bar exam

The Mega List of useful resources for the bar exam

The Mega List of useful resources for the bar exam

Free Practice Questions for the MBE

Free Practice Questions for the MBE

Free Practice Questions for the MBE

MEE / essay resources

to be developed

MPRE Resources

Bundles of free bar prep resources

Audio resources

Audio resources

Audio resources

Flash cards

Flash cards

Flash cards

Communities and support groups

Communities and support groups

Communities and support groups

Goat Bar Prep

Goat Bar Prep

Goat Bar Prep

Reddit

Reddit

Reddit

Facebook Study Group

Facebook Study Group

Facebook Study Group

Discord

Discord

Discord

LinkedIn Groups

LinkedIn Groups

LinkedIn Groups

Bear the Bar

Bear the Bar

Bear the Bar

The Mega List
of useful resources for the bar exam

The Mega List
of useful resources for the bar exam

The Mega List
of useful resources for the bar exam