In 2024, the first-time pass rate for the bar exam reached approximately 83%, showing a notable increase from 79% in 2023. This marks the highest pass rate since 2020, a period that was severely impacted by the pandemic. Among the nearly 200 accredited law schools, the top performers are predominantly from the T-14, while three Texas law schools outside this elite group also displayed strong results in the bar exam. The American Bar Association's disclosed findings highlight both achievements and shifts in legal education across the nation.
The American Bar Association has released information showing that in 2024, the first-time pass rate for bar exam takers rose to about 83%, up from 79% in 2023.
Notably, the eight schools with the highest first-time bar exam pass rates in 2024 are all part of the top 14 law schools ranked by U.S. News & World Report.
Three law schools in Texas, despite being outside the top 14, still achieved impressive pass rates, indicating a competitive legal education landscape.
The 2024 first-time bar exam pass rate is the highest since 2020, marking a significant improvement as the legal education sector adapts post-pandemic.
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