BarMax UBE Course Structure & Features
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Comprehensive & Concise
BarMax UBE includes the 14 major exam topics, corresponding to the topics tested on the exam. We then divide each topic into 7-8 subtopics to make the study material easier to absorb.
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Superior Content
Each subtopic includes an in-depth outline, an audio lecture from a Harvard-educated law professor, and when appropriate, numerous flashcards and multiple-choice MBE questions from previous exams. You will also receive the outines in printed hardcopy format.
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Instant Access
When you enroll in BarMax UBE your study materials are available instantly so you can start immediately and study at your pace. Plus, there are no additional fees to access the full course after the exam.
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Essay Grading
You will also receive 10 free writing critiques (performance tests or essays). Additional critiques can be purchased a la carte. Our former bar graders ensure you receive accurate and effective criticism.
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BarMax NY Pass Rates / State Rates (%)
82/70 | 82/70 | 75/61 | ||
first time ABA | first time | overall |
I used BarMax for the UBE and I got a 318, when passing is a 270. I loved BarMax for it’s flexibility and effectiveness.
Jeremiah Styles
Common Questions About the NY Bar Exam.
What is the difference between the NY Bar Exam, and the new NY Uniform Bar Exam?
The New York Bar Exam includes questions about New York State Law while the New York Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) covers general, "multistate" legal principles.
The New York Bar Exam was the standard bar exam used in New York state prior to the July 2016 administration of the bar exam. The New York Uniform Bar Exam is now standard.
The New York Bar Exam included a five-essay state essay section, 200-question multistate multiple choice section, a 50-question state multiple choice section, and the "multistate performance test".
The New York Uniform Bar Exam includes a six-essay multistate essay section, two multistate "performance tests", and a 200-question multistate multiple choice section (the "multistate bar examination").
Note that, in order to be admitted to the bar in New York, applicants must also take and pass the New York Law Exam (NYLE), which is a separate multiple choice test covering only New York state law.
How do I apply for the New York Uniform Bar Exam?
One may register for the New York Uniform Bar Exam by creating an account through the New York Board of Law Examiners (NY BOLE) website at https://www.nybarexam.org, completing a profile on the BOLE website, and filling out an exam application through the website during the applicable filing period.
What's the best way to prepare for the NY UBE?
A formal bar preparation course, preferably taken through BarMax, is the best way to prepare for the NY UBE.
You also want to make sure that you are only preparing with real questions from previous bar exams. Not only for the MBE multiple-choice questions but also for the essays (MEE) and the performance tests (MPT).
Where are the New York UBE testing locations?
In general, the New York UBE is administered in Manhattan or White Plains to in-state test takers and in Albany, Saratoga Springs, and Buffalo to out-of-state test takers.
When can I expect my bar exam results?
Bar exam results are generally available within three to four months of the test date. That is, February test takers can expect to receive their results in May or June, while July test takers can expect to receive their results in October or November.
What are the NY UBE passage rates / state rate?
The required passing score on the Uniform Bar Exam is 266 in New York.
The overall passage rate in 2017 (i.e. February & July administrations) for NY UBE test takers was 61 percent. The passage rate for first time takers was 76 percent.
When can I expect my bar exam results?
Results for the February exam are typically released in May.
Results for the July exam are typically released in late October.