I am about three weeks into the program. The lessons are structured and scheduled in a very reasonable order to ensure success. The pedagogic choices are very well thought out. They have a good sense of when a subject is going to need extra attention and when not to belabor a point. The explanations and lectures are clear and bolstered by practice questions you do independently after the lesson. Fantastic program.
Ian - Jun 29 on Trustpilot
BarMax gives you everything you need to pass. BarMax was a huge reason that I passed the February 2025 California Bar Exam. I liked that I could take the course at my own pace without getting bogged down with endless videos. The one-on-one tutoring (my assigned tutor was Melissa) was essential for honing my essay strategy and my overall study strategy. Start early, get BarMax, meet with your tutor, and I'm sure you'll do fine.
Kevin - May 09 on Trustpilot
I took the bar exam a total of 4 times and passed on my 4th try thanks to BarMax and especially my tutor, Emily Morgan. Each time I retook this exam, my confidence was crushed. I was in a position where I kept getting the same score for each attempt. I thought I could assess my weaknesses on my own but I truly needed someone to help me understand my thought process. I had never done tutoring ever in my life so this was a big change for me.
Emily was outstanding. She not only understood my frustration and all the emotions I had around this exam, but she really picked my brain and found the problems within my testing strategy and my thought process. She was patient, kind, and is very wise and knows what she is doing! Not only did I pass this time around... but I passed with a 23-point jump. Never give up on your dream and never let this test take you down. I couldn't have done this without Emily and the program I received through BarMax. I am forever grateful.
Amanda - May 06 on Trustpilot
I took the bar exam in Feb. 2025 as an attorney seeking admission in a new state. I passed the bar 20 years ago in my home state and this was my first time taking a test in 20 years. So to say I felt like I was starting over from scratch and was overwhelmed would be an understatement.
Pros of BarMax: Very affordable. You can start when you want; you are not beholden to a certain start date which is GREAT for non-traditional takers/people who need more time. They have a very helpful video library on various topics. Instructors are helpful and seem invested in seeing students pass. There is a MASSIVE database of prior NCBE-licensed questions to use for practice with analytics. Nearly all of the MBE questions have explanations which is helpful for learning. You get all the MEE questions going back a long, long way along with the model answers.
Cons of BarMax: I think BarMax is best for motivated self-starters. It gives you all the tools and guidelines, but ultimately, it's up to you to leverage those tools. It's probably not the right prep course for people who need a lot of hand-holding and who aren't self-motivated. Also, I did end up supplementing the course with a few free and paid resources. But given the low cost of BarMax, you can easily afford to buy an extra set of outlines like LeanSheets as a supplement. (I also used Brainscape's flashcards.)
Verdict: I passed the February 2025 UBE with a 320! We had a particularly difficult administration, with the mean national MBE score being historically low. I was extremely happy with my score (155 MBE/165 writing), very happy with my experience, and very happy with the course.
I would recommend BarMax to returning attorney takers who need a course with no fluff, and to self-motivated examinees on a budget who want just what they need to pass and nothing more.
Jen - Apr 24 on Trustpilot
I am a Law Office Study Program (LOSP) student and I used BarMax FYLSE to prepare for the October 2024 Baby Bar. I’m proud to say I passed the exam on my first try! As an LOSP student, I needed a bar prep program that wouldn’t expire after a few months. I wanted something I could use throughout my four-year journey to the bar exam. BarMax was the perfect solution as it offers lifetime access until you pass the bar.
The mobile app was super convenient and easy to use. I listened to lectures in the car on the way to work and practiced MBE questions anytime I had a free moment. If I was waiting in line at the grocery, I was on my BarMax app practicing MBE questions. Waiting for the doctor? I was on the app practicing MBE questions. The app makes it easy to study anywhere you are.
I am now preparing for the California State Bar and will purchase the BarMax CA program. I highly recommend BarMax!
A - Mar 25 on Trustpilot
Passed the CA Bar Exam in July 2025. I have been attempting to pass the CA Bar exam with many attempts and have been unsuccessful in the past, but I am persistent to keep trying, studying, and passing with BarMax. It requires time management and organization skills the most, I believe, and lots of practice, which is why I am trusting in the best feedback of professors and experienced legal professionals to help me finally pass and move forward. It is my final hurdle to moving forward and I plan to focus more and just do the work.
Marissa - Feb 22 on Trustpilot
Excellent outline, wonderful lectures, and awesome tutors and tutoring.
Ikram - Feb 20 on Trustpilot
Excellent Platform for L1 and Bar Preparation. I worked with tutor Jennifer Carr and she was wonderful. Very approachable and thorough in her explanations and made certain to hold me accountable for coming to sessions with work done and ready to be discussed with her. I was able to raise my final grades significantly from Midterm grades, and will continue to utilize Barmax for my law school journey and bar prep. Highly recommend.
E - Jan 16 on Trustpilot
BarMax has a comprehensive study calendar and tutors available to help you.
Katrina - Nov 25 on Trustpilot
The California outlines book is great. The lectures are terrific. The Flashcards really help!
Michael - Nov 19 on Trustpilot
I want to say THANK YOU to BarMax for all your help in my passing the MBE while working a full-time Big Law job, with no days off, studying at night after a 12-14 hour work day. (I actually was pricing an IPO the day of the bar.) Florida released results today and my MBE scaled score was 165! So I cannot thank you enough – your system for sure works. :blush: Thanks again!
Michelle - Nov 19 on None
Great platform Really enjoy the learning experience at BarMax. Great live training sessions and great tracking software for areas to improve.
David - Nov 03 on Trustpilot
I passed the New York bar on my first attempt whilst working full time (and planning a wedding!) and put this down to Bar Max. As a foreign qualified lawyer 10 years out of law school, I knew that I needed a flexible study programme to fit in during my limited free time - Bar Max offered exactly that. The course materials are concise and the videos are extremely helpful to guide you through past essay questions / how to approach the multiple choice portion of the exam. A huge shout out to Emily Morgan who is absolutely excellent. I had about 5 one on one tutoring sessions with her to finesse my application pre-exams - she is super smart and tailors all sessions to your specific needs. Huge thanks again to Celeste and the entire Bar Max team!!
Liz - Oct 29 on Trustpilot
I just passed the July NY Bar by 1 point and have Barmax to thank for it. I have been out of law school for 15 years and failed three times (only close once) and super glad I used Barmax and not Barbri again. Barmax has everything you really need to succeed for one price -- focused 2 and 3 month study schedules to follow, all the real MBE questions ever released, great short and focused archived online lectures and 10 free essay submissions. The exam was tougher than I expected and I was slow as shit sometimes on the essays, but still felt well prepared. Thank god I got one more question right than wrong otherwise I'd be standing on a rooftop somewhere. Anyway, for those that failed, my advice is don't give up and find yourself a solid program like Barmax.
Allen - Oct 26 on Trustpilot
VERY GRATEFUL TO BARMAX TO HELP ME SUCCEED
I am the unconventional student, but I NEVER gave up on myself despite ALL the obstacles and odds against me. I am VERY GRATEFUL to BarMax for helping me along my journey to becoming a licensed attorney. I have taken the Bar exam countless times really and I am honestly nervous as I await the November 8 results. Nevertheless, I KNOW I AM a lawyer and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND BarMax to anyone who is self dedicated and self disciplined. I never had the resources financially to afford private tutoring much, so I am still appreciative of the ability to study and test my knowledge as I reach for the fullest of my potential. In a day and age where there are more questions than answers, I am grateful I can learn the law in a practical fashion and make the MOST of my time. I am eternally grateful that the instructors like Celeste, Jennifer, Mehran are ALWAYS here for me. It is REAL instructors and mentors like them that remind me of my passion to help the world become a better place and helps me never to give up my dreams of being a catalyst for change in such a society that needs LAWS to be changed.
Marissa - Oct 24 on Trustpilot
Passed the bar. I used only their prooducts to get a mega bar score, WAY above what I needed to pass. They didn't send me an avalanche of books and I did not study like a wild animal. The folks that work there are also pleasant and helpful.
Jack - Oct 02 on Trustpilot
Passed working full-time, 18 years after graduation
Took the bar for the first time in July 2024, after graduating from law school in 2006. I was, of course, working full-time while studying, and BarMax allowed me to spread my studying across six months. I couldn't have done it otherwise. I also credit BarMax's use of exclusively released MBE questions with my success. Across every topic, I went into the exam feeling prepared, despite having never taken several MEE subjects during law school. And I earned a 330 as a result!
Adam - Sep 29 on Trustpilot
I can’t thank BarMax enough! I am a repeat taker after multiple tries and purchased Barmax to assist with my studying for the February and July 2024 exams after taking 4 years away from studying or sitting for an exam. I work a full time job, run a business and have a 3 year old, which impacted how and when I could study! I enjoyed BarMax because it provided me with the flexibility I needed, provided targeted studying on highly tested areas, and provided access to many different resources such as office hours, actual NCBE MBE questions, and most beneficial to me, a tutor! I missed Feb 2024 20 points (needed a 270), decided to stick with BarMax, studied for July 2024, but with the additional help of a tutor. My tutor Nate, was the absolute best! He literally explained the information in a way that just made it make sense! He would always provide context and background information which would lay a foundation to the rules and why the rules made sense! He also helped build my confidence which impacted my performance. I scored a 287 on the North Carolina July 2024 bar and I can confidently say both BarMax and Nate were huge contributing factors in my success!I would recommend BarMax to anyone who has taken time off since studying or who needs the convenience or flexibility that BarMax provides. Thanks Nate!
Jacques - Sep 06 on Trustpilot
I can’t thank BarMax enough! I am a repeat taker after multiple tries and purchased Barmax to assist with my studying for the February and July 2024 exams after taking 4 years away from studying or sitting for an exam. I work a full time job, run a business and have a 3 year old, which impacted how and when I could study! I enjoyed BarMax because it provided me with the flexibility I needed, provided targeted studying on highly tested areas, and provided access to many different resources such as office hours, actual NCBE MBE questions, and most beneficial to me, a tutor! I missed Feb 2024 20 points (needed a 270), decided to stick with BarMax, studied for July 2024, but with the additional help of a tutor. My tutor Nate, was the absolute best! He literally explained the information in a way that just made it make sense! He would always provide context and background information which would lay a foundation to the rules and why the rules made sense! He also helped build my confidence which impacted my performance. I scored a 287 on the North Carolina July 2024 bar and I can confidently say both BarMax and Nate were huge contributing factors in my success!I would recommend BarMax to anyone who has taken time off since studying or who needs the convenience or flexibility that BarMax provides. Thanks Nate!
Jacques - Sep 06 on Trustpilot
I have taken the Bar exam more times than I care to admit but have finally passed in July 2024. My success can be attributed to the BarMax program itself, as well as the availability of the instructors to provide assistance and insight. The study schedule is laid out in a manner that really spoke to way I learn and made the huge amount of information easily digestible. I have used other Bar prep programs that seem to take pride in the amount of study materials that they send ultimately leading to overwhelming anxiety. BarMax provided two (2!!!) books, one of which was past MBE questions. Only the most tested information is provided and explained professors with an exceptional grasp on any given subject area that may be tested on the exam. I know I sound like I am a paid employee but trust me when I tell you that this is the only prep course that you will need to be successful on the Bar exam.
Lance - Sep 06 on Trustpilot
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