The chart below displays Massachusetts Bar Exam passage results for the most recent ten years. You may sort the chart by any column heading to examine passage rate trends in recent years. Please note these bar exam passage rate statistics are a representation of all bar examinees in the state, not Multistate Edge’s passage rate. To learn more about bar exam statistics, check out the National Conference of Bar Examiners website. In order to prepare for the bar exam, Multistate Edge recommends completing a reputable full bar review program combined with Multistate Edge’s MBE review to help you maximize your MBE score and pass the bar.
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Ten-Year Summary of Massachusetts Bar Passage Rates
| Year | First-Time | Overall |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 77% | 68% |
| 2001 | 81% | 69% |
| 2002 | 79% | 66% |
| 2003 | 79% | 65% |
| 2004 | 84% | 73% |
| 2005 | 82% | 72% |
| 2006 | 87% | 77% |
| 2007 | 86% | 77% |
| 2008 | 89% | 80% |
| 2009 | 87% | 79% |
More Information About the Massachusetts Bar Exam
You can learn more about the Massachusetts Bar Exam by visiting our state bar exam information page for Massachusetts: Massachusetts Bar Exam Info.
