The chart below displays Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania Bar Passage Rates
| Year | First-Time | Overall |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 73% | 65% |
| 2001 | 75% | 67% |
| 2002 | 76% | 65% |
| 2003 | 76% | 67% |
| 2004 | 79% | 68% |
| 2005 | 80% | 70% |
| 2006 | 83% | 71% |
| 2007 | 83% | 72% |
| 2008 | 87% | 77% |
| 2009 | 86% | 76% |
More Information About the Pennsylvania Bar Exam
You can learn more about the Pennsylvania Bar Exam by visiting our state bar exam information page for Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania Bar Exam Info.
