Themis Bar Review Course vs. Barbri Guided Pass Course

Important factors for choosing your bar prep course		Barbri
Price Base price for all-inclusive course and personalized support	$2,795	$2,999–$4,199
Free MBE Supplement Tool Includes 2,000+ MBE-style questions for creating personalized practice tests	UWorld MBE®QBank	X
Additional Fees Additional fees for add-on services and book deposits	X	✔
Pass Rates Consistently published pass rates provide proof of success	✔	X
Number of NCBE®-licensed Questions Questions from past exams, licensed and released by the NCBE	1,375+	100
Personal Attorney Advisers A licensed attorney monitors your progress and offers 1-on-1 guidance	✔	X
Enhanced Visual Learning MBE answer explanations include vivid illustrations and charts	✔	X
Unlimited Essay Grading Unlimited essay grading by the same attorney essay grader from a bank of 100+ essays from past bar exams	✔	X
Hardcopy Books Included with every course at no additional cost	✔	X
Early Access Gain access to the full course as early as 14 weeks before the exam	✔	X
All-Inclusive Course Price All features are included in the original purchase price	✔	X

Themis vs. Barbri: Comparing Key Components

The above comparison gives you a bird's-eye view of what students deem most important when choosing a bar prep course. Now, let's dig deeper into the differences

Free Access to UWorld’s MBE QBank

In addition to the 2,000+ MBE-style questions already built into the course, all Themis students receive free access to the UWorld MBE QBank (a $529 value). The MBE QBank is a robust, question-based learning tool, featuring in-depth explanations for every answer choice. Vivid illustrations and charts bring the content to life, aiding visual learning and retention.

You can use the UWorld MBE QBank as early as 12 months before the bar exam. QBank assignments are also integrated into the Themis study schedule, ensuring that you stay on track with your bar prep. UWorld’s innovative visuals, active-learning tools, and dynamic mobile app help you tackle the MBE and add another learning dimension to your Themis Bar Review Course.

Published Pass Rates

Let's face it: preparing for the bar exam is not fun, regardless of how you study or which course you use. It takes hard work to pass the bar. Themis stands alone as the only course that publishes its state-by-state pass rates every year.

You should ask yourself, "How do I know that these expensive, time-consuming resources will enable me to get a passing score?" The proof, as they say, is in the pudding.

No Tiered Pricing

Barbri provides additional resources only to students who pay additional fees. Themis delivers a comprehensive experience to all of our students. Whether you purchase Themis at a limited-time price, qualify for our public interest tuition, or directly bill your law firm, our all-inclusive course offers the same study materials to everyone.

No student should have to risk failing the bar exam because they can’t afford to pay top dollar—we want to see you pass the bar the first time! Because passing is not a luxury.

Personal Success Team

It can be risky to study for the bar exam without insight from people who have been in your shoes. With Themis, your Personal Success Team includes a local Themis Director, an Attorney Adviser, and a Dedicated Attorney Essay Grader, all working to support you, offer their expertise and encourage you when you need it most.

 >   Local Themis Directors monitor your progress and ensure you’re on track to complete your coursework.

 >   An Attorney Adviser is always available to offer you test-taking tips and strategies.

 >   Your Dedicated Attorney Essay Grader provides consistent feedback tailored to your writing strengths and weaknesses.