It's no secret that studying for the bar exam is stressful. The bar is a months-long commitment requiring hours of focused study and review, and it can be difficult to start strong and maintain your momentum leading up to the exam. Here, we've gathered helpful resources to help make studying for the bar exam a little less of a trial.
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Originally published May 15, 2025, by Christina Glon.
Last updated June 11, 2025, by Isa Elfers.
The MacMillan Law Library offers quiet study spaces to help you focus on bar prep. Book a Study Room for today or tomorrow.
Commercial bar prep programs offer their own resources and study guides that may be helpful as you prepare for the bar exam.
Barbri: U.S. Bar Exam Study Tips
Kaplan: Bar Exam Study Tips & Info
Themis: Bar Exam Study Guide and Tips - 2025
Not sure which commercial bar prep course you want to use? FindLaw offers a comparison of most available commercial courses: How to Pick a Bar Review Course.
You can read more about maximizing your success with commercial bar prep programs in this article from the ABA journal Student Lawyer on HeinOnline with your Emory credentials.
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