US Bar Exam Prep for International Lawyers
The most flexible path to qualify as a US attorney. Study part-time over 6 or 10 months for the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE), including New York, or the California Bar Exam.
Study for the US Bar Exam from Anywhere in the World
Whether you are a qualified lawyer in a jurisdiction outside of the United States considering sitting for a U.S. state bar exam, a LL.M. student at a U.S. law school, or you just want more time to study due to other commitments, BARBRI's Extended U.S. Bar prep course offers the support and flexibility you need to pass the California Bar Exam, the New York Bar Exam, or any U.S. state that administers the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE.)
Extended Bar Course Features
Study 100% online, from anywhere in the world, part-time and learn from the finest faculty in U.S. bar preparation, consisting of renowned American law school professors.
A U.S.-qualified attorney mentor serves as your individual personal coach throughout your bar exam preparation.
Receive guidance through the Foreign Evaluation of Credentials and bar exam application.
Course content begins with an overview of the U.S. legal system and focuses on critical exam techniques designed to help international students.
Because I am a full-time working professional, I knew I would need flexibility in my bar exam studies. I chose the BARBRI Extended U.S. Bar Preparation course over six months because it allowed me to weave in studies with my other commitments. There are options with BARBRI, so finding the right path to prepare for the bar exam is highly individualized and simplified.
Which Bar Prep Course is Best for You?
Self-Pay Options Online | Part-Time 20-25 Study Hours/Week
- BARBRI Guarantee
Get one retake for the next administration of the same exam, plus retake exam fee reimbursement OR one Premium course for an additional jurisdiction within two years of the original course
Best for students who want more time for bar prep, plus a dedicated 1:1 mentor
Online | Part-Time 10-15 Study Hours/Week
- BARBRI Guarantee
Get one retake for the next administration of the same exam, plus retake exam fee reimbursement OR one Premium course for an additional jurisdiction within two years of the original course
Best for students who want the most flexible extended time for bar prep, plus a dedicated 1:1 mentor
3 Ways to Pay
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1. Pay in Full
Pay in full to secure the best price for your bar review course and gain access to the course as soon as content is available.
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2. BARBRI Payment Plan
Finance your tuition through easy, fixed monthly payments with Affirm and gain access to the course when content is available. A U.S. social security number is required to qualify.
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3. BARBRI Installment Plan
Spread your tuition into smaller monthly installments. Minimum down payment with 3 or more monthly installments. A minimum of $1,000 paid toward your tuition is required to start the course when content is available.
Online | Part-Time 20-25 Study Hours/Week
- BARBRI Guarantee
Get one retake for the next administration of the same exam, plus retake exam fee reimbursement OR one Premium course for an additional jurisdiction within two years of the original course
Best for students who want more time for bar prep, plus a dedicated 1:1 mentor
Online | Part-Time 10-15 Study Hours/Week
- BARBRI Guarantee
Get one retake for the next administration of the same exam, plus retake exam fee reimbursement OR one Premium course for an additional jurisdiction within two years of the original course
Best for students who want the most flexible extended time for bar prep, plus a dedicated 1:1 mentor
2 Ways to Pay
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1. Pay by Credit Card
Some firms provide stipends vs. paying for bar review directly. Pay by credit card and provide an invoice to your law firm for reimbursement.
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2. Bill my Employer
BARBRI has a direct billing agreement with over 600 firms. Enroll and select your law firm. We’ll take it from there.
Extended Bar Review Options + Features
- Adaptive, Personal Study Plan info
- BARBRI Mobile App info
- Engaging 20-30 Minute Lectures info
- Simulated MBE + Pass Predictor info
- Bar Prep Progress Center info
- Diagnostic Mock Exams info
- In-Course Substantive Support info
- Unlimited Essay Grading info
- Hardcopy + Digital Books info
- MBE Score Maximizer info
- Expert Bar Coaching info
- Early Start Access info
- Simulated MBE customized report
- NCBE®-Licensed Questions info
- MCQ Bank info
- Hard Copy + Digital Flashcards info
- Professional Development info
- AdaptiBar® MBE Simulator info
- 1:1 Mentorship info
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The BARBRI Bar Review Guarantee
Reassurance if you need a second chance.
BARBRI Bar Review is designed to help you pass the bar exam the first time. However, we know that sometimes life gets in the way, or the day doesn’t go as you planned, and you need a second chance. If you previously purchased a BARBRI Bar Review course and did not pass the first time, the BARBRI Extended Bar Review Guarantee allows you one retake for the next administration of the same exam with proof of sitting for the exam, plus retake exam fee reimbursement (up to $500) OR one Premium course for an additional jurisdiction within two years of the original course. BARBRI gives you peace of mind and is with you every step of the way.
I just passed the California Bar Exam ...thanks in large measure to BARBRI’s support. If you are considering other bar prep programs, stop now. Go with BARBRI. You won’t regret it. I leaned heavily on BARBRI’s resources, and it paid off. The video lectures...helped me to internalize the vast amount of information tested on the exam, while the multiple-choice and essay practice questions forced me to organize my thoughts and empowered me to excel on game day. I am immensely grateful for BARBRI.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Generally, yes. In the United States, typically, you do need to graduate from law school in order to take the bar exam. Each state has its own requirements for eligibility to sit for the bar exam, but completing a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school is a common prerequisite. Some states may allow a combination of law school education and additional legal study or apprenticeship under certain circumstances, but these paths are less common and usually have specific requirements.
In California, Virginia, and Washington, you can take the bar exam without going to law school through a structured apprenticeship program known as a bar apprentice.
Without completing a law degree from an accredited law school in the U.S., becoming qualified in most state jurisdictions is not available, even while being qualified in New York or California.
The New York Bar Exam has adopted the Uniform Bar Exam, which many states have adopted to date. The UBE is a standardized bar exam created by the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE). It is designed to test knowledge and skills that every lawyer should have before becoming licensed to practice law.
The Uniform Bar Examination provides a standardized bar exam, and examinees who take the UBE earn a portable score that can be transferred to seek admission in other UBE jurisdictions. However, foreign applicants without a U.S. law school education (without a J.D. gained over three years of U.S. law school) cannot waive into another UBE state and qualify there.
California is a state-specific bar exam which means that once you qualify in California, you can only practice as an attorney in California.
Yes, BARBRI Extended U.S. Bar Prep is designed to prepare students to pass the bar in all UBE jurisdictions as well as California.
Year after year, BARBRI supports thousands of bar exam applicants pursuing public interest careers. To apply for a BARBRI Public Interest scholarship, submit your application for pre-approval and receive a discount on your BARBRI Bar Review tuition.
Yes, you can request international shipment of your BARBRI books. When you confirm your shipping address, you will be able to designate an international address and provide payment for the shipping costs.
Achieve a higher bar exam score with our trusted, user-friendly, fairly-priced study tools and tailored study experience. Choose from one or more of these supplemental study tools to help you pass the bar: MBE Simulator, Writing Guide, Flashcards, MBE Video Lectures, and Private Tutoring.
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To anyone with the goal of passing a U.S. bar exam and becoming U.S. qualified — go with BARBRI Extended U.S. Bar Prep, make the time, do the work, apply the techniques and you'll pass. Today, I am successfully dual-qualified as a New York attorney and Solicitor Advocate.