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The Smartest Study System for the Bar Exam!

Upgrade your bar prep with our innovative, strategic approach to help you study better, smarter, and faster.
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Praise for Smart Bar Prep

It turned everything around for me… I passed with a 329 (99th percentile).

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Josie H.

Illinois Bar Exam (UBE)

Absolutely essential in helping me pass… SmartBarPrep made everything so much easier to understand and memorize!

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Yewei W.

California Bar Exam (CA)

SmartBarPrep was by far THE most helpful bar prep program I used.

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Sydney R.

Texas Bar Exam (UBE)

Without it I would have never passed the exam.

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Takuya I.

New York Bar Exam (UBE)

Nothing else comes close.

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Angel Z.

Missouri Bar Exam (UBE)

An absolute game-changer… It’s one of the most effective and well-organized bar prep tools available.

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Miriam D.

New York Bar Exam (UBE)

Absolutely essential in helping me pass… SmartBarPrep made everything so much easier to understand and memorize!

★★★★★

Yewei W.

California Bar Exam (CA)

Without it I would have never passed the exam.

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Takuya I.

New York Bar Exam (UBE)

An absolute game-changer… It’s one of the most effective and well-organized bar prep tools available.

★★★★★

Miriam D.

New York Bar Exam (UBE)

How It Works

Three principles. One proven system. Better bar exam results.

Bar prep doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Our Study Smart System is built on three core principles designed to help you focus on what matters most, learn faster, and practice smarter.

01 Prioritized Learning

We prioritize the bar exam for you.

Not all topics are equal — our system ranks them by importance and frequency, helping you focus strategically and spend time where it matters most.

02 Optimized Study Tools

Learn Faster with Smart Study Tools.

Study smarter with tools built on cognitive science. Smart flashcards, visual outlines, charts, and memory aids simplify complex rules, boost retention, and keep you motivated throughout bar prep.

03 Practice Smarter

Simulate the actual exam with real questions.

Simulate the real exam with authentic, licensed questions that mirror the actual test experience. Practice strategically with targeted review tools
 to strengthen weak areas and walk into the
 exam confident and fully prepared.

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“Smart Bar Prep is a great way for you to easily identify the subject areas and rules where you should focus the majority of your time and attention.”

“Concise breakdowns of the law for each subject with a focus on highly tested MBE and Essay rules.”

See Why Students Choose Smart Bar Prep

Smart Study Tools for Every Stage of Bar Prep

Smart Outlines

Three different outlines that work whether you have 6+ months to study or just 1 week left.

Smart Blocks

Ultra-condensed visual outlines featuring streamlined rule statements designed for quick review during the final weeks and days before the exam.

Smart Sheets

Concise yet comprehensive outlines to help you focus on the law that matters most on each bar exam section.

Priority Outline

Long form outlines to streamline the mountain of information you need to know for the bar exam. Great for in-depth learning, and includes each rule’s frequency, a list of exams tested, & model rule statements with important terms highlighted.

Every outline uses color-coded Priority Ratings to show you exactly which topics and rules to focus on for strategic studying.

Smart Flashcards

Smart digital flashcards that adapt to your strengths & weaknesses, while applying decades of cognitive science research to accelerate the learning experience. Designed to help you learn faster and master the legal rules with ease. Printable flashcards are also available.

Frequency Charts

Charts for each exam section that show the frequency of items tested, so you can easily see at a glance what’s highly tested to prioritize your studying.

Smart Guides

No-nonsense guides that simplify & break down exactly how to prepare for the bar exam —including practical tips, clear strategies, and step-by-step approaches to maximize your score.

Practice Questions

Real, licensed bar exam questions that mirror the actual exam experience, so you can master each section, maximize performance, and walk in fully prepared & confident.

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Select your exam State or Jurisdiction to see even more Study Guides for your specific bar exam!

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What Students are Saying

99th Percentile Score

“Finding Smart Bar Prep on day 1 of studying would have saved me close to a thousand dollars on other useless materials... I passed with a 329 (99th percentile) and I owe so much of that to smart bar. GOATed bar resource.”

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Josie H.
July 2025
Massachusetts Bar Exam (UBE)
Boston University School of Law

Mastered the Rules

“Your materials are SUPERB. Thank you for being an important part of the reason why I passed the July bar!! The way you present your materials is clear, understandable, and overall, excellent. Your materials truly made all the difference… thank goodness I had them because they really helped me master the rules… Your materials really did help me pass the bar, and I am so thankful.”

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Jill A.
July 2025
California Bar Exam (CA)
The Colleges of Law, California

Made Everything So Much Easier to Understand & Memorize!

“SmartBarPrep was absolutely essential in helping me pass the July 2025 Bar Exam... The concise rule statements and clear, structured analysis in SmartBarPrep made everything so much easier to understand and memorize! I especially loved how straightforward the outlines are. They really helped me organize my thoughts and practice writing essays more efficiently. The materials are easy to use, very practical, and incredibly effective! I highly recommend SmartBarPrep to anyone preparing for the bar exam, especially if you struggle with essays or memorization. Thank you again for all the help!”

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Yewei W.

July 2025
California Bar Exam (CA)
UC Irvine School of Law

Single Mom, Full-Time Job, Passed First Try

"With the help of SmartBar Prep I was able to pass the NY Bar as a foreign-trained Attorney, single Mom of a 7 year old with a full time job at my first sitting."

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Gillian P.

July 2025
New York Bar Exam (UBE)
Norman Manley Law School

One Month to Exam, It Changed Everything!

“SmartBarPrep was recommended to me by my school's bar professor when I was panicking with one month until the bar... I got SmartBarPrep and it changed everything.”

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Charles

July 2025
Uniform Bar Exam (UBE)

Strategic Approach

"I strongly believed that because of this program, I passed the CA bar exam... They break-down the material in a way that makes memorization of key concepts so much easier than the other commercial outlines and programs... Their team have dedicated a detailed review of all of the past bar essays and made a list of all the possible rules that have shown up on all the past bar essays, which they list by priority. This way I knew exactly what rules to focus on the most.”

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Pardis Amirhoushmand

July 2025
California Bar Exam (CA)
University of La Verne College of Law

Comprehensive Praise

"SmartBarPrep was an absolute game-changer in my bar exam preparation... The Smart Sheets & Smart Attack Outlines were, hands down, the best resources I used... I highly recommend SmartBarPrep to any future bar takers."

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Miriam D.
February 2025
New York Bar Exam (UBE)

Study Tools Played a Vital Role in Success

"I used the flashcards, outlines, MCQ [Smart] blocks, and bar test patterns — and each tool played a vital role in my success... I passed the February 2025 Bar Exam on my first try!"

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Cassandra N.
February 2025
California Bar Exam (CA)
Thomas Jefferson School of Law

Superior to All Competitors

"After comparing a variety of bar prep resources, Smart Bar Prep stands out as superior in every aspect. I genuinely believe it offers the best value and effectiveness of all the materials I tried."

★★★★★
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Dylan C.
February 2025
California Bar Exam (CA)
California Western School of Law

 Visual Learner Success

"I used the smart sheets and the smart blocks. I absolutely loved the smart blocks! The formatting of the information into the colorful blocks was really helpful from a visual standpoint... I passed with a score of 341!"

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Peggy M.
February 2024
Indiana Bar Exam (UBE)
Indiana University McKinney School of Law

Passed Two Bar Exams Easily

"I could not recommend SmartBarPrep enough... I passed both the California and UBE bar exams easily first try in major part due to the SmartBarPrep MBE smart sheets, essay sheets and flashcards. When you get down to a month or so before the exam, you have to prioritize the forest over the trees and the foregoing materials help you do just that. They stick to the major rules and give you the perfect amount of information that allows you to digest the info easily while still allowing you to learn the necessary information."

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Hutton B.
February 2024 & July 2022
Tennessee Bar Exam (UBE) & California Bar Exam (CA)
Vanderbilt Law School

The 80/20 Approach

"Smart Bar prep provides the best outlines in the market, mostly because it does a great job articulating in a simple way the black letter law without digging into the unnecessary, untested details. It saved me a HUGE amount of time and was of great help not only for the MBE part but also for the Essays. The outlines are well-written, concise yet complete, easy to process and help you focus on what will be actually tested, statistically... The 80/20 approach is very smart and it's working! It's actually pretty affordable for everything it offers. Every student should have these outlines with them... it really made the Bar Exam a fun game to pass."

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B.K.
February 2020
Uniform Bar Exam (UBE)

Limited Study Time Success

"I had just two weeks' notice that I was going to have to take the Mississippi bar... I absolutely credit these materials with helping me pass the bar despite having limited time to study."

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Casey D.
July 2022
Mississippi Bar Exam (UBE)

Foreign-Trained Attorney, Crucial Help on the Bar Exam

"As a foreign-trained attorney, 'Smart Bar Prep' was crucial in helping me on the July 2024 bar exam... I highly recommend your materials, particularly the 'smart sheets,' to anyone preparing for the bar exam."

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Aqeel
July 2024
New York Bar Exam (UBE)
DePaul University College of Law, LLM

The Best!

"SmartBarPrep is the BEST!!! I find your Smart Sheets the best for learning black letter law. It is so condensed and I can review it again and again effectively... I did not write many words during the MEE, but I still got a score higher than passing score."

★★★★★
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Kai L.
February 2023
New York Bar Exam (UBE)
UCLA School of Law, LLM

Multiple State Success

"If I could buy any resource for the bar exam, it would be Smart Bar Prep's essay priority outlines!... I used these to prepare for the CA bar and the NY bar and passed both on the first time."

★★★★★
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Simran
July 2022 & July 2021
New York Bar Exam (UBE) & California Bar Exam (CA)
UCLA School of Law, LLM

Retaker Success with SmartBarPrep

"After failing the July 2024 NY bar exam, I PASSED THIS FEBRUARY!!! These materials are absolutely priceless."

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Jaclyn
February 2025
New York Bar Exam (UBE)

Dramatic 35-Point Score Improvement

"My writing score improved from a 123.4 on my first try at the bar to a 159.1 on the second try. I passed the bar with over 300 total points. Thanks, SmartBar!"

★★★★★
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J. Raul G.
February 2017
New York Bar Exam (UBE)
UC Berkeley School of Law

16-Point Essay Improvement

"I failed the bar in February and started researching supplements and found your program... I increased my score on the essay portion of the exam by 16 points. Needless to say, I passed the July bar and I crushed it!"

★★★★★
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Louis C.
July 2018
New York Bar Exam (UBE)
Touro Law School

Phraseology Problem Solved

"What I found challenging about studying for the bar wasn't understanding the concepts but knowing what to say and what order to say it. SmartBarPrep gave me the tools to know how to phrase the rule statements so I didn't have to spend hours and days hunting down the expected phraseology."

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Sam M.
February 2025
Illinois Bar Exam (UBE)
Liberty University School of Law

Made Bar Prep More Efficient

"Smart Bar Prep made my bar prep more efficient by identifying the exam frequency of the rules. I also really appreciate its staff's quick response to my questions."

★★★★★
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Kim Z.
February 2025
California Bar Exam (CA)
Emory Law School

Too Much Information Problem Solved

"I tried multiple ways to study for the bar and found that there was too much information out there that ended up muddling up the black letter law for me. SmartBar Prep was recommended to me, and it was the best decision I made. I only used their materials and Adaptibar multiple choice app and passed the CA Bar."

★★★★★
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Sarah K.
February 2025
California Bar Exam (CA)

Last-Minute Rescue

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Gina B.
February 2025
New York Bar Exam (UBE)
Syracuse University College of Law

Incredibly Helpful

"I passed! Smartbarprep's materials were incredibly helpful, thank you!"

★★★★★
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Joshua E.
February 2025
New York Bar Exam (UBE)

First Try Success

"I passed in my first attempt and all thanks to your amazing materials! Thank you!"

★★★★★
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Diksha C.
February 2025
California Bar Exam (CA)
George Washington University Law School

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