BarMax Bar Exam, MBE & MPRE Reviews

by Neemtree

I used BarMax for CA & NY. Passed both 1x. Having said that, if you’re not taking CA I’d stay far away from BarMax. The course is written for CA bar and just edits out material for other jurisdictions. It’s a real nightmare when you’re in the middle of bar prep, eg why on earth is Prop 8 being mentioned in a Evidence outline for UBE. The company shrugged off numerous complaints. I ended up just relying on a used BarBri Conviser Mini Review book and abandoning BarMax halfway through for remainder of my NY prep... which surprisingly is verbatim (yes verbatim!) the BarMax outlines read out loud by their founder, not a law professor, not sure he’s even a lawyer... I swear I wish these companies were regulated by NCBE. I really wanted to make a formal complaint.

by Bullet Dodged

Followed the directions on the site to apply for the public interest scholarship. 2 days later I was told that I did not qualify for it with no explanation as to why. I did exactly what was instructed which was to send a letter explaining intent to pursue career in public interest and that I would pay it back if I did not follow through. I also sent over a copy of my resume showing I worked a a clerk with the MI AG’s office as will as PD’s office in FL. After I was told I did not qualify I sent over a screenshot of what the website stated. After I sent the email I got a response from Lauren saying she was sorry but I still did not qualify with no explanation. I forwarded all of my communication with her to any email address I could find associated with BarMax. I checked the website again and the added a note to it stating that you may not be approved. I still have the screenshot to show that it was not present previously. While I’m pleased to see the subsequent remedial measures taken, I’m disgusted with the way they operate. I am also glad I found out that they do shady business before investing any of my money at all. Buyer beware.

by Alovingpeony

I submitted my public interest application a month ago and have not heard back. I’ve made calls, sent texts, and two emails asking for updates. Still nothing. Today, I finally reached someone on the customer service line who told me she couldn’t answer my question.

I also read online that from a review that you would still need to pay additional fees for the lifetime access. If that’s the case, I need to pause my account because I won’t be taking bar exam due to covid. At this point I don’t know who to go to who could answer my questions or address my concerns. I told the woman on the customer service line that I’m worried no one will get back to me once I submitted my payment. She told me to have a great day.

Before I paid, people from Bar Max were calling me proactively. Now it feels like no one cares because they took my money already. I wish I could back in time and choose another bar prep company. This is extremely unprofessional.

by Iheart Games

They have yet to respond to concerns about BarMaxBarExamMBEMPRE not properly working on iPad Pro, including not showing the entire explanation of reposted due to some glitch. The response- does it work in browser on computer? Yes, but I purchased BarMaxBarExamMBEMPRE - not a program for my computer browser - for the MBE questions alone. As a practicing attorney getting licensed in another state, I do not need much. But I need to practice MBE questions. I had a computer program in 2001 that was more efficient and better than this for the MBE! That program worked so that you were given 2,000 MBE questions until you got every one right. This one does not give them to you a second time or have any method in ensuring that you can continue to work on less familiar areas. Not impressed and kinda a waste.

by Wish I Knew The Weather

I’m a nurse consultant with my own business and will sit for the bar in Feb in New Mexico. I have experience with another product and there is no comparison. I am very confident about passing with the excellent outline and real questions and essays. Also they have started having office hours for The review of specific topics and types of questions. Office hours are terrific productive hours and have bolstered my confidence and decreased my anxiety.
I graduated from law school a long time ago so when I pass the bar, you will hear me scream “barmax rocks it”!!!

by Kirandh

As a foreign attorney, taking the California bar exam was one of the hardest but I couldn’t have made it without the help of BarMax! The course outline and tutoring are exemplary but most of all, the cost is so reasonable. I would recommend BarMax to any first timer or foreign attorney. Thank you BarMax and the BarMax team!

by Fabulizzzzz

I failed the Bar twice using Barbri and I’m trying BARMax on my third try after it came highly recommended to others who passed with this program. So far, I have no complaints. I like that the lectures are short and more concise. The multiple choice are also similar to how the Bar exam tests. If you’re debating whether BARMax is right for you, it is, stop doubting!

by Jcuafu

I decided to sit for the UBE after being out of the law profession for over 10 years. I received the BarMax material and quickly found out how little I remembered from law school, however the BarMax team outlined a schedule for studying that was perfect for me. The materials are concise and straight forward. Each subject has just the right amount of material to enable you to answer essay questions and MBE questions on that subject. Not only do they have excellent materials but they also have lots of video lectures that teach you how to write an essay for a particular subject area or help you to understand a more difficult concept. The support you receive from the BarMax team is priceless. The option for one on one tutoring was awesome! The tutors are amazing and well worth the extra cost if you are struggling in a certain area or you need help with essay writing. I highly recommend using BarMax for your Bar prep! It helped me to pass the NC UBE this Past February!

by Britster Nikster

I am a foreign educated lawyer and I studied using only this course for the New York Bar July 2017 and passed first time. The lectures are great (especially the Civil Procedure lectures which are so good I could listen to them for fun). I used all the materials and the flash cards for the MBE subjects were really focused on what you need to know. Don't waste your money on other much more expensive bar courses, this one is just what you need!

by JoeAgain

I'm not a top student or test-taker. I am a busy, working attorney. Bar Max gave me everything I needed in a streamlined, easy to use anywhere package. It had everything I needed to pass the CA bar exam. I agree with some of the critiques--slow customer service, some inconsistencies and gaps in the materials, some less-than-compelling presentations. But those don't take away from the effectiveness and ease of use of Bar Max, or its great price and overall value.

by Bukos12345

Just passed the WA bar exam from February. Used only BarMax and paid less than a 1/4 of what BarBri charges. Not only that, BarMax didn’t make me study 10-12 hours a day like my colleagues using BarBri were doing!

BarMax gives you exactly what you need to succeed without bogging you down with needless topics and study time. I never felt stressed out with BarMax and completed 100% of the program. A lot of my colleagues barely made 70-80% completion of BarBri and they were spending upwards of $4,000 for it.

Thanks so much BarMax, you were a lifesaver!

by BrittRoselee

I was honestly very happy with BarMax as my choice for my bar prep course! I used BarMax to study for the MPRE after narrowly missing the score needed for my state. After using BarMax to study for the MPRE, I improved my score by 25 points, scoring above and beyond what is required for any jurisdiction. Based on this, I made the decision to use BarMax for the New York July 2018 bar exam. The lectures were just what you needed to know, none of the extra fluff. I loved having access to an abundance of MPT and MEE questions and answers. They essay scoring service was very insightful! The colander was very easy to stay on track and allowed for plenty of time to review. My favorite feature was the MBE portion of the course. BarMax provides you with actual questions released by the Board of Law Examiners, not questions drafted for the course. Therefore, the MBE questions were like the ones on the actual bar. Because of BarMax, I was able to pass the NY bar and score high enough to be able to transfer my UBE score to the majority of accepting jurisdictions.

by Jwalljd07

BarMax was essential to me passing the MPRE! I used the program as directed and listened to the lectures and followed along with the outline most of the time, other times I just listened. Then I reviewed the flash cards and did the review questions. The lectures were broken down into short digestible sections. This made it easy to absorb and retain the information. My overall score with BarMax’s free MPRE program from was about a 78 but I ended up with a scaled score of 116 in the February 2018 MPRE. I would definitely recommend this program to prepare for the MPRE. Thanks again BarMax!

by Can You Believe It?

If you hire any of the private tutors, I highly recommend Matias Gonzalez. He is awesome and helps you with everything you will need to pass this exam — how to organize, strengthen knowledge in subjects you are weak in, stress management, and how to properly allocate your time so you can get through this grueling two day exam.

This software is absolutely fantastic. What an amazing new way to study for the bar exam with awesome pass rates. If you are disciplined and stay the course, you can pass the bar on the first try with this software!

by Just Ordered Pizza

Took barbri and Flemings, both just overload you will mountains of documents intended to make you feel like you are getting something for your Money. This program is tailored to give you a schedule you can follow, materials that are concise and intuitive and lectures that are clear, easy to follow instead of long laborious history lessons ; just what you need to prepare for the exam. Wish I had used this the first time! His mentorship and techniques calm you and allow you to really prioritize what’s needed to pass.

by Marissa Lee B

upI I was upset I did not pass my first time. I decided to go all out and give myself a chance to succeed. I really want this and I still have to write my essays but so far I am enjoying the lectures and multiple choice questions so far! I enjoy studying from my phone and really happy Mehran created an affordable program for people who want to pass. I am looking forward to putting in the work and letting others know about BarMax so we can help others who need a voice. For me, I truly do want to change the world for the better.

by RedBeardJD

I graduated in May 2016 and started clerking for a district court judge in Saint Paul, MN, in June 2016. The legal job market in the Twin Cities is externally competitive and I could not pass up the opportunity for employment. I took the MN Bar in the summer of 2016 and again in the summer of 2017. I used Kaplan as a study resource, but could not find a good balance between keeping up their study schedule, working, and keeping myself somewhat sane.

The BarMax app enabled me to easily listen to lectures and drill multiple choice questions whenever I had downtime. I enjoyed BarMax and felt it was worth the investment. I sat for the MN Bar again this past February, passed, and will be sworn in this coming May.

by Hungry J

I took 13 years off after law school before attempting the CA bar for the first time in Feb 2021. I decided to use the COVID shut down to take the exam, but had forgotten 90% of what I learned in school! Dealing with two young kids on 1/2 day zoom homeschool, and juggling a business that was severely impacted by the closures, I was still able to pass as a first time taker using ONLY THE MATERIALS IN THIS PROGRAM.

-I could listen to the online lectures on the go, explore the nuances of complex issues using the printed outline.

-I crafted effective and organized essays using their roadmaps, a brand new tool that gives you a essay template for major essay issues you can apply to slay a complex issue. By far the most helpful add on.

-Because Barmax uses only real bar questions, I was comfortable and familiar with what I faced on the MBE portion.

IF I COULD PASS USING THIS COURSE, ANYONE COULD, I literally went into the program remembering nothing!! Follow their recommended study technique and enjoy the success it brings you. I only wish I had this program during law school. Good luck on your exam!

by Norman Reviews

I would recommend BarMax to anyone taking the California Bar Exam. Why? (1) BarMax has real MBE questions from past exams with quality explanations for why an answer it right or wrong. When you take the actual MBE, you will feel prepared and you will feel familiar with the questions. Think about it, why review exam like questions if you can just review real questions from old exams. (2) Bar Max gives you released essay questions organized by subject or year and released performance test questions. Again, when you get to the exam, you will feel prepared and you will feel familiar with the questions. (3) The lecture and outlines are concise. Burn out while studying for the Bar Exam is real, and you want to make the most of your time. Good luck studying for the Bar Exam!

by Bad.hair.spray

Got this for the Cali Bar review and MPRE. Materials are clearly top notch. Very easy to use very user friendly. Obviously the value of not having to carry around physical books goes without saying!

In addition to BarMaxBarExamMBEMPRE materials they also send you all the material you need for practice essays etc and Lecture outlines via email.

Customer support is excellent. Its not a question of "get BarMaxBarExamMBEMPRE and good luck to ya all" scenario. In the interest of full disclosure, I will say at the time of writing this, I have not sat the exam, but truth be told, what every happens at the exam, it won't be due to BarMaxBarExamMBEMPRE . The material are there and they are more than adequate. But like any other course you need to put in the effort to prepare yourself.

For me I m glad I found this because I need a bit of a longer preparation period that what some of the other "traditional" courses offer.

UPDATE 2019: my career aspirations required me to seek admission to NY, decided to go with BarMax UBE and don’t regret it this time around either. Very easy to use. Materials don’t overwhelm you and keep it manageable. The program really is designed in a very good way from the bar exam. But you really gotta follow the tips and instructions given. Even reading the chat answers from instructors in the MBE section really does help. Lectures, answering questions etc, all well explained in the program is what will put the odds of passing in your favor.

by L7bu5kbdnn

actual MBE Questions gave me confidence rather than the practice questions provided by my Bar Course representative. After completing roughly 1K of the BarMax genuine MBE questions, I returned to question sets from Bar course and was more confident but still not answering above 68-70% correct on average. The BarMax “real” question sets came back with an overall 80% correct. I feel confident about the MBE. I regret not using their entire program as my primary Bar prep study aide. I’m on the fence with MEE and MPT portions of the UBE but nevertheless certain the material in the BarMax xourse would have fit my learning style produced better results than I anticipate having elected to use the most heavily marketed program at my law school. We’ll see. But BarMax is better than the other program of 6 letters that begins with a B. Buy BarMax’s full course. I suspect it produces better results for a fraction of the cost.