Bar Passage Data for Recent Graduates

The information in the tables below was reported to the ABA according to its reporting guidelines.

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First-Time Bar Passage Rate

Calendar Year of Test202320222021
STATEUVA TakersUVA Pass RateJuris. Pass RateUVA TakersUVA Pass RateJuris. Pass RateUVA TakersUVA Pass RateJuris. Pass Rate
New York77100%83.0%9794.9%82.7%8097.5%86.2%
D.C.7696.1%83.4%3697.2%79.6%68100%80.6%
California2889.3%72.3%2391.3%72.2%2692.3%77.0%
Texas2796.3%79.2%3992.3%75.3%2896.4%77.5%
Virginia17100%76.4%13100%78.1%3688.9%78.1%
Maryland9100%69.0%45100%76.0%15100%74.7%
ALL STATES27796.5%79.4%32295.7%77.9%32894.8%79.9%

*Note: Top six states reported by year

Ultimate Bar Passage Rate

Calendar Year of Graduation202120202019
Number of Graduates318313288
Number Taking Bar Within Two Years of Graduation316309286
Number Passing Bar Within Two Years of Graduation313307284
Number Admitted to Bar via Diploma Privilege020
Percentage Passing Bar Within Two Years of Graduation (Including Diploma Privilege)99.1%99.4%99.3%
Number Not Taking Bar and Not Admitted to Bar via Diploma Privilege222
Number With No Information000