Why KU Law?
Bar Pass Rates
Graduates of the University of Kansas School of Law have been successful at passing the bar exam. Kansas is the primary jurisdiction for the bar exam, followed closely by Missouri.
| July 2011 | First Time KU Takers | All KU Takers | Overall Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Bar Exam | 90.1% | 90.1% | 88.0% |
| Missouri Bar exam | 95.0% | 92.6% | 92.6% |
| February 2011 | First Time KU Takers | All KU Takers | Overall Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Bar Exam | 97.1% | 90.4% | 92.0% |
| Missouri Bar exam | 80% | 86.21% | 84.51% |
| July 2010 | First Time KU Takers | All KU Takers | Overall Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Bar Exam | 91.4% | 90.1% | 86.0% |
| Missouri Bar exam | 78.95% | 77.55% | 87.35% |
| February 2010 | First-Time KU Takers | All KU Takers | Overall Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Bar Exam | 91.9% | 72.0% | 80.9% |
| Missouri Bar exam | 57.1% | 77.8% | 81.7% |
Our graduates have also consistently performed well on bar exams in other states including California, Arizona, Texas, Colorado, Nevada, New York and Pennsylvania.