Themis Bar Review (2025): The Modern Choice

The Modern Disruptor

For a long time, Barbri was the only game in town. Then came Themis. Themis realized that watching a 4-hour lecture is a terrible way to learn. So they built a course around neuroscience and active recall.

Bite-Sized Learning

This is Themis’s defining feature.

• Barbri: 3-hour lecture on Contracts.
• Themis: Ten 15-minute videos on specific Contracts topics (Offer, Acceptance, Consideration, etc.).
• Why it matters: You stay engaged. After each short video, you answer assessment questions to prove you understood it before moving on. This “learn-do-learn-do” loop is far more effective than passive watching.

The UWorld Partnership

This is a massive advantage. Themis is owned by the same company as UWorld.

• When you buy Themis, you get full access to the UWorld MBE QBank (a $400+ value).
• UWorld has the best explanations in the industry (visual, detailed, clear).
• With Barbri, you often have to buy UWorld separately. With Themis, it’s included. This means you are practicing with the highest quality questions from Day 1.

Transparency & Pass Rates

Themis is the only major provider that publishes its pass rates.

• Claim: In recent years, Themis students have passed at rates significantly higher than the state averages (often +15% or more).
• Why it matters: It shows confidence in their product. They don’t hide behind “trust us.” They show you the data.

Unlimited Essay Grading

The Bar Exam is half writing. You need feedback. Themis offers unlimited essay grading. You can write an essay every day, submit it, and get detailed feedback from a dedicated attorney grader. This is critical for the MEE (Multistate Essay Exam).

• The Graders: They are real attorneys, not AI. They will tear your essay apart (in a good way) and tell you exactly where you missed points.

Verdict

If you want to study efficiently and save money, Themis is the winner. The combination of short lectures + UWorld + Unlimited Essays is unbeatable.