Brooklyn Law School Delivers Strongest Bar Exam Results in Years
Brooklyn Law School graduates are achieving new levels of success on the bar exam, with the February 2026 results marking the Law School’s strongest performance in many years and continuing a clear upward trajectory.
According to newly released data, 88% of Brooklyn Law’s first-time test takers passed the February administration of the New York State Bar Examination.
In each exam category – first-time takers, repeat takers, and overall takers – Brooklyn Law graduates outperformed the statewide average for American Bar Association (ABA)-accredited law schools by 10 percentage points.
"We’re proud of our graduates’ focus and determination," said Dean David D. Meyer. "And we’re gratified to see the impact of a high-priority effort to bolster academic support and bar preparation across the Law School, supported by our faculty, staff, and alumni."
These results are Brooklyn Law School’s strongest showing since New York adopted the Uniform Bar Exam more than a decade ago and likely long before that. Brooklyn’s 88% first-time pass rate is a 7-point improvement over its first-time pass rate for last year’s February administration, which was then the school’s highest February first-time pass rate in a decade.
Focused Exam Approach Builds on Pattern of Improvement
While the February bar exam typically includes a smaller pool of test takers—which can lead to more variable outcomes—the Law School’s performance builds on a broader pattern of improvement in recent years.
That progress has been driven in part by the dedicated attention to student success on the bar exam by Robert N. Fisher, Director of Bar Preparation, who works directly with students and alumni on bar readiness, strategy, and follow-through, and a comprehensive approach to student support led by Karen Porter, Associate Dean for Academic and Student Success and Associate Professor of Clinical Law.
"We’ve built a more structured, hands-on approach to bar preparation—one that starts earlier, follows students more closely, and meets them where they are," Porter said. "Rob’s work with our students has been central to that effort, particularly in helping them stay on track and adapt their study strategies in real time. What we’re seeing now is the result of that sustained, individualized support."
Together, these efforts are helping ensure that students are well prepared for the bar exam and equipped with the discipline and confidence to succeed when it matters most.
"We’re immensely proud of our graduates’ hard work and are particularly pleased that both first-time examinees and those retaking the exam were successful at high rates," said Fisher. "We are continuously working to ensure all of our graduates have the support and resources they need to cross the finish line."
Philanthropic support plays a vital role in sustaining and expanding this work—helping ensure that every student has access to the resources, guidance, and time they need to succeed. Those who are interested in supporting these efforts can make a gift to the Bar Exam Preparation Fund.