Before reporting to the Supreme Judicial Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on the character, acquirements and qualifications of the petitioners, the Board of Bar Examiners must give public notice of those persons that have passed the law examination held on February 21-22, 2023. If no objection is made, they may be recommended to the Supreme Judicial Court for admission.
The list of passing examinees from the February bar exam can be found here beginning April 21, 2023.
Bar Exam Statistics
February 2023 Overview
A total of 494 examinees sat for the February 2023 bar examination, of whom 40.3% passed.
There were 189 first-time takers, of whom 59.8% passed the exam.
| Examinees Taking Exam in Massachusetts | Number Taking | Number Passing | Percent Passing |
|---|---|---|---|
|
First Time |
189 | 113 | 59.8% |
|
Second Time |
177 | 64 | 36.2% |
|
Third Time |
46 | 13 | 28.3% |
|
Fourth Time or More |
82 | 9 | 11.0% |
|
TOTAL |
494 | 199 | 40.3% |
A summary of February 2023 bar exam statistics for Massachusetts Law Schools is found at the link below.