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 24-25, 2026. If no objection is made, they may be recommended to the Supreme Judicial Court for admission.
The list of passing February 2026 bar exam candidates can be found on the Massachusetts Bar Exam Pass List webpage starting April 21, 2026.
Bar Exam Statistics
February 2026 Overview
A total of 400 examinees sat for the February 2026 bar examination, of whom 49.0% passed.
There were 151 first-time takers, of whom 65.56% passed the exam.
Detailed Results for All Examinees
| Examinees Taking Exam In Massachusetts | Total Number Taking | Total Number Passing | Percent Passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Time Takers | 151 | 99 | 65.56% |
| 2nd Time Takers | 141 | 70 | 49.65% |
| 3rd Time Takers | 35 | 8 | 22.86% |
| 4th+ Time Takers | 73 | 19 | 26.03% |
| TOTAL | 400 | 196 | 49.00% |
A summary of February 2026 bar exam statistics for Massachusetts Law Schools is found in the document below.
Past Bar Exam Results
Past Bar Exam Statistics
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