Recent data from the July 2025 bar examinations in Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Georgia reveal notable trends in law school performance, with several institutions surpassing expectations.
In Pennsylvania, the University of Pittsburgh School of Law achieved a first-time pass rate of 92.71%, with 89 out of 96 candidates succeeding. Similarly, Villanova University’s Charles Widger School of Law reported a 92.86% pass rate among first-time takers, with 104 of 112 candidates passing. These figures are detailed in the Pennsylvania Board of Law Examiners’ statistics for the July 2025 examination.
In Tennessee, Belmont University’s College of Law led the state with a 96.9% pass rate for first-time test takers on the July 2025 Tennessee Bar Exam, an improvement from the previous year’s 94.7%. This achievement underscores Belmont Law’s commitment to preparing students for successful legal careers.
Georgia State University College of Law reported an 87.3% passage rate for first-time takers on the July 2025 bar exam, marking its highest overall bar passage score since 2020. Additionally, the college ranked first for foreign-educated lawyers passing the bar exam on their first attempt, welcoming 160 alumni into the Georgia Bar, more than any other school in the state.
These outcomes highlight the effectiveness of targeted educational strategies and the dedication of faculty and students in achieving high bar passage rates.