View this email in your browser The President of BarBri recently sent a nationwide email to law students not enrolled in BarBri implying that the decline in pass rates on the Summer 2014 bar exam was due to the fact that more students took Themis to prepare for the bar exam (See BarBri's email below).



While I realize that law students can see these types of unsupported claims for what they are, I feel compelled to set the record straight. Here are the relevant objective facts.



FACT: Themis's bar pass rates for first-time bar exam takers are equal to or higher than first-time pass rates for non-Themis students, in every state where Themis offers its course. BarBri knows this, but BarBri chose to mislead students with the false implication that Themis is somehow to blame for the recent decline in the bar pass rate.



FACT: It is true that Themis had 9,000 students in 2014 up from 5,000 students in 2013, and 3,000 in 2012. Themis is an increasingly popular choice, because of the effectiveness, economy, and convenience of our course.



FACT: It is ABSOLUTELY FALSE that the bar exam pass rates dropped in 2014 because of the increase in the number of students choosing Themis. Ironically, Themis is the only national bar review provider that publishes its pass rates in every jurisdiction and has done so every year of its existence. We believe that every course should do so, as pass rates are another tool that can help you make a more informed decision as to which course is best for you.



Here are our pass rates for the July 2014 bar exam.



Selecting the right bar review course should be a thoughtful decision that you make after objectively evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of the various bar review course providers and your personal needs.



The bar exam is stressful enough. You shouldnâ€™t have to be subjected to marketing scare tactics. If you do choose Themis, our team looks forward to working together with you to get you through the bar exam this summer. If you have any questions about our courses, please feel free to reach out to your Themis Director, Erica Mohai, erica.mohai@themisbar.com, or call us Monday â€“ Friday, 8am â€“ 6pm, CDT, at 888-843-6476.





Sincerely,







Rick Duffy

Themis Founder & CEO Barbri Email, 3/26/15:

Since youâ€™re one of the few students who has not yet committed to a bar review course, itâ€™s clear to me that youâ€™re a careful consumer â€“ one who waits to see all of the facts before making a decision.



Thatâ€™s good because the National Conference of Bar Examiners just released some facts that I think youâ€™ll find interesting.



Fact 1: Last summer bar exam pass rates for first time takers fell nationwide by 5% compared to the previous summer. Over 4,000 fewer first time takers passed the July 2014 bar exam compared to 2013.



Fact 2: The mean scaled score on the Multistate Bar Exam fell to its lowest level in more than a decade.



While there is no way to know for sure what caused these dramatic declines, one online bar review course is advertising that over 9,000 students took its course in 2014 (an increase of approximately 4,000 students from 2013). Coincidence?



The simple truth is BARBRI costs more than the cheap courses, but youâ€™re worth it. With BARBRI youâ€™ll enjoy the most flexible study options, experience the best support and benefit from our exclusive Personal Study Plan.



With BARBRI you wonâ€™t just pass the bar, youâ€™ll Own the Bar.



Tens of thousands of students just like you have already committed to BARBRI for this summer, and many of them have already begun their studies. I invite you to join them today.



If you have any questions about BARBRI please feel free to contact me or your personal [BARBRI Attorney], who can tell you more about our early decision and public interest programs, both of which can save you money on your BARBRI tuition.



All of us at BARBRI look forward to helping you pass this summer.



Mike Sims

President