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Depends. Buy Barbri if you want the industry-standard, fully structured bar course and can afford it or get your firm/school to pay. Self-directed or budget-conscious takers should compare Themis or Kaplan first.
Medium. Based on 20+ public sources; heavy on Reddit and official pages, light on hard pricing numbers.
Bar Review 2027
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Killed Quimbee bar prep post-acquisition — platform longevity risk for acquired tools
medium
Early enrollment is cheaper; prices rise near the exam — time your purchase
medium
Support complaints recur on Reddit; check Trustpilot before paying
medium
A 2025 review cites a $350 charge; confirm exactly what's included
Value for money: 2/5
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Split verdict: many pass and value the structure, while a vocal minority finds it overpriced, dated, or too rigid.
“Barbri is fine”
“2 weeks out and I'm abandoning Barbri”
“Barbri sucks and is bad.”
Compare Barbri with each alternative.
Main rival; cheaper, more flexible bar prep
Strong self-paced alternative to Barbri
Barbri vs Kaplan Bar PrepBudget option focused on MBE practice
Barbri vs Bar Prep HeroTargeted tutoring for retakers, less overkill
Barbri vs JD AdvisingBased on 20+ public sources; heavy on Reddit and official pages, light on hard pricing numbers.
Bar prep's expensive default: structured and passable, but rigid — cheaper rivals suit self-studiers.
Based on 20+ public sources; heavy on Reddit and official pages, light on hard pricing numbers.
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