JD Advising
Depends
Confidence: Medium
Buy if you are a repeat taker or essay struggler who can pay for tailored 1:1 help.
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JD Advising vs Critical Pass
JD Advising and Critical Pass both land on Depends.
Critical Pass
Depends
Confidence: Medium
Worth it for bar takers who memorize well from concise, pre-made flashcards and will drill them consistently.
| Compare | JD Advising | Critical Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Depends | Depends |
| Best for | Repeat bar takers | Bar exam takers drilling MBE rules |
| Who it's not for | First-time takers on a budget | Anyone expecting a full prep course . it's only flashcards |
| Privacy | No security page found on; no known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.13 | No known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed. |
| Support quality | 4.98/5 tutoring rating; free consults; retake guarantee | No evidence found |
| Public sentiment | Reddit bar-exam communities mostly praise JD Advising's tutoring and outlines for repeat takers while hotly debating whether the premium prices are worth it.⁹ | Reddit bar-prep communities are split: many praise the cards' organization, while others find them confusing or question the price.16 |
| Biggest gotcha | Confirm total tutoring hours before paying; user-reported totals reach $7k-$10k⁸ | App access expires one year from activation . retakers pay again. |
Pick JD Advising when
- Repeat bar takers
- Essay/MEE scorers needing feedback
- 1:1 tutoring seekers
- UBE takers wanting tailored plans
When JD Advising is not a fit
- First-time takers on a budget
- Anyone unwilling to spend $7k-$10k
- Self-studiers happy with free outlines
- Buyers needing independent review data
Pick Critical Pass when
- Bar exam takers drilling MBE rules
- Flashcard-first memorizers
- Supplement to Barbri or Themis courses
- Retakers re-learning black-letter law
When Critical Pass is not a fit
- Anyone expecting a full prep course . it's only flashcards
- People who already make their own cards
- Last-minute crammers; timing debates are common
- Buyers balking at $180 for paper cards
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