Quick Facts
A Curriculum Built for Bar Success
We prepare you to pass the bar beginning on day one of law school.
We design our curriculum to set you up for bar success from day one. A strong focus on core tested subjects helps you build a solid foundation in legal theory. Our emphasis on practical, hands-on experience prepares you for the exam and your career. And as graduation and the bar exam approach, we offer courses and workshops that reinforce essential skills and ensure you stay on track for licensure and career success.
Comprehensive Bar Prep Included in Tuition
We invest in your success so you don’t have to worry about additional costs.
A full bar prep course from a leading provider is included in your tuition, saving you thousands of dollars while ensuring you have the resources needed to succeed. Our faculty bar mentors work closely with you to develop a personalized study plan tailored to your strengths and areas for improvement. Throughout the summer, dedicated study spaces and faculty support keep you on track, providing the structure and guidance essential for bar exam preparation.
Strong Mentorship Means Strong Academic Support
Success isn’t just about studying hard, it’s about having the right people in your corner.
To add additional support to our bar prep program, every student is paired with a dedicated mentor for one-on-one support leading up to the bar exam, ensuring you have personalized guidance throughout the process. They are available throughout your bar studies to answer questions and provide support.
A Culture Built for Bar Exam Success
Willamette Law Provides a Supportive Path to Bar Exam Success.
Moot court, legal clinics, externships, and law review are more than just impressive additions to your resume - they can help to improve your preparation for the bar exam. Willamette creates a culture of peer accountability through study groups and collaborative learning, creating an environment focused on success rather than stress. We believe that teamwork and support lead to better outcomes for everyone, ensuring you have a strong network as you prepare for the bar.
Supporting Your Well-Being for Bar Exam Success
At Willamette Law, we believe that well-being is essential for academic success. That’s why we offer a range of resources designed to help you stay balanced, energized, and focused throughout your law school career and bar exam preparation. From on-campus counseling and wellness programs to complimentary access to the campus fitness center, you’ll have the tools you need to maintain a healthy lifestyle throughout your law school career. We also offer wellness programming after graduation to support our summer bar studiers. Plus, with the stunning natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, you can recharge by hiking scenic trails, kayaking on nearby rivers, or simply enjoying the outdoors.
Flexible Licensure Support
At Willamette Law, we continuously evolve our curriculum and resources to help our graduates succeed in the changing landscape of legal licensure. While the bar exam remains a primary path to attorney licensure, new alternative pathways are gaining momentum. Oregon is leading the way with the Supervised Practice Portfolio Examination, offering aspiring attorneys new options for licensure. Willamette Law is at the forefront of these changes, providing support and preparation for students pursuing both traditional and emerging pathways to licensure.
"The purpose of Legal Analysis for the Bar is to help law students take ownership over their attorney licensure process. We talk about all the keys to success alongside legal analysis. My goal is for students to feel empowered and excited to begin and stick with a big project like bar exam preparation."
Kara Parker JD’23
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