PENN STATE –The bar exam is the most important test a lawyer can take and the first part of becoming an official attorney. Passing the bar is not an easy feat — with many students taking the comprehensive exam multiple times before they pass. In July 2021, Penn State Law in University Park had 100% bar passage rates for first-time test-takers in 17 of the 23 jurisdictions in which its graduates sat for the bar. In jurisdictions where five or more graduates sat, Penn State Law had 100%bar passage in states including Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Texas. The law school ended with an 89.47% bar pass rate for 2021. “The success of our students and these future lawyers, despite many COVID-related challenges, is a testament to their resiliency and the support provided by our law school community,” said Keith Elkin, associate dean for academic success and professor of legal skills.