Out of 9,931 candidates, 6,976 passed the July 2025 New York Bar Exam, resulting in an overall passing rate of 70%.
According to law experts, the current system has its drawbacks.
Our whole system of structuring representation and counsel and the provision of legal services in this country leaves out a massive number of people, said Matthew Diller, professor of law and dean emeritus at Fordham University School of Law.
Meanwhile, Li Lu expressed his gratitude towards Columbia University, stating
Columbia has been foundational to my life. He also mentioned that the university provided him with an emotional and intellectual home after he arrived in 1989 as a refugee.
Applications are now being accepted for the MSL in labor and employment law for the spring 2026 semester, offering in-depth legal knowledge without requiring a J.D.
Author's summary: New York Bar Exam results announced.