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[ronswanson]

I’ve been looking into bar exam statistics for different states and noticed that Wisconsin has a diploma privilege for in-state law schools, meaning graduates don’t have to take the bar exam. However, I’m curious about how this affects the pass rates for those who do take the exam in Wisconsin. Does anyone know how Wisconsin’s bar exam pass rates compare to other states? Are the statistics for out-of-state takers significantly different from those with diploma privilege?

[redvelvet876]

It’s true that Wisconsin is unique in offering diploma privilege for graduates of in-state law schools, which means they can bypass the bar exam altogether. As a result, the pool of people who actually take the bar exam in Wisconsin consists mostly of out-of-state graduates or those who didn't attend a qualifying Wisconsin school. This can skew the statistics somewhat. In terms of pass rates, Wisconsin tends to have lower numbers compared to other states, but this is because the majority of law graduates from Wisconsin schools don’t take the exam.

For those who do sit for the bar exam, especially out-of-state applicants, the pass rate can vary year to year. If you’re interested in seeing the exact figures and how Wisconsin compares to other states, this page on wisconsin bar exam statistics provides detailed data. It’s a useful resource if you want to dive deeper into the trends and get a better sense of how the diploma privilege might impact overall statistics.

[TeddyBear84]

I’ve been following the Wisconsin bar exam statistics out of curiosity, especially since the diploma privilege makes the state so different from others. From what I’ve read, the exam takers are mostly out-of-state graduates, which makes the pass rate lower compared to other states where every law school graduate needs to take the exam. It’s definitely interesting to see how the system works there, and it could be a unique factor for anyone considering where to take the bar exam.

[galibaabt]

Yes, Wisconsin’s bar exam pass rates show some unique trends because of its diploma privilege, which allows graduates from in-state law schools (University of Wisconsin Law School and Marquette University Law School) to practice without taking the bar exam. This privilege means that the bar exam pass rate in Wisconsin reflects only the results of out-of-state law school graduates and others who don't qualify for the diploma privilege. As a result, Wisconsin’s bar exam pass rate tends to be lower than in many other states because it typically includes only these candidates, who may be less familiar with Wisconsin law or may not have the same level of preparation as in-state graduates who are waived through.