Summary

Kaplan offers concise study materials and valuable one-on-one tutoring sessions. However, users often find the lectures monotonous and the essay grading inconsistent. The quality of Kaplan’s MBE questions is also a common point of criticism.

Price

• Bar Review: $2,650

• Bar Review Flex: $2,650 (3-month structured course)

The Good Stuff

• Concise Materials:

  • “Kaplan’s materials were appreciated for being concise.”

  • “The materials were to the point and not overwhelming, which helped me focus better.”

• Tutoring Sessions:

  • “My tutor was a game changer, offering insights that I wouldn’t have gotten from just reading the materials.”

  • “The one-on-one tutoring sessions were invaluable.”

Concerns

• Lectures:

  • “I stopped watching the lectures halfway through because they were just reading off the slides.”

  • “The lectures were so monotonous; I couldn’t stay focused.”

• Essay Grading:

  • “Kaplan’s essay grading is not accurate. I’m taking FL, and our essay writing program at our school has former FL bar graders. So essays are frustrating, and I don’t like their analytics.”

• Multiple Choice Questions:

  • “The MBE questions didn’t reflect the style or difficulty of the actual bar exam.”

Learning Style Suited

Kaplan is best for students who prefer concise and manageable study materials and benefit from one-on-one tutoring. It’s suitable for learners who need a realistic and achievable study plan, despite potentially monotonous lectures.