Written by: WSCL Marketing Team

Western State College of Law is proud to announce the outstanding performance of our graduates on the February 2025 California Bar Exam.

Western State’s First-Time Taker Success

An impressive 88.2% of our first-time test takers passed the exam, with 15 out of 17 Western State graduates successfully clearing this significant hurdle in their legal careers. This result significantly surpasses both the overall California Bar Exam pass rate and the first-time taker pass rate for ABA-accredited law schools.

California Bar Exam Results Overview

For context, the official results for the February 2025 California Bar Exam revealed the following:

ABA Accredited-California Schools First Time Takers*:

School Type 1st-time (Unadjusted) 1st-time (Adjusted) WSCL 1st time Passers WSCL 1st time Takers WSCL %
ABA Accredited – California (from calbar.ca.gov) 75.40% 77.40% 15 17 88.24%

Western State College of Law Class of 2024 February 2025 Bar Exam Takers Breakdown:

Graduation Date WSCL Passers WSCL Takers WSCL %
August 2024 Graduates 1 1 100.00%
December 2024 Graduates 14 15 93.33%
Aug/Dec 2024 Graduates together 15 16 93.75%

As the oldest law school in Orange County, Western State College of Law has a long-standing reputation for preparing students to succeed on the bar exam and beyond. We’re also proud to be recognized as one of the most affordable law schools in California, making a quality legal education more accessible for aspiring attorneys.

A Testament to Dedication and Preparation

Western State College of Law’s exceptional first-time taker pass rate is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students, the unwavering support of our faculty and staff, and the effectiveness of our Academic Success Program. We are committed to equipping our students with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to succeed, from the law school admissions process all the way through bar exam preparation and into their legal careers.

These results reflect Western State’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence and student success. We congratulate our recent graduates on this remarkable achievement and wish them the best as they embark on their legal careers.

*For official CA February 2025 Bar Exam Results:
https://www.calbar.ca.gov/About-Us/News/News-Releases/state-bar-announces-february-2025-bar-exam-results