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How to Pass the NSW Bar Exam An intensive, independent prep course led by barrister Peter Godkin. Small group format. Big results.

Learn exactly what to study, what to skip, and how to prepare smarter for the open book NSW Bar Exam.

09/06/2026

Good luck to everyone sitting the NSW bar exam today.

You've prepared. You know the material. Now it's about ex*****on.

Remember: the exam isn't testing whether you're a brilliant barrister (that comes after). It's testing whether you can decode questions quickly, manage your time strategically, and execute under pressure.

Trust your preparation. Use the frameworks you've practiced. Don't second guess your strategic decisions.

You've got this!

This course is not run by the NSW Bar Association or accredited/endorsed by the NSW Bar Association, and is independent of bar exam tutorials; bar exam preparation tutorials; NSW bar exam; NSW bar examination; NSW bar exam tutorials; NSW bar examination tutorials.

22/05/2026

Two days. Twelve candidates. One goal: close the gap between knowing the law and knowing how to pass the exam.

This course is not run by the NSW Bar Association or accredited/endorsed by the NSW Bar Association, and is independent of bar exam tutorials; bar exam preparation tutorials; NSW bar exam; NSW bar examination; NSW bar exam tutorials; NSW bar examination tutorials.

19/05/2026

The May 2026 Bar Exam Course is officially complete!

To every candidate who came through this intake: you've put in the work, you've sharpened your strategy, and you've learned to see the exam through the marker's eyes. Now it's time to go and show them what you've got.

Good luck to all our students sitting the June bar exam. We're cheering for you.

For those eyeing the December exam, new course dates are coming soon. Follow us so you don't miss the announcement, or drop a comment below and we'll reach out when registrations open.

This course is not run by the NSW Bar Association or accredited/endorsed by the NSW Bar Association, and is independent of bar exam tutorials; bar exam preparation tutorials; NSW bar exam; NSW bar examination; NSW bar exam tutorials; NSW bar examination tutorials.

13/05/2026

Are you sitting the June bar exam? It's actually closer than you think!

Join our 2 day bar preparation course and learn how to:
- Identify the real issues quickly
- Structure an answer clearly
- Apply the law to the facts
- Manage your time
- Answer the question the examiner is actually asking

Register at https://www.howtopassthebarexam.com.au/

This course is not run by the NSW Bar Association or accredited/endorsed by the NSW Bar Association, and is independent of bar exam tutorials; bar exam preparation tutorials; NSW bar exam; NSW bar examination; NSW bar exam tutorials; NSW bar examination tutorials.

12/05/2026

Registrations close in 2 days. Don't miss out!

Limited places available. Places filling quickly - don't miss out!

Learn how to:
- Identify the real issues quickly
- Structure an answer clearly
- Apply the law to the facts
- Manage your time
- Answer the question the examiner is actually asking

Register link in bio.

This course is not run by the NSW Bar Association or accredited/endorsed by the NSW Bar Association, and is independent of bar exam tutorials; bar exam preparation tutorials; NSW bar exam; NSW bar examination; NSW bar exam tutorials; NSW bar examination tutorials.

11/05/2026

70% of candidates fail the NSW bar exam. That's not a scare tactic, it's the reality of walking in underprepared.

Registration for our 2, day training course (16th to 17th May) closes on 14 May. Four days to decide whether you're going in with a strategy or going in hoping for the best. Secure your spot at howtopassthebarexam.com.au

This course is not run by the NSW Bar Association or accredited/endorsed by the NSW Bar Association, and is independent of bar exam tutorials; bar exam preparation tutorials; NSW bar exam; NSW bar examination; NSW bar exam tutorials; NSW bar examination tutorials.

10/05/2026

There's a gap between how hard Bar candidates work and how often they pass. It's not about effort. It's not about intelligence. It's about whether you're preparing for law school or preparing for this specific exam. I've spent 16 years on the inside of this process, and I can tell you exactly where that gap comes from and how to close it. The data speaks for itself.

Next intake 16th May 2026!
Sign up now at https://www.howtopassthebarexam.com.au/

This course is not run by the NSW Bar Association or accredited/endorsed by the NSW Bar Association, and is independent of bar exam tutorials; bar exam preparation tutorials; NSW bar exam; NSW bar examination; NSW bar exam tutorials; NSW bar examination tutorials.

04/05/2026

Most candidates walk into the NSW Bar Exam thinking their old study techniques will carry them through. They don't.

The Bar Exam isn't testing how much law you know, it's testing how well you execute under pressure. And that's a completely different skill set.

Study harder with the same approach and you'll get the same result. So with this in mind, what do you think the average pass rate is for the bar exam?

To register for our course, click our link in bio to find out how we prepare you differently.

This course is not run by the NSW Bar Association or accredited/endorsed by the NSW Bar Association, and is independent of bar exam tutorials; bar exam preparation tutorials; NSW bar exam; NSW bar examination; NSW bar exam tutorials; NSW bar examination tutorials.

29/04/2026

The NSW Bar Exam has a general pass rate of around 30%.

Our bar preparation course consistently achieves around 70%.

The difference isn't the calibre of candidates. It's the approach to preparation.

Most aspiring barristers who fail the exam don't fail because they don't know the law. They fail because they haven't developed the specific tactical skills required to execute under exam pressure.

- Understanding legal principles ≠ Understanding how to decode complex multi-part questions in 60 seconds
- Having comprehensive notes ≠ Having strategically organised materials for open-book conditions
- Knowing the answer ≠ Knowing how to structure that answer for maximum marks

Our course, led by practising barristers with 16 years of teaching experience, focuses exclusively on exam strategy, answer technique, and time management, the skills that separate passing from failing on exam day.

Since 2014, we've helped 200+ candidates pass the NSW Bar Exam by treating it as what it is: a strategic challenge that requires specific tactical preparation, not just legal knowledge.

Next intake: 16th & 17th May

If you're preparing for the bar exam and want to approach it strategically rather than hopefully, let's connect.

https://www.howtopassthebarexam.com.au/

This course is not run by the NSW Bar Association or accredited/endorsed by the NSW Bar Association, and is independent of bar exam tutorials.

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