Test Prep Industry Leader to Offer Full Service Bar Review in AL, CA,
CO, GA, HI, ID, IL, IA, NE, NH, NM, NC, ND, PA, TX and DC in Addition to
its Existing Full Services Portfolio in FL, NJ and NY
Kaplan PMBR, a leading provider of full-service bar review and division
of Kaplan, Inc, is expanding its bar review offerings to include
full-service preparation programs for students preparing for the state
bar exams in Alabama, California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho,
Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina,
North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington DC. Currently, Kaplan
offers full-service bar review in Florida, New York and New Jersey, in
addition to preparation for the Multistate Bar Exam (MBE) in all 48
states that require it. With this expansion, full service bar review
from Kaplan PMBR will be available to more than two-thirds of the entire
bar taking population.
“Kaplan PMBR’s expansion of services will provide a comprehensive bar
review option for tens of thousands of aspiring lawyers who are looking
for tailored, complete bar review that fits their preparation needs,”
said Jeremy Singer, president, Kaplan PMBR. “Our program is the product
of unsurpassed test prep experience, as well as industry-leading
resources in legal expertise, technology, training, research and student
services, which is already resulting in a high success rate in helping
students pass the bar. In fact, we guarantee their success. We’re
looking forward to continuing to innovate and boost the standard of
quality in the full-service bar review market.”
Designed for all learning styles, Kaplan PMBR’s program includes
on-demand online course videos that enable students to make up missed
lectures at their convenience; personalized study plans that pinpoint
students’ specific areas of weakness and provide resources for targeted
improvement; innovative outlines tailored for different learning styles;
unlimited essay grading; an “Ask-An-Attorney” hotline; an “MBE Qbank”
online quiz builder; and a money-back guarantee.
Full-service bar review will expand to California, Illinois and
Pennsylvania for the February exam; Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii,
Idaho, Iowa, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North
Dakota, Texas, and Washington DC for the July exam. Further information
can be found at www.kaplanpmbr.com.
In 2008, 71 percent of exam takers (56,900) passed nationally, although
pass rates varied by state.
Kaplan PMBR’s full-service bar review 16-state expansion represents the
latest growth in Kaplan’s portfolio of legal education programs, which
also includes The Study Group, a nationwide provider of self-study bar
review with home study course offerings for full-service bar review in
30 U.S. states; three law schools (the wholly-online Concord Law School,
Nottingham Law at Kaplan Law School and Holborn College in the U.K.); as
well as criminal justice and legal training through its higher education
division. Kaplan’s test prep division prepares tens of thousands of
aspiring law students for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) annually.
About Kaplan, Inc.
Kaplan, Inc., is a leading international provider of educational and
career services for individuals, schools and businesses. Kaplan serves
students of all ages through a wide array of offerings including higher
education, test preparation, professional training and programs for kids
and schools. Kaplan is a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company
(NYSE:WPO - News) and its largest and fastest-growing division.)
Kaplan, Inc.
Russell Schaffer, 212-453-7538
russell.schaffer@kaplan.com
