Out of 9,931 candidates, 6,976 passed the exam, resulting in an overall passing rate of 70%.
A notable figure, Li Lu, expressed his gratitude towards Columbia University, stating:
Columbia has been foundational to my life... it was this university that gave me an emotional and intellectual home and provided an enormous opportunity that I could not imagine before I arrived here.
Matthew Diller, professor of law and dean emeritus at Fordham University School of Law, commented on the US legal system:
Our whole system of structuring representation and counsel and the provision of legal services in this country leaves out a massive number of people.
Applications are now being accepted for the MSL in labor and employment law for the spring 2026 semester, offering in-depth legal knowledge without requiring a J.D.
Author's summary: New York Bar Exam results announced.