Support When It Matters Most
Bowen’s Concurrent Bar Prep Program gives graduating students structured practice under timed conditions, scheduled study time, faculty guidance, and individualized feedback during their final semester. The program reinforces the skills tested on the bar exam and helps students build confidence before graduation and exam day.
Program Schedule
The Concurrent Bar Prep Program is offered for six weeks following graduation. The purpose of the program is to bridge the gap between graduation and the Arkansas Bar Exam. Course sessions are held three days per week (schedule below), with details regarding time and location provided to students in their final law school semester.
Day 1
A Bowen faculty member lectures on a bar-tested subject, with attention to highly-tested concepts.聽
Day 2
Practice one Multistate Performance Test (MPT) under timed conditions (90 minutes), followed by a 30-minute faculty-led review and discussion.
Day 3
Complete two timed essay exams to strengthen legal analysis, organization, and writing under exam conditions.
Additional Benefits
In addition to structured practice, participants receive ongoing support throughout the program, including:
- Email tips and individualized feedback on submitted writing. Students who regularly submit work for feedback have consistently achieved higher bar pass rates.
- Individual study appointments.
- Honest feedback, encouragement, and accountability throughout the bar preparation process.
- Repeated practice under timed exam conditions.
- Opportunities to collaborate with classmates and strengthen understanding through discussion.
- A supportive environment that helps reduce the isolation many students experience while preparing for the bar exam.
Need an Alternative?
If you plan to take the bar exam in a state other than Arkansas or cannot attend all program sessions, contact the Director of Bar Success Services at 501-916-5421 to discuss available options. We’re committed to helping every student find a path to successful bar preparation.