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Helix Bar Review by AccessLex^℠ was developed as an extension of the mission of AccessLex Institute – to increase the access and further the success of aspiring lawyers from admission to law school to admission to the bar. Helix Bar Review closes the loop, making AccessLex a one-stop-shop for law school and bar exam success!

Created under the guiding principle that an exceptional, effective bar review program does not need to come with an exorbitant price tag attached.

At Helix Bar Review, we are mission-driven to provide best-in-class, full-service bar review at an affordable, no profit cost, bridging the gap between the financial means of a student and access to high-quality bar prep.

We believe the only person who should profit from purchasing a bar review program is the student. Our sole purpose is to help students successfully navigate the bar exam experience through high-quality preparation resources and a dedicated team of expert attorneys to guide students on their path to licensure. And we do that well.

With stellar pass rates that speak for themselves and positive reviews from Helix users across the country, there is no question about the efficacy of Helix Bar Review. But Helix isn’t just effective for the top-tier law student with a transcript full of A’s and B’s and the ability to devote 10-weeks to full-time study. The Helix approach works for everyone.

We meet modern learners where they are, with flexible study schedules starting 20-weeks before the bar exam to accommodate today’s increasingly busy students. The Helix Study Plan is manageable and engaging. Focusing on content that is frequently tested on the bar exam, Helix studiers alternate between reading short sections of interactive lessons, watching 5-10-minute videos, and engaging in plenty of practice (taking the form of questions, flashcards, and even a Game Center!). Helix keeps students productive and motivated throughout their course of study.

And because Helix was built from the ground up with today’s law students in mind, not based off a legacy program designed for a different generation of bar studiers, all Helix resources use the latest state-of-the-art tools based on learning science that fosters increased understanding and long-term retention.

But we’re not done. We’re constantly improving our suite of nonprofit bar prep resources, ensuring students have what they need when they need it. Next up is Helix NextGen, a comprehensive bar review program to prepare students sitting for the new iteration of the bar exam that jurisdictions will begin to administer in 2026.

At Helix, we know that no two bar studiers are the same, and we designed a course to work flexibly and efficiently for all types of learners. But you don’t have to take our word for it — experience the Helix difference for yourself!

I passed the bar exam! After failing three times, I was finally successful, and I owe so much of that to your method. Your guidance truly made all the difference. It helped me stay organized, focus on what was essential, and build the confidence I needed to succeed on exam day. I'm incredibly grateful for your patience and dedication to my success. Thank you again for everything!"

Elizabeth, New York Law School, Class of 2024, Passed the July 2024 UBE

Bar prep is not a fun time, it’s stressful, it can be isolating, and it feels never-ending. Helix bar prep made it as positive as it could be. The Helix staff are clearly dedicated to supporting their students, the motivational emails helped put things in perspective, the coaching calls helped with the isolation and overwhelm, and the graded feedback helped focus my studying. I’m so glad I chose Helix; it was still a rough time, but it was as good as it could have been."

Madeline Williams, University of Colorado Law School, Class of 2024
Passed the July 2024 UBE

Helix's bar prep gave me the tools to succeed on the California Bar Exam on my first try thanks to its personalized feedback, carefully paced study schedule, and enjoyable games to reinforce what I learned. I could not have succeeded without Helix."

Christopher Crawford, Esq., University of San Diego School of Law, Class of 2023
Passed the July 2023 California Bar Exam

Helix was great for keeping me on track with my bar prep. I felt that it set a good pace that was customizable to my schedule and start date. There were plenty of practice questions and essays, which really helped me get comfortable with tackling the issues that I would face on the bar exam. I also liked the Game Center. Playing the games helped reinforce the information and definitions in a new and fun way."

Elisabeth DeLuc, Esq., Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Class of 2023
Passed the July 2023 UBE

Prior to using Helix Bar Review, I used multiple other commercial bar prep programs, but they were never a good fit for me. As someone with ADHD, I needed a program that would be better tailored to me. Helix breaks down the material into bite sized pieces with frequent little quizzes to re-affirm what you’re studying. After using Helix, I not only passed my Florida Bar Exam, but I surpassed the score I needed."

Ellen Torres, Esq., St. Thomas University College of Law, Class of 2021
Passed the July 2023 Florida Bar Exam

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The Helix Difference

Helix's bar prep gave me the tools to succeed on the California Bar Exam on my first try thanks to its personalized feedback, carefully paced study schedule, and enjoyable games to reinforce what I learned. I could not have succeeded without Helix."