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NCBE Study Aids vs Themis Bar Review

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score NCBE Study Aids #4 in Law Study Apps 8.5/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Try NCBE Study Aids
Themis Bar Review #7 in Law Study Apps 7.7/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit site

NCBE Study Aids leads on 0 checks, Themis Bar Review on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreNCBE Study Aids · 8.5/10

NCBE Study Aids scores higher on our rubric for law study apps: 8.5 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

NCBE Study Aids is the better fit for candidates seeking official exam practice materials. Themis Bar Review is the better fit for candidates wanting a structured, feature-rich bar course.

  • NCBE Study Aids fits best

    Candidates seeking official exam practice materials

  • Themis Bar Review fits best

    Candidates wanting a structured, feature-rich bar course

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Side by side

Feature NCBE Study Aids 8.5/10 Visit ↗ Themis Bar Review 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 7.7
Ranking #4 in Law Study Apps #7 in Law Study Apps
Best for Candidates seeking official exam practice materials Candidates wanting a structured, feature-rich bar course
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $15 one-time $1,895 one-time
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Features NCBE Study Aids 0/3 · Themis Bar Review 0/3
Mobile apps Not checked yet Not checked yet
Timed exam mode Not checked yet Not checked yet
Adaptive learning Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Bar exam coverage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Question bank size Not checked yet Not checked yet
Essay feedback Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Covers NextGen UBE, MBE, MEE, MPT, and MPRE practice
  • Timed and untimed modes, with explanations for selected aids
  • One-time purchases start at $15; free sample questions are available
  • Adaptive Study Planner and Calendar support structured preparation.
  • More than 4,000 MBE questions and simulated practice exams.
  • Essay grading, lectures, flashcards, analytics, and attorney support.
Cons
  • A collection of study aids rather than a guided course
  • Costs vary by exam aid, and bundles require larger one-time purchases
  • Support is limited to email
  • Self-Pay costs $2,995 one-time.
  • Standard bar-review access lasts four months.
  • International Bar Review covers selected U.S. jurisdictions.
Our verdict

NCBE Study Aids is a collection of official practice materials from the National Conference of Bar Examiners for candidates preparing for the NextGen UBE, legacy bar exam components, or the MPRE. It spans multiple-choice questions, essays,…

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Themis Bar Review is an online course for law students, graduates, attorneys, and international candidates preparing for U.S. bar examinations. Its combination of Directed Study and Flex Study modes gives candidates a choice between a…

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  1. NCBE Study AidsLaw Study Apps 8.5Paid
  2. Themis Bar ReviewLaw Study Apps 7.7Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • NCBE Study Aids — where it wins

    • Covers NextGen UBE, MBE, MEE, MPT, and MPRE practice
    • Timed and untimed modes, with explanations for selected aids
    • One-time purchases start at $15; free sample questions are available

    Where it doesn't

    • A collection of study aids rather than a guided course
    • Costs vary by exam aid, and bundles require larger one-time purchases
    • Support is limited to email
  • Themis Bar Review — where it wins

    • Adaptive Study Planner and Calendar support structured preparation.
    • More than 4,000 MBE questions and simulated practice exams.
    • Essay grading, lectures, flashcards, analytics, and attorney support.

    Where it doesn't

    • Self-Pay costs $2,995 one-time.
    • Standard bar-review access lasts four months.
    • International Bar Review covers selected U.S. jurisdictions.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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