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Hebrew University Tops Israeli Bar Exam Results Amid Overall Low Pass Rates
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First reported by Globes · 2 hours ago
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The Israeli Bar Association reported a 42.6% overall pass rate for the June 2023 Bar Exam, with Hebrew University leading among institutions. First-time candidates passed at 60.8%, while repeat takers had significantly lower success. University graduates outperformed college graduates, and interns in state prosecution offices had the highest pass rates.
- 01Overall pass rate for June 2023 Israeli Bar Exam was 42.6% among 2,919 candidates.
- 02First-time test takers passed at 60.8%, while third-time or more candidates passed at only 6.3%.
- 03Hebrew University led with an 89.6% pass rate and highest average score of 67.9.
- 04Immigrants and Israelis who studied abroad had very low pass rates of 9.5% and 5%, respectively.
- 05Interns in state prosecution offices had the highest pass rate at 79%, private law firm interns the lowest at 37.4%.
- 06Carmel Academic Center had zero passes among 21 candidates tested.
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