From the Deans' Suite - 7/29/25 - The Bar Exam is Tough

As you read this, our 2025 graduates are deep into Day 1 of the bar exam—and we couldn’t be prouder of them.

Over the past three years, these remarkable students have shown resilience, grit, and determination. They’ve made it through three or more years of law school—many while juggling jobs, families, and other major responsibilities. And they’ve pushed through our demanding bar prep program. They are ready.

The bar exam is tough. But so are they.

They’ve done the work, and they carry with them the support of the entire CSU|Law community —faculty, staff, alumni, and friends—believing in them every step of the way.

To our bar takers: You’ve inspired us with your perseverance and hard work. We’re standing with you today and every day, and we can’t wait to celebrate your success. Remember that no matter what comes next:

We are your law school for life.

As we cheer on our bar takers, we also want to give heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped you get here:

• Our dedicated faculty, who taught, challenged, and mentored you from 1L year to graduation;
• Our generous alumni, who gave their time and wisdom to support and coach you;
• Our outstanding bar prep team, led by Bar Preparation Director Jenna Hosier and Assistant Dean Nick DeSantis, who worked tirelessly to prepare you for these two days;
• And our incredible staff—especially Jill Natran, who made sure our building was ready to host the bar exam and kept everything running smoothly behind the scenes.