The University of Tulsa’s College of Law delivered strong results on the February 2026 bar exam, leading Oklahoma law schools in total number of passers and exceeding statewide averages across all categories.
Among first-time test takers, UTulsa Law achieved an 86% pass rate, compared with the statewide average of 79%. The result ranks among the highest in the state.
Repeat test takers also outperformed the statewide average. UTulsa Law reported a 50% pass rate, exceeding the statewide rate of 42% and ranking second among Oklahoma law schools.
Overall, 64% of UTulsa Law examinees passed the February exam, significantly higher than the statewide overall pass rate of 52%. UTulsa Law also recorded the highest number of total passers among Oklahoma law schools.
“We are so proud of the hard work our graduates have put into preparing for the bar exam. This was a true team effort, from faculty and staff who supported our students to alumni who offered guidance and encouragement, and most importantly, the grit and perseverance of our students. We look forward to building on this success and continuing this upward trajectory,” said Interim Dean Marc Roark.
The results follow strategic investment in bar preparation and student support. UTulsa Law has expanded its bar readiness programming, including structured academic support and bar-focused coursework designed to strengthen doctrinal knowledge and practical skills.
In addition, the college recently partnered with AccessLex Institute’s Helix Bar Review program to provide comprehensive preparation resources to all graduating students.
As the legal profession prepares for the transition to the NextGen Bar Exam, UTulsa Law is aligning its curriculum to reflect new testing formats and expectations. The NextGen exam will emphasize foundational legal subjects alongside practical skills such as legal writing, research and client counseling.
UTulsa Law’s approach focuses on preparing students not only to pass the bar exam but to enter the profession as practice-ready attorneys.
Faculty and staff across the college contributed to the February results, including bar program leadership and academic support teams who worked closely with students in the months leading up to the exam.