First-Generation Law Graduate Passes Bar Exam After Five Attempts and $25,000 Investment
By
Tereza Shkurtaj
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
Brionna Pratt, a first-generation college and law student, took the bar exam five times between July 2021 and February 2026, spending over $25,000 in the process. Despite repeated failures and emotional setbacks, she rebuilt her confidence, refined her study approach, and ultimately passed. Her story emphasizes resilience, perspective, and the belief that rejection can serve as redirection toward growth and eventual success.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledAfter sitting with those emotions, I reminded myself how far I had already come: I was a first-generation college student, law student and...
Rejection can be redirection
What kept her going wasn't just determination — it was perspective.
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