The Helix Approach | Helix Bar Review

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A History of Innovation

Since its launch, Helix Bar Review by AccessLex® has consistently challenged conventional assumptions about bar preparation.

Helix was the first ...

To offer extended course access at no additional cost, recognizing that many law students, especially non-traditional students, benefit from a longer runway to success;
To replace marathon lectures with shorter, more digestible learning experiences featuring varied teaching styles and voices that reflect those we serve;
To pioneer the use of Confidence-Based Learning in bar preparation, integrated wellness programming throughout the course experience;
And still the only bar review provider to offer a Game Center that reinforces learning through active engagement.

Many of these innovations stem from a simple question: What would bar prep look like if it were designed entirely around what students need to succeed?

That question continues to guide the evolution of Helix today. Learn more about Helix NextGen, Helix UBE, Helix Florida, and Helix California.

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The Science of Learning

Learning science isn't an afterthought at Helix. It's the foundation.

Every aspect of every Helix course is designed to help you absorb, retain, and recall information more effectively. Content segmentation, varied learning formats, multi-format visual instruction, gamification, spaced repetition, interleaving, and continuous reinforcement create an active and engaging learning experience that promotes deeper understanding retention, and greater confidence on exam day.

Personalized Study. Proven Results.

Successful bar prep starts with knowing what you know, what you don't, and where to focus next.

The Helix Baseline Assessment establishes that foundation, identifying strengths and opportunities for growth before studying begins. From there, 20, 16, 12, and 10-week Recommended Study Schedules and the Dynamic Learning Platform work together to create a personalized path that adapts as you progress. No need to build time off into your Study Plan. Helix adjusts — whenever your life does.

And every course also delivers a mobile app and the Helix Book Bundle, giving you the flexibility to study wherever and however you learn best.

The result is a course that feels intuitive, manageable, and purpose-built for the realities of modern learners.

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Practice, Practice, Practice.

There's a reason no one says, "Read, Read, Read."

Success on the bar exam comes from applying what you know. That's why practice is at the center of every Helix course. You'll have access to thousands of officially licensed and Helix-developed questions designed to mirror your specific bar exam experience, along with smart filtering tools that help you focus on the subjects, skills, and topics that need the most attention.

For Helix NextGen students, Helix XP is included at no additional cost, providing an expansive bank of additional practice questions across every area of the NextGen UBE. Easily create customized quizzes, reinforce specific skills, and access targeted practice whenever you need it.

Real Support. Real Feedback.

Guidance from licensed attorneys, whenever you need it.

Every Helix course includes access to Helix Directors, all licensed attorneys with bar exam expertise, along with exceptional customer care from licensed attorneys who understand both the exam and the realities of bar prep. Join live or on-demand Pass Classes, webinars, workshops, and strategy sessions for support throughout your course. And when it comes to written opportunities, you'll receive personalized feedback from expert attorney graders on eight submissions. Real guidance from real people. Never AI.

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Everything Working Together

Every subject. Every skill. Every test component. For EVERY advantage.

The Helix Approach brings together personalized learning, meaningful practice, learning science, expert support, and comprehensive resources in one integrated experience. The result is a more intentional way to prepare for the bar exam, one that helps you learn efficiently, stay engaged, and pass the bar.

Better Design. Smarter Practice. Stronger Results.

Helix Success Stories — Hear from Helix students about their experiences with our suite of superior bar review resources.

Sunshine Graham

University of Tulsa College of Law

Passed the UBE

“Helix Bar Review worked for me, I trusted their process, while I heard my classmates complain about over hour-long lectures, I had short videos with reinforcement questions. Overall, I feel like I had a better bar review experience. Sure, it was tough, but I was not bored like some of my classmates, which made the learning process that much more beneficial.”

Marc Nadeau

Cooley School of Law

Passed the UBE

“Helix Bar Review was a thorough course, all the resources and guidance are right in front of you on an easy to navigate platform, if you stick to the plan provided and challenge yourself to know the material, there is no reason to fail.”

Amanda Vela

Georgia State University College of Law

Passed the UBE

“Helix helped me to pass the bar exam. The material was consistently approachable as well as was a thorough review of everything needed to know to pass the bar exam. I was well prepared because of Helix. From start to finish, I enjoyed the course. Would absolutely take again for another exam if I had to pass another jurisdiction. I'm so grateful for Helix.”