NATIONAL JURIST — If you’re about to begin bar prep, it is natural to want to know exactly how much you’ll need to study in order to get a passing score. It’s human nature to want a definite, clear answer, and we wish we could give you one. However, the true, real answer is that it depends on your personal situation. While there’s no formula for the correct amount of bar prep, we’ve put together this list of questions to consider when determining how many hours per week you should study for the bar exam.