How many times did Michelle Obama fail the bar exam?

[Deepak]

I’m curious—did Michelle Obama ever fail the bar exam, or did she pass it on her first try?

 

[Jone]

Michelle Obama passed the Illinois bar exam on her first attempt in 1988. There’s no record or credible report of her failing the bar exam. She later became a licensed attorney and practiced law before moving into public service and advocacy work.

 

[Gsusangrey]

After graduating from Harvard Law School, Michelle Obama took the bar exam in Illinois but failed it on her first try. After passing it on her second try, she started practicing law.

 

[Salvatore_Damon]

There’s no public record or credible source showing that Michelle Obama ever failed the bar exam. She graduated from Harvard Law School and became a licensed attorney in Illinois in 1989, so as far as verified info goes, she passed on her attempt and practiced law legitimately.