AVE MARIA SCHOOL OF LAW RANKS #1 IN FLORIDA BAR EXAM RESULTS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 14, 2025
Contact: Elizabeth Westhoff
Associate Dean, Communications & External Affairs 239.687.5404 (direct) | 314.740.9954 (mobile) ewesthoff@avemarialaw.edu
NAPLES, FL- April 14, 2025 – Today the results of the February 2025 Florida Bar Exam for first-time takers were released.
Ave Maria School of Law’s passage rate for the 8 first-time test takers who sat for the February exam was 87.5%, placing Ave Maria Law first in the state for this exam administration.
“Congratulations to our alums who took the exam, to the faculty and staff who prepared them, and to our entire community! This is a wonderful achievement to be celebrated,” said Dean and C. E. O. John M. Czarnetzky. “For the students who took and passed the Florida exam, this is a significant accomplishment, and I am very proud of you. Everyone at Ave Maria Law remains focused on ensuring 100% of our students pass,” continued Czarnetzky.
Ave Maria School of Law is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
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About Ave Maria School of Law: Ave Maria School of Law was founded in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 2000 and in 2009 relocated to Naples, Florida. Ave Maria Law is the only American Catholic law school with the Cardinal Newman Guide stamp of approval. It has been named the best Catholic Law School in the United States for the devout by The National Jurist PreLaw Magazine and #1 Most Diverse Law School by PreLaw. The Princeton Review named Ave Law one of the nation’s most outstanding law schools, consistently ranks as #1 “Most Conservative Students” and among the “Best Law Schools.” Ave Law is a Yellow Ribbon and Military Friendly® School. Ave Law is licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License Number 4007, and is fully accredited by the American Bar Association.
