a lot of people can muddle thru bar exams, or other professional exams as well.....does not mean they understand the subjects...just go at cramming..
Based on some lawyers I’ve known - very true. Illinois seems to hover around an 80%+ pass rate. When I took the California bar, it was around 50%. Zero passing the Illinois bar with likely 80% of others from all law schools, and likely after a thorough review course, is really not impressive.