ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Bar (law)

A bar in law is not like the bars you eat, it's a group of lawyers who have passed a test called the bar exam. The bar exam is really hard and tests if the person knows all the laws and rules that are important to be a lawyer. Once a person passes the bar exam, they become a member of the bar and can practice law. Being a member of the bar is a big deal because it means that the person has the knowledge and skills to help people with their legal problems. Think of it like a superhero club, where lawyers who have passed the bar exam are like the superheroes who can protect people and their rights through the law.