26/08/2026
He crushed the Bar exam on his first try!
🚨 TRECORD-BREAKER ALERT! 🚨
It has been roughly 3 years since a viral video took over our feeds, showing a law grad breaking down in tears with his family after opening his exam results. If you remember that raw, beautiful moment, you know exactly who this is. 🥹😭
Meet Matthew Graham. In 2023, he shocked the legal world by setting a monumental record on the Maryland Bar Exam, scoring a massive 309 out of 400 on his first try! That put him in the elite 94th percentile of all test-takers across the entire country. 📈🔥
But it was HOW he did it that still leaves us speechless years later. Matthew achieved that historic score while balancing:
➡️ Working grueling 15-hour workdays 💼
➡️ Studying as a night student (graduating magna cm laude!) 📚
➡️ Being a newlywed 💍
➡️ Raising a newborn baby girl 🍼
➡️ Having just 9 weeks to study ⏱️
Three years later, Matthew’s legacy continues to pave the way for the next generation of Black attorneys, proving that non-traditional paths can lead to historic heights. He went from a viral sensation to a powerhouse licensed attorney. ⚖️✨
Time flies, but true excellence never fades. Drop a "👏🏾" or a "Congratulations" in the comments to celebrate Matthew's ongoing journey and success!