Mike Sims

Director of Academic Success and Assistant Clinical Professor of Legal Analysis, Writing, and Research
Full-time faculty
Mike Sims has dedicated his legal career to helping students succeed at law school and on bar exams. As the former president of BARBRI, Sims collaborated closely with law students, faculty, and administration nationwide to enhance outcomes. His strong understanding of the state-specific and national components of the bar exams, along with his knowledge of the legal education landscape, has established him as a leading expert for those seeking insights into legal education trends and challenges, particularly those related to the NextGen bar exam.
Professor Sims earned his J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law and his B.S. in Agricultural Education from Texas A&M University. Before joining BARBRI, Sims worked in both national and state government, where he served as a special assistant to U.S. Senator Lloyd Bentsen and later as chief clerk for the State Affairs Committee of the Texas House of Representatives. Currently, he is a member of the City Plan Commission in Dallas, representing District 11.
Professor Sims is admitted to practice in the State of Texas.
Area of expertise
- Legal Analysis, Writing and Research
Education
B.S., Texas A&M University
J.D., The University of Texas School of Law
Courses
Advanced Analytical Legal Writing
Advanced Legal Reasoning
Lawyering Skills