National Conference of Bar Examiners publish an analysis of NextGen Bar Exam pilot data
NCBE — The National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) has published its first analysis of NextGen bar exam performance data, focused on the pilot testing phase, one of three stages of implementation research being conducted in preparation for the launch of the NextGen bar exam.
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THE NATIONAL JURIST — Picture it. You’ve spent months deep in bar prep, and exam day has finally arrived. You know the law and you’re equipped with the techniques for answering each type of question; but do you have a plan for staying focused if distractions arise?
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BAR EXAM TOOLBOX — Today, as part of our “Quick Tips” series, we’re talking about time management on the bar exam. Specifically, we share tips on what to do if you run out of time when writing an essay answer.
Read More about Podcast: Advice for bar exam takers running out of time on an essay responseABA legal education section adopts policy statement supporting alternative pathways to attorney licensing beyond the bar exam
REUTERS — The American Bar Association on Friday endorsed alternative attorney licensing pathways that don’t involve the bar exam, marking a major shift in ABA’s stance on admission to practice law.
Read More about ABA legal education section adopts policy statement supporting alternative pathways to attorney licensing beyond the bar examCalifornia delays plan to create its own bar exam
REUTERS — The State Bar of California on Thursday pumped the brakes on a plan to develop its own bar exam that can be administered online — a change the financially struggling organization projects would save as much as $4 million a year.
Read More about California delays plan to create its own bar examFlorida Supreme Court allows state’s law graduates to practice under supervision before passing the bar exam
FLORIDA BAR NEWS — In March 2023, the Florida Bar Board of Governors accepted a Florida Public Defender Association proposed amendment that would permit law school graduates to practice for up to a year under the supervision of an attorney while they await Bar admission.
Read More about Florida Supreme Court allows state’s law graduates to practice under supervision before passing the bar examLSAC looks at the work of academic support professionals in preparing students for the NextGen Bar Exam
LSAC — I recently had the pleasure of hosting Ashley London , director of bar studies and assistant professor at Duquesne University School of Law, for a webinar on academic support professionals (ASPs), the NextGen Bar Exam, and how the advent of the new exam might put a spotlight on ASPs and their work.
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SPOT ON FLORIDA — Eighty-two percent of Florida International University’s College of Law graduates passed the most recent bar exam, topping all of Florida’s accredited law schools and surpassing the average passage rate for all state law schools by about 29 percentage points.
Read More about Florida International Law celebrates success of graduates on the bar examABA legal education section considers support of alternative pathways to law licensing beyond the bar exam
REUTERS — The American Bar Association’s legal education arm may soon endorse lawyer licensing pathways that don’t involve passing the bar exam, potentially softening a pro-bar exam stance the organization has held for more than a century.
Read More about ABA legal education section considers support of alternative pathways to law licensing beyond the bar examFebruary California Bar Exam pass rate improves over previous year
LAW.COM — The pass rate on California’s February 2024 bar exam ticked upward to 33.9%, surpassing the 32.5% figure from last year, according to figures released Friday by the state bar.
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