Hawaii Supreme Court sets pass score for July bar exam
EIN PRESSWIRE — Due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, the Supreme Court announced today that for those applicants sitting for the Hawaii bar examination scheduled to begin on July 27, 2021, the passing score will be temporarily modified to 133.
Read More about Hawaii Supreme Court sets pass score for July bar examFlorida, New York, California, and Washington, DC will hold remote bar exams in July
BLOOMBERG LAW — Florida’s July bar exam will be held remotely, the third time the state has adjusted its administration of the biannual test for lawyers in training amid the pandemic. Applicants taking the exam on July 27 and July 28 will be required to download the same software used for the February bar exam.
Read More about Florida, New York, California, and Washington, DC will hold remote bar exams in JulyLouisiana July bar exam to be administered remotely in an open-book format
THE ADVOCATE — Louisiana bar exam test-takers won’t have to commit material to memory after the state Supreme Court announced that July tests will be open-book and conducted remotely due to the pandemic. An order approved Wednesday by the state’s highest court mirrors a similar decision last year.
Read More about Louisiana July bar exam to be administered remotely in an open-book formatFebruary Multistate Bar Exam scores improve over previous year
BLOOMBERG LAW — Scores for the Multistate Bar Exam ticked up slightly in the February test that remained online in many states, but far fewer people took the exam compared with the previous winter. The MBE is a key portion of each state’s overall bar exams that are administered twice per year.
Read More about February Multistate Bar Exam scores improve over previous yearGeorgia Supreme Court announces online only bar exam for July 2021
ALBANYHERLD.COM — The Supreme Court of Georgia has announced that the Georgia Bar Exam scheduled for this summer will be given remotely due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. It will be the third Georgia bar exam administered remotely during the past year. More than 1,000 applicants are expected to take the test.
Read More about Georgia Supreme Court announces online only bar exam for July 2021Podcast: Advice for law graduates on passing the bar exam
J.D. SUPRA — Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking about the reasons people who went to very prestigious law schools sometimes still fail the bar exam. In this episode, we discuss: Distinctions between law school exams and the bar exam, Contributing factors to failing, etc.
Read More about Podcast: Advice for law graduates on passing the bar examTips for law students on preparing for the bar exam
THE NATIONAL JURIST — Are you getting ready to start bar prep? If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone! Studying for the bar is a huge undertaking, and it can be hard to know where to begin. These helpful tips will ensure that you start your bar prep the right way.
Read More about Tips for law students on preparing for the bar examCommon reasons why law students fail the bar exam
ABA FOR LAW STUDENTS — If you failed the bar exam, you may feel a range of emotions—including anger, disappointment, frustration, and hopelessness. You may even question your decision to go to law school. Or wonder if you are cut out to be a lawyer.
Read More about Common reasons why law students fail the bar examWashburn Law professors David Rubenstein and Marsha Griggs discuss best practices for online bar exam administration
BLOOMBERG LAW — Online bar exams administered during the pandemic were marked by controversy around the use of proctoring using artificial intelligence and allegations of cheating. Washburn University School of Law professors David Rubenstein and Marsha Griggs say regulation and best practices are needed, since online exams are here to stay.
Read More about Washburn Law professors David Rubenstein and Marsha Griggs discuss best practices for online bar exam administrationGeorgia Bar Exam will be held remotely in July
FOX 31 — The Georgia Bar Exam will be held remotely for a third time due to COVID-19. The announcement from the Georgia Supreme Court came Wednesday morning as more than 1,000 applicants are expected to take the test that is required for licensure in Georgia and will be given July 27 and 28.
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