National Conference of Bar Examiners to offer remote bar exam in July
NCBE — NCBE today announced that it will again offer jurisdictions the option to administer the bar exam remotely in July 2021 to help address health concerns associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and provide support for future legal professionals. NCBE recognizes that restrictions may still be in place this summer.
Read More about National Conference of Bar Examiners to offer remote bar exam in JulyTips for taking a remote bar exam
THE NATIONAL JURIST — With many states administering the bar exam remotely in 2020 — and now into 2021 — what was already a very difficult and stressful time has become even more challenging as examinees are forced to navigate this new territory. Here are a few tips for taking a remote bar exam.
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BLOOMBERG LAW — Despite thousands of students being initially flagged for possible cheating and then exonerated, bar authorities in California and New York say they don’t plan any major fixes this go around. “Given the volume of applicants that applied for this exam, 3,000-plus flags was not alarming,” said California State Bar Director.
Read More about February remote bar exams make minor adjustments from July administrationBar exam takers with learning disabilities face new challenges in transition to remote format
LAW360 — The COVID-19 pandemic has raised new questions for disabled individuals taking standardized tests such as the bar exam, and their advocates. The need to change test formats has unearthed and magnified challenges related to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act[1] and, for some, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Read More about Bar exam takers with learning disabilities face new challenges in transition to remote formatUC Berkeley Law graduates sworn into California Bar during virtual ceremony
UC BERKELEY SCHOOL OF LAW — On Jan. 27, one more milestone happened via Zoom: More than 150 alumni were sworn in to the state bar and the bar of U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Living rooms and laptops replaced the traditional auditorium gathering and champagne toast.
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PEPPERDINE CARUSO SCHOOL OF LAW — Almost 300 people joined Pepperdine Caruso Law’s most recent California Bar Exam passers from the Class of 2020, their family and friends, students, faculty, staff, and alumni for the second-ever online swearing in ceremony the evening. It was an unprecedented evening for an unprecedented class.
Read More about Pepperdine Law students celebrate California Bar Exam successCalifornia Supreme Court allows retroactive bar admission with supervised practice amid pass score changes
ABA JOURNAL — People who previously flunked the California bar exam but would have passed under a recently changed cut score can now obtain law licenses if they complete 300 hours of supervised practice. The change applies to test-takers between July 2015 and February 2020, who scored between 1390 and 1439 on the exam.
Read More about California Supreme Court allows retroactive bar admission with supervised practice amid pass score changesNCBE adopts series of bar exam recommendations
ABA JOURNAL — Recommendations for bar exam changes, including new types of questions and the evaluation of options for computer-delivered tests with in-person proctoring, were adopted Thursday by the National Conference of Bar Examiners’ board of trustees. Implementation is expected to take four to five years.
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ABA FOR LAW STUDENTS — After graduation, future esquires are focused on one final milestone: passing their state’s bar exam. Studying for the bar exam can be stressful and overwhelming. The key to managing these feelings is to have a plan in place to guide exam preparation. Indeed, there is no single right way to prepare.
Read More about Tips for law students preparing for the bar examSouth Carolina announces February bar exam to be administered in-person
THE POST AND COURIER — The winter bar exam will continue as scheduled Feb. 23-24, the S.C. Judicial Branch announced, with applicants required to attend in person. Authorities said they’ll have similar safety measures in place to those used in July but didn’t detail the precautions. They’re also considering stricter requirements.
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