Law graduates experience technical and logistical challenges with the new California Bar Exam
REUTERS — California will roll out its new bar exam on Feb. 25, but test takers say they have already encountered technical and logistical problems ranging from crashed computers and distracting online proctors on mock exams to an inability to schedule their tests.
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ABA JOURNAL — Then when COVID-19 hit, Oregon scrapped the rigid rules surrounding the UBE and offered an option to take the bar exam remotely and grant diploma privilege to 2020 graduates.
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LAW SCHOO TOOLBOX — In this episode, we’re continuing our conversation from last week on how to prepare for the bar exam as a 3L.
Read More about Podcast: More advice on how to prepare for the bar exam as a third-year law studentPodcast: Advice on answering third-party rights in contracts questions on the bar exam
BAR EXAM TOOLBOX — This is the first episode of a two-part discussion of third-party rights in contracts.
Read More about Podcast: Advice on answering third-party rights in contracts questions on the bar examPodcast: Advice for law graduates on conducting job searches during bar exam preparations
BAR EXAM TOOLBOX — Today, we’re speaking with former BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones about whether it’s feasible to apply for jobs while studying for the bar exam.
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LAW SCHOOL TOOL BOX — Today we’re diving into essential tips for 3Ls who are gearing up for the bar exam. We’ll cover everything from choosing a bar exam review provider to early study prep, accommodations, and getting life in order before the madness begins.
Read More about Podcast: How to prepare for the bar exam as a third-year law studentNew York to adopt NextGen Bar Exam by 2028
NCBE — The New York State Court of Appeals has announced that it will administer the NextGen bar exam beginning in July 2028. Thirty jurisdictions have now announced plans to adopt the NextGen exam; seven jurisdictions will first administer the new exam in 2026, thirteen in 2027, and ten in 2028
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ABA JOURNAL — New York, the jurisdiction with the largest number of bar candidates, will adopt the NextGen bar exam as it considers rejiggering the state-specific part of the exam, too, according to the New York Court of Appeals.
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VIRGINIA BOARD OF BAR EXAMINERS — The Virginia Board of Bar Examiners (the Board) has announced its decision to adopt a new test format for the bar exam, the NextGen Bar Exam, developed by the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE). The first administration of the NextGen Bar Exam in Virginia will take place in…
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ABA JOURNAL — The first NextGen bar exam is scheduled to debut in July 2026. Also, the NCBE posted its family law subject matter outline for the new test.
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