A look at the differences in February and July Bar Exam outcomes
THE NATIONAL JURIST — The good news for applicants preparing to sit for the bar exam in February is that it is not objectively harder than the July exam.
Read More about A look at the differences in February and July Bar Exam outcomesCalifornia State Bar approves reduction of test sites for July bar exam
REUTERS — The State Bar of California is paring back the number of July bar exam locations from 13 to 10 this year in order to save money, but the cuts aren’t as drastic as some had feared.
Read More about California State Bar approves reduction of test sites for July bar examNextGen Bar Exam gains support
ABA JOURNAL — The first reimagining of the bar exam in 25 years moved closer to becoming a reality this year, as nine jurisdictions have committed to using the NextGen bar exam.
Read More about NextGen Bar Exam gains supportNebraska and Kentucky to adopt NextGen Bar Exam
REUTERS — Nebraska and Kentucky are the latest states to commit to using the updated bar exam for licensing attorneys, though both are waiting an extra year to make the change.
Read More about Nebraska and Kentucky to adopt NextGen Bar ExamArizona to adopt the NextGen Bar Exam in 2027
REUTERS — Arizona on Tuesday became the latest state to adopt the revamped bar exam, but with a yearlong delay.
Read More about Arizona to adopt the NextGen Bar Exam in 2027Willamette Law dean Brian Gallini discusses Oregon State Bar decision on alternative licensure
PORTLAND BUSINESS JOURNAL — Brian Gallini said the bar exam doesn’t test actual skills lawyers need and it’s inequitable.
Read More about Willamette Law dean Brian Gallini discusses Oregon State Bar decision on alternative licensureA look at the results of the July 2023 Multistate Bar Exam
JDJOURNAL — The Multistate Bar Exam (MBE) results for July 2023 have been released by the National Conference of Board Examiners, showcasing notable changes in scores and test-taker demographics compared to the previous year.
Read More about A look at the results of the July 2023 Multistate Bar ExamIndiana Supreme Court to review proposal that would allow graduates of nonaccredited law schools to take the bar exam
ABA JOURNAL — The Indiana Supreme Court is now seeking comment on a proposed amendment allowing graduates of non-American Bar Association-accredited law schools to sit for the Indiana bar exam.
Read More about Indiana Supreme Court to review proposal that would allow graduates of nonaccredited law schools to take the bar examOregon Supreme Court approves pathway to practice for law graduates without taking the bar exam
REUTERS — Law graduates will be able to become licensed in Oregon without taking the bar exam, starting in May 2024.
Read More about Oregon Supreme Court approves pathway to practice for law graduates without taking the bar examLaw schools start preparing students for the NextGen Bar Exam
WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL — Big changes are on the horizon for bar exams in 2026, and Minnesota law schools are beginning to make plans for how they might adapt.
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