California Supreme Court Rejects Alternative to Bar Exam
The Bar Exam Remains the Sole Pathway for New Lawyers in California In a ruling on Thursday, the California Supreme…
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Arizona’s Innovative Program for Bar Exam Near-Pass Graduates
Arizona is launching a groundbreaking initiative to address the shortage of lawyers in rural areas and improve access to justice…
ABA Endorses Alternative Attorney Licensing Pathways
A Historic Shift in ABA Policy The American Bar Association (ABA) has endorsed new attorney licensing pathways that do not…
California Bar Considers Cutting Ties with NCBE Amid Financial Struggles
Financial Pressures Prompt Change The State Bar of California, facing significant financial challenges, had been poised to decide on a…
Improved Bar Passage Rates in States with Lowered Cut Scores
Several states that reduced the minimum passing score for the bar exam in 2023 saw improvements in their February 2024…
Bar Exam Takers in Chilling Ordeal: Fears of Suboptimal Performance Due to Cold Conditions
Exam Day Struggles Several bar examinees in California expressed concern and discomfort after enduring frigid temperatures during the first day…
Indiana Supreme Court Allows Graduates from Non-ABA Law Schools to Sit for Bar Exam
In a significant development, the Indiana Supreme Court has modified its attorney admissions rules to broaden access to the bar…
NextGen Bar Exam to Replace ExamSoft in July 2026
The forthcoming revamped bar exam set to debut in July 2026 is set to abandon ExamSoft, the testing platform fraught…
State Bar of California Contemplates Reduction in Bar Exam Locations to Cut Costs
To alleviate budget constraints, the State Bar of California is considering a proposal to decrease the number of testing locations…
Young Californian Prodigy Shatters Bar Exam Records, Now a Practicing Attorney
In a historic milestone for legal education, a remarkable teenager from California's Central Valley has secured his place in legal…
ABA Explores Accreditation for Fully Online Law Schools: A Paradigm Shift in Legal Education
In a landmark decision, the American Bar Association's (ABA) legal education arm is contemplating extending accreditation to fully online law…
California Bar Exam Results: July 2023 Overview
The July 2023 bar exam cycle concluded recently, with California reporting a slight dip in its overall pass rate, contrasting…