NextGen Bar Exam: Criticism Mounts Over Family Law Changes and Exam Prep Challenges
Introduction The National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) has faced criticism from the legal education community regarding its handling of…
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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…
South Dakota’s Only Law School May Be Struggling, but There’s Hope
Summary: The University of South Dakota School of Law has been struggling over the past few years with bar passage…
University of Chicago Becomes Law School to Beat with New 2016 Employment Data Report
Summary: The latest report released by the American Bar Association on employment rates for new graduates show a troubling trend.…
ABA Sanctions Two Law Schools for Low Admissions Standards
Summary: Two law schools have been reprimanded for their lax admissions standards. The American Bar Association is fighting to stop…
Lowering LSAT Score Requirements May Have Consequences
Summary: Enrollment at law schools has dropped across the country. Many have reduced admission requirements to pad enrollment, but doing…
Southern California Institute of Law Seeks Not to Disclose Bar Passage Rate
The Southern California Institute of Law is claiming that the First Amendment will protect their right to not disclose what…
California State Bar Passage Rate Dips Slightly, Still Strong
The State Bar of California’s Committee of Bar Examiners released the passage rate for those that took February’s Bar Exam,…
High Rates of Bar Passage in New York and Texas
The results are in, and Texas and New York are welcoming hundreds of new attorneys into their respective Bars. Earlier…