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Bar Exam Pass Rates on the Rise Across the U.S. in July 2024

The July 2024 bar exam is shaping up to be a positive one for test-takers, with pass rates trending upward…

Florida to Adopt New Bar Exam Format in 2028

Florida will transition to the new version of the bar exam in July 2028, according to an announcement by state…

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…

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…

Bar Exam Scores Plummet to Lowest Point in Past Several Decades

Summary: Bar exam pass rates continue to decline, concerning law school graduates and law firms alike. According to Bloomberg, law…

Does Plummet in Bar Exam Scores Show Law Schools are Slipping?

Summary: After a steep drop in bar exam scores, many deans are questioning the test. Are law school graduates getting…

Federal Court Rules in Favor of Blind Law School Grad

On Friday U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer of San Francisco ordered the National Conference of Law Examiners to accommodate Stephanie…

Federal Judge Will Hear Motion in California Bar Exam Accommodation Case

Today United States District Court Judge Charles R. Breyer will hear a motion on whether a blind law school graduate…