Podcast: How to approach Multistate Bar Exam questions

July 25, 2024

BAR EXAM TOOLBOX — In this episode, we’re talking about the multiple-choice portion of the bar exam, and we’re doing a walkthrough of three real MBE questions.

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Florida to adopt NextGen Bar Exam in 2028

July 22, 2024

REUTERS — Florida will switch to the new version of the bar exam in July 2028, officials said on Thursday, making it the largest bar exam jurisdiction so far to unveil its plans for the updated attorney licensing test.

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Arizona lowers minimum bar exam score to increase pass rate

July 22, 2024

REUTERS —  Law school graduates who fall just short of passing Arizona’s bar exam will soon have the option to become licensed attorneys after spending two years working under the supervision of an experienced lawyer in a rural area or a government or non-profit law setting.

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Florida A&M Law receives warning from state over bar exam pass rate

July 11, 2024

MSN — Florida A&M University has received a stern warning from the State University System (SUS) board of governors regarding the performance of its law and nursing programs per a report by the Florida Phoenix.

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Boston University Law faculty share music and advice for students preparing for the bar exam

July 10, 2024

BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — For most students, walking across the graduation stage marks the culmination of their degree, the final hurdle before beginning their long-sought careers. For many law students, however, that final hurdle is the bar exam.

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BARBRI announces new prep course for the NextGen Bar Exam

July 8, 2024

PR NEWSWIRE — As the legal landscape evolves, BARBRI is leading the charge in preparing students for the Next Generation (NextGen) bar exam. 

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Texas to begin using the NextGen Bar Exam in 2028

July 8, 2024

REUTERS — Texas is poised to begin using the new national bar exam in July 2028, but officials are giving the public the opportunity to weigh in before that change is official.

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National Conference of Bar Examiners publish an analysis of NextGen Bar Exam pilot data

June 18, 2024

NCBE — The National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) has published its first analysis of NextGen bar exam performance data, focused on the pilot testing phase, one of three stages of implementation research being conducted in preparation for the launch of the NextGen bar exam. 

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How to avoid distractions on the day of the bar exam 

June 17, 2024

THE NATIONAL JURIST — Picture it. You’ve spent months deep in bar prep, and exam day has finally arrived. You know the law and you’re equipped with the techniques for answering each type of question; but do you have a plan for staying focused if distractions arise?

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Podcast: Advice for bar exam takers running out of time on an essay response

June 17, 2024

BAR EXAM TOOLBOX — Today, as part of our “Quick Tips” series, we’re talking about time management on the bar exam. Specifically, we share tips on what to do if you run out of time when writing an essay answer.

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