Texas to administer NextGen Bar Exam starting in 2028

March 26, 2025

NCBE — Texas is moving forward with plans to administer the NextGen bar exam beginning in July 2028.

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California Bar to investigate roll-out of new bar exam

March 25, 2025

REUTERS — The State Bar of California on Wednesday launched an independent investigation of its February bar exam, a newly created test that was marred by widespread technical and logistical problems.

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California State Bar investigates bar exam question leak

March 25, 2025

ABA JOURNAL — California bar hunts for who leaked bar questions, applicants sue test administrator

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How issues with the California Bar Exam release are affecting test takers

March 25, 2025

NEW YORK TIMES — Many aspiring lawyers could not access the test and cited delays or other issues. A lawmaker has called for an investigation.

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UMass Law Dean’s Advisory Board allocates funds for bar exam stipends

March 18, 2025

UMASS LAW — UMass Law graduates preparing for upcoming bar exams will receive critical financial support thanks to generous funding from the UMass Law Dean’s Advisory Board.

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California State Bar offers free July Bar Exam registration to applicants that experienced challenges in February

March 13, 2025

THE STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA — The Board of Trustees, at its February 21 meeting, approved a plan to offer a free July 2025 Bar Exam to test takers who withdraw from the February 2025 exam or fail next week’s test. 

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Podcast: 5 tips to follow when studying for the bar exam

March 13, 2025

BAR EXAM TOOLBOX — Tune in for a special milestone episode today (number 300), where we share our top 5 tips for passing the bar exam.

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Maryland law schools prepare students for the upcoming NextGen Bar Exam

March 13, 2025

THE DAILY RECORD — Maryland’s two law schools will be among the first in the nation to adopt a new bar exam next year.

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California Bar offers refund to bar exam test-takers amid tech and logistic issues

March 7, 2025

REUTERS — The State Bar of California on Thursday offered a full refund to the 5,600 people scheduled to sit for its new bar exam later this month if they want to withdraw from taking it — an unprecedented step with the test date just 12 days away.

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A look at Widener Commonwealth Law Bar Success Program

March 3, 2025

WIDENER UNIVERSITY COMMONWEALTH LAW SCHOOL — Preparing for the bar exam is one of the most significant challenges law graduates face, and Widener University Commonwealth Law School is committed to ensuring its students have the tools and support they need to succeed.

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