Georgia Supreme Court announces online only bar exam for July 2021
ALBANYHERLD.COM — The Supreme Court of Georgia has announced that the Georgia Bar Exam scheduled for this summer will be given remotely due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. It will be the third Georgia bar exam administered remotely during the past year. More than 1,000 applicants are expected to take the test.
Read More about Georgia Supreme Court announces online only bar exam for July 2021Podcast: Advice for law graduates on passing the bar exam
J.D. SUPRA — Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking about the reasons people who went to very prestigious law schools sometimes still fail the bar exam. In this episode, we discuss: Distinctions between law school exams and the bar exam, Contributing factors to failing, etc.
Read More about Podcast: Advice for law graduates on passing the bar examTips for law students on preparing for the bar exam
THE NATIONAL JURIST — Are you getting ready to start bar prep? If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone! Studying for the bar is a huge undertaking, and it can be hard to know where to begin. These helpful tips will ensure that you start your bar prep the right way.
Read More about Tips for law students on preparing for the bar examCommon reasons why law students fail the bar exam
ABA FOR LAW STUDENTS — If you failed the bar exam, you may feel a range of emotions—including anger, disappointment, frustration, and hopelessness. You may even question your decision to go to law school. Or wonder if you are cut out to be a lawyer.
Read More about Common reasons why law students fail the bar examWashburn Law professors David Rubenstein and Marsha Griggs discuss best practices for online bar exam administration
BLOOMBERG LAW — Online bar exams administered during the pandemic were marked by controversy around the use of proctoring using artificial intelligence and allegations of cheating. Washburn University School of Law professors David Rubenstein and Marsha Griggs say regulation and best practices are needed, since online exams are here to stay.
Read More about Washburn Law professors David Rubenstein and Marsha Griggs discuss best practices for online bar exam administrationGeorgia Bar Exam will be held remotely in July
FOX 31 — The Georgia Bar Exam will be held remotely for a third time due to COVID-19. The announcement from the Georgia Supreme Court came Wednesday morning as more than 1,000 applicants are expected to take the test that is required for licensure in Georgia and will be given July 27 and 28.
Read More about Georgia Bar Exam will be held remotely in JulyKentucky Supreme Court to review University of Kentucky Student Bar Association’s request to remove mental health question from bar application
WTVQ ABC 36 — The Kentucky Supreme Court has responded to a request from Kentucky Student Bar Association Presidents to get rid of a question regarding mental health on the bar exam. The letter also says it’s committed to addressing the high rates of depression, anxiety, addiction and suicide within the profession.
Read More about Kentucky Supreme Court to review University of Kentucky Student Bar Association’s request to remove mental health question from bar applicationFlorida Bar Alternative Dispute Resolution Section connects lawyers, professors, and students
THE FLORIDA BAR — The Alternative Dispute Resolution Section’s Law School Liaison Committee recently launched a project designed to convene conversations between ADR professionals and Florida law schools. “Our goal was to create a Florida-wide ADR network by connecting law school ADR professors, law students, and ADR practitioners.”
Read More about Florida Bar Alternative Dispute Resolution Section connects lawyers, professors, and studentsAdvice for first-time bar exam takers
THE NATIONAL JURIST — Studying for the bar exam the first time can be intimidating. Not only do you need to learn a huge amount of material in a short period of time, you need to apply it under pressure on test day! If you’re wondering how to maximize your bar prep, you’re in luck!
Read More about Advice for first-time bar exam takersColorado Supreme Court announces remote bar exam for July 2021
GREELEY TRIBUNE — The summer 2021 Colorado Bar Examination will be held remotely due to ongoing concerns about the spread of COVID-19, the Colorado Supreme Court said Wednesday. “The February exam was successfully administered remotely to more than 300 applicants seeking licensure in Colorado.”
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