Nevada July bar exam to replace some test sections
ABA JOURNAL — According to a Nevada Supreme Court opinion published last week, the exam will be limited to eight essay questions on state law, and a performance test. The multistate bar exam, which has 200 multiple choice questions and is developed by the National Conference of Bar Examiners will be removed from the test. The Nevada…
Read More about Nevada July bar exam to replace some test sectionsTennessee schedules fall bar exam to accommodate reduced seating for July exam
ABA JOURNAL — Seating for the July exam is limited to no more than 50% of the customary number to comply with restrictions on gatherings under COVID-19 orders, according to a policy adopted by the Tennessee Board of Law Examiners that was affirmed by the state supreme court May 11. More information is available here.
Read More about Tennessee schedules fall bar exam to accommodate reduced seating for July examABA finds 10 law schools out of compliance with bar pass standard
ABA JOURNAL — Ten law schools are out of compliance with an ABA accreditation standard that requires a bar passage rate of at least 75% within two years. The council of the ABA’s Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, which met remotely May 15, posted the findings to the section’s website Wednesday. For…
Read More about ABA finds 10 law schools out of compliance with bar pass standardMichigan to administer July bar exam online
BLOOMBERG LAW – Michigan is the latest in a growing number of states that have decided to hold their upcoming bar exams online, as others weigh safety concerns and logistical issues related to administering tests during the coronavirus pandemic. The Michigan Supreme Court announced Monday that the Board of Law Examiners will administer a one-day bar exam…
Read More about Michigan to administer July bar exam onlineUniversity of Minnesota Law graduates petition Wisconsin Supreme Court to temporarily allow practice in state without bar exam
NEWSWEEK – As jurisdictions across the country continue to evaluate whether it will be possible to administer state bar examinations as scheduled this July during the coronavirus outbreak, recent law school graduates have requested a temporary suspension of requirements that currently prevent them from practicing without taking the test.
Read More about University of Minnesota Law graduates petition Wisconsin Supreme Court to temporarily allow practice in state without bar examCalifornia Bar Trustees form another working group on law firm ownership
LAW.COM – California State Bar trustees on Thursday revived efforts to create a “regulatory sandbox” that could allow non-lawyers to develop legal services without violating professional rules governing the practice of law.
Read More about California Bar Trustees form another working group on law firm ownershipStates outline July bar exam plans
NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BAR EXAMINERS — The following jurisdictions have made announcements about changes regarding the July 2020 bar exam. We will continue to update this page as we receive information from the jurisdictions. See our NCBE COVID-19 Updates page for more information about the coronavirus and NCBE exams and services. To contact a jurisdiction directly, see Jurisdiction Information.
Read More about States outline July bar exam plansIndiana hosts virtual bar admission ceremony
THE INDIANA LAWYER — However, hosting the event as normal by bringing together a couple hundred people at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in downtown Indianapolis was not possible in a time when stay-at-home orders, social distancing, masks and disinfectant wipes are part of everyday life. The Indiana Supreme Court adjusted to the unprecedented conditions by moving…
Read More about Indiana hosts virtual bar admission ceremonyNew York to prioritize bar exam access for in-state law school graduates
ABA JOURNAL — The exam is scheduled for Sept. 9 and Sept. 10, and the application process runs from May 5 to 15, according to an April 30 notice on the New York State Board of Law Examiners website.
Read More about New York to prioritize bar exam access for in-state law school graduatesExperts weigh-in on California online bar exam plan
ABA JOURNAL — If the novel coronavirus pandemic leads to online remotely proctored bar exams, controlled test-taking environments, one of the most equalizing factors, will be eliminated.
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