California Bar Exam Flaws Hurt 2% of Test Takers, State Finds

About 2% of California bar exam takers lost time or content from online technical glitches in July, according to the state’s overseer of the tests.

While about 31% of test takers experienced flaws with software memory utilization, the “vast majority” worked through the temporary difficulties, according to the State Bar of California.

“Although the data show that only a small percentage of applicants lost time or answer content, we are troubled by the extent of the problems identified,” Donna Hershkowitz, the state bar’s chief of programs, said in a statement. “We recognize that any unwelcome technological disruption is cause ...