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California Bar Gets Their Supreme Court's Go Ahead

The California Supreme Court approved a new lawyer licensing exam to be delivered both remotely and in-person, enhancing accessibility and safety.
The State Bar of California's collaboration with Kaplan aims for a more cost-effective and efficient licensing approach.

Bar Examinees Subjected To Freezing Conditions At Test Venue

The February bar exam venue in the Cow Palace was excessively cold, with examinees facing freezing temperatures and ice inside. Some even experienced muscle cramps due to the extreme conditions.
Despite being in California, examinees at the bar exam venue felt colder inside than outside, with ice forming in water bottles. Concerns were raised to the venue and the State Bar of California.

California Bar Gets Their Supreme Court's Go Ahead

The California Supreme Court approved a new lawyer licensing exam to be delivered both remotely and in-person, enhancing accessibility and safety.
The State Bar of California's collaboration with Kaplan aims for a more cost-effective and efficient licensing approach.

Bar Examinees Subjected To Freezing Conditions At Test Venue

The February bar exam venue in the Cow Palace was excessively cold, with examinees facing freezing temperatures and ice inside. Some even experienced muscle cramps due to the extreme conditions.
Despite being in California, examinees at the bar exam venue felt colder inside than outside, with ice forming in water bottles. Concerns were raised to the venue and the State Bar of California.
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#legal-education

Bar Exam Offers Extra Credit With A Catch

California's State Bar is shifting to Kaplan for the licensing exam to cut costs and improve financial stability.

Nevada Could Join Growing Number Of States With Alternatives To The Bar

Nevada is pioneering an alternative lawyer licensing process that integrates bar exam components with supervised practice to enhance competency in aspiring lawyers.

Tests into and out of law schools-what's changing and why

The LSAT faces competition and dramatic changes in legal assessments are on the horizon.

Bar Exam Offers Extra Credit With A Catch

California's State Bar is shifting to Kaplan for the licensing exam to cut costs and improve financial stability.

Nevada Could Join Growing Number Of States With Alternatives To The Bar

Nevada is pioneering an alternative lawyer licensing process that integrates bar exam components with supervised practice to enhance competency in aspiring lawyers.

Tests into and out of law schools-what's changing and why

The LSAT faces competition and dramatic changes in legal assessments are on the horizon.
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New Hashtag For Bar Examinees #MakeJudyTakeTheBar

The bar exam is criticized for not truly testing minimum competency or necessary lawyering skills.

NCBE Messed Up, Bro, California Kicked Them Out Of The Bar

California Bar is switching to Kaplan for new bar exam to save costs and generate funds.

New Hashtag For Bar Examinees #MakeJudyTakeTheBar

The bar exam is criticized for not truly testing minimum competency or necessary lawyering skills.

NCBE Messed Up, Bro, California Kicked Them Out Of The Bar

California Bar is switching to Kaplan for new bar exam to save costs and generate funds.
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Who Needs Basic Necessities When You're Taking The Bar Exam?

The bar exam can be a grueling experience with challenges like lack of essential resources and technical issues.

She Didn't Pass Her Bar Exam': Trump Slams Kamala Harris, Suggests She Should Take Mental Aptitude Test

Donald Trump criticized Kamala Harris for not passing the California bar exam on her first attempt.

Would You Take The Bar If They Paid You Like A 4th Year Associate?

Law school grads can earn $1,500 testing new bar exam prototype, offering valuable experience and decent pay.

Morning Docket: 07.31.24

Law students offered $1500 to beta test new bar exam.

Morning Docket: 07.22.24

Legal challenges to Biden's eligibility premature as he's not on ballots until convention delegate vote.
from Above the Law
6 months ago

Morning Docket: 04.17.24

The article highlights various legal news events, such as profiles of jurors in the Trump case and potential changes to the bar exam.
Prominent legal figures like Bob Menendez and Eric Adams are mentioned in connection to different legal topics.
Some cases discussed involve copyright violations and constitutional questions surrounding religious exemptions in healthcare regulations.

The Law Schools With The Highest Bar Exam Pass Rates (2023)

Ten of the top 15 law schools with the highest 2023 bar pass rates are in the T-14 ranking.
Pass rate for first-time test takers increased to 79.18% in 2023, up from 78% in 2022.

Morning Docket: 02.01.24

ExamSoft passes bar exam
Disney lawsuit dismissed by Trump judge
Former NRA lawyer turns against boss

New Design Patent Bar Welcomes More Creative Lawyers To The IP World

The USPTO is introducing a new bar exam for design patent practitioners, allowing professionals with creative and artistic backgrounds to practice patent law.
Applicants for the design patent bar must have a degree in industrial design, product design, architecture, applied arts, graphic design, fine/studio arts, or art teacher education.
The expansion of the admission criteria aims to encourage broader participation in patent law and keep up with evolving technology.

Bar Applicant's Text Experience Was So Bad She Wants Money For It

Bar applicant fails to obtain damages for test mishaps and proctor distractions.
The court determines that the proper remedy is for the applicant to retake the bar exam with proper accommodations.

Arizona Offers Alternate Path To Practice After Almost Passing Bar

Arizona launching a program allowing law graduates near passing score on the bar exam to become licensed attorneys after two years of supervised work in rural or public settings.
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