Latest Bar Exam News & Updates

The State Bar of California introduces the PLP program allowing law graduates to practice provisionally while awaiting bar exam results, with applications open until December 31, 2025.

Illinois will accept transferred passing scores from the NextGen UBE starting with July 2026, enhancing score portability and easing transition for law graduates.

The Morning Docket on December 19, 2025, emphasizes bar exam updates and resources for law students, focusing on practical assessment techniques and wellness strategies.

The official information from the State Bar of California details upcoming examination dates, the use of the MBE, and results announcement timing.

The California Supreme Court has adopted stricter standards for experts in bar exam-related matters, focusing on reliability and credibility.

The California State Bar announces a new practice analysis to inform revisions of bar exam content and standards based on empirical data.

As the December 2025 bar exam approaches, candidates adapt their study strategies to respond to current Supreme Court developments.

The Washington Supreme Court has lowered the state UBE passing score from 266 to 260, impacting candidates retroactively.

The Washington Supreme Court has lowered the passing score for the Uniform Bar Exam, retroactively passing candidates who scored between 260 and 265.