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The NCBE will beta test the NextGen UBE from January 8-10, 2026, across select law schools to enhance bar exam assessments for future candidates.
Read more →Michigan is set to adopt the NextGen Uniform Bar Exam by July 2028, focusing on practical skills for future lawyers.
Read more →Illinois will accept transferred passing scores from the NextGen UBE starting with July 2026, enhancing score portability and easing transition for law graduates.
Read more →Washington State has retroactively lowered its bar exam passing score in anticipation of the NextGen Uniform Bar Examination debuting in July 2026.
Read more →NCBE has released the family law subject matter outline for the NextGen Bar Exam, effective July 2028, marking significant updates for future examinees.
Read more →The NextGen Bar Exam is set to replace the traditional Uniform Bar Exam, focusing on skills and application over memorization.
Read more →The Supreme Court Ad Hoc Committee in New Jersey has issued a report reviewing the NextGen Uniform Bar Examination and making recommendations on whether to adopt the new format.
Read more →New Jersey will adopt the NextGen bar exam starting in July 2028, shifting to a practice-focused format emphasizing practical skills and score portability.
Read more →The NCBE's announcement of the scoring range for the NextGen Bar Exam has sparked debate over transparency and the adequacy of information provided.
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