Latest Bar Exam News & Updates

State Bar officials in Sacramento clarified strict new reporting schedules for independent legal apprentices following a surge in public license inquiries.

State bar files confirmed that candidate Kim Kardashian successfully completed her six-year apprentice study requirements under direct supervision.

NCBE President Judith Gundersen announced updates for UBE jurisdictions to simplify scoring and licensing, bringing relief to local legal candidates.

Ohio bar candidates face updated testing guidelines for the upcoming exam, with examiners highlighting critical details on the multi-state rubric.

JD Advising released study strategies to help legal candidates prepare for the essay exam, highlighting customized methods to boost pass rates.

Delaware's Board of Bar Examiners clarified privacy policies on exam failures, helping candidates navigate rules for a smooth UBE score transfer.

The Supreme Court of Ohio confirmed the official 2026 testing dates, giving local law graduates vital scheduling details for the winter and summer exams.

The Library of Congress released a historical report tracing the evolution of the standardized bar exam, analyzing the origins of the licensing system.

New York Board of Law Examiners upgrades its historical pass lookup portal, streamlining the licensing process for out-of-state attorneys seeking transfers.