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'Utterly Botched': Glitchy rollout of new California bar exam prompts lawsuit and legislative review
Test takers seeking to practice law in California experienced chaos this week as the State Bar of California fumbled the rollout of its new attorney licensing test, leaving many unable to complete their bar exams and some filing a proposed federal class action lawsuit.
Who Answers for Botched February California Bar Exam? So Far, Nobody
The California Supreme Court has said nothing publicly about the problems that have plagued the February bar exam.
Calif bar exam 'fiasco' this week needs court intervention, law deans say
The Supreme Court of California needs to intervene to help bar exam takers following the chaotic rollout of the state's new test this week, several California law school deans said on Thursday.
California Bar Exam Faces Major Technical Issues, Offering Retake for Affected Examinees
Unprecedented Retake Announced After Widespread Exam Disruptions The State Bar of California has announced an unprecedented retake of the February 2025 bar exam following widespread technical failures and login issues that prevented a significant number of test-takers from completing the first day of the newly developed licensing test.
Law School Deans, Key Lawmaker Urge California Supreme Court to Act on Bar Exam Mess
Senate Judiciary Chair Tom Umberg said he will call for an audit of what went "spectactularly wrong" with this week's bar exam while law school deans urged the high court to pump the brakes on the state bar's plans to hold an exam retake session in mid-March.
California bar exam meltdown on Tuesday prompts offer of March retakes
The State Bar of California is offering a retake of its February bar exam after examinees experienced "significant" technical issues or were unable to launch the test on Tuesday — the first day of the state's newly developed licensing exam.
Technical failures tank California bar exam relaunch, leading to March retakes
Technical glitches, proctoring chaos and system failures derailed California’s newly launched bar exam on Tuesday, forcing the State Bar to offer make-up tests for affected examinees on March 3 and 4.
California Bar Exam Faces Unprecedented Challenges: Refunds Issued Amidst Technical and Logistical Chaos
Introduction The California Bar Exam, a critical gateway for aspiring attorneys, is undergoing a tumultuous transition that has left thousands of candidates grappling with unexpected obstacles. The February 2025 administration,
Retakes offered to California Bar exam takers after widespread issues reported with new test
The State Bar of California has announced that retakes of the state's new bar exam will be offered as test takers reported numerous issues with the two-day test used to license attorneys.
Problems With New California Bar Exam Enrage Test Takers and Cloud Their Futures
Many aspiring lawyers could not access the test and cited delays or other issues. A lawmaker has called for an investigation.
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California new bar exam hits early hurdles: 67% of test takers report issues with scheduling, tech problems, and fewer in-person sites
California’s new bar exam, launching on February 25, 2025, has faced significant issues in its early stages, including scheduling problems, technical glitches with remote proctoring, and limited ...