State Bar & Bar Associations
Aug. 15, 2017
State Bar urged to seek lower passing score on exam
Speakers argued there is no evidence of benefits from the state’s high standard.
Jennifer Mnookin, dean of UCLA School of Law, told a State Bar public hearing that California should lower the passing score on the bar exam to be more in line with other states.
Several law school officials and graduates on Monday called for a reduced passing score on the California bar exam, with most arguing there is no evidence having the second highest standard in the nation is beneficial.
Many of the dozen speakers at the public hearing hosted by the State Bar in Los Angeles suggested a score more in line with other states and some criticized a study commissioned by the bar that produced a suggested me...
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