State Bar & Bar Associations
Mar. 5, 2025
State Supreme Court orders bar to make July exam in-person
The decision comes after thousands of test-takers were locked out of the online system, prompting legal action and legislative scrutiny.
On Tuesday, the California Supreme Court ordered the State Bar to revert to its previous format for the July exam after technical issues with a new system during the February exam locked out test-takers.
The court also apologized for the "disappointment, stress and frustration" experienced by many who took the exam last week.
The State Bar Board of Trustees meets Wednesday to discuss a plan for returning to in-person testing in July and consider a staff recommen...
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