California Bar Exam's Tech Disaster: A Return to In-Person Testing?
2025-03-04
The California bar exam was thrown into chaos by technical glitches. The new online testing system resulted in widespread issues for test-takers, including crashes, lag, error messages, and even flawed questions. The State Bar of California is recommending a return to in-person testing and dropping vendor Meazure Learning. While initially intended to save money, the cost overruns are significant, sparking lawsuits and legislative review. Law school deans are urging provisional licenses for failed candidates and a return to the National Conference of Bar Examiners' questions. This highlights the risks and costs of online exams, raising concerns about fairness and test-taker rights.