California Bar Exam Faces Technical Challenges: State Supreme Court Sought to Lower Passing Score and Credit Unanswered Questions

The California Bar is seeking assistance from the state’s supreme court to manage significant technical challenges encountered by test-takers during the February 2025 bar exam. In light of these difficulties, the bar has proposed a reduction in the passing score and requested the authority to award credit for unanswered questions. These measures aim to address the impact of technical issues on exam performance. For more details, refer to the original report from Law360.