An ad hoc committee for the New Jersey Supreme Court has put forth a recommendation that the state adopt the “Next Generation” bar exam by July 2028. This move aligns with the plans of several other states that anticipate implementing the updated exam in the same time frame. The proposed examination is expected to introduce significant changes to the current bar assessment system, although specific details on the format and content are yet to be disclosed. These developments can be seen as part of a broader trend toward reforming licensure exams to better meet the evolving demands of the legal profession.
For additional details on New Jersey’s progression toward adopting this new bar exam, the full report is available here.