California Considers Transition to National Bar Exam Amid Calls for Standardization

In a notable development, State Senate Judiciary Chair Tom Umberg has put forth amended legislation that could see California’s bar exam being shaped by the National Conference of Bar Examiners rather than the currently engaged Kaplan Exam Services. This legislative change would mandate the use of the National Committee of Bar Examiners’ multistate exam at least until 2027. Such a shift aims to standardize the examination process amidst ongoing discussions about the exam’s format and content. For further details, the full text is accessible through Law.com.