Content Foundational Concepts & Principles and Foundational Skills
Structure and Format Integrated exam that assesses knowledge and skills holistically, with a mix of item types and formats
Frequency The exam will continue to be offered twice per year
Delivery Mode Computer-based, at test centers or on examinees’ laptops at jurisdiction-managed sites
Scoring Compensatory scoring model that produces a single combined score for admission decisions
Timing Single-event, summative exam at or near the point of licensure
In January 2021, the NCBE Board of Trustees approved the Testing Task Force’s recommendations to ensure that the next generation of the bar exam continues to test the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for competent entry-level legal practice in a changing profession. The process to implement the recommendations is expected to take 5 years. If you wish to subscribe to receive updates as development of the NextGen Bar Exam progresses, or simply have questions, please click either the “CONTACT US” or “SUBSCRIBE” button below.
Content Foundational Concepts & Principles and Foundational Skills
Structure and Format Integrated exam that assesses knowledge and skills holistically, with a mix of item types and formats
Frequency The exam will continue to be offered twice per year
Delivery Mode Computer-based, at test centers or on examinees’ laptops at jurisdiction-managed sites
Scoring Compensatory scoring model that produces a single combined score for admission decisions
Timing Single-event, summative exam at or near the point of licensure
In January 2021, the NCBE Board of Trustees approved the Testing Task Force’s recommendations to ensure that the next generation of the bar exam continues to test the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for competent entry-level legal practice in a changing profession. The process to implement the recommendations is expected to take 5 years. If you wish to subscribe to receive updates as development of the NextGen Bar Exam progresses, or simply have questions, please click either the “CONTACT US” or “SUBSCRIBE” button below.
The latest issue of the Bar Examiner magazine features an update on the development of the next generation of the bar exam. We encourage you…
It’s hard to believe it’s already been a year since NCBE’s Board of Trustees approved the Testing Task Force’s recommendations for the next generation of…
The latest issue of the Bar Examiner magazine features an update on the development of the next generation of the bar exam. We encourage you…
It’s hard to believe it’s already been a year since NCBE’s Board of Trustees approved the Testing Task Force’s recommendations for the next generation of…
| May 24-26, 2022 | Presentation at AASE Conference |
| April 29-30, 2022 | Presentation at NCBE Annual Bar Admissions Conference |
| April 6, 2022 | Presentation at NALP Annual Education Conference |
| January 22, 2022 | Presentation at UBE Jurisdictions Forum |
| January 6, 2022 | Presentation at AALS Annual Conference |
| November 5, 2021 | Presentation at CBAA Fall Meeting |
| November 3, 2021 | Presentation at AccessLex/LexCon 2021 |
| August 19, 2021 | Presentation at CBAA Annual Meeting |
| May 24-26, 2022 | Presentation at AASE Conference |
| April 29-30, 2022 | Presentation at NCBE Annual Bar Admissions Conference |
| April 6, 2022 | Presentation at NALP Annual Education Conference |
| January 22, 2022 | Presentation at UBE Jurisdictions Forum |
| January 6, 2022 | Presentation at AALS Annual Conference |
| November 5, 2021 | Presentation at CBAA Fall Meeting |
| November 3, 2021 | Presentation at AccessLex/LexCon 2021 |
| August 19, 2021 | Presentation at CBAA Annual Meeting |
