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 4 to 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 4 to 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.
| 8 Foundational Concepts & Principles |
|---|
| Civil Procedure |
| Contract Law |
| Evidence |
| Torts |
| Business Associations |
| Constitutional Law |
| Criminal Law |
| Real Property |
| 7 Foundational Skills |
|---|
| Legal Research |
| Legal Writing |
| Issue Spotting and Analysis |
| Investigation and Evaluation |
| Client Counseling and Advising |
| Negotiation and Dispute Resolution |
| Client Relationship and Management |
NCBE’s Content Scope Committee (CSC) met by video conference on August 6 to begin developing test content specifications for the next generation of the bar…
May 24-26, 2022: Presentation at AASE Conference
April 29-30, 2022: Presentation at NCBE Annual Bar Admissions 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
In our August blog post, we took a closer look at the role of test content specifications in developing the next generation of the bar…
