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The NextGen bar exam is being developed using a rigorous process that includes multiple phases of research testing and analysis. On these pages, you can access reports, research briefs, and other documents from the NextGen development and implementation process.

NextGen Research

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NextGen Research Brief: Field Test

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NextGen Research Brief: Pilot Testing

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Bar Exam Content Scope

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Family Law Outline (July 2028)

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Testing Task Force Reports

Final Report of the Testing Task Force April 2021 Testing Task Force National Conference of Bar Examiners

Final Report

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Overview of Recommendations for the Next Generation of the Bar Examination

Overview of Recommendations

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Phase 3 Report of the Testing Task Force Blueprint Committee and Test Design Committee Meetings November 2020

Phase 3 Report

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Testing Task Force Phase 2 Report 2019 Practice Analysis March 2020

Phase 2 Report

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Your Voice Stakeholder Thoughts About the Bar Exam

Phase 1 Report

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