Text version of Snapshot of the Next Generation of the Bar Examination

Integrated exam that assesses knowledge and skills holistically, with a mix of item types and formats 

Compensatory scoring model that produces a single combined score for admission decisions

Foundational Concepts & Principles and Foundational Skills

Single-event, summative exam at or near the point of licensure

The exam will continue to be offered twice per year

Computer-based, at test centers or on examinees’ laptops at jurisdiction-managed sites