Society For Legal Change

Task Force

Bar Examination Reform

Mission. To study the design, administration, scoring, and accessibility of bar examinations and to evaluate proposals for fair and transparent licensing pathways.

Primary objectives

  • Gather and organize candidate experiences with examination administration and scoring
  • Review publicly available examination data and rules across jurisdictions
  • Identify questions for further research on fairness and validity
  • Develop educational materials for candidates

Areas of investigation

  • Score reporting and transparency
  • Accommodations processes
  • Costs of preparation and repeat attempts
  • Alternative licensing pathways

Current projects

Current projects will be posted here as they begin.

Members and advisors

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Research updates

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Apply to participate

Qualified professionals and interested individuals may apply. All applications are reviewed and require administrative approval.

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