Written by the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) and set to debut in July 2026, the NextGen Bar Exam will test a broad range of foundational lawyering skills, utilizing a focused set of clearly identified fundamental legal concepts and principles needed in today's practice of law. Designed to balance the skills and knowledge needed in litigation and transactional legal practice, the exam will reflect many of the key changes that law schools are making today, building on the successes of clinical legal education programs, alternative dispute resolution programs, and legal writing and analysis programs.
For more information about the NextGen Bar Exam, see our Bar Exam Resources - NextGen Bar Exam library guide.
As of August 1, 2024, 23 jurisdictions have announced their adoption of the NextGen Bar Exam starting with the dates listed below:
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