Washington Adopts NextGen Bar Exam
Washington has announced that it plans to administer the NextGen bar exam beginning in July 2026, bringing the total number of jurisdictions that have announced…
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Content Scope
Foundational Concepts & Principles
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- Civil Procedure
- Contract Law
- Evidence
- Torts
- Business Associations
- Constitutional Law
- Criminal Law
- Real Property
- Family Law*
*In October 2023, NCBE announced that Family Law would be added to the list of foundational concepts and principles starting with the July 2028 NextGen bar exam.
Foundational Skills
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- Legal Research
- Legal Writing
- Issue Spotting and Analysis
- Investigation and Evaluation
- Client Counseling and Advising
- Negotiation and Dispute Resolution
- Client Relationship and Management
8 Foundational Concepts & Principles
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- Civil Procedure
- Contract Law
- Evidence
- Torts
- Business Associations
- Constitutional Law
- Criminal Law
- Real Property
7 Foundational Skills
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- Legal Research
- Legal Writing
- Issue Spotting and Analysis
- Investigation and Evaluation
- Client Counseling and Advising
- Negotiation and Dispute Resolution
- Client Relationship and Management
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Colorado and Minnesota to Adopt NextGen Bar Exam
Colorado and Minnesota have announced plans to administer the NextGen bar exam, bringing the total number of jurisdictions that have announced their intent to adopt…
Recommendations
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 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.
Testing Task Force Reports
Final Report of Testing Task Force
This report represents the end of the TTF’s work—a substantial research project that produced scientifically supported recommendations for the content, timing, scoring, format, and delivery mode of the bar examination of the future.
Overview of Recommendations
Based on this extensive research, the Task Force arrived at high-level decisions about the content and the design for the next generation of the bar examination.
Phase 3 Report
Based on this extensive research, the Task Force arrived at high-level decisions about the content and the design for the next generation of the bar examination.
Phase 2 Report
Based on this extensive research, the Task Force arrived at high-level decisions about the content and the design for the next generation of the bar examination.
Phase 1 Report
Based on this extensive research, the Task Force arrived at high-level decisions about the content and the design for the next generation of the bar examination.
