Many states have cancelled or postponed the July Bar Exam, including New York, which has now a scheduled Bar Exam for September 9-10. At this point, with the almost constant evolution, you should check with the New York Board of Law Examiners directly for the latest information. The NCBE website also contains helpful information.
The New York bar examination has been rescheduled for Sept. 9-10, 2020. According to the New York State Board of Law Examiners, the application period for the rescheduled exam is slated to open on May 5 at 12 a.m. and close on May 30 at 11:59 p.m.
The organization of the 2020 Bar Exam has proved challenging. The Coronavirus Pandemic forced 60% of states to change their plans for July, with New York deciding in favor of an online bar exam. Now, many wonder: will the administration of the exam be as chaotic as its organization?
It's finally the Day of the Bar Exam: now is not the time to mess it up. Find out our five Tips to Help you go through the Day of the Bar Exam. Good luck!
New York will administer the July 2021 bar exam remotely - making the third time the test has gone online since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. This could be a good news: lately the Bar Exam pass rate has been the highest since 2013. For the February 2021 session the pass rate was 49% - that's up from 40% a year ago, when the exam was administered in person.
The Day Before the Test
Lightly review any content you’re still struggling with
Get together everything you’ll need for the test
Know where the test is and how to get there
Skip the all-nighter and get a good night’s sleep
Set an alarm (or two or three)
The Day of the Test
Eat a healthy, filling breakfast
Confirm you’ve got everything you need
Go to the bathroom
Immediately Before a Test
Turn off your cell phone
Stay calm
Be positive and do your best