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California Bar Exam changes 2027, 2028 and 2029: what is changing and when
The current two-day California Bar Exam runs through February 2028. The NextGen UBE starts in July 2028, and a California component is proposed for July 2029. Here is the dated timeline, what happened in February 2025 and how it was unwound, and a decision guide for choosing your sitting.
Sep 24, 202616 min read

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