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MD law schools see dip in bar exam pass rate, but first-timers improve again
Alumni of Maryland’s two law schools scored lower on the February state bar exam than they did the previous year, but first-time test-takers improved again.
Here’s who passed the February 2026 Maryland Bar Exam
The State Board of Law Examiners says the following individuals successfully passed the February 2026 bar exam in Maryland.
MD law schools see slight rise in July bar exam pass rates
Graduates of Maryland’s two law schools performed slightly better on Maryland’s July bar exam than they did last July.
MD Supreme Court limits February bar exam to 400 people as shutdown complicates DC bar
Maryland’s February bar exam will be limited to 400 people, as the government shutdown has led the Washington bar to postpone its exam.
Here’s who passed the July 2025 Maryland Bar Exam
These individuals were recommended to be admitted to the Bar of the State of Maryland after passing the July 2025 bar exam.
Legal educators raise concerns with NextGen bar exam: ‘I’d rather not be first’
Maryland law schools face uncertainty as the NextGen Bar Exam launches in 2026, raising concerns over preparation and fairness.
Maryland to limit seats for July 2026 NextGen bar exam
The Maryland Supreme Court has limited the number of seats available for the July 2026 administration of the NextGen Bar Exam.
Maryland law schools top state’s bar pass rate in February
Both of Maryland’s law schools surpassed the state’s overall pass rate for the February 2025 bar exam, and both improved over February 2024.
Here’s who passed the February 2025 Maryland Bar Exam
The State Board of Law Examiners has recommended that the following be admitted to the Bar of the State of Maryland.
MD rules committee paves way for NextGen bar exam
The Maryland Judiciary's rules committee approved changes to pave the way for the implementation of the NextGen bar exam.
MD law schools prepare for new bar exam rollout
Maryland’s two law schools will be among the first in the nation to adopt a new bar exam next year.
ChatGPT passes bar exam
Today is Monday, the 207th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Hunter v. Martin’s Lessee in which the justices held they have the authority to review state court […]
