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Maryland bar exam, July 29, 2014, Baltimore Convention Center, by Lauren Kirkwood
Aug 20, 2026

New bar exam sees rocky rollout in MD and beyond, but some prefer format

The new NextGen bar exam got off to a rocky start, with the three jurisdictions with the most test-takers, including Maryland, facing delays.

Test-takers toil at the July 2014 Maryland Bar Exam at the Baltimore Convention Center. (The Daily Record/Lauren Kirkwood)
Sep 2, 2025

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.

Jeffrey Shipley, director of the Maryland State Board of Law Examiners, speaks during a meeting of Maryland's Standing Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure on March 21, 2025. Shipley told the Rules Committee that allowing bar exam applicants unlimited attempts in Maryland "is becoming a practical problem." (Rachel Konieczny/The Daily Record)
Jun 4, 2025

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.

Test-takers toil at the July 2014 Maryland Bar Exam at the Baltimore Convention Center. (The Daily Record/Lauren Kirkwood)
Apr 25, 2025

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.

Jeffrey Shipley, director of the Maryland State Board of Law Examiners, speaks during a meeting of Maryland's Standing Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure on March 21, 2025. Shipley told the Rules Committee that allowing bar exam applicants unlimited attempts in Maryland "is becoming a practical problem." (Rachel Konieczny/The Daily Record)
Mar 21, 2025

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.

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