The California State Bar's new exam for prospective lawyers was a disaster, with complaints from many test takers. Bar staff now recommend using the previous system.

The State Bar of California on Wednesday launched an independent investigation of its February bar exam, a newly created test that was marred by widespread technical and logistical problems.

California is likely to return to a fully in-person bar exam after the state's rollout of its new test was marred by widespread technical problems during its debut last week.

Prosecutors at the State Bar of California have filed discipline charges against a former senior attorney with the law firm of disgraced ex-lawyer Tom Girardi. The attorney is accused of ...

The state bar's committee of bar examiners said provisional licenses should be offered to anyone who withdrew from the tech-troubled exam, not just those who fail the test.

Failing to vet an attorney properly may result in poor legal representation, unexpected fees or even working with someone with a history of misconduct.

Test takers seeking to practice law in California experienced chaos this week as the State Bar of California fumbled the rollout of its new attorney licensing test, leaving many unable to complete ...

The California Supreme Court will step up its oversight of the state’s lawyer admissions following the chaotic February bar ...

State of the Judiciary address to the Legislature, Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero said the problems that occurred on last ...

Sophia Park, the youngest person to pass the California Bar exam, was sworn in as Tulare County's newest Deputy District ...