You’re probably wondering how this whole remote bar exam thing is going to work.
- Do I get scratch paper?
- Can I use a desktop?
- How many monitors can I use for ExamSoft/SofTest/Examplify (or whatever exam software)?
- Do I need to be online?
- Can I print?
- Are they going to proctor me through a camera?
- Can I take bathroom breaks?
- What about cheating?
- What about the MBE? How many questions? Is it all on a screen?
- What if I’m handwriting?
Uh, yeah, I’m sure you have a lot of questions.
Right now, all the states are having a brawl and doing whatever they feel is necessary to conduct their bar exams.
Many states are shifting from in-person paper testing to an almost entirely digital exam, at least for the 2020 Fall bar exam. This is a significant change, and something worth discussing in terms of preparation and test-taking strategies.
This post will address two things:
- Testing mechanics for taking a remote bar exam. See below for information on all states, but the initial focus here is on California
- Strategies for preparing for and taking a test entirely on screen, assuming your state is administering the exam online and doesn’t allow paper for at least some portion
Btw I’m not going to call this an “online bar exam” because it’s done almost entirely OFFline. Only the check-ins sessions require an Internet connection.
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