Illinois has announced its adoption of the NextGen Bar Exam, becoming the largest jurisdiction to commit to the revised national attorney licensing exam. This decision makes Illinois the 19th state or territory to adopt the NextGen Bar Exam, which was developed by the National Conference of Bar Examiners starting in 2021. The new exam aims to emphasize legal skills. State officials have not yet determined whether the switch will occur in February or July 2028, according to an announcement by the Supreme Court of Illinois.
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