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California Bar Seeks Score Adjustments After AI Use in Flawed February Exam

The State Bar confirms AI-assisted question development and technical failures, prompting calls for transparency and oversight.

AI doesn't only take the bar exam, it apparently writes the questions too.
AI doesn't only take the bar exam, it apparently writes the questions too.
AI doesn't only take the bar exam, it apparently writes the questions too.
A computer-generated gavel hovering over a laptop.

Overview

  • The State Bar of California revealed that 23 multiple-choice questions on the February 2025 bar exam were developed with AI assistance by ACS Ventures.
  • Technical issues during the exam, including platform crashes and system errors, disrupted test-takers' experiences and led to widespread complaints.
  • Legal educators criticized the use of AI-generated questions, particularly those created by non-lawyers, raising concerns about fairness and validity.
  • The State Bar has petitioned the California Supreme Court to adjust scores for February test-takers following the exam's operational and content-related issues.
  • Debates over the use of AI in professional testing and the governance of exam content have intensified, with some calling for a return to NCBE-developed questions.