Statement on the July 2026 NextGen Bar Exam Administration

UPDATED 2:20 PM CT. We are aware that testing locations in Missouri and Washington administering the NextGen bar exam today have experienced delayed start times due to internet connectivity issues. The vast majority of testing locations across participating jurisdictions launched successfully and are administering the exam as scheduled.

NCBE is working closely with the affected jurisdictions, testing sites, and technical support teams to help resolve the connectivity issues as quickly as possible and minimize disruptions for candidates. Once internet connectivity is established, the NextGen testing platform functions as expected.

We will continue working closely with our jurisdiction partners throughout the administration and will provide updates as appropriate. Candidates who have questions about their individual testing location should follow instructions provided by their jurisdiction and local testing staff.