California’s Bar Exam Blunder: Hundreds Flip from Fail to Pass—But Is the Legal Field Now at Risk?

Looking Ahead: What’s Next for California’s Legal Profession?

As the dust settles, the bigger questions remain:

• Will the February 2025 episode prove to be a one-off, or the beginning of a new era of “grade inflation” for California’s future lawyers?
• Will the courts, the Bar, and lawmakers step in to ensure that professional standards—and public protection—remain paramount?
• Or will public trust in California’s legal system suffer lasting harm?

One thing is clear: The story isn’t over. If anything, the fallout from California’s latest bar exam debacle is just beginning.

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