Statement on the July 2026 NextGen Bar Exam Administration

We are aware that some testing locations administering the NextGen bar exam today have experienced delayed start times related to internet connectivity. The vast majority of testing sites launched successfully and are administering the exam as scheduled. NCBE is working closely with the affected testing sites and jurisdictions to support their response 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.