Washington’s July Attorney Bar Exam Cancellation | Case Brief

Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/9bsf3cS-Mkk  The July 2026 Washington State bar exam was abruptly cancelled due to major technological failures. After six hours of connectivity issues at the Yakima Convention and Event Center, where hundreds of applicants were unable to access the NextGen exam software, officials ultimately decided to call off the administration entirely. This decision left graduates with limited, difficult options, such as waiting for a potential makeup exam in September, transferring to the February 2027 administration, or withdrawing for a partial refund, all while highlighting significant concerns regarding reliance on Wi-Fi-dependent testing systems without adequate backup plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices