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Preparing Law Students for Legal Research on the NextGen UBE Bar Exam
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
2025
Keywords
bar exam design, NextGen Bar Exam, skills barriers, bar passage, teaching methods
Abstract
It is time for law schools to prepare law students for legal research questions on the NextGen UBE Bar Exam, beginning in July 2026. This article provides resources for law schools and students as they prepare for legal research questions on the NextGen UBE Bar Exam. The article emphasizes the importance of teaching legal research, discusses the addition of legal research to the NextGen UBE Bar Exam, and explains how legal research skills will be assessed. The article explores curricular changes, opportunities for collaboration across the curriculum, and the impact of Generative AI on the NextGen UBE Bar Exam. It recommends a fundamental approach to teaching legal research.
