Judith A. Gundersen

I've launched a new leadership blog, President's Post, where I'll be discussing issues relevant to the bar admissions community that are important to everyone involved in educating, assessing, and training new lawyers. Check it out here: zcu.io/aboX

Just posted! NALP's weekly news digest for legal career professionals, week ending 3/20/20: nalp.org/newsdigest

We’re introducing a new Perspectives column in the Bar Examiner—a chance to hear from stakeholders across the spectrum of bar admissions. Read the inaugural column by Neil Fulton, dean of @USDLawInBrief: thebarexaminer.org/article/winter…

How do the results of the practice analysis inform #barexam test design? Check out the Executive Summary in the Testing Task Force's Phase 2 Report and don't forget to subscribe! ow.ly/oKBX50yQ6vN

Thanks again to everyone who took the practice analysis survey last fall. You can view the results of this analysis in the Testing Task Force Phase 2 Report! testingtaskforce.org/research/?utm_… #BarExam #FutureBarExam

In the practice analysis survey, we found that key knowledge areas for newly licensed lawyers include: civil procedure, professional responsibility, contracts, evidence and legal research methods. Learn more in our Phase 2 Report: ow.ly/aROW50yLqhP

Ethics and civil procedure are the most important knowledge areas for new lawyers, a survey by the National Conference of Bar Examiners has said. ow.ly/hQMu30qpjYw #ethics #barexam

The Testing Task Force’s Phase 2 Report is now available! ow.ly/fWXg50yJti3 Check out this video of Task Force Chair Cindy Martin to learn more: ow.ly/aY3x50yJti1

Just posted, and it's a doozy! NALP's weekly news digest for legal career professionals, week ending 3/6/20: nalp.org/newsdigest

NCBE is actively monitoring the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation. The #MPRE scheduled for March 12-13 at Pearson VUE testing centers is proceeding as scheduled. Learn more: ow.ly/OHVc50yCOM1

Check out the newest issue of the #BarExaminer! Learn how questions are written for NCBE's exams, and best practices for grading essays and performance tests. #BarExam

Just posted! NALP's weekly news digest for legal career professionals, week ending 2/28/20: nalp.org/newsdigest

Congratulations to everyone who took the #BarExam this week! Of course, the work isn’t over for jurisdictions or for NCBE staff; in the weeks ahead, many hours will go into grading. Curious about what goes into grading the written parts of the exam? Read: ow.ly/ExBg50yyyn1

Arkansas is administering its first UBE this week—welcome, Arkansas! Examinees who take the UBE earn a portable score that can be used to apply for admission in other UBE Jurisdictions. #BarExam #UBE ow.ly/oaV250ywuUd

As thousands nationwide take the #barexam today, we’re so grateful to jurisdiction bar admission agencies for everything they do to help make it happen. This #BarExaminer article shows how jurisdictions partner with NCBE—we really are a #DynamicDuo. ow.ly/VZGt50yvB6o

This week, thousands of people across the country will take the #BarExam. A big thank you to jurisdiction bar admission agencies, legal educators, and everyone else who helps to make this happen. Best wishes to all for a smooth administration!

Just posted! NALP's weekly news digest for legal career professionals, week ending 2/21/20: nalp.org/newsdigest

Just posted! NALP's weekly news digest for legal career professionals, week ending 2/14/20: nalp.org/newsdigest

Last chance to register for the March 2020 MPRE!

Here's a cold but sunny view from @NCBEX this morning after yesterday's snowfall.