Texas Bar Exam Pass Rates Remain Steady in February 2023 According to data released by the Texas Board of Law Examiners, around 59% of first-time test takers passed the Texas Bar exam in February, similar to the passing rate in the same month last year. However, this rate is lower than in previous years, dropping around 10% from a few years ago. In February 2021, just over 70% of first-time test takers passed. (337 views)
Bar Exam Pass Rates Decline Nationwide: New York, Texas, and Florida See Significant Drops Recent reports on attorney licensing exams show a significant decrease in pass rates nationwide, including in New York, Texas, and Florida. In New York, the overall pass rate for the latest bar exam has decreased to 40% from last year's 45%, with a decline of nine percentage points over the past two years. Additionally, the first-time pass rate has dropped from 61% in 2022... (42 views)
The University of Texas System Temporarily Halts Implementation of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policies On Wednesday, the board of regents for the University of Texas System announced a temporary halt on implementing any new policies related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across its 13 university and health campuses. The board has also requested all school leaders to submit a report on their existing DEI policies. According to Kevin Eltife, the UT System Board... (2 views)