ABA Journal, Lowered Bar Pass Cut Scores Mean Better Bar Pass Rates in 4 States:

Of the five states that lowered the minimum score required for passing the bar last year, four of them had increases in their February 2024 bar passage rates, according to the latest data compiled by the National Conference of Bar Examiners.

Each state sets its own passing scores for the Uniform Bar Examination. In 2023, Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Pennsylvania and Utah each lowered cut scores. …

Alaska, which lowered its passing score 10 points in February 2023 from 280 to 270, had its pass rate for overall test-takers decrease to 42% in February 2024, compared to 75% in February 2023.