Wisconsin’s diploma privilege and New Hampshire’s Daniel Webster Scholars program are inspiring additional states to consider paths to bar admission other than the bar exam. In light of this development, the ABA’s requirement concerning 75% pass rate on the bar exam no longer fully reflects the extent to which law schools are succeeding at preparing students to earn the right to practice law. Similarly, Standard 509 needs revision to the data law schools are required to collect and report. The revised language is here.




