As has been reported in many places, the July bar examination in Washington was a debacle of epic proportions. In this podcast, Seattle U Law Dean Anthony E. Varona talked about the incident and various concerns with the proposed solutions by the Washington State Bar Association and the Washington Supreme Court.

UPDATE (Aug. 7): See Christine Charonsky, Washington State Supreme Court Rules to Offer Diploma Privilege After NextGen Bar Exam Cancellation, Law.com.

Washington Supreme Court Issues Order and Statement Regarding the July 2026 NextGen Bar Exam

“August 06, 2026

The Washington Supreme Court today released the following statement and Supreme Court Order regarding the cancellation of the July 2026 NextGen Bar Exam. Court ruled late Thursday that applicants who were unable to take the NextGen Bar Exam in Yakima may apply for a waiver of the requirement to pass the bar in order to be licensed in the state.”