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Delaware Lowers Passing Score On Bar Exam In Push For Racial Diversity

  • The Delaware Supreme Court lowered the passing score on the state’s bar exam amid other changes reportedly intended to increase racial diversity among the state’s lawyers.
  • The 200-question multiple-choice exam will be offered twice instead of once a year beginning in 2024 – and its passing score will be lowered from 145 to 143, according to local outlet WHYY.
  • The number of essays on the exam will be decreased from eight to four, and the number of essay topics will be reduced from 14 to 10.
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