Oregon Lowers Score Required To Pass Bar Exam




OPB's Think Out Loud show

Summary: The Oregon Supreme Court recently decided to lower the score required for prospective lawyers to pass the state bar exam. Oregon’s “cut score” was previously the third highest in the nation and the change comes after strong advocacy by three law school deans, including Lewis and Clark Law School Dean Jennifer Johnson. Johnson joins us to discuss the change and what it means for aspiring Oregon lawyers.