Lawyered by luck? Hundreds moved from fail to pass in California bar exam mix-up

California’s February 2025 bar exam results were dramatically revised, moving over 200 candidates from fail to pass and pushing the state’s pass rate to a record 63 percent. The recalibration, prompted by grading errors and technical issues, has sparked debate over fairness, competence, and potential lowering of standards amid lawsuits and calls for oversight. The California Supreme Court is now considering new powers to address the ongoing controversy and its impact on the legal profession.