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Renata de Carvalho Garcia Confirms Cancellation of Washington State Bar Examination Due to Network Bandwidth Issues

The Washington State Bar Association canceled the July 2026 administration of the bar examination on Tuesday after network bandwidth issues prevented test takers from accessing the new exam on the first day of testing. Renata de Carvalho Garcia, chief regulatory counsel of the Washington State Bar Association, stated that the association lacked sufficient confidence in the technology issues being resolved quickly enough to push the exam to Wednesday. Test takers in Yakima, Washington, experienced almost immediate Wi-Fi problems connecting to the NextGen Uniform Bar Examination. While some test takers with approved accommodations were unaffected, many others faced a chaotic environment with little guidance. The association is working with the National Conference of Bar Examiners to hold a make-up test on September 1. Candidates can also choose to transfer their applications to the February 2027 sitting or receive a full refund. The Washington State Bar Association will work with the Washington Supreme Court to determine the next steps for the administration.

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