Overview

• The State Bar of California disclosed that AI was used to help draft 23 of the 171 scored multiple-choice questions on the February 2025 bar exam.
• All AI-assisted questions were reviewed by content validation panels and a subject matter expert before inclusion, according to the State Bar.
• The revelation follows weeks of complaints about technical issues and irregularities during the exam's administration.
• Legal education experts criticized the use of AI, with some questioning the involvement of non-lawyers and the dual role of ACS Ventures in drafting and approving questions.
• The California Supreme Court had previously encouraged the State Bar to explore AI for improving cost-effectiveness and reliability in testing.