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Law schools can accept students with pending degree results

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New figures -- focusing on centralised assessments only -- show average pass rates ranging between 92% and 18%

757 in 1991 ⤵️ 542 in 2020

Regulator launches action plan

BSB keeping assessments under 'close review' in wake of second lockdown

Even with the same level of experience and areas of law, research finds

BSB announces appointment of Hull Uni pro-vice chancellor Rebecca Huxley-Binns

Fallout between regulator and students rumbles on

BSB says it's not possible to release grades sooner for 'quality assurance' reasons

One third of exams beset by technical difficulties, regulator confirms

Knock-on effects of pandemic likely felt by students seeking training spots over next two years, according to new BSB impact report

BSB launches pilot

BSB says proctoring partner could not guarantee female assessor due to increased demand during pandemic

One barrister hopeful is said to have worn an adult diaper

BSB says online exams aren't 'discriminatory' but union have come out in support of students wanting to pursue potential legal action

Some spent several hours on the line only to be hung up on or told to call back later

1,753 bar hopefuls enrolled in 2018

We will seek to ensure online assessment arrangements are fair for all, writes BSB director of regulatory operations Oliver Hanmer

93% of bar hopefuls surveyed believe BSB's proposals will negatively impact their performance

Former BPTC student and future barrister Sarah Ismail considers why