The Ontario Bar Association says there are “strong indications” that the content of the bar exam has expired as it continues its investigation into possible fraud.
Last month, the public canceled the upcoming bar and bar exams after learning that some candidates may have had incorrect access to exam content.
The public says it has also received evidence of potential third-party involvement in the fraud ring.
The decision to cancel the exams affected about 1,100 candidates who had to write their tests online in March, but they managed to continue in person with their exams this month in Toronto.
The society has hired an external investigation team to immediately investigate the leak, including a review of candidates who have previously written exams.
Investigators issued letters this week to individuals who may be involved in the fraud, saying they would be investigated.
The letters also requested that all documentation and information related to the investigation be provided to investigators.
As the investigation continues, the public announced last week that for the 2022-2023 licensing exam cycle, it will provide all exams in person instead of online.
The summer exams, originally scheduled for June, have been postponed by a month and will take place from July 5th to 9th and July 19th to 22nd in five cities in the province. Online exams will not be offered.
“It was not possible to continue the online reviews in the light of the current investigation. “Personal delivery provides the necessary level of security to ensure the integrity of the exam and to protect the reputation of all those candidates who are in no way involved in the investigation,” CEO Diana Miles said in a statement Wednesday.
The society says that the four-week delay in the summer exams was necessary for “safe and effective” personal exams.
The society has also extended the deadline for postponing exams, continues to provide human rights conditions and provides financial assistance for the accommodation of affected candidates.
“Despite our efforts, we know that this decision has affected many candidates – their career plans, their plans to recharge after graduating from law school or their plans to travel with family or relatives. I really feel sorry for those who are experiencing these impacts, “said Treasurer Theresa Donnelly in a statement.
The public says information about specific individuals being investigated is confidential unless it leads to regulatory procedures that would be public.
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