Law graduate collapsed during intensive bar exam... but proctors refused to pause the test, lawsuit alleges
- Posted on August 6, 2026
- By Daily Mail
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In brief
A 36-year-old law graduate's legal battle highlights serious concerns about health and safety protocols during standardized professional examinations. During New York's bar exam, the candidate experienced a medical emergency but exam supervisors allegedly continued the test without interruption. This case raises critical questions about the duty of care exam administrators owe to test-takers and whether current regulations adequately protect candidates facing health crises during high-stakes assessments.
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Law graduate collapsed during intensive bar exam... but proctors refused to pause the test, lawsuit alleges
Mary Jane Jung, 36, suffered a medical emergency as she sat the New York state bar in July last year.
