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Young Lawyers in for Bar Exam Sticker Shock
   posted 1:17 pm Thu March 06, 2008 - Annapolis, Md.
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An attempt to save young lawyers from higher bar exam fees has failed in the Maryland Senate, meaning prospective attorneys could pay hundreds more to pass the bar. A bill headed for approval in the Senate would increase bar exam fees from $150 up to a possible $400. The move comes as officials say current fees don't cover the cost of administering and grading the exams.

The bill was put off while one lawyer in the Senate tried to amend the bill to lower bar exam fees for young lawyers. But the amendment was rejected 36-11 Thursday after another senator asked why the state should pick up the tab for people who flunk the bar exam.

ABC 7 News myTAKE - What's Your Opinion?The bill must clear one more vote in the Senate before heading to the House.

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