WASHINGTON, D.C., July 30, 2026 – On July 28, 2026, test takers across the country arrived for day one of the July 2026 NextGen Universal Bar Exam (UBE) testing period. However, several testing sites across the country—such as in Washington State, Maryland, and Missouri—experienced bandwidth, connectivity, and technology issues. While testing sites in Maryland and Missouri experienced delays, testing at the Yakima Convention & Event Center in Washington