On Final Day of Bar Exam: Frustration, Relief, Drinking Plans

Asked about his experience at this year’s New York bar exam, a 12-hour marathon held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan on Tuesday and Wednesday, Colin Ford, a recent graduate of NYU Law School, cast the struggle in dire, personal terms.

“I felt like I got violated the first day,” he said. “I came back today and said, ‘I’ve gotta impose my will.’ I feel like I imposed my will a little this morning, but they might’ve imposed a little will on me too.”

The comment drew knowing laughter from two of Ford’s classmates outside the Javits Center on Wednesday, ...