Japan
The bar exams in Japan yield the least number of successful candidates worldwide. The old format of the examinations, last held in 2010 saw only 6% passing the exam. The new format, even after extensive reforms and a new mandatory duration of university education of six years is 24%. Since 2010, unsuccessful candidates are allowed to take the examinations only twice more in five years before their right to the exam is revoked and they either have to return to law school or give up totally. It is administered solely by the Ministry of Justice.
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