Addison Sandoval, a 2026 J.D./M.B.A. graduate of the University of Oregon School of Law and Lundquist College of Business, has passed the July 2026 Oregon Bar Examination, the first administration of the NextGen Uniform Bar Examination in the State of Oregon. The Oregon State Bar released results on Friday, October 16, 2026.
The NextGen exam marks a new chapter for how lawyers are tested. Developed by the National Conference of Bar Examiners to replace the Uniform Bar Examination, it is computer-based and built to measure foundational lawyering skills, not just memorized doctrine. Oregon was one of the first jurisdictions in the nation to adopt it, alongside Maryland and Missouri, and retired the legacy exam after its February 2026 sitting. Sandoval sat for the new exam on July 28 and 29, 2026.
When Oregon signed on, the Oregon State Bar’s president said the new format fit the state’s high standards and its focus on protecting the public by testing real legal skill.
Sandoval has built his career on one idea: everyone deserves someone in their corner. An award-winning filmmaker and M.F.A. graduate of the USC School of Cinematic Arts, he brought that conviction to the law, where his work focuses on civil rights and consumer protection. He partnered with Oregon Consumer Justice on research into the risks Oregonians face in the digital marketplace, was part of the inaugural cohort at UO Portland, and was named a 2026 UO 25 Ducks Award recipient. The State of Oregon has certified him as a trial-level Criminal Attorney.
“I’m grateful to my family, my professors, and everyone at Oregon,” Sandoval said. “The work continues.”
About the NextGen Uniform Bar Examination
The NextGen Uniform Bar Examination is a skills-based, computer-delivered bar exam developed by the National Conference of Bar Examiners. Oregon administered it for the first time in July 2026, becoming one of the first states in the country to adopt the new exam.