The California State Bar's new exam for prospective lawyers was a disaster, with complaints from many test takers. Bar staff now recommend using the previous system.

California is likely to return to a fully in-person bar exam after the state's rollout of its new test was marred by widespread technical problems during its debut last week.

A Bay Area plaintiffs firm filed a proposed class action targeting the company that administered this week's California bar exam.

Many aspiring lawyers could not access the test and cited delays or other issues. A lawmaker has called for an investigation.