UC Berkeley Law Students Challenge Exam Software Over Technical and Privacy Concerns
Students at the UC Berkeley School of Law have raised significant concerns regarding the use of the Electric Bluebook (EBB) exam software. The software, which is required for high-stakes exams, has been reported to have numerous technical issues, including crashes, failed submissions, and device malfunctions. These problems have led some students to borrow new devices to complete their exams. Additionally, there are privacy concerns as the software requires administrative access to sensitive data on students' computers. Despite the school reaching out to the developer to address these issues, privacy concerns persist, particularly affecting international students and those involved in pro-bono work.