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Rumor alert: Can you see if you passed the bar in Maryland before the results have been released?

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And now for some rumors we’ve heard about Maryland. While the results are supposed to be released by the close of business today (4:30 p.m.), numerous tipsters have informed us that there may be a glitch on the the State Board of Law Examiners’ website that will allow you to see whether you’ve passed the exam, before the results are even released. Could that be true? Here’s the scoop from one of our tipsters:

Basically, some people are thinking that the status of their online Petition to take the bar is currently indicative of whether you passed or failed. After sending the application prior to the July 2013 bar, there were green check marks next to your Petition (assuming you filled everything out correctly). If you still have a green check mark and the Petition portion of your online application still says (ORIGINAL), then the thought is that you are golden.

However, if there is now a red x and the Petition says (RETAKE), allegedly you’re effed. Those with red X’s have already been able to submit their Petition to Retake. Those with green check marks supposedly cannot.

“I don’t know how much stock to put into such an obvious loophole,” says this tipster. We’re not sure about it either, so we reached out to the Maryland State Board of Law Examiners for a statement. The first fellow we spoke to accidentally hung up on us. Here’s what happened when we called back:

Staci: “Yes, I’m calling with a media inquiry from the legal website Above the Law. [Provides an explanation of tips ATL has received about the ongoing situation.]

Woman @ MD BOLE: “That just means you’ve closed the session.”

Staci: “Can you please explain to me what that means?”

Woman @ MD BOLE: “It means you closed the session.”

Staci: “…” [pause] “Yes, but could you please explain to me what ‘closed the session’ means?”

Woman @ MD BOLE: “I’ll transfer you to the BOLE Secretary, [Jeff Shipley].”

We’ve not yet heard back from Mr. Shipley, but if and when we do, we will update this post.

In the meantime, congratulations to everyone who passed, and good luck to folks who will have to take the bar exam again. You can brag about your success or bemoan your misfortune in the comments.

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