Just so it’s clear, Hastings is a very competitive law school which is also “cheap” since it’s a UC. It literally draws the most accomplished candidates (I didn’t get in back in the day, fyi.) And Hastings had only a 51% pass rate for first time takers. That means, to me, that there’s something wrong with the test. I am an attorney in Oakland and see these students applying to my firm on a regular basis. One of our associate attorneys graduated there, and he is highly thought of by all judges we work with. In other words, Hastings puts out a very good product. So, “easier” is a relative term. I don’t anticipate those lacking true skills and knowledge as being able to pass even this “easier” exam.