Teenage siblings break records passing the California bar exam

By Gurjit Kaur,

John Ketchum, Ailsa Chang

Published November 27, 2024 at 4:54 PM EST

Sophia Park has become the youngest person to pass the California bar exam at 17 years, 8 months old. She beats the record set by her brother Peter Park in 2023.

Gurjit Kaur

Gurjit Kaur is a producer for NPR's All Things Considered. A pop culture nerd, her work primarily focuses on television, film and music.

John Ketchum

Ailsa Chang

Ailsa Chang is an award-winning journalist who hosts All Things Considered along with Ari Shapiro, Audie Cornish, and Mary Louise Kelly. She landed in public radio after practicing law for a few years.

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