17-Year-Old Peter Park Makes History as Youngest California Bar Exam Passer

Peter Park, at the age of 17, has become the youngest person in California history to pass the bar exam. Park started law school at 13 and completed his freshman year finals while passing his first major law school exam. He was sworn in as a deputy district attorney on Tuesday. Park's journey began when his father suggested he become an attorney, and he quickly embraced the idea. He studied for the College Level Proficiency Exams and enrolled in a four-year juris doctor program at Northwestern California University School of Law. Park prioritized law school over high school, reading extensively to catch up with his older classmates. Despite missing out on the traditional high school experience, Park feels he has gained a 10-year head start in his career.