US teenager sworn in as lawyer after passing state bar exam

'Passing the California Bar exam is a major accomplishment at any age, and for someone as young as Mr Park, it is quite an extraordinary feat and one worth celebrating'

Peter Park said the exam had been tough, but it was worth it (Tulare County District Attorney’s Office via AP)

A US teenager has been sworn in as a lawyer after passing the State Bar of California exam.

The Tulare County district attorney’s office said that, according to research, Peter Park is the youngest person to pass the exam, having taken the test when he was 17.