July 16, 2020 | 6:01pm | Updated July 16, 2020 | 6:01pm

ALBANY — The New York State bar exam scheduled for Sept. 9 and Sept. 10 was canceled Thursday by the state Board of Law Examiners, citing concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.

“The Board arrived at this decision after careful consideration of current conditions and with a singular focus on the health and safety of all participants,” the Court of Appeals said in statement.

“Unfortunately, the global pandemic presents a persisting threat in a growing number of states and therefore, at this juncture, an in-person exam is not yet a safe or practical option in New York.”

The court said Chief Judge Janet DiFiore is working to determine if an Oct. 5-6 emergency, remote test is possible, as alternatively presented by the National Conference of Bar Examiners.

“In light of the Board of Law Examiners’ decision to cancel the September bar exam, NYSBA will promptly review and make recommendations on how best to proceed.  The class of 2020 has been dealt a difficult hand and many graduates are experiencing stress and strain over the uncertainty surrounding the bar exam, a grim job market, and staggering student debt,” said Scott M. Karson, president of the New York State Bar Association.

“NYSBA will expeditiously examine the alternatives, taking into account the interests of consumers of legal services as well as the law school graduates seeking admission to the New York bar.”