How to Apply for the Bar Exam

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If you need to take the bar exam, you'll need to apply first. Bar examinations are administered in February and once in July in each state. It's important that your application is accurate and on time.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy
Step1
Decide which state in which you would like to practice law.
Step2
Download or request an application from your state's Board of Bar Examiners. Look at your state's website for the application. Most states have dowloadable versions.
Step3
Review the application deadlines.
Step4
Gather all the information for the application. This includes college and law school transcripts and a criminal background check.
Step5
Fill out the application carefully. Review your responses and double-check for errors.
Step6
Have another person review your application. It's easier for someone to see an error that you may have missed.
Step7
Include payment for your application. Depending on which state you are in, the exam may be significantly more expensive for first-time applicants.
Step8
Return your application by the deadline or before.

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