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Bar Exam Support & Resources

Preparing to take the bar exam requires time, focus, and support! Most of the hard work must be done by the person preparing to take the exam but the Law School faculty and staff are here to offer support and resources.

It is also important to have the support of family, friends, and colleagues. Being sure these people understand the time and commitment needed to successfully prepare for the exam is crucial.

During your time in law school, we encourage you to consider the bar exam when making class selections. We offer a for-credit course, Advanced Analysis in Pre-Bar Skills, which we recommend students take the semester prior to taking the bar exam. In addition, we offer one-on-one bar exam support and counseling for our students and graduates.

Resources:

Check out Boley Law Library’s webpage devoted to Bar Exam Study Resources.
If you are considering taking the bar exam prior to graduation, please review Lewis & Clark Law School’s Early Oregon Bar Taker Policy.
Barbi compiles exam information for every U.S. State in a free Bar Exam Digest. The Digest includes information about bar exam format and testable content, as well as details about deadlines, fees, and more. Students can request a copy online here, https://www.barbri.com/bar-exam-digest/.

__ Research Bar Exam Information from State Bar Website

__ Review application & fees

__ Calendar important deadlines

__ Take and pass the MPRE

__ Gather required application documentation

__ Fill out a petition to graduate form with the Registrar’s Office

__ Submit your application to the state bar

The MPRE tests your knowledge of the ethics rules regarding the practice of law. According to the NCBE (National Conference of Bar Examainers), the purpose of the MPRE is to “measure examinees’ knowledge and understanding of established standards related to the professional conduct of lawyers.”

When should I take the MPRE?
- Most students take the MPRE during their 2L summer or 3L year, ideally after they have completed an Ethics course. While the MPRE can be taken after graduation/the bar exam, swearing-in to the bar may be delayed.
What if I don’t pass the first time?
- You can retake the MPRE exam an unlimited number of times.
What if I want to be CLS but can’t take ethics, does the MRPE qualify?
- In Oregon, to be eligible to work as a CLS, students are required to have completed 2/3 of the credits required to graduate, to have passed Evidence, and to have passed either an Ethics class or the MPRE. However, as stated above, taking the MPRE after passing an Ethics class is recommended.

Review Courses:

According to the NCBE (National Conference of Bar Examainers “The UBE is designed to test knowledge and skills that every lawyer should be able to demonstrate prior to becoming licensed to practice law. It results in a portable score that can be used to apply for admission in other UBE jurisdictions.”

Understanding the Uniform Bar Examination The National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) offers a helpful overview of the UBE that outlines its three component parts, along with information about the transfer of UBE scores to different jurisdictions

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- Along with the formal bar preparation program, Barbri offers webinars that cover a variety of bar exam topics, including exam format and admissions. Students can access it online here, https://www.barbri.com/events-webinars/.
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If you have questions, please contact Libby Davis, Associate Dean of Student Affairs.

** For specific date information to the state bar you plan to take and for the bar application, be sure to visit the Admissions section of that state’s bar association website.**