Registering for the Bar as a student
Here is the list of States that require registration as a law student.
If you are planning to sit for the bar in any of these states, please complete the State Bar
on line registration at the links below.
FIRST YEAR
Alabama
,
within 60 days of starting law school
California ,
within 90 days of starting law school
Florida
,
encouraged to register within 180 days of starting law school
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Illinois
,
by the first day of March following applicant's commencement of law school
Iowa
,
by November 1 of the first year of law school
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This information was compiled from the Comprehensive Guide to Bar Admission
Requirements 2012 (compiled by the National Conference of Bar Examiners and the
American Bar Association). It is also suggested that you review all bar admission
requirements for the state in which you intend to practice. A complete listing of all State
Board of Bar Examiners is listed at
SECOND YEAR
Louisiana
,
by October 1st of second year of law school
Mississippi
,
by October 1st of second year of law school
North Dakota
,
by October 1st of second year of law school
Ohio
,
by November 15 of second year of law school
Okalahoma
,
by October 15 of second year of law school
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