Registration Guide 2017-2018

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Registering for the Bar as a Student
Below 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 online
registration at the links below.
This information was compiled from the Comprehensive Guide to Bar Admission Requirements
2016 (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
(select “Various Exams” tab)
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
Click on Checklists, Forms, Study Guide Information
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
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
Oklahoma, by October 15 of second year of law school