Suffolk University Law - New Student Information Guide 2017

BAR INFORMATION

Registering for the Bar as a Student First Year

States that require registration while a first year law student are listed below. 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. Alabama – Within 60 days of starting law school California – Within 90 days of starting law school Florida – Encourages students to register in the first year of law school 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 1 st for applicants in second year of law school Mississippi – By October 1 st for applicants in second year of law school North Dakota – Law students must file registration application by October 1 st of the second year of law school, or 14 months after the first year of law school Ohio – By November 15 th for applicants in second year of law school Oklahoma – By October 15 th of the year following the year in which law study was commenced Other State Bar Examinations Each student is advised to check with the Board of Bar Examiners in the jurisdiction in which she or he intends to take the Bar Examination. Notice of any changes in requirements or dates of Bar Examinations sent to the law school will be posted to Campus Cruiser and the law school website. Students may access information for all state Bar Examination Requirements HERE . Bar Certification Each student at the time of the bar application will be required to complete the Bar Authorization form, located on Campus Cruiser. Bar Certificates are prepared by the Office of Academic Services for the Dean’s signature. Students are advised to submit Bar Certificates during their final semester of study to allow sufficient time for preparation and submission to the Supreme Judicial Court in Massachusetts, and for other states, the State Board of Bar Examiners. These forms require degree certification and cannot be mailed until after graduation occurs.

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