THE BAR GUIDE
Guide to State Bar Requirements
The Bar Guide: An Introduction
The Bar Guide offers state by state guidance to those seeking information on admission to a State Bar. The guide is of equal value to the law student seeking his/her first state bar admission and the seasoned practitioner who wishes to relocate from one U.S. jurisdiction to another.
What the Bar Guide Contains
State Bar Admission Governing Organizations
Requirements regarding the admission of attorneys in the various U.S. jurisdictions differ widely. The following links will take you the the office that governs bar admission for each jurisdiction listed.
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The Bar Guide offers state by state guidance to those seeking information on admission to a State Bar. The guide is of equal value to the law student seeking his/her first state bar admission and the seasoned practitioner who wishes to relocate from one U.S. jurisdiction to another.
What the Bar Guide Contains
- A directory of State Bar Admission governing organizations
- Additional State Bar Admission resources
State Bar Admission Governing Organizations
Requirements regarding the admission of attorneys in the various U.S. jurisdictions differ widely. The following links will take you the the office that governs bar admission for each jurisdiction listed.
Choose State for State Bar Requirements:
Additional State Bar Resources
The American Bar Association, in conjunction with the National Conference of Bar Examiners, has published the Comprehensive Guide to Bar Admission Requirements. This guide contains rules for admission to the Bar in all U.S. jurisdictions. A copy may be downloaded for free from the National Conference of Bar Examiners website.
The American Bar Association's Section of Legal Education & Admission to the Bar maintains a variety of resources related to Bar Admissions including a Bar Admissions Overview and Bar statistics. These resources are available on the ABA's Legal Education & Student Resources page.