Find your jurisdiction’s admission requirements

Exam preparation and eligibility to sit are separate questions.

Find the board of bar examiners for the jurisdiction where you plan to apply. Confirm education, foreign-trained applicant rules, deadlines, character and fitness, local components and any MPRE requirement with that board. PassBar does not determine admission eligibility or cover every state-specific exam.

Facts reviewed 2026-10-02. Check the official source.

Does PassBar decide whether I can sit for the bar?

No. Exam preparation and eligibility are separate questions; confirm requirements with your jurisdiction's board of bar examiners.

Where do I find my jurisdiction's rules?

On the board of bar examiners' website for the jurisdiction where you plan to apply; NCBE keeps a directory of jurisdictions.