Part 11 PLANNING FOR THE BAR EXAMINATION BAR EXAMINATIONS Applicants who intend to practice law should be aware that admission to the bar in all states involves character, fitness and other qualifications. Applicants are encouraged to determine what those requirements are in the state(s) in which they intend to practice by consulting the website of the National Conference of Bar Examiners at http:www.ncbex.org/. The Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) is a component of the bar exam in almost every jurisdiction. The Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE) is also a requirement in most jurisdictions, including Georgia. The Multistate Essay Exam (MEE) has currently been adopted for use by some jurisdictions, and the Multistate Performance Test (MPT) has been adopted for use by some jurisdictions. In addition to the successful completion of the bar exam, the Georgia Board of Bar Examiners requires a passing grade on the MPRE. The forms to register for this examination are available online at http://www.ncbex.org. The subjects tested on the MBE are Contracts, Torts, Evidence, Real Property, Criminal Law and Constitutional Law. Criminal Law includes criminal procedure questions. A number of upper level courses are subjects frequently tested on bar exams throughout the country. In planning their schedules, students should consult the bar requirements of their state. A good source of information concerning the subjects tested on a particular state’s bar exam is the National Conference of Bar Examiners’ website: http://www.ncbex.org/.
Continuing Duty of Disclosure Students have a continuing duty to promptly disclose information that is responsive to the questions on the application to law school while a student at the University of Georgia School of Law. This continuing duty extends to periods between semesters when classes are not in session. Disclosure should be made to the Associate Dean for Administration. Failure to disclose post-admission conduct that is responsive to the questions on the application may result in revocation of admission, suspension or dismissal after matriculation, denial of certification of graduation, or revocation of a degree. Failure to disclose post-admission conduct that is responsive to the questions stated above may also result in rendering a graduate ineligible for Bar admission.
Registration for Bar Examination Students intending to practice in Georgia are encouraged to file an Application for Certification of Fitness to Practice Law in the second semester of their second year. Application materials may be requested at http://www.gabaradmissions.org.
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