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Professional licensure<\/h2>\n

To obtain a license to practice law, you must become admitted to the bar in the jurisdiction in which you plan to work. Each state’s highest court sets the requirements for admission to practice law. The format of the bar exam will vary by jurisdiction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Verify bar exam eligibility<\/h3>\n

In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Each state or jurisdiction has its own unique requirements, which may include activities to be completed prior to examination or admission to the bar, such as pro bono service, or registration during your first year of law school (as early as within 60 days of starting law school). Contact information for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners.<\/p>\n