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Admission to the Bar - Preparation and Resources: Bar Admissions by Jurisdiction

This guide provides background and handy resources for students facing the last remaining hurdle before a career in the law--the bar exam.

Bar Admissions by Jurisdiction

Here, you'll find admissions requirements for selected jurisdictions popular among UB Law students.  There are certain general trends among jurisdictions, such as a character-and-fitness requirement, or provisions for admission on motion (see Reciprocity), but the applicant is well advised to review the bar admissions board's specific requirements well in advance of filing the bar application.