Career Services: Bar Exam Information
Maine Bar Exam
It's never too early to start thinking about which bar exams you are planning to take. The American Bar Association web site provides information about each state's deadlines and requirements. Printed applications for the application for the Maine Bar can be downloaded from the State of Maine Board of Bar Examiners web site.
Information on Bar Exam in Other States
See the American Bar Association web site.
Additonal information about other State Bar exams is available in the Career Services Office. Come in and review our resources.
Bar Admissions Information on the Internet
The American Bar Association and the National Conference of Bar Examiners have produced a resource on the web to assist you with gathering information about Bar Admission.
Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam
Information and applications for the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination applications are available on line at the MPRE [ link to http://www.act.org/mpre/] website. MPRE informational booklets and applications are also available in hard copy in the CSO. The examination fee is $60 ($120 for late registration). The examination schedule for 2009 is as follows:
| Test Date | Application Receipt Deadline | Late Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, March 7, 2009 | January 27, 2009 | February 12, 2009 |
| Friday, August 7, 2009 | June 30, 2009 | July 16, 2009 |
| Saturday, November 7, 2009 | September 29, 2009 | October 15, 2009 |
In Maine, the examination is held at the University of Maine's Portland Campus.
Bar Loan
If you are interested in obtaining loans for the time when you are studying for the Bar Exam, a local bank, Norway Savings Bank, plans to offer bar loans with favorable terms to Maine Law students planning to take the Maine Bar Exam. More information will be available in Fall 2009.
In addition, various national lenders offer Bar Loans; e.g., Sallie Mae Law Loans (salliemae.com/800-984-0190); Citibank (studentloan.com/800-745-5473); Graduate Leverage (graduateleverage.com/888-350-8488).
The CSO and the Law School have not evaluated nor do they endorse any of the particular programs listed above.
Please direct comments and inquiries to lawcareer@usm.maine.edu.
