Arizona Bar Exam Applications
July 24 and 25, 2012
- The "Application for Admission" for the July 2012 exam can be filed no earlier than January 15, 2012, and no later (with all supporting documents) than April 30, 2012. Fees increase the first of each month of delay.
- See: www.supreme.state.az.us/admis. You may apply on line (available January 15) or download application forms and submit by mail (no earlier than August 15). Click on “Certification & Licensing,” then "Admission by Examination” and “How to Apply for Admission.”
- Access to the "Character & Fitness Report" is also on this site. You may file the Character & Fitness only after your have registered for the Bar Exam. While there is no deadline for filing the required, it generally takes 5-7 months for processing and committee review. Failure to timely complete the report will result in delay in swearing in, and the ability to begin practicing law, after your get your exam results. We suggest submission by mid-March 2012.
NEW FOR JULY 2012 EXAM - The Arizona Supreme Court has mad a rule change which recognizes the Arizona Bar Examinations as the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) beginning in July, 2012. Applicants passing a UBE would be allowed to transfer a passing score earned in Arizona to other UBE jurisdictions without testing, subject to the rules of that state. UBE states currently include Alabama, Idaho, Missouri, North Dakota, and Colorado. Washington will become a UBE state in July, 2013. UBE rules vary from state to state; please contact specific jurisdiction if you wish to seek admission based on UBE. Additional information and updates about the Uniform Bar Examination may be found at www.ncbex.org.
The Supreme Court announces Arizona Bar Examination licensing testing fee reimbursement for eligible veterans.
The Veteran's Administration program reimburses a portion of costs for certification and licensing tests. To determine if you are eligible, please visit the VA website at http://www.gibill.va.gov/ or call the VA's Regional Process Office for Educational Benefits at 1-888-442-4551.
Once the VA makes a determination that you are eligible for reimbursement, please contact the Attorney Admissions office at attorneyadmissions@courts.az.gov or 602-452-3971 for forms. You must authorize our offices to provide information to the VA and must complete a form for submission to the Veteran's Administration. Eligibility, amounts of reimbursement, and all policy for this program is determined by the Veteran's Administration and is subject to change.
California Bar Exam - July 24, 25 and 26, 2012
The July 2012 CA Bar Exam will take place on July 24, 25, and 26. Applications will be available beginning March 1, 2012 . Timely filing deadline is April 1, 2012 and the final filing deadline is June 15, 2012. The Moral Character process can take up to "4-6 months". Delays in completing your application can holdup offers.
Other States’ Bar Exams
Consult the National Conference of Bar Examiners’ Comprehensive Guide to Bar Admission Requirements for information on other states’ bar exam application requirements.
Updated: 01/17/2012