Career Services: Bar Exam Information
Maine Bar Exam
3Ls! 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
The Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination applications are available in the CSO. The examination schedule for 2008 is as follows:
| Test Date | Application Receipt Deadline | Late Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, March 8, 2008 | January 29, 2008 | February 14, 2008 |
| Friday, August 8, 2008 | July 1, 2008 | July 17, 2008 |
| Saturday, November 8, 2008 | September 30, 2008 | October 16, 2008 |
The examination fee is $60 ($120 for late registration). For more information on the Multi-State Professional Responsibility Exam, see the MPRE web site. 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 you may wish to contact any or all of the following:
- The Access Group: (800) 282-1550
- LAWLOANS Program (Sallie Mae): (800) 984-0190
- LawAchiever BarLoan: (800) KEY-LEND
In addition, you may wish to contact your loan providers to determine if they have special programs.
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.
