bar examinations
Lawyer licensing tests
Bar examinations are the licensing tests that law school graduates must pass before they can practice law in a particular jurisdiction.
Each U.S. state administers its own bar exam, typically covering both general legal principles and state-specific law.
The exam is notoriously difficult and requires months of intensive preparation.
She spent the entire summer studying for the bar examination.
Passing the bar is the final hurdle between completing law school and becoming a licensed attorney.
- paperPressed pulp for writing
- passing scoreMinimum needed to succeed
- ethicsStudy of right conduct
- lawBinding principle or regulation
- rigorousExtremely thorough and careful
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