Everything You Need to Know About the Idaho Bar Exam

So you have completed your law school education and now you are ready to take your final steps towards becoming an Idaho lawyer. However, now you have to face the daunting task of taking the Idaho Bar Exam. With an overall passing rate of 70% you have a good chance of passing this professional obstacle if you prepare for it. There are many things you will need to know before you sit for the Idaho Bar Exam including: application procedures, testing format, and what will be covered on the exam. This article will provide you with this information and hopefully arm you with the knowledge needed to prepare for the great challenge of sitting for the Idaho Bar Exam.

Application Procedure

Idaho State Bar
P. O. Box 895
Boise, Idaho 83701
(208) 334-4500
www.state.id.us/isb

To sit for the Idaho Bar you need to (1) have graduated with a Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association approved law school, and (2) you must have taken and passed the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam with a score of 85 or higher before you take the Idaho Bar Exam. 

For more information about the MPRE please visit www.ncbex.org. You will find application information, exam dates, and locations on this site. You can also write for an application packet and information from:

National Conference of Bar Examiners
MPRE Application Department
P.O. Box 4001
Iowa City, Iowa 52243
(319) 337-1287

To download or request a complete Idaho Bar Exam application packet with testing information, requirements, and general information you will need to visit the Idaho State Bar website at the address listed above. After obtaining the application packet you will need to fill out all of the forms and submit them by the stated deadlines, and you will need to enclose the appropriate application, examination, and late fees. These fees change annually, however, to give you an idea of the costs to expect the 2006 fees were $500 for student applicants with a $50 late fee (if applicable), and $690 for attorney applicants with a $100 late fee (if applicable).

Testing Format