Michigan Bar Exam: A Basic Guide

The Michigan Bar Exam is a 215 questions gauntlet that everyone who wishes to practice law in Michigan must take.  This exam is made up of 15 essay questions and 200 multiple choice questions.  To prepare for this exam you will need to study specific topics that relate to both federal law and procedures, as well as Michigan state laws and procedures.  This articles will help outline what will be on the exam, and it will also help  you find free study materials and help.

QUALIFICATIONS

The state of Michigan has several requirements for sitting for the Michigan Bar Exam. The first requirement is that the candidate must be at least 18 years of age when they take the exam. Secondly they must be of good moral character. In addition to these qualifications the Michigan Bar candidate must also have completed at least 60 semester hours of undergraduate education from an accredited educational institution, and they must be a graduate of a JD program from an ABA approved law school. If you have not graduated from an ABA law school you can ask the Board of Law Examiners to review your school to see if it meets their requirements for educational reputability and qualifications. The final requirement that the state of Michigan has to sit for the Michigan Bar Exam is that candidates must take the Multistate Professional Responsibilities Exam, and they must pass it with a score of at least 75 points.

REGISTERING FOR THE EXAM

To register to sit for the Michigan Bar Exam you will need to download, print out, complete, and submit an application package. These can be found on the Michigan State Board of Law Examiners’ website.

Board of Law Examiners
200 Washington Square, Lower Level
PO Box 30104
Lansing, Michigan 48909
(517) 334-6992 Local Telephone Number
http://www.michbar.org

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