Mississippi Bar Exam: A Basic Guide

MIssissippi has one of the longest bar exams in the country.  It will last three days and it will consist of three different tests.  You will be required to answer essay questions, performance test questions, and multiple choice questions.  To prepare for all three of these tests you will need to study several specific topics that will be presented to you at the end of this article.  It is highly recommended that if you want to do well on the Mississippi Bar Exam that you not only study state and federal laws, but that you also study state and federal legal procedures. This article will outline the basics for preparing for the Mississippi Bar Exam, and it will point you in the right direction for developing you plan of study for the Mississippi Bar Exam.

QUALIFICATIONS

The state of Mississippi has several qualifications to sit for the Mississippi Bar Exam. The first requirement will need to be completed by October 1 after they have completed two semesters of law school. The next requirement to sit for the Mississippi Bar Exam is that the candidate must be at least 21 years of age. They also must have a BA or BS from an accredited educational institution and a JD or LLB from an ABA approved law school. For more rules governing alternative educational paths to the Mississippi Bar Exam you should visit the following link: http://www.mssc.state.me.us. The final requirement to sit for the Mississippi Bar Exam is to take the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam, and pass it with a score of at least 75 points.

REGISTERING FOR THE EXAM

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

Board of Bar Admissions
Court of Appeals Building
656 North State Street, 1st Floor
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 354-6055 Local Phone Number
http://www.mssc.state.ms.us

THE EXAM’S FORMAT