Does the Board release sample answers for the essay questions?
Can I take the Oklahoma bar exam if I did not graduate from a law school which was approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) at the time of my graduation?
No. The Board has adopted the ABA Standards for Approval of Law Schools. See Rule Four, §3.
Can I use my laptop to take the essay portion of the exam?
Yes. Simply mark the box on your exam application that you will be using your laptop for the essay portion of the exam. There is a fee of $125 payable to ExamSoft when you register your laptop. Additional information regarding system requirements and use of your laptop will be sent to each registered exam applicant in the Exam Information Packet which is typically emailed in mid-January for the February exam and in mid-June for the July exam.
Does Oklahoma require the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (the “MPRE”)?
How long do I have to meet the MPRE requirement after passing the bar exam?
Admission must be effected within one year after the date the bar exam results are released. Otherwise the exam is nullified.
How many take the February exam?
Approximately 200 apply for the February exam.
How many take the July exam?
Approximately 400 apply for the July exam.
How many times may I take the Oklahoma bar exam?
Unlimited number of times.
How much does it cost to take the Oklahoma bar examination?
The fee depends on your status (registered law student, non-registered law student, attorney, repeat applicant) when you apply. Go to Applications for the fee list or to Rule Seven in the Rules Governing Admission.
I am licensed in another state but do not qualify for admission without examination. Is there an abbreviated “attorneys’ exam” which I can take in lieu of the regular bar exam?
I have been notified by the law school that I lack graduation requirements. What happens to the exam fee I paid?
The fee will apply to the next scheduled bar exam. A new Exam Application form must be submitted by the application deadline.
I have not taken or passed the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination. Am I allowed to take the bar exam?
Yes. If successful on the bar exam, you will not be admitted to practice law until the MPRE requirement (scaled score of 80) has been met.
I plan to take the MPRE immediately following the bar exam (after the February exam or after the July exam). Will the MPRE results be available in time for the admission ceremony?
Possibly not. There have been instances where the MPRE results have not be received prior to the Board’s filing the Recommendation for Admission with the Oklahoma Supreme Court.
Is my application considered timely filed if it is postmarked by the filing deadline?
No. The application must be received in the office by the deadline.
Is there a drop box at the Oklahoma Bar Center?
Is there a late filing deadline?
Yes. Late filing is allowed for two months after deadline with payment of additional fee. If filed within 30 days after the deadline, the late fee is $50. If filed during the second month after the deadline, the late fee is $150. See Rule 7 of the Rules Governing Admission.
What are the exam dates?
The Uniform Bar Exam is administered on the last Tuesday and Wednesday of February and July. The MPT and MEE are given on Tuesday. The MBE is given on Wednesday.
What is the deadline for filing an application to take the February bar exam?
Six months prior to the exam date. The bar exam is administered on the last Tuesday and Wednesday in February. To simplify the calculation of the due date, the February exam deadline is September 1 of the year preceding and the July exam deadline is February 1. If a deadline falls on a non-business day (i.e., Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday), applications will be accepted until the close of business on the first day immediately following the deadline. Repeat applications are due December 15 for the February exam.
What is the deadline for filing an application to take the July bar exam?
Six months prior to the exam date. The bar exam is administered on the last Tuesday and Wednesday in July. Late filing allowed for two months after deadline with payment of additional fee. To simplify the calculation of the due date, the July exam deadline is February 1 of the current year. If a deadline falls on a non-business day (i.e., Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday), applications will be accepted until the close of business on the first day immediately following the deadline. Repeat applications are due May 15.
What is the passing score on the MPRE in Oklahoma and how long is my MPRE score valid?
Oklahoma requires a scaled score of 80 or higher on the MPRE.
What subjects are tested on the Oklahoma bar exam?
Oklahoma has adopted the Uniform Bar Exam. For information about topics on the UBE please visit www.ncbex.org.
When and where is the MPRE given?
The MPRE is given three times a year at various locations across the country. Use the MPRE link on the Resourses page of our website to access application deadlines, exam dates, and the application itself.
Where are bar review courses given, how much do they cost, and which bar review course is the best?
Oklahoma does not rate the bar review courses. Bar review courses frequently used in Oklahoma are Bar/Bri and PMBR. There are also companies that offer software review courses for the MBE. Check the bulletin boards at the law school for information.