Title: In re the Matter of the September 2020 Bar Examination

State: hawaii

Issuer: Hawaii Supreme Court

Document:

Electronically Filed
Supreme Court
SCMF-12-0000538
28-AUG-2020
01:08 PM
provisional license, subject to meeting certain requirenents as
set forth in that order, without being required to pay an
additional application fee, and including an expiration of the
provisional license on July 1, 2022.

Applicants were ordered to inform the Board of
Examiners’ staff by July 28, 2020 of their option.

NOW, THEREFORE, in light of the continuing increase in
COVID-19 cases on O'ahu,

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that for those applicants who
chose to sit for the exam, the deadline to defer taking the exam
or to pursue @ provisional license is extended to the end of the
first day of the September 2020 examination. Applicants may
inform the Board of Examiners’ staff by electronic mail to
baradmissions@courts.hawaii.gov.

At present, the approximately 120 applicants who have
elected to take the written exam using their laptops will be
seated in a 59,000 square-foot exhibition hall. Each applicant
will be seated alone at an eight-foot table, with at least ten

feet between each table.
Numerous safety precautions are being taken as
reflected in the attached instructions (Attachment 1), which were
provided to all applicants no later than August 5, 2020. As
indicated in the attachment, everyone will be required to wear a
face covering. Face masks with one-way valves, bandanas, and
neck fleeces such as balaclavas and neck gaiters are prohibited.
DATED: Honolulu, Hawai'i, August 28, 2020.

/s/ Mark £. Recktenwald

Js/ Paula A. Nakayana

/s/ Sabrina § MeKenna

/s/ Lisa M. Ginoza
 

om + STATE OF HAWANL
'SOUTMEING STREET» ALNOLAN HAE = HONDLII HAWANI 96813 - TRAPWOM (208) 538-4977 SSBABTE

 

Electronically Filed
‘Supreme Court

04-AUG-2020
12:25 PM

To: Hawai'i Bar Applicant

FR: Rochelle R.T. Kaui, Secretary
Hawai'i Board of Examiners

RE: September 2020 Bar Examination-Notice to Laptop Users

‘The Hawai'i Bar Exam normally scheduled in July 2020 will be held on September 9 - 10, 2020,
atthe

Hawaii Convention Center
Hall

 

Honolulu, HI 96815,
7:00a.m, check-in

‘You are receiving this attachment as you are granted permission and are choosing to sit for this
bar exam as a laptop user. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PAGES to determine if you
rmieet the requirements as set forth by the Governor of the State of Hawai'i, the Hawai'i
Department of Health, the Hawai'i Department of Transportation, and the Board of Examiners
(the Board):

 

Special Instructions for Out-of-State Travelers

‘The concer of the Board is to safeguard all applicants as well as those involved with the
‘administration of the examination and to protect the health of those within the State of Hawai'i
‘Asa result ofthe ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all applicants who enter the State of Hawai'i from
‘out-of-state are expected to understand and abide by the requirements outlined below.

Al applicants must comply with applicable orders and guidelines regarding COVID-19 set forth
by the Governor of the State of Hawaii, the Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu, the
Hawai'i Department of Health, the Hawai'i Department of Transportation, and the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, including any amendments to orders and guidelines. The Board
will provide applicants as much notice as possible of any changes. However, the pandemic has

 

 

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sats, There will be ne exemptions to compliance with any such orders or guidelines, or any
additional orders that may be promulgated by other governmental agencies.

‘+ For applicants traveling to Hawai‘i from outside the State, please be advised the State of
Hawai'i currently requires all persons, including returning residents, to quarantine for 14 days
‘upon arrival. You will be required to complete documents at the point of screening at the
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) or other Hawai'i airport or entry. Information
from the Department of Transportation may be found by clicking on the following link:

hhupshidot hawaii gov/airportscovid-19/. Violation of the quarantine requirement is
punishable as a misdemeanor, wit fines of up to $5,000.00 and/or up toa year

 

 

 

‘+ If for any reason you wish to postpone taking the examination to a future exam, you may do
so without incurring any additional fees. Please email your request as soon as possible if you
intend to postpone to baradmissions@courts.hawaigov.

‘* If you choose to take the September 2020 bar examination, all applicants are required to
complete and file the following Certification of Travel form by Tuesday, August 18, 2020.
Failure to provide this information by the deadline will result in you not being allowed to take
the September 2020 bar examination. You will be permitted to defer to a future administration
of the Hawai'i examination.

 

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TATE OF WAWar

 

CERTIFICATION OF TRAVEL,

Complete the below certification and fil ur electronic bar application record by Tuesday,
‘August 18, 2020 (please note that this information will nt be publicly available)

  

Print your Name:
> Lam not traveling fom ou-of-tate to take the bar examination [C]

> Address of where you have traveled from or will be traveling ftom:

> Airline and flight number:

> Arrival date and time:

> Name(s), address(es), and phone number(s) of lodging(s) or person(s) with whom
staying while in Hawai‘i and /or Honolulu:

 

 

[ certify that the information provided in this Certification of Travel form is correct, that I
understand that I must file a new Certification of Travel form if any information changes,
and that I must be in compliance with all applicable orders and guidelines as delineated in
the “Special Instructions for Out-of-State Travelers” to be allowed to sit for the September
2020 Hawai'i Bar Examination. I acknowledge that providing false information on thi
certification may constitute a character and fitness issue to be considered by the Board.

 

Date ‘Signature of Applicant

‘Type or Print Applicant's Name

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Instructions Applicable to All Laptop Test Takers

  

‘On the day of the Hawai'i Bar Exam,
> Laptop registered with ExamSot
> You will be required to provide your own and wear a face covering that covers your nose

‘and mouth. Masks with one-way valves will not be allowed.
> A valid government issued picture ID to verify your identity (e-. driver's license,
passport, ec.)

> Black, non-smear ink pens (minimum 2); erasable or colored ink pens will not be

>

>

ing the following with you:

permitted
Earplugs to minimize audio distractions (subject to inspection)
Money for parking:
© Single Entry - $12.00 per vehicle per entry. Good for that day only
Optional:
(0 jacket or sweater (the rooms can get cold)
(© acopy of your NCBE number to use for the Thursday MBE sessions
(© Iunch/snack/drink (small personal coolers will be allowed; beverage containers
must be capped and sealed securely).
Upon check-in:
> You will be issued your admission ticket that will include your room and seat
assignment. You will need this admission ticket for both days.
(© Our examination rooms are separated by laptop users and writers. You will report
to your assigned room for the duration of the exam.

 

v

‘Exam Schedule The following are the standard test schedules and instructions for both days.
‘You are required to report as indicated below or as instructed at the exam site. Except for the
breaks between the moming and afternoon sessions, there are no official breaks for any segment
of the exam but you may take personal breaks with the test clock running. Although the break
times may vary between the morning and afternoon sessions, please plan on using this time for a
lunch break.

 

‘Wednesday
‘Schedule/Instructions ‘Time Alloted
‘Reporting Time for AM, Session Applicants shall report by 7300
‘aim, for ID verification and attendance confirmation. Applicants
‘ho fail to report by the specified time may be denied entry into the
exam room and disqualified from the exam. Laptop users will be

 

 

 

 

 

allowed to set up after checking in.
“Multistate Essay Examination (MEE), question nos. - 6 and the Thours
Hawai'i Legal Ethics Examination Questions, question no. 7

‘Break Thour or less

 

‘Reporting Time for PIM, Session to be announced. Applicants shall
report for ID verification and attendance confirmation no later than
the time announced atthe morning session. Applicants who fail to
report by the specified time may be denied enty into the exam room
and disqualified from the exam

‘Multistate Performance Test (MPT) #1, question no, Thowrs
“Multistate Performance Test (MPT) #2, question n0.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

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‘Schedule/Instructions Time Allotied
‘Reporting Time for A.M. Session Applicants shall report by 7:00
‘am, for ID verification and attendance confirmation. Applicants

who fi orp bythe specified ie may be dened ety into the

 

 

 

Sas Ber fam (MBE) sueston no T=T00 Shows
Break Thour oF less
‘Reporting Time for P.M. Session tobe announced. Applicants shall
report for ID verification and attendance confirmation no later than
the time announced atthe morning exam. Applicants who fail to
report by the specified time may be denied entry into the exam room
and disqualified from the exam,
Multistate Bar Exam (MBE), question nos. 101 200 S hours

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMPONENTS OF HAWAI‘I BAR EXAMINATION
‘The Hawai'i bar examination consists ofthe following five (5) examination components. For
items 1,2, 3 and 4 please go to wonw.nebex.org for more information,

‘The Hawai'i Legal Ethics Examination (item 5) consists of 15 multiple-choice questions. Itis
developed by the Hawai'i Board of Examiners and i based on the Hawaii Rules of Professional
‘Conduct (HRPC) which can be accessed at

s/w. cours state hiu/docslcourtrules/rleshrpcond him,

 

the Multistate Essay Exam (MEE)

the Multistate Performance Tests (MPT)

the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE)

the Mukistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE)*
the Hawai'i Legal Ethics Examination

ESSAY ANSWERS
‘An answer to a question should demonstrate an applicant's ability to analyze the facts presented
by the question, to select the material from the immaterial facts, and to discern the points upon
‘which a case tums. It should demonstrate an applicant’s knowledge and understanding of the
pertinent principles and theories of law, their relationship to each other, and their qualifications
and limitations. It should evidence the applicant's ability to apply the law to the facts given and
to reason logically in a lawyer-like manner toa sound conclusion from the premises adopted.
‘The applicant should demonstrate a proficiency in using and applying legal principles rather than
‘amere memory of them.

‘An answer containing only an applicant's statement of conclusion will receive little or no credit.
‘The applicant should fully stat the reasons which support the applicant's conclusions. All
points should be thoroughly discussed. Although an applicant's answer should be complete, the
answer should not volunteer information or discuss legal doctrines that are not necessary or
pertinent to the solution of the problem. Unless a question expressly asks for Hawai'i law, the
4uestion should be answered according to legal theories and principles of general application.
With the exception of information booklets provided by the NCBE, sample essay questions or
answers to past Hawai'i bar examinations are not available.

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‘THE MULTISTATE PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY EXAMINATION
(MPRE)
‘The Matistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) is developed by the National
Conference of Bar Examiners (NBCE) and administered three times a yearby the Law School
‘Admission Council on behalf of the NCBE. Each Hawai'i applicant is required to take this as a
separate component and pass with a scaled score of 85 or higher. Applicants are responsible for
instructing the NCBE to transmit their eligible MPRE scaled score directly tothe Hawai'i Board
cof Examiners. The MPRE must be taken and passed not earlier than two years before the
Hawaii bar exam and the score must be officially reported to the Board no later than one year
after date of notification of passing the Hawai'i Bar Examination. MPRE information and
requirements can be found on the NCBE website at worw.ncbex.org

 

   

RESULTS OF THE HAWAI'I BAR EXAMINATION and
ADMISSION TO THE BAR

Notification of your Hawai'i bar examination results will be filed in your electronic bar

application record approximately 12 weeks after the examination. You will receive phy

service of your documents only if you previously chose not to be a JEFS user.

 

Do not call the

 

sr Admissions Office to inquire if scores are available,

Admission to the bar of the state is granted by the court only after an applicant completes and
‘satisfies all five examination components and meets the standard of character and fitness set
forth in Rule 1 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Hawai'i (RSCH).

HAWAI'I STATE BAR ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP
Hawaii isa unified bar jurisdiction and membership in the Hawai‘ State Bar Association
(HSBA) is mandatory. Pursuant to RSCH Rule 1.5(b),"Upon compliance with the requirements
of this rule and upon taking the prescribed oath of office, the applicant shall be admitted tothe
bar.” Dues and fees are determined by the HSBA. Questions about membership should be
directed to the HSBA by calling (808) 537-1868.

 

HAWAI'I MANDATORY PROFESSIONALISM COURSE*
In accordance with RSCH Rule 1.14, each person licensed to practice law in Hawai'i after July
1, 2001, must complete a Hawai‘i Professionalism Course no later than one (1) year after
admission. The failure of a newly admitted Hawai'i attomey to comply with this rule will result
in an administrative suspension. The Hawai'i Professionalism Course is administered only i
Honolulu, once or twice a year by the HSBA.. Questions concerning the Hawai'i Professional
Course should be directed to the HSBA. Contact the HSBA at (808) 537-1868 for specific
course dates and details, registration deadlines and fees.

 

*Do not confuse this mandatory Hawai'i Professionalism Course with the Hawai'i Legal Ethics
Exam administered by the Hawai'i Board of Examiners or the MPRE administered by the
CBE,

 

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MEMORANDUM

To: Hawai'i Bar Applicant

Fr: Rochelle RT. Kaui, Secretary
Hawai'i Board of Examiners

Re: Bar Examination Instructions

Each bar applicant who has been granted permission and chooses to sit forthe Hawai'i bar
‘examination is responsible to read and have a clear understanding of the following:

1. Bar Examination Site, General Instructions, pursuant to the Hawai'i Board of Bar Examiners
(ABBE) Rules of Procedure Part 5, Examination Administration

2. COVID-19 Code of Conduct

‘The rules are detailed on the following pages, You are required to sign and return al forms by
the stated deadlines. Fail wit
{in disqualification, termination of vour examination, and/or removal from the examination

site.

‘You are responsible to upload and electronically fil all documents by Tuesday, August 18,
2020. All documents must be received by the stated deadline. Should you have any questions,
please contact the Board staff at (808) 539-4977 or by email to
baradmissions@courts hawai gov

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‘su = caminers — A » STATE OF HAWANL
‘417 SOUTH KING STREET + ALIOLAN HALE» HONOLULU, HAWATI 96813 = TELEPHONE (88) 539-4977» FXESOASTE

BAR EXAMINATIO! FICATION

‘The Clerk shall cause to be removed from the examination site any disruptive person, any
person who refuses to surrender prohibited items, any person who refuses to follow
instructions, or any person who interferes in any manner with administration of the
‘examination. The Clerk may prohibit any such person, including any applicant, from
further attending the examination.

‘See HAWAI'I BOARD OF EXAMINERS RULES OF PROCEDURE § 5.4

 

Failure to comply with these or other instructions or rules may result in disqualification,
‘termination of your examination, and/or removal from the examination site,

1, These rules and instructions apply to all applicants who have been granted permission to
sit for the Hawai'i bar examination. If any prohibited item described in these rules fall
‘within an applicant's pre-approved accommodation request, such applicant is exempt
from compliance with the specific rule governing the particular prohibited item. In all
other respects, these rules apply to applicants with accommodations.

‘See HAWAI'I BOARD OF EXAMINERS RULES OF PROCEDURE § 5.5(b)

2. Ifyou take a purse, backpack, briefease or other type of satchel hereinafter, satchel] that
hholds personal belongings with you to the examination site, silence all electronic devices,
and the satchel must be placed inthe area designated by staff members or proctors before
proceeding to your seat in the examination room.

‘See HAWAI'I BOARD OF EXAMINERS RULES OF PROCEDURE § 52

  

3, You may not retrieve personal items from your satchel without the permission,
assistance, and monitoring of a staff member or proctor.
‘See HAWAT'I BOARD OF EXAMINERS RULES OF PROCEDURE § 5.2

4. You may not take your satchel out of the examination room at any time during an
‘examination session. Once you have turned in your completed exam and other test
‘materials, you may retrieve your satchel upon exiting the exam room.

‘See HAWAI'I BOARD OF EXAMINERS RULES OF PROCEDURE § 5.2

5. Ifyou need to leave the exam room for any reason after the exam has started, you must
‘Aska staff member or proctor for permission. If given, sign out, leave your
picture ID, exam and test materials with the staff member or proctor before
‘exiting the exam room; and
Upon re-entering the exam room, signin and retrieve your picture ID, exam and
test materials from the staff member or proctor before returning to your exam
seat.
‘See HAWAI'I BOARD OF EXAMINERS RULES OF PROCEDURE § 5.2
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6. Laptop computers are subject to inspection,
‘See HAWAI'I BOARD OF EXAMINERS RULES OF PROCEDURE § 5.2

7. The only personal items you may possess at your seat are two (2) pens with black, non=
smear ink, a pencil, a wristwatch for timekeeping purposes only, your admission ticket
‘and your picture ID. For example, you may not have any of the following items at your
seat

‘a. Cellular telephone, walkie talkie, pager, computer watches (eg. an “Apple”
‘watch) of other communication devices, photograph, video or other recording
equipment

»b, Study aides or written materials except those provided by the Hawai'i Board of
Examiners

‘e. Food, drinks, time-keeping devices other than a wristwatch, highlighting markers,
color pens or pencils, cigarettes, matches, lighters, weapons, hats, caps or scarves.

Ifyou take such items tothe exam site, you must surrender them to a staff member or

proctor before taking your seat, as provided in number 2 above, You assume the risk that

the items may be lost, misplaced, inadvertently taken by another, or stolen.
‘See HAWAII BOARD OF EXAMINERS RULES OF PROCEDURE § 5.5(a)

  

8 You may not communicate with other applicants or any other person (other than staff
‘members or proctors) during the examination session.
‘See HAWAI'I BOARD OF EXAMINERS RULES OF PROCEDURE § 5.5(a)(5)

9. You may not open the test materials or begin the exam
0 by a staff member.
‘See HAWAI'I BOARD OF EXAMINERS RULES OF PROCEDURE § 5.5(@)(6)

 

specifically instructed to do

10. When time is called, you must stop writing immediately. You may not continue the
‘exam after being instructed thatthe exam has ended.
‘See HAWAI'I BOARD OF EXAMINERS RULES OF PROCEDURE § 5.5(@\(7)

11. Any and all disruptions or disruptive activity by any person, including but nt limited to
disruptions caused by any sound emiting from watches, telecommunication or other type
‘of device in a satchel or on a person, ata person's seat, ora the exam site or inthe exam
room is prohibited.

‘See HAWAI'I BOARD OF EXAMINERS RULES OF PROCEDURE § 5.5(2)(8)

12. Failure to timely comply with these rules and instructions and the instructions of staff
‘members or proctors atthe exam site is disruptive behavior. Ifyou are disruptive, do not
surrender prohibited items as directed herein, do no follow instructions, or interfere in
‘any manner with the administration ofthe examination, you will be (immediately or as,
soon as practicable) removed from the examination site. You may be prohibited from
further attending the examination and your examination may be disqualified.

‘See HAWAI'I BOARD OF EXAMINERS RULES OF PROCEDURE § 5.4

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‘COVID-19 CODE OF CONDUCT
Hawai'i Bar Examination ~ September 2020

‘You have been granted permission and have chosen to sit for the September 2020 Hawai‘ bar
‘examination. All exam takers are required to execute the following Certification and return it to
the Board of Examiners (Board) on or before Tuesday, August 18, 2020. Failure to submit your
Certification by the deadline will result in your not being admitted into the exam room.

‘+ All applicants must familiarize themselves with the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) guidance regarding best practices to protect themselves and others from
COVID-19 (copy attached) and follow this guidance throughout the administration of the
September 2020 Hawai‘ bar examination.

‘+ Ifyou tested positive for the novel coronavirus, are experiencing a fever, cough, or other
respiratory symptoms, traveled outside of the State and did not self-quarantine in the past 14
days, had close prolonged contact witha person who has or is suspected to have COVID-19,
‘or have taken a COVID-19 test with test results pending or yet to be received, you shall not
sit for the bar exam. The Hawai‘i Board of Examiners (the Board) will transfer your
application and fees to later exam date. Verification of your 14-day quarantine is required
before you will be allowed into the examination room.

 

‘All applicants and staff will be required to abide by the protocols as defined by the Hawai'i
Convention Center (HCC) and the Board. The infographic is attached and outlined as
applicable below:

> Enhanced cleaning and sanitation will be done by the HCC team.

> Body temperature screening will be conducted at limited entry points ofthe facility
by HCC staff. Anyone displaying a temperature of over 100.4 will be monitored and
will not be allowed to sit for the exam.

> PPE Face covering will be required for all applicants and staff. Be advised you will
be responsible to provide your own, and required to wear face covering to enter the

facility

Social distancing will be required forall participants.

Hand sanitizer dispensers will be placed at key entrances throughout the facility.

‘Special signage will be placed throughout the facility as reminders to practice proper

hygiene, social distancing and instructions for guests who do not feel well,

 

 

vvy

‘© All applicants are required to. . wear face covering while outdoors in public spaces when
‘maintaining a physical distance of six (6) feet from persons who are not members of the same
household or residence is not feasible,” pursuant to an order issued by the Mayor of the
and County of Honolulu on July 2, 2020.

  

 

‘* You will be required to maintain social distancing by staying 6 feet apart from the next
person,

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‘+ You will be required to wear protective face covering that covers your nose and mouth
continuously throughout the administration ofthe exam including check-in and check-out.
See the attached CDC guidelines “Important Information About Your Cloth Face
Coverings.”

‘+ The Board will not allow any face masks that incorporates a one-way valve (typically a
raised plastic cylinder about the size of a quarter onthe front or side ofthe mask) that allows
air tobe released from the mask through the valve. The Board has received guidance that
these masks do not provide sufficient protection to the public. As a result, they will not meet
the face mask covering requirement a the exam. The Board will not be responsible to
provide PPE equipment for your use.

‘* Applicants may wear a face shield in addition to, but notin lieu of a face mask. Face shields
alone will nt substitute for cloth face coverings.

 

‘+ _Atthe registration tables, each applicant will be asked to lower their face mask for
identification purposes.

 

‘© Each applicant will be assigned to individual ables. If you choose to deep clean your area,
be advised that you must provide your own PPE or cleaning supplies. You will be required
to clean on your own time and without interrupting the exam timetable. In addition, personal
cleaning products should be odorless and not cause irritation to others inthe room,

* Once registered and in the testing room(s), applicants should find their assigned seats. You
will be seated on one side of the table and place your belongings on the floor at the far
‘opposite end of your table.

‘© Atany time during the exam, before you wish to retrieve any article from your personal
‘belongings for any reason, please ask a proctor for permission and assistance.

‘© All food and drinks must be consumed outside of the exam room. You will need to be
‘escorted to and from your seat following the directional floor markings.

‘© Applicants will not be allowed to congregate in the testing room and must follow directional
‘floor markings to keep pedestrian traffic flowing in one direction.

‘+ Should you require assistance, raise your hand and alert your proctor if you have any
‘questions.

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‘+ Ifyou receive a positive result for a COVID-19 test taken within 14 days after sitting for
‘the Hawai'i bar examination, the Supreme Court directs that you shall immediately
{inform the Hawai'i Department of Health (808-586-4586 or
‘nttos://health.hawaii,gov/docd/contact-us/) that you sat for the September 2020 Hawai'i
bar examination, and no later than the next business day after receiving the positive test
result,

 

 

 

 

‘under penalty of perjury,
egibly print your name)

acknowledge and certify that I have read and will comply withthe Instructions to All Laptop
‘Test Takers, inchuding the Bar Exam Site General Instructions and the COVID-19 Code of
‘Conduct, as listed above, and that I understand I must comply and observe all requirements,
‘orders, and guidelines to sit for and be allowed to complete the Hawai'i bar examination. 1
acknowledge that providing false information on this certification may constitute a character and
fitness issue to be considered by the Board,

 

PrintName

Signature

 

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HAWAI‘1 BAR EXAMINATION
Notice to Exam Takers: Laptop User Instructions

‘You are receiving these instructions as you have elected to use a laptop to answer the

essay portion of the Hawaii bar examination, Examinees need to follow the directions outlined

below:

1

Examines are not permitted to remove any test materials from the examination room. All
test materials shall be returned as directed.

‘You must agree to the conditions as stated by ExamSof

‘You are required to download and register Examplify on the laptop computer you will
use on the day of the exam, pay any associated fees, and take the mock exam by the
stated deadlines.

For on-site support, and in order to back up your files to a USB flash drive, a working
USB port is required. Ifyour laptop requires an adaptor for this function, it will be your
responsibility to provide the adaptor on the day ofthe exam.

‘Answers to all essay questions must be typed in the appropriately numbered Examplify
answer window. As you have elected to type your answers on your laptop, itis your
responsibility to ensure your answers are typed in the correct answer page.

‘Answers for the Haw
2 pencil. Pencils wil

 

Legal Ethics Examination and MBE will be marked using a No.
€ provided.

Ifyou choose to use your NCBE number for the MBE portion of the Hawai'i bar
‘examination it will be your responsibility to bring copy of your number and grid it
correctly. The MBE will be administered on Wednesday and the use of your NCBE
‘number is optional for Hawai‘.

 

 

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=
How to Protect Yourself and Others

Know how it spreads
+ There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
+ The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
«+ The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.
» Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
» Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes
or talks,
» These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or
possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
» Some recent studies have suggested that COVID-19 may be spread by people who
are not showing symptoms.

Everyone should

lean your hands often
+ Wash your hands often with soap and water for atleast 20 seconds especially after
‘you have been in a public place or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.

+ If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at
least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until
they feel dry

+ Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth wit

 

 

unwashed hands.

Avoid close contact
+ Stay home if you are sick.
+ Avoid close contact with people who are sick
+ Put distance between yourself and other people.
» Remember that some people without symptoms may be able to spread virus.
» Thisis especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting
very sick. 1 oeatra
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Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others
+ You could spread COVID-19 to others even if you do not feel sick.
+ Everyone should wear a cloth face cover when they have to go out in public,
for example to the grocery store or to pick up other necessities.
>» Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone

y who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to
remove the mask without assistance.

+ The cloth face cover is meant to protect other people in case you are infected.
+ Do NOT use a facemask meant fora healthcare worker.

+ Continue to keep about 6 feet between yourself and others. The cloth face cover
isnot a substitute for social distancing

 

Cover coughs and sneezes

+ If you are in a private setting and do not have on your cloth face covering,
remember to always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you
‘cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.

+ Throw used tissues in the trash

+ Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for atleast 20 seconds. If
soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that
contains atleast 60% alcohol.

lean and disinfect

+ Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables,
doorknobs, ight switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards toilets,
faucets, and sinks. www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/
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