We recommend that students contact the bar associations in the states in which they are considering practicing to determine the specific requirements for each. In most states, bar examination application deadlines normally are set several months before the test date. Consequently, students who do not register during their first year in law school should apply at least four to six months prior to graduation to take the bar examination in the state in which they intend to practice. Information regarding the various bar examination requirements and deadlines is available in the career services office.
Information regarding early registration as a law student in Oklahoma also is available.
Students who are considering participating in the Legal Internship Program in Oklahoma should register with the Board of Bar Examiners of the Oklahoma Bar Association, even if they have not definitely decided to take the Oklahoma Bar Examination. This exam is offered three times each year and should be taken prior to graduation. Students should consider taking the MPRE after they complete the Professional Responsibility course.