Online Filing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  1. I am trying to finalize my online application on a deadline date, and I am having technical difficulties relating to the site. What can I do?
  2. Please review the steps for submitting your application with a technical difficulties notification.

  3. What exactly is my Checklist, and how can I review it?
  4. Please consult the information regarding the online bar application checklist.

  5. I have been asked to provide an authorized Authorization and Release. How can I print this document?
  6. Please read the details on the Authorization and Release Information page.

  7. I am having a problem seeing instruction windows and I cannot add new information to some of the screens (i.e. residence information, employment information, responses to affirmatively answered questions, etc.). Why is this?
  8. If possible, complete your online application with the Internet Explorer web browser. The online application site was developed primarily for this browser, and other browsers have been known to interpret pages differently resulting in technical issues.

    If you are unable to use Internet Explorer, or you are still experiencing issues, try disabling your browser's pop-up blocker. Consult a Google Search for some more helpful tips on how to disable the more popular browser pop-up blockers
  9. Do I have to wait until I submit my application to print a copy of my work?
  10. No, you do not have to wait until the final stages of filing your application online to print a copy of your application. You can print a copy of your application responses before or after submitting your online appcation experince.
  11. The web site seems extremely slow. What could be causing this?
  12. If you are trying to copmlete an online application during a fee deadline, you may experience lags or sporadic technical difficulties. For this reason, it is strongly urged that applicants complete their applications a week prior to any fee deadline. If you experience difficulties ON a deadline date, please consult the steps for submitting your application with a technical difficulties notification.
  13. This is my first application. How do I edit information previously entered on my application?
  14. Follow these steps to edit previously entered information.

  15. I am a Reapplicant. How do I edit information previously entered on my application?
  16. Reapplicants from previous bar examinations can edit any NEW information added to their current applications following the same editing steps stated in the previous question. If you wish to edit information that you included on a previous application however, you must submit those changes on an amendment form.
  17. I forgot my user password for logging onto the site. What can I do?
  18. Please use the “Forgot your password?” link on the account login screen if you have forgotten your password.
  19. I am getting an "Access Denied" message when I enter the site. What can I do?

  20. Send an email to our help desk at help@pabarexam.org. You can also try clearing your browsers cache. Consult a Google Search for clearing your browser's cache if you need help with this.