Site Updates

Site last updated 10/19/2021

10/19/2021
- The Bar Admission Certification and Licensure page has been updated to include a link directly to Prothonotary supplied ceremony information.
10/15/2021
- July 2021 Bar Exam Results have been added to the site.
- July 2021 questions and analyses and model sample answers have been posted.
10/13/2021
- Information on July 2021 bar exam result release has been added to the site.
09/22/2021
- Information on the February 2022 bar examination has been posted.
08/18/2021
- Rule 322 has been amended.
08/02/2021
- Feedback for the July 2021 bar exam is being accepted until Friday, August 6, 2021, and July 2021 PT and essay questions have been added to the site.
07/16/2021
- The July 2021 Exam Administration Information page has been updated with Exam Day Instuctions.
06/15/2021
- Pre-Exam Day Deadlines have been added to the July 2021 remote bar exam information page.
06/07/2021
- PC and Mac permission information has been added to the Important ExamSoft Information.
05/28/2021
- Important Information from ExamSoft has been added to the July 2021 remote bar exam information page.
04/23/2021
- July 2021 bar exam information has been updated to include information on FAQ's, general bar exam, and Examplify Information.
04/01/2021
- The Board bids a fond farewell to Chair David Fine and thanks him for his many years of service.
  
  Stewart L. Cohen, Esq. has been appointed Chair of the Board. Kezia O. L. Taylor, Esq. has been appointed Vice Chair of the Board. The Board welcomes its newest member Jennifer M. Gardner, Esq. The current list of Board members has been updated to reflect these changes.
03/23/2021
- The timely deadline for the July 2021 bar exam has been moved to April 16, 2021.
03/17/2021
- Information on PA's adoption of the Uniform Bar Examination has been added to the site.
03/11/2021
- Nonstandard testing accommodation forms have been updated with new schedule information.
03/05/2021
- ExamSoft has officially been decided as the computer based testing vendor for the July 2021 bar exam.
02/26/2021
- Feedback for the February 2021 bar exam is now active until Friday March 5, 2021.
- Questions from the February 2021 bar exam have been posted.
- The IdentoGo Cardscan Department address now has a separate Suite number from all other IDEMIA business, as this will allow for faster sorting when mail is received.
02/16/2021
- Exam File download dates have been modified on the Overview of Examplify Download and Mock Exams (PDF).
- Exam file names have been modified on the the Overview of Examplify Download and Mock Exams (PDF).
02/12/2021
- Information regarding the July 2021 bar exam has been updated on the site.
- The Board announces remote exam July 2021 and UBE July 2022 (PDF)
02/02/2021
- February 2021 Remote Exam schedules have been added to the site.
02/01/2021
- Foam\silicon earplugs have been permitted on the Feb. 2021 remote exam. This is updated in the February 20201 Remote Exam Testing Conditions document.
01/29/2021
- Direct link to the Pennsylvania Bar ExamSoft Portal added to site.
- Direct link to the Examplify mock and standard schedule exam file password information added to site.
01/26/2021
- Frequently Asked Questions for Examplify from ExamSoft have been updated to point to an ExamSoft maintained webpage.
- ExamSoft Information on Examplify Attachment Use has been added to the site.
- ExamSoft Technical Support Information posted to the February 2021 Remote Exam Information page.
01/11/2021
- Frequently Asked Questions for the Feburary 2021 remote exam have been updated with information on Apple M1 processor support.
- An overview of Examplify download and Mock Exam procedures for the February 2021 Remote Bar Exam has been added to the site.
01/06/2021
- Frequently Asked Questions for the Feburary 2021 remote exam have been updated with information on facial visibility during testing, handling emergency scenarios, and reporting incidents.
- Frequently Asked Questions on Examplify use have been updated.
01/05/2021
- A form for requesting the use of an external webcam/monitor/microphone to use with the February 2021 remote bar examination have been added to the site.
01/04/2021
- Information on the July 2021 bar examination has been posted to the site.
12/21/2020
- The expected application availability for the July 2020 bar exam will be determined at a later time. The actual exam date for the July 2020 exam remains unchanged.
12/19/2020
- The February Remote Exam Schedule has been added to the Frequently Asked Questions PDF.
- Signature instructions for the Rule 321/322 application have been updated as per the Prothonotary.
12/14/2020
- The deadline dates for Oct 2020 unsuccessful applicants to sign up for the February 2021 bar exam have been added to the site.
12/03/2020
- Changes have been made to Pa.B.A.R. 213 regarding holding hearings remotely.
11/28/2020
- Changes to Rule 201 have been posted.
11/19/2020
- The February 2021 FAQ's have been modified to mention Examplify increased MSR's.
11/14/2020
- Further information on the registration process for unsuccessful October 2020 bar exam applicants has been added to the site regarding the fee.
11/12/2020
- The February 2021 FAQ's have been modified with information on M1 processor Mac devices.
10/30/2020
- The February 2021 FAQ's have been modified to reflect that the MBE will be administered on Wednesday February 24, 2021.
10/22/2020
- ID notice for February 2021 bar exam has been posted.
10/21/2020
- Information regarding reapplicants from the October 2020 remote exam has been posted.
10/19/2020
- Information on applying for and the format of the February 2021 bar exam has been posted.
- The Board announces that the February 2021 bar exam will be remote.
10/16/2020
- Feedback for the October 2020 bar exam has been removed from the site.
10/09/2020
- Feedback for the October 2020 bar exam is now being accepted until October 16, 20220.
  
  October 2020 Essay Questions have been posted.
08/28/2020
- A new page detailing remote bar exam information has been added to the site.
- The opening date for filing for the Feburary 2021 bar examination has been postponed.
07/08/2020
- Announcement of Rescheduled Examination by Remote Computer-Based Testing (PDF)
07/21/2020
- Bar Exam Registration for October 2020 Remote Exam Closed
07/13/2020
- Bar Exam Registration for October 200 Remote Exam Reopened
04/28/2020
- The Court has approved a Limited License.
04/13/2020
- The schedule of open court ceremonies have been canceled.
04/09/2020
- Questions and Analyses with Model Sample Answers for the Feburary 2020 Bar Exam havbe been posted.
04/01/2020
- The Board congratulates members David R. Fine, Esq., and Stewart L. Cohen Esq. in their desinations as Chair and Vice Chair, respectively. The Board congratulates member Kezia O. L. Taylor, Esq. in her reappointment to the Board, and welcomes its newest members Michael B. Lutz and Benjamin P. Shein.
02/14/2020
- MPRE score transfer request form added to site
- Rule 322 changes are stayed (PDF).
11/27/2019
- Information on the University of Akron School of Law has been added to the Bar Admission Education page of the site.
10/28/2019
- Changes to Rule 341 regarding applications, and to Rule 342 regarding service of process have been made.
07/26/2019
- Application information for Pa.B.A.R. 304 is now availalble.
07/01/2019
- Reciprocity information has been updated, as the Board now recognizes reciprocity with the state of Maryland.
06/10/2019
- The Board welcomes Lawrence J. Moran, Sr. Esq. as its newest member.
06/05/2019
- Criminal history verification forms for all application types have beeen updated on the site.
05/24/2019
- Pa.B.A.R. 304 has been added to the site, effective July 29, 2019.
04/23/2015
- The Board welcomes David R. Fine, Esq. as its newest member.
03/29/2019
- The Board welcomes Leslie A. Collins, Esq. as its newest member.
03/13/2019
- The Board has reappointed Stewart Cohen as a member.
02/22/2019
- The Supplmental Application for Character and Fitness has been updated.
02/08/2019
- Rule 202 has been amended.
12/14/2018
- Changes to Rule 402 have been made.
12/06/2018
- Beginning December 28, 2018, applicants must submit fingerprints for the purpose of the Board verifying the identity of the applicant and obtaining a current record of any criminal history. This is NOT required for February 2019 bar exam applicants.
- The Board welcomes Matt Chiara as project manager for the Board staff.
07/05/2018
- A notarized identity verification form is now required for all application copy or score summary sheet requests.
08/01/2017
- Effective August 1, 2017, there are NEW Bar Exam Fees and Non-Bar Exam Application Fees
06/12/2017
- Reciprocity information has been updated, as the Board now recognizes reciprocity with the Virgin Islands.
05/11/2017
- A new miscellaneous forms and requests section has been added to the site.
04/17/2017
- A new application is availble for filing under Pa. B.A.R. 303.
- The Board welcomes its newest member Kezia O. L. Taylor, Esq.
12/01/2016
- Updates have been made to the character and fitness information on the site.
- The interpretation for Rule 204 has been updated.
09/15/2016
- Reciprocity information has been updated, as the Board now recognizes reciprocity with New Jersey.
08/18/2016
- MBE transfer information has been updated.
01/05/2016
- MBE transfer information has been updated.
- The repository listings have all been updated.
12/15/2015
- Information regarding the submission of personal statements has been added to the list of Character and Fitness Frequently Asked Questions.
09/18/2015
- The Aplication for Certification for Formal Participation in Legal Matters by Law Students has been updated.
06/01/2015
- Reciprocity information has been updated, as the Board now recognizes reciprocity with New Mexico.
03/12/2014
- Changes to 204-341 MPRE information have been made regarding the timeframe for which an MPRE score can be requested.
02/10/2014
- Changes to Rule 301 have been made.
12/20/2013
- Changes to Rule 205 have been made.
  Rule 206 has been added to the PA Bar Rules.
02/04/2013
- Reciprocity information has been updated, as the Board now recognizes reciprocity with Wyoming.
03/21/2012
- Reciprocity information has been updated, as the Board now recognizes reciprocity with Maine.
01/19/2010
- Reciprocity information has been updated, as the Board now recognizes reciprocity with Oregon.
08/31/2009
- Rule 204 and Rule 311 have been updated.