Site Updates

Site last updated 09/01/2022

09/01/2022
- Information on the February 2023 bar exam has been added to the site.
08/02/2022
- An important notice on UBE score acceptance has been added to the menu for applying under Rule 206.
- Reciprocity information regarding CA, CO, DC, NY, and WA has been added/modified on the site.
08/01/2022
- The application for admission by UBE score transfer has been added to the site.
- Information on the fingerprinting process for obtaining a Federal record search with IdentoGo has been updated. This inculdes adding electronic fingerprinting services for out-of-state residents, and a price increase.
07/29/2022
- Feedback for the July 2022 exam is being accepted until Friday August 5, 2022 at 10 am ET.
07/15/2022
- Exam review, exam statistics, and exam grading information changes have been made to remove non-UBE exam information.
07/08/2022
- Admission ticket packet information, including exam instructions, rules/restrictions, and schedules has been posted to the site.
06/22/2022
- Hotel block information for the Best Western Plus Philadelphia Convention Center Hotel has been added to the site.
06/14/2022
- The UBE information page has beeen updated with an expected date of acceptance for UBE score transfers.
06/13/2022
- The Board welcomes its newest member, Robert Sachs Esq.
06/07/2022
- PABLE's COVID Policy has been posted.
05/23/2022
- Hotel block information for the Western PA testing site has been added to the website.
04/13/2022
- Hotel information has been added to the Eastern Area location information.
04/11/2022
- Vice-Chair Lawrence Moran Esq. has been reappointed for another three year term.
04/08/2022
- February 2022 bar exam results are now availble.
- The February 2022 bar exam Questions and Analyses along with Model Sample Answers are availble.
04/06/2022
- Information on the posting of the February 2022 bar exam results has been published.
04/01/2022
- The Board bids a fond farewell to Mr. Stewart Cohen Esq. as Chair, and congratulates Ms. Kezia O. L. Taylor Esq. on her appointment to the position of Chair. Mr. Lawrence Moran Esq. has been appointed as Vice-Chair, and Mr. Patrick J. Thomassey Esq. is the newest member. For a full list of Board members, consult the information here.
03/18/2022
- Bar admission ceremony information has been updated on the site.
03/04/2022
- Feedback for the February 2022 bar exam has been removed from the site. The Board thanks all those that participated for their valued comments.
02/25/2022
- Feedback for the February 2022 bar exam is now being accepted until March 4, 2022 at 5 pm.
  
  PT and Essay Questions have been posted to the site.
01/21/2022
- Information on the July 2022 Bar Exam has been added to the site.
01/12/2022
- Rules 102,202, 203,204, 205, 206, 207, 304, 311, and 341 of the Pennsylvania Bar Admission Rules have been updated according to Supreme Court Order.
01/04/2022
- Information on the adoption of the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) has been added to the site.
10/19/2021
- The Bar Admission Certification and Licensure page has been updated to include a link directly to Prothonotary supplied ceremony information.
08/18/2021
- Rule 322 has been amended.
03/17/2021
- Information on PA's adoption of the Uniform Bar Examination has been added to the site.
02/26/2021
- 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.
12/19/2020
- Signature instructions for the Rule 321/322 application have been updated as per the Prothonotary.
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.
04/28/2020
- The Court has approved a Limited License.
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.
03/29/2019
- The Board welcomes Leslie A. Collins, Esq. as its newest 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.