bar examination

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bar examination

A student studies for the bar examination at a library.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A professional licensing test for lawyers: A bar examination is a standardized test administered by a state or jurisdiction to assess whether a candidate possesses the minimum knowledge and skills required to practice law ethically and competently in that specific area.
    • A mandatory step for legal licensure: It refers to the formal examination process that law school graduates must typically pass to be admitted to the bar and become licensed attorneys.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • She spent the summer studying intensively for the bar examination.
    • Passing the bar examination is a significant milestone for any aspiring lawyer.
    • Each state sets its own standards for the bar examination.
Advanced Usage
  • "to sit for the bar examination": to take or be a candidate in the bar exam.
    • After graduating, she will sit for the bar examination in July.
  • "to be admitted to the bar upon passing the examination": to gain the license to practice law after successfully completing the test.
    • He was admitted to the bar upon passing the examination and meeting the character requirements.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bar exam (n): A common, shortened form of "bar examination".
    • The bar exam is known for its difficulty.
  • Bar admission (n): The overall process of becoming a lawyer, which includes passing the bar examination.
    • Bar admission requirements vary by jurisdiction.
Synonyms
  • Legal licensing exam: A test for obtaining a license to practice law.
  • Attorney admission test: An examination for entry into the legal profession.
Related Phrases
  • Multistate Bar Examination (MBE): A standardized, multiple-choice part of the bar examination used in many United States jurisdictions.
    • The MBE is a challenging component of the bar examination.
  • Bar review course: An intensive preparatory course designed to help candidates study for the bar examination.
    • Enrolling in a bar review course is common for exam preparation.
bar examination

A student studies for the bar examination at a library.

Noun
  1. an examination conducted at regular intervals to determine whether a candidate is qualified to practice law in a given jurisdiction
    • applicants may qualify to take the New York bar examination by graduating from an approved law school
    • he passed the bar exam on his third try

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