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 these steps

  3. 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?
  4. There are two likely reasons for this behavior. The first reason could be your browser. Make sure you are using Internet Explorer to complete your application online. Other browsers such as Safari, Netscape and Firefox are noted to be incompatible.

    The second reason is most likely related to a pop-up blocker. You should make sure your pop-up blocker is disabled BEFORE working on your online application. Some helpful tips on how to disable the more popular pop-up blockers are also available.
  5. Do I have to wait until I submit my application to have a printed copy of my work?
  6. 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 at any time, by selecting it from the "Print Forms" menu at the top of the screen. It will show all completed information. It is best to print your application BEFORE you click the submit link as this will reduce any likelihood of errors with printing the application once you have clicked "submit". Once your application is submitted, you may no longer print a copy of your application.
  7. The web site seems extremely slow. What could be causing this?
  8. Online filing is done through the court's web portal. This portal is most active between the hours of 8:00 a.m. EST and 5:00 p.m. EST. During these hours, you may find that your online filing experience responds very slowly due to this increased activity. Also, as bar examination application deadlines approach (see Fee Schedule for a list of deadlines), the volume of applicants applying online increases dramatically. This also can attribute to a slower response time for your online application session. It is therefore recommended that you try to work on your application in off peak hours (between 6:00 p.m. EST and 7:00 a.m. EST), and that you try to complete your online filing at least 1-2 weeks before a deadline.
  9. This is my first application. How do I edit information previously entered on my application?
  10. Follow these steps to edit previously entered information.

  11. I am a Reapplicant. How do I edit information previously entered on my application?
  12. 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.
  13. I forgot my user logon account information (email address, password, or PIN) for logging onto the site. What can I do?
  14. If time permits, you can contact the help desk at: help@pabarexam.org. However, if it is near a deadline, you can simply create a new logon account to get onto the secure server. To do this, all you need to have is an alternate email address from the one you initially used when setting up your account. You can get a free email account if necessary from any of the free email providers on the Internet (i.e. Hotmail, GMail, Yahoo, AOL, etc).
    This account logon is NOT tied to your personal information that you type into the application.
  15. I am getting an "Access Denied" message when I enter the site. What can I do?

  16. Send an email to our help desk at help@pabarexam.org. You can also try clearing your browsers cache by following these instructions.