Site Updates

Site last updated 07/01/2024

07/01/2024
- Testing site diagram information for both the eaastern and western July 2024 bar exam testing areas has been added to the site.
06/27/2024
- July 2024 bar exam day rules have been published to the site, as well as instructional information regarding CBT.
06/14/2024
- Testing and Accommodations Administrator, Brittany Wagner and Board Counsel, Larry A. Weisberg have been added to the Board Information portion of the site.
05/07/2024
- The issuing date for July 2024 bar exam admission tickets has been updated.
04/23/2024
- Hotel block information has been added for the Eastern testing area testing.
04/16/2024
- Hotel block information has been added for the Western testing area testing.
04/12/2024
- February 2024 bar exam results are posted on the site.
04/10/2024
- Information on the relase of results for the February 2024 bar exam has been posted.
04/03/2024
- The Board bids a fond farewell to Member Jennifer Gardner, and welcomes its newest member Adam C. Bonin. View the list of current Board members here.
01/03/2024
- Court Announces New UBE Minimum Score Requirement
01/02/2024
- Information on the July 2024 bar exam has been posted to the site.
10/16/2023
- NextGen Bar Examination announcement has been added to the site.
08/25/2023
- Rule waiver statement added to the site.
04/01/2023
- The Board bids a fond farewell to Chair Kezia O. L. Taylor. It congratulates Lawrence Moran for his promotion to Board Chair, and Michael Lutz for his promotion to Vice-Chair. In addition, the Board welcomes Emily Huber as its newest member. The current Board member list has been updated with these changes.
01/06/2023
- Board member Michael Lutz's bio has been updated.
11/15/2022
- Edits to Rule 203's 'STANDARDS FOR PASSING THE PENNSYLVANIA BAR.' section have been made.
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.
06/13/2022
- The Board welcomes its newest member, Robert Sachs Esq.
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.
12/19/2020
- Signature instructions for the Rule 321/322 application have been updated as per the Prothonotary.
11/28/2020
- Changes to Rule 201 have been posted.
02/14/2020
- MPRE score transfer request form added to site
- Rule 322 changes are stayed (PDF).
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.
07/05/2018
- A notarized identity verification form is now required for all application copy or score summary sheet requests.
06/12/2017
- Reciprocity information has been updated, as the Board now recognizes reciprocity with the Virgin Islands.
04/17/2017
- A new application is availble for filing under Pa. B.A.R. 303.
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.
02/04/2013
- 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.