Bar Application

A Bar Application is the formal process by which a law school graduate applies to become a licensed attorney. This involves submitting personal information, educational background, and often details about character and fitness, which assesses an applicant's moral integrity. The application is typically reviewed by a state bar association, which decides whether to grant permission to practice law in that jurisdiction. Completing this process usually culminates in taking the bar exam, a comprehensive test that evaluates legal knowledge and capabilities. Successfully passing the exam allows the applicant to officially practice law.