Exam Instructions - Oregon State Bar

APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

JULY 2019

OREGON STATE BOARD OF BAR EXAMINERS 16037 SW UPPER BOONES FERRY ROAD TIGARD, OR 97224

(503) 620-0222, EXTS. 310, 364 AND 419

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APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

July 30 - 31, 2019 ? EXAMINATION ONLY

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DATE AND TIME OF EXAMINATION .....................................................................1 PLACE OF EXAMINATION...................................................................................1 APPLICATION FILING ADDRESS...........................................................................1 APPLICATION FILING DEADLINE .........................................................................2 LATE FILING DEADLINE.........................................................................................2 ITEMS TO BE FILED ................................................................................................2 FILING FEES ...........................................................................................................4 SPECIAL TESTING CONDITIONS (Rule 5.10) .......................................................5 PUBLICATION OF APPLICANT NAMES ...............................................................5 CHARACTER AND FITNESS...................................................................................5 NATURE OF EXAMINATION.................................................................................6 SAMPLE QUESTIONS.............................................................................................6 MULTISTATE PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY EXAM (MPRE) ..............................6 APPLICATION WITHDRAWAL AND FEE REFUND.................................................7 CHANGE OF ADDRESS ........................................................................................7 E-MAIL ADDRESS ..................................................................................................7 OATH OF OFFICE .................................................................................................7 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION................................................................................8

OREGON BAR EXAMINATION

APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

July 2019

DATE AND TIME OF EXAMINATION

Tuesday, July 30, 2019 and

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.

PLACE OF EXAMINATION

Red Lion on the River ? Jantzen Beach 909 N Hayden Island Dr Portland, OR 97217

Telephone:(503) 283-4466

APPLICATION FILING ADDRESS

If by mail: If in person:

Admissions Office Oregon State Board of Bar Examiners PO Box 231935 Tigard, Oregon 97281-1935

Admissions Office Oregon State Bar Center 16037 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd. Tigard, Oregon 97224 (See map on back cover page)

Please make an

appointment

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BOARD OF BAR EXAMINERS ? APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS _________________________________________________________________

APPLICATION FILING DEADLINE

April 15, 2019 Applications must be filed on or before the deadline and not later than April 15.

LATE FILING DEADLINE

May 15, 2019 Applications may be filed late with payment of a $350 late filing fee. No late applications will be accepted after May 15, 2019, regardless of cause.

ITEMS TO BE FILED

1. Application a. Complete the application as indicated in the application. Resolve all questions in favor of full and fair disclosure. If you have any doubts about what is requested, please contact the Admissions Department; b. Sign applicable copies as directed by the application before a notary; c. Return the completed application, including one signed original of the Affidavit and Authorization application page (page 15) and completed fingerprint card. For your convenience, you may bring your application to the Oregon State Bar to be reviewed and notarized by the Board of Bar Examiners staff. Please call and make an appointment for this service.

2. Fingerprint Card a. Fingerprints may be taken by the police, sheriff, or other qualified law enforcement agency or fingerprinting agency. b. You do not need to complete fingerprints if you are re-applying within four years of previous application. c. Complete all applicable portions of the card, including your sex/hgt/wgt/eyes/hair, etc. (A sample fingerprint card can be found in the application) d. Sign the card where indicated - do not fold the card.

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BOARD OF BAR EXAMINERS ? APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS _________________________________________________________________

3. Certificate of Graduation

A copy of this form is to be completed and signed by the appropriate law school official. (Note: If you have previously submitted a certificate of graduation, you do not have to submit another one). If this form cannot be completed in time to include it with your application, it must be provided no later than 15 days before the date of the examination (Monday, July 15, 2019). Non-compliance with this rule will result in your being disqualified to sit for the examination.

4. Laptop Computer Use

If you intend to use a laptop computer to complete your answers to the MPT and essay portions of the exam, you must provide your own laptop computer and pay an additional fee. The fee is $150 and will be payable to ILG Exam360 at the time you register to use a laptop computer. To receive information regarding ILG Exam360, fill out the Laptop Information box on Page 1 of the bar application.

5. Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam Status

Complete and return the form located within the application PDF.

6. Application Information Sheet

Complete the spaces indicated on the sheet. Return both sheets.

7. Applicable fees. See Rule 4.10.

8. Driving and Motor Vehicle Information

List each jurisdiction that has ever issued you a driver's license. See Question 12, Page 5 of the application. You do not need to provide DMV records. However, you must make every effort to obtain license numbers. If you are unable to locate driver's license numbers please include an explanation with your application.

9. Certificate(s) of Good Standing and Discipline Statement, if applicable.

Please note that some jurisdictions combine these two documents.

? Certificate of Good Standing from all jurisdictions where you have been admitted to practice law.

? Statement of Disciplinary History from these same jurisdictions.

These can be submitted after you send in your application.

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