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Committee on Bar
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In 2010, the Committee on Bar Admissions
developed and administered exams in February,
resulting in a 49% pass rate, and in July,
resulting in a 65.8% pass rate. A total of 824
new attorneys were admitted to the Louisiana
Bar in April and October ceremonies.
The Committee on Bar Admissions:
• Continued its efforts to educate potential
bar applicants by visiting the Louisiana law schools throughout the year to provide information
regarding the bar application and character and fitness screening processes.
• Continued its study of new bar examination
formats and scoring methods. It also
sought public comment and met with representatives
of the Louisiana State Bar Association,
local and specialty bar associations, and
the Louisiana law schools to discuss possible
changes to the examination. Ultimately, the Committee submitted its proposals for change to the Louisiana Bar Examination to
the Louisiana Supreme Court.
• Carried out its character and fitness
screening duties by reviewing applicant
information, conducting investigations, and
making determinations as to the character
and fitness of all applicants. The Committee
recommended that 18 applicants be denied
admission and that 8 applicants be conditionally
admitted. Substance abuse, criminal
conduct, lack of candor, and financial irresponsibility were among the most common obstacles preventing certification.
The examination is conducted by the Committee on Bar Admissions, 15 active members of the Louisiana State Bar Association appointed by the Supreme Court of Louisiana. Approximately 450 volunteer Assistant Examiners work with Committee members in the grading process.
FEBRUARY 2011 EXAM RESULTS
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