July 30, 2009
Nearly 1,200 Prospective Lawyers Took the Ohio Bar Exam This Week
About 1,200 prospective lawyers took the July 2009 Ohio Bar Examination Tuesday, Wednesday and today at Franklin County Veterans Memorial, 300 W. Broad St., according to the Supreme Court of Ohio.
The bar exam features various components, including 12 essay questions covering 11 topics, the Multistate Performance Test and the Multistate Bar Examination.
Results from the exam will be announced on Oct. 30, and individuals who pass the exam and meet all other requirements for admission will be sworn in during a special session of the Supreme Court at the historic Ohio Theatre.
The bar exam is administered by the Supreme Court, which regulates the practice of law in Ohio, including the admission of new attorneys, the biennial registration of current attorneys, attorney discipline in cases of misconduct, and the administration of continuing legal education.
Learn more about the bar exam.
Contact: Chris Davey or Bret Crow at 614.387.9250.