To practice law in a given state, a law school graduate must apply for bar admission to the state's board of bar examiners. In many states, this board is an agency of the state's highest court, but occasionally the board is connected more closely to the state's bar association. The criteria for eligibility to take the bar examination or to qualify for bar admission are set by each state. The sites listed below will provide information about admissions and examinations, as well as requirements and deadlines. Note that some states require specific courses and/or exams such as the MPRE before sitting for the bar exam, thus we strongly recommend that you ascertain the requirements for each state you are considering well in advance of your third year of law school.