Thread: What do I need to know about the IL bar exam as a 1L

What do I need to know about the IL bar exam as a 1L

pay attention to your civ pro class

know that they have a really weird civil procedure and pay attention in your class so that you don't have to spend too much time understanding it when you are taking the bar exam.

Other than that, you can pretty much do everything when you turn 3L ;)

register early

In Illinois you can save $450 if you register for the bar normally by March 1, You may also receive discounts for registering early for bar review courses. First-year students who plan to take the Illinois Bar Examination after graduation should register with the Illinois bar examiners. The registration materials must be submitted by March, 2008. The forms and instructions are available on the bar examiner's web site: www.ibaby.org. Even if you register as a first-year, you will need to complete the final application during your third-year.

What if I don't know where I want to practice?

If you are uncertain whether you intend to practice in Illinois, you may want to consider waiting to register and paying the late fee should you eventually decide to take the Illinois bar exam. The application form is very comprehensive and requires you to provide a significant amount of background information, some of which may be difficult to remember or obtain. It is a good idea to begin working on the materials sooner rather than later if you do plan to register by the March deadline. If you have any questions about the application materials, you may call the Illinois Board of Admissions to the Bar at 217.522.5917. Representatives from the Illinois Board of Admissions to the Bar will visit Chicago-Kent early in the Spring semester to answer questions concerning the completion of the bar registration application. The date and time will be announced to students once the event is scheduled.
When is the registration deadline as a 3L/4L?

The final application must be completed even if you registered as a 1L and should be submitted to the Illinois bar examiners by February 1 to register for the July exam. The Illinois Bar Examiners recently converted to an online system. You may file a late application for the July bar exam up to May 31, but substantial penalty fees apply. The forms and instructions are available on the bar examiner's web site: www.ibaby.org.