Bar Admissions Information
As you prepare for bar admission, it's crucial to familiarize yourself with the specific requirements and processes in the state where you plan to practice. Willamette University School of Law encourages all students to review the American Bar Association’s Chart 2 for character and fitness determinations and explore resources such as the National Conference of Bar Examiners for detailed information on exams like the MBE, MEE, MPT, and MPRE. Additionally, the Oregon State Police offers fingerprinting services in Salem, and our website provides important details on bar reciprocity, diploma privilege, and state licensure requirements.
American Bar Association
This web site provides a basic overview of bar admission information. Pursuant to ABA Standard 504, Willamette University recommends that students refer to Chart 2 of the Comprehensive Guide to Bar Admission Requirements for the character and fitness determination in the state(s) in which they plan to apply.
Bar Reciprocity
This web site summarizes information relating to the bar exam, score transfers, bar reciprocity, and bar admission exemptions.
National Conference of Bar Examiners
This web site provides information regarding the Multistate Essay Examination (MEE), Multistate Performance Test (MPT), Multistate Bar Examination (MBE), and the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE).
Fingerprinting Services
The Oregon State Police provides fingerprinting services at their Identification Services Section located at 3565 Trelstad Ave SE, Salem, OR 97317.
Notary Services
Notary services through the Office of Student Services (OSS) will be provided solely for Willamette University School of Law students and graduates, for the purposes of application for state bar examinations only. Notary services through the OSS will be available from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; based on staffing availability. The notary public has the sole responsibility to refuse a notarization, as that is Oregon law. No fees will apply for the notary service provided.
Diploma Privilege
Read the original deans' letter of June 15, 2020, and view an updated list of supporting faculty (through 06/18/2020).
State Licensure and Certification
This web site provides Professional Licensure and Certification Disclosure Requirements for the Juris Doctor program.
Supervised Practice Portfolio Examination
View the final published rules for the Supervised Practice Portfolio Examination. For individuals looking to fulfill the curricular requirements via the JD for Life program, please fill out this inquiry form.
Updated 12/2023