Continuity of Services: Bar Exam

Prof. Keri Foster 

HUSL Academic Support and Bar Preparation

Passing the Bar:  A Quick Reference Guide for Today's Law Student, by Allie Robbins

"Supporting Bar Exam Takers on Multiple Timelines"

Presented on May 29, 2020

AALS Section on Academic Support

Raising the Bar (AccessLex)

Summer 2020

Bar Admission Guide (NCBE)

Bar Admission Prep (HUSL)

COVID-19 BARBRI Summer 2020 Update  Notice to Bar Takers

BARBRI Exam Prep Options Will Soon Include Streamed, Real-Time Lectures 

Themis Course Updates During COVID-19

COVID-19 UPDATE

The Office of Academic Support and Bar Prep continues to be fully operational as we transition to online learning.  Academic and Bar exam coaching is available via Zoom or by phone.  To make an appointment, email Prof. Keri Foster at kfoster@law.howard.edu.

• July 2020 Bar Exam Status by Jurisdiction and Dates  Table showing the current status of July bar exam by jurisdiction.
• July 2020 Bar Exam Jurisdiction Information  Listing of jurisdictions that have made announcements about changes regarding the July 2020 bar exam.  Updated as the information is received.
• NCBE COVID-19 Updates Questions and answers to decisions about bar exam administration in 2020
• Bar Exam Latest News:  COVID-19 Latest Updates to Bar Exam Postponements
• Bar Exam Modifications During COVID-19: 50-State Resources (Justia} 
• ABA House Concludes Historic Meeting After Adopting Robust List of New Policies  (August 4, 2020)  NEW
  • Bar exam Resolution 10G, was adopted by a 256-146 vote.  It asks the highest court or bar admission authority in each state or other licensing jurisdiction to cancel or not administer in person the examination during the COVID-19 crisis unless cleared by public health authorities.  The resolution offers several alternative approaches to the bar exam, including a diploma privilege during the crisis.