General Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dates for future exams?
February 25 and 26, 2009
July 29 and 30, 2009
February 24 and 25, 2010
July 28 and 29, 2010
February 22 and 23, 2011
July 27 and 28, 2011
February 29 and March 1, 2012
July 25 and 26, 2012
 

How do I obtain the forms for name or address changes (Candidates only)?
Please note that all name/address changes must be submitted in writing and forwarded to our office in Trenton.  Forwarding new information to a Committee on Character member only will not result in a change in our office database. 
NAME CHANGES:  For a form to change your name if you have filed an application with the Board of Bar Examiners, click here.
ADDRESS CHANGES:  You will find a Change of Address Form here.   Complete the form and return it to the New Jersey Board of Bar Examiners, P.O. Box 973, Trenton NJ 08625-0973.


Does New Jersey have reciprocity with any other jurisdiction?
New Jersey does not have motion admission reciprocity with any other jurisdiction.  The Supreme Court has issued its response to the Report and Recommendation of the Ad Hoc Committee on Bar Admissions.  Click here for The Report of the Ad Hoc Committee.  Click here for the Administrative Determinations of the Supreme Court.


Can I type the essay answers? 
There will no longer be using typewriters.  There will be a pilot program for computer-based testing for the July 2005 bar examination for 200 applicants.  Information for the pilot program can be found on the home page.

When will I receive my site assignments?
You will receive your admission ticket and site assignments approximately 2-3 weeks prior to the exam.  Site assignments will also be posted on our website by Candidate Identification Number.  Under no circumstances will site assignments be changed or discussed over the telephone.

When will the bar exam results be released?
For the February exam, The Board of Bar Examiners seeks to release the grades by May 15th.   For the July exam, we try to release the grades by November 15th.  These are not, however, firm dates.  Reults will be posted on our website 72 hours after they are mailed.  All results will be listed in order of Candidate Identification Number and the successful candidates will be posted by name, as well.