Q: Do I need to notify you which Bar I’m taking?
A: Yes, the Registrar’s Office sends a Bar Questionnaire form out in September asking what Bar(s) you plan to take and what materials you will need from the Registrar’s Office.
Q: Where do I have my Bar school certification filled out?
A: The Registrar’s Office.
Q: If the Bar I’m taking requires a writing sample, can I do it at the Registrar’s Office?
A: Yes, if you do your writing sample in front of the Registrar’s Office, they will mail it directly to the Bar. If you do the writing sample on your own, you will have to get it notarized and mail it in yourself.
Q: If I am taking the Massachusetts Bar and I’m a graduating senior, do I need to bring in the Form 4 certificate for the Registrar’s Office to fill out?
A: No, if you are taking the Mass Bar, you will notify us that you are taking it on the Questionnaire that is sent to you in September. The Registrar’s Office will then send the certification form electronically to the Mass Bar so you do not need to submit the form. This is how the Mass Bar has instructed the Registrar’s Office to send it. The Registrar’s office is also aware of their deadline.
Q: Does the Registrar’s Office automatically send the State Bar I’m taking everything they need from the school?
A: No. We only send the Mass Bar automatically. If you are taking a different bar exam, it is the student’s responsibility to let the Registrar’s office know what they will need from the Registrar’s Office. Every Bar requires different materials.