Completing Your Application for the Utah State Bar Completing Your Application for the Utah State Bar ®

First Step Registration Register at Register at MPRE information MPRE information Score or Date you plan to take the test. Score or Date you plan to take the test. Computer or Handwritten? Computer or Handwritten? Taking the exam via computer costs $150. Taking the exam via computer costs $150. Either PCs or Macs that meet specifications may be used. Either PCs or Macs that meet specifications may be used.

Application Download the application and filing instructions. Make a copy and read them! Download the application and filing instructions. Make a copy and read them! The July Exam application is due Mar. 1. Cost is $550 (plus computer fee). The July Exam application is due Mar. 1. Cost is $550 (plus computer fee). Applications accepted until March 15, with a $100 late fee. Applications accepted until March 15, with a $100 late fee. Applications accepted until April 1, with a $300 late fee. Applications accepted until April 1, with a $300 late fee.

The application is due October 1. Applications accepted until October 15, with a $100 late fee. Applications accepted until October 15, with a $100 late fee. Applications accepted until November 1, with a $300 late fee Applications accepted until November 1, with a $300 late fee February Bar Application

Things You Need to Do

Photos Passport Sized Photo Passport Sized Photo Must be taken within 6 months of when you will apply. Must be taken within 6 months of when you will apply. Attached with tape ONLY Attached with tape ONLY Will be on your BAR card (dress accordingly) Will be on your BAR card (dress accordingly)

Passport Photos FedEx UPS Store Walgreens Wal-Mart USPS AAA (Members only) RiteAid Costco (Members only) Sears

DMV Records Provide a standard copy of your driving license record for the past 3 year period. ALL driving violations must be reported in your application – not just those listed on your 3 yr. DMV record. Provide a standard copy of your driving license record for the past 3 year period. ALL driving violations must be reported in your application – not just those listed on your 3 yr. DMV record. Request the report on-line or by mail at Request the report on-line or by mail at Forms available for download Forms available for download Go to a local driver license office in the state and request a copy of your record. The fee for a standard driving record (MVR) is $9.00. Most DMV offices are now open Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 Go to a local driver license office in the state and request a copy of your record. The fee for a standard driving record (MVR) is $9.00. Most DMV offices are now open Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 In Salt Lake: In Salt Lake: Fairpark Office, 1095 Motor Ave. (approx. 200 N W.) Fairpark Office, 1095 Motor Ave. (approx. 200 N W.) S. Minuteman Dr., Draper S. Minuteman Dr., Draper 2780 West 4700 South, West Valley City 2780 West 4700 South, West Valley City In Provo/Orem: In Provo/Orem: 1503 So. 40 E., Suite 250, Provo 1503 So. 40 E., Suite 250, Provo 759 No W., Orem 759 No W., Orem

Fingerprints

Where? Campus Security Campus Security BYU BYU 2120 JKB 2120 JKB Monday - Friday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday - Friday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm $10 per person, two cards. Cash or check only. $10 per person, two cards. Cash or check only. University of Utah: 1735 E. South Campus Drive 1735 E. South Campus Drive Thursdays, 8:00 am- 4:00 pm Thursdays, 8:00 am- 4:00 pm $10 for 1st card, $7 for each additional card. $10 for 1st card, $7 for each additional card. Bureau of Criminal Investigations Bureau of Criminal Investigations 3888 W 5400 S 3888 W 5400 S Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm $15.00 per person, three cards. Also takes photos. $15.00 per person, three cards. Also takes photos. 801/ , no appointment necessary. 801/ , no appointment necessary. Salt Lake County Sheriff's Administration Bldg Salt Lake County Sheriff's Administration Bldg 3365 South 900 West - Crime Lab / Second Floor 3365 South 900 West - Crime Lab / Second Floor Monday - Friday, 1:00 pm to 3:45 pm Monday - Friday, 1:00 pm to 3:45 pm There is a $10.00 fee per card. They accept cash only. There is a $10.00 fee per card. They accept cash only. Please call in advance to confirm someone is available, 801/ Please call in advance to confirm someone is available, 801/ All Locations Require Picture ID All Locations Require Picture ID

Fingerprints Attach your fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation form. Attach your fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation form. DO NOT FOLD OR STAPLE. DO NOT FOLD OR STAPLE. Payment Payment CERTIFIED CHECK or MONEY ORDER. Do not send a personal check. CERTIFIED CHECK or MONEY ORDER. Do not send a personal check. Pay by Credit Card Pay by Credit Card See FBI website – See FBI website –

START EARLY! FBI processing ranges from 4-20 weeks. FBI is currently changing its database and so is taking over 8 weeks to process. Contact FBI for names of “Approved-Channelers.” These entities can send your fingerprints electronically for an additional fee. Electronic submissions are processed more quickly. On the Fingerprint Card in the box labeled “Reason Fingerprinted” list the reason as “Personal.” If FBI has not returned your background check, you will need to include the FBI declaration form and proof of mailing as part of your application. To provide proof that the request for a background check has been sent to the FBI, a copy of the mailing receipt showing the tracking or article number must be attached to the declaration form. If you have not received a response after 2 months, follow-up with the FBI. Requests and FBI responses do get lost and the FBI does not allow fingerprints to be forwarded to a new address if you move. Do not wait until after the exam. By then, you may not be able to get your results back in time if you have to file a new request. The completed report must be submitted within 2 weeks of receipt but no later than 30 days prior to the Licensing Ceremony. Recommendations

Character Reference Student Applicants need 6 Character Reference Forms Two forms to be completed by individuals generally known to the Applicant, - Not family, classmates, or romantic partners Two by lawyers - Law Professors qualify if have been licensed to practice law. Two from employers

MPRE Score MPRE score must be sent directly to Admissions Office. If you have not taken the MPRE, you should register with the National Conference of Bar Examiners (“NCBE”) for the next scheduled administration.

Credit Report It will be checked – make sure it is correct It will be checked – make sure it is correct

Will You Need Additional Forms?

Additional Forms Divorced? Divorced? Late on child support? Late on child support? Served in Armed Forces? Served in Armed Forces? Have you ever had a judgment against you? Have you ever had a judgment against you? In the past ten years, have you had a bill charged off or sent to collections? In the past ten years, have you had a bill charged off or sent to collections? In the past two years, have you been more than 60 days late on a bill payment? Do you still have unpaid debts? In the past two years, have you been more than 60 days late on a bill payment? Do you still have unpaid debts? Have you ever had a credit card or charge account revoked or closed for nonpayment? Have you ever had a credit card or charge account revoked or closed for nonpayment? Have you ever failed to file or pay your taxes? Have you ever failed to file or pay your taxes? Bankruptcy? Bankruptcy? Traffic Violations? - you must complete a form for moving violations Traffic Violations? - you must complete a form for moving violations Mental Health or Substance Abuse Issues? Mental Health or Substance Abuse Issues? Criminal Convictions? Criminal Convictions?

Past Addresses List every permanent and temporary residence at which you have lived during the last 10 years. List every permanent and temporary residence at which you have lived during the last 10 years.

Employment List every permanent and temporary job you have held (1) since you were eighteen years of age or (2) in the last ten years (whichever is shortest). List every permanent and temporary job you have held (1) since you were eighteen years of age or (2) in the last ten years (whichever is shortest).

Sign and Notarize Authorization and Release Authorization and Release Make sure it’s all correct – NO FUDGING Make sure it’s all correct – NO FUDGING Get forms notarized Get forms notarized REMEMBER! Don’t sign the application until in the presence of your notary. REMEMBER! Don’t sign the application until in the presence of your notary.

Application Must Always be Current Keep your application updated

Make a Copy and Submit February applicants: Make two copies. Send original and one copy to Bar, keep one for your records. By Mail (track it, Return Receipt Requested) Hand Deliver (date stamp) Will be asked to register on the new database once it is up and operational. July applicants: Admissions will have a new database. All application must be completed and submitted online. Most supplemental documents will have to be scanned and submitted online.