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Instructions
Petition for Admission By Retake Examination
to be held on February 25th and 26th, 2020
General Information:
Eligibility: Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:01, §3, establishes eligibility. See Massachusetts Rules of
Court.
When Is The Exam
: Tuesday and Wednesday, February 25th and 26th, 2020.
Deadline to Petition for Admission By Examination is Friday December 6, 2019.
Where Is The Exam: There are two locations. Read criteria for Springfield location.
Boston: Hynes Convention Center (Hynes), 900 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02115, 617-954-2000 or
https://signatureboston.com/bcec/getting-here. Public transportation and parking is available. For
lodging, call the Office of Travel & Tourism: 1-800-447-MASS or www.massvacation.com. Information
regarding discounted lodging for bar examinees will be posted at: About the bar exam in
Massachusetts.
Springfield: Western New England University School of Law in Springfield, MA seating is limited (based
on a first come, first served). The Springfield Seating Request must be submitted directly to the Board of Bar
Examiners immediately (before the filing deadline) electonically.
*Email To:
info@bbe.state.ma.us
Writing The Exam: Handwriting or Laptop
Computer Testing
(
LTP): To be eligible for LTP, you must
review, complete and comply with the Laptop Computer Testing Program requirements. The Multistate Bar
Examination (MBE) portion of the exam is not available on computer.
Nonstandard Testing: If you have a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA), that will require nonstandard testing accommodations on the bar examination, you must complete
and file all
Nonstandard Testing Accommodations (NTA) Application forms. The Petitioner and
professionals must complete these forms to provide the Board with details and documentation relating to the
disability.
Testing: Massachusetts administers the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) which consists of the Multistate
Performance Test (MPT), the Multistate Essay Examination (MEE) and the Multistate Bar Examination
(MBE). Tuesday, the MPT and MEE will be administered. Wednesday, the MBE will be administered.
Taking the Exam Concurrently in Another Jurisdiction: If you apply concurrently (sitting for the exam
outside of Massachusetts) in another Jurisdiction,
you ar
e obligated to r
equest the NCBE transfer your
UBE Score Transcripts directly to Massachusetts. The request is made directly to NCBE immediately
after sitting for the examination. You are required to receive confirmation that the NCBE will send
your UBE transcripts within five days of the release of exam results from your sitting jurisdiction.
Failure to do so will jeopardize your Petition for Admission.
Nonstandard Testing Accommodations Application must be submitted in duplicate to the Board of Bar
Examiners before the deadline. Do not include this application with your Petition for Admission.
Send by postal mail to the: Board of Bar Examiners, John Adams Courthouse, One Pemberton Square,
Suite 5-140, Boston, MA 02108.
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When to file a Petition for Admission by Examination held in February 2020:
Friday, December 6, 2019
(received on or before - not postmarked)
Information you will need to Petition for Admission by Examination
Valid emai
l address
NCBE number
Surname Information - dat
e, location, and reason for change
Address history since prior filing, including dates
Education history including all disciplinary actions and applicable records
Employment (legal and other) history since prior filing with dates of employment, employer
reference, and reason for leaving
Dates of all other applications and admissions to jurisdictions
Dates of all Professional licenses applications (other than as an attorney)
Appointed, Elected or Judicial appointments
Professional discipline - other than attorney discipline - (charges, grievances, suspensions, etc.)
and applicable records
Legal practice discipline (charges, grievances, suspensions, etc.) and applicable records
Legal Proceedings (civil, administrative, criminal, financial, charges, grievances, suspensions, etc.)
and applicable records
Documents you are required to attach to your Petition for Admission by Examination:
Assemble the following documents.
Law School Certificate if not previously filed.
MPRE Score Report if not previously filed.
Two Letters of Recommendation
You must adhere to the strict protocol required for the Letters of
Recommendation. See the Guidelines for Letters of Recommendation for additional
information.
Certificates of Admi
ssion and Good Standing and Grievance Letters
Current (dated within 90 days) Certificate(s) of Admission and Good Standing from the
highest judicial court of each state, district, territory, province or foreign country to which you are
admitted.
Current (dated within 90 days) Grievance Letter from the grievance or disciplinary entity of
each state, district, territory, province or foreign country to which you are admitted, indicating
that there are no charges pending against you.
The Registration and Statement of
Compliance, if participating in the Laptop Testing Program
(LTP).
Statement of Details, to
certain responses, if applicable.
Records of any Legal Practice disci
pline (charges, grievances, suspensions, etc.), if applicable.
Records of any Professional (other than attorney) discipline (charges, grievances,
suspensions, etc.), if applicable.
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Records of any Legal Proceedings (civil, admi
nistrative, criminal, financial, charges, grievances,
suspensions, etc.), if applicable.
Filing Instructions:
Complete and sign the Petition for Admission by Examination, and verify that:
o You meet the eligibility requirements under Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:01, §3.
o Each and every question, including dates, is fully answered;
o Complete details are provided;
o Each "yes” or “no” question has a “yes” or “no” response;
o Rider pages, if applicable, are typed with your name (printed) and signed; and,
o Pages requiring your signature are signed (photocopies are not accepted).
Attach all required documents, riders and records to the Petition. Do not staple. Questions regarding
this may be directed to the Attorney Services Department of the Clerk for the County of Suffolk at 617-
557-1050.
Filing Fee: $815.00 OR $890.00 (including the technology fee) payable to the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts in the form of a certified bank check or money order. No personal or firm checks will be
accepted.
Send completed Petition, fee and all attachments by mail or in-person on or before the deadline, Friday
December 6, 2019 to: Note: The office will NOT confirm receipt of your Petition. Do NOT call the Court
(see Notifications below).
Supreme Judicial Court for the County
of Suffolk
Clerk Maura S. Doyle
John Adams Courthouse
One Pemberton Square, Suite 1300
Boston, MA 02108-1707
Notifications by E-Mail ONLY:
The Supreme Judicial Court will e-mail notification when the Petition is
docketed and referred to the Board of Bar Examiners (BBE). The BBE will e-mail site, seating and other
pertinent information approximately 2-3 weeks prior to the examination.
Questions regarding these fil
ing requirements may be directed to the Supreme Judicial Court Clerk’s Office
for Suffolk County at 617-557-1050, unless otherwise stated. You may also refer to the FAQs for further
guidance.
Questions regarding the content of th
e Petition for Admission may be directed to the Board of Bar
Examiners at (617) 482-4466.
Petition for Admission to the
Massachusetts Bar
BY Retake EXAMINATION
COVER SHEET
Complete
and File with
your Petition
.
Responses
are MANDATORY.
Print
legibly.
Last Name: ________________________ First Name: _________________ Middle Name: ________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________ State: _____________ Zip: _______ Zip Ext:__________
Country: ________________________
Primary Phone No.: _____________________________
E-mail: ____________________________________
Personal Identifying Information (Not available to the public):
City of Birth: ___________________________________
Country
of Birth: ________________________________
Mother's Maiden Name: __________________________
NCBE No. _________________________________
State of Birth: ______________________________
Date of Birth: ______________________________
Social Security No.: _________________________
Are you using your Laptop for the written portion of
the exam? Yes _____ No _____
When did you sit for the MPRE? ____________________
What was your Score? _______________________
Graduating Law School : __________________________ Law School Date of Graduation: ________________
Where are you sitting for the UBE? ______________
PETITION FOR ADMISSION requiring dates and original signatures (Page 2: your original signature and the
recommending
attorney's original signature; Page 12; and, Page 13). (Photocopies are NOT accepted.
LAW SCHOOL CERTIFICATE, if not filed previously.
(Photocopies are NOT accepted)
MPRE SCORE REPORT,
if not filed previously
(indicating your NCBE Number).
2 (TWO) current LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION.
See Information for Letters of
Recommendation to ensure that
your letters meet the criteria set forth therein.
CERTIFICATE OF ADMISSION AND GOOD STANDING, if applicable, from each jurisdiction to which you are
admitted
with applicable Grievance Letters (Photocopies are NOT accepted)
LAPTOP COMPUTER REGISTRATION & STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE, if applicable, with the technology fee of
$75.00 in the form of a MONEY ORDER or BANK CHECK (NO Personal Checks) made payable to the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.**
FEE in the form of a MONEY ORDER or BANK CHECK (NO Personal Checks) payable to the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts in the amount of $815.00.
** If applicable COMBINE the filing fee and technology fee into a single payment of $890.00 in the form of a bank check or money order
payable to the Commonwealth. Please take notice, all fees are non-refundable AND non-transferable.
Petition Information
Are you applying for the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE)
concurrently in other jurisdiction(s)?
Yes _____ No _____
If you are applying concurrently and taking the UBE outside of Massachusetts (e.g. NY), it is your responsibility to request the
NCBE to transfer your UBE Score to Massachusetts. The UBE Score must be received in Massachusetts within five days of the
release o
f the results from the concurrent jurisdiction where you are sitting the UBE.
Indicate the required documents listed below that are attached to this mandatory Cover Sheet. All signatory documents
must be original. Photocopies are NOT accepted. Documents are NOT ACCEPTED separately.
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CIVIL NO.
SUFFOLK, SS.
IN THE MATTER OF
Full Name
PETITION
FOR ADMISSION TO THE BAR
OF THE COMM
ONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
BY Retake EXAMINATION
Pursuant to Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:01
Petition Filed
(Court Use Only)
AdmissiononRetakeExamination
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Suffolk, SS. Supreme Judicial Court For Suffolk County
PETITION FOR ADMISSION TO THE BAR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
By Retake Examination
I, ___________________________________________________ hereby petition for admission to the bar of the
Commonwealth. I acknowledge this is an action at law and subject to public access.
1
I further acknowledge that I have
received notice that certain public case information may be provided electronically to third parties after the execution of a
Non-Disclosure Agreement.
I represent that I am of good moral character and over the age of eighteen years, having been born on
____________________________. I request that I be examined for admission as an attorney. Upon passing the
Uniform Bar Examination, and the Massachusetts Law Component, and, having the good moral character, acquirements
and qualifications, if found qualified by such, I request to be admitted as an attorney.
Petitioner Signature: ___________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________
State: _____________
Zip: ___________
Email Address: _________________________
Telephone No.: _______________________
NCBE No.: __________________________
Date:___________________
RECOMMENDATION OF A MEMBER OF THE BAR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS OR OF ANY
STATE, DISTRICT OR TERRITORY OF THE UNITED STATES
(Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:01, subsection 1.2.1)
I,____________________________________________________ , an attorney of the bar of ___________respectfully
recommend that the foregoing petition be granted, and certify that the petitioner is of good moral character.
Attorney Signature: _____________________________________________________________________
Business Name and Address: _____________________________________________________________
City: ___________________
State: _____________
Zip: ___________
Ext: ____
Email Address: _________________________
Telephone No.: ____________________
Attorney Registration No.____________
Registration Status: ________________
Date: ________________________________
In accordance with M.G.L. c. 93H, personal identifying information is safeguarded to protect the risk of identity theft or fraud.
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Suffolk, SS Supreme Judicial Court For Suffolk County
In the matter of
Petition for A
dmission to the Bar of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
by Retake Examination
to be held on _______________________________________________
PETITIONER'S STATEMENT
Contact Information
Last Name:
First Name: Middle Name:
Address:
Address:
City:
State: Zip: Zip Ext:
Country:
Primary Phone No.: E-mail:
Personal Information
City of Birth: State of Birth:
Country of Birth:
Date of Birth:
NCBE No.:
Social Security No.:
(last four digits: xxx-xx-1234)
Surname Information
Have you ever been known by any other name? Yes No
If yes, provide the following former name information:
Last Name: First Name: Middle Name:
Date of Name Change:
Reason for Change: Place of Name Change:
(i.e. Marriage) (i.e. City, State)
Do you have additional surnames? Yes No
ATTACH RIDER PAGE(S) IF NECESSARY. Information must be provided in same format as above.
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Last Name: First Name: Middle Name:
Update Residential Information
State residence and any residential changes since previous filing. Begin with your current residential
address:
(a)
Address:
(i.e., 0000 Sample Ave., Sample Building, City, State, Zip and Country)
From: To:
(b)
Address:
(i.e., 0000 Sample Ave., Sample Building, City, State, Zip and Country)
From: To:
(c)
Address:
(i.e., 0000 Sample Ave., Sample Building, City, State, Zip and Country)
From: To:
Education
Law School: Provide your law school education. Complete the section below. Do not leave blank.
(a)
Law School Conferring Degree:
Law School Address:
(i.e., 0000 Sample Ave., Sample Building, City, State, Zip and Country)
Attendance From: Attendance To: Degree Awarded:
______________
Update Employment
List current employment and any employment changes since previous filing. Include self-employment, part or
full time employment, legal employment, and if applicable, any military service.
(a)
Name of Employer/Firm:
Address: Website:
(i.e., 0000 Sample Ave., Sample Building, City, State, Zip and Country)
Nature of Business:
(i.e., administrative, medical, etc.)
Position Held:
Employed From: Employed To:
Reason for Leaving:
Employer Reference:
Provide a reference to verify any firms, businesses, or employers.
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Last Name: First Name: Middle Name:
Update Employment (Continued)
(b)
Name of Employer/Firm:
Address: Website:
(i.e., 0000 Sample Ave., Sample Building, City, State, Zip and Country)
Nature of Business:
(i.e., administrative, medical, etc.)
Position Held:
Employed From: Employed To:
Reason for Leaving:
Employer Reference:
(c)
Name of Employer/Firm:
Address: Website:
(i.e., 0000 Sample Ave., Sample Building, City, State, Zip and Country)
Nature of Business:
(i.e., administrative, medical, etc.)
Position Held:
Employed From: Employed To:
Reason for Leaving:
Employer Reference:
Employment
Have you ever been terminated, or resigned in lieu of termination, from any position? Yes _____ No
If yes, attach a statement of details with applicable records.
ATTACH RIDER PAGE(S) IF NECESSARY. Information must be provided in same format as above.
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Last Name: First Name: Middle Name:
Other Applications for Admission
When did you previously apply for admission as an attorney in Massachusetts? _________________
When did you last take the Massachusetts Bar Exam? __________________
State every jurisdiction you have applied for admission to the Bar. Include admission by examination, on motion,
any other manner of application for admission, and applications for reinstatement or withdrawal. Do not leave
blank. You must indicate if a response is not applicable.
(a)
Jurisdiction:
Date of Application: Application Type:
(Examination, Motion, etc.)
Dates of Examination:
Disposition:
Result of Examination:
(pass, fail, etc.)
(b)
Jurisdiction:
Date of Application:
Dates of Examination:
Disposition:
Application Type:
(Examination, Motion, etc.)
Result of Examination:
(pass, fail, etc.)
(c)
Jurisdiction:
Date of Application:
Dates of Examination:
Disposition:
Application Type:
(Examination, Motion, etc.)
Result of Examination:
(pass, fail, etc.)
(d)
Jurisdiction:
Date of Application:
Dates of Examination:
Disposition:
Application Type:
(Examination, Motion, etc.)
Result of Examination:
(pass, fail, etc.)
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____________________
Last Name: First Name: Middle Name:
Other Admissions
State each jurisdiction and court in which you have been admitted to practice law and provide the requested
information below. Do not leave blank. You must indicate if a response is not applicable. Attach a Certificate of
Admission and Good Standing with applicable Grievance letter (dated within 90 days of this Petition).
(a)
Jurisdiction: Date of Admission:
Bar Registration No:
If applicable, which Court(s) within this Jurisdiction are you admitted?
Where have you engaged in the actual practice or teaching of law?
What is the nature of your practice or teaching of law?
The nature of your practice or teaching of law has continued
From: To:
(b)
Jurisdiction: Date of Admission:
Bar Registration No:
If applicable, which Court(s) within this Jurisdiction are you admitted?
Where have you engaged in the actual practice or teaching of law?
What is the nature of your practice or teaching of law?
The nature of your practice or teaching of law has continued
From: To:
(c)
Jurisdiction: Date of Admission:
Bar Registration No:
If applicable, which Court(s) within this Jurisdiction are you admitted?
Where have you engaged in the actual practice or teaching of law?
What is the nature of your practice or teaching of law?
The nature of your practice or teaching of law has continued
From: To:
Has your authorization to practice in any Jurisdiction/Court ever been interrupted since the date of your
Admission? Yes
If yes, attach a statement of details with applicable records.
No
ATTACH RIDER PAGE(S) IF NECESSARY. Information must be provided in same format as above.
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Last Name: First Name: Middle Name:
Professional Information
Have you ever filed any application for an official position or for professional licensure, other than as an
attorney, that required proof of good character? Yes No
If yes, provide the following information:
(a) Official License/Position:
(i.e., CPA)
Date of Application:
Licensing Authority: __________________________
Dates of Examination:
Disposition:
Result of Examination:
(pass, fail, etc.)
Date of License/Position:
(b) Official License/Position:
(i.e., CPA)
Date of Application:
Dates of Examination:
Disposition:
Result of Examination:
(pass, fail, etc.)
Date of License/Position:
Have you ever held any license, other than as an attorney, which required proof of good character?
If yes, provide the following information:
Yes
No
(a) License Type: State:
Authorizing Office:
Office Address:
Date License was Granted: License Status:
(b) License Type: State:
Authorizing Office:
Office Address:
Date License was Granted: License Status:
Have you ever held any
elected, appointed or judicial office? Yes _________ No _________
If yes, provide the following information:
(a) Elected/Appointed/Judicial Office:
(i.e., 1st Circuit Court Clerk, etc.)
Office Address:
(i.e., 0000 Sample Ave., Sample Building, City, State, Zip and Country)
Served From: Served To:
Reason for Leaving:
ATTACH RIDER PAGE(S) IF NECESSARY. Information must be provided in same format as above.
Licensing Authority: __________________________
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ATTACH RIDER PAGE(S) IF NECESSARY. Information must be provided in same format as above.
Last Name: First Name: Middle Name:
Professional Information (continued)
Have any charges, grievances or complaints ever been made concerning your conduct as a member of any
profession, other than an attorney, or as a holder of any public office? Yes No
If yes, provide the following information:
(a)
License Type: State:
Authorizing Office:
Dates of Complaint: Complaint Status:
Reason for the Complaint:
(b)
License Type: State:
Authorizing Office:
Dates of Complaint: Complaint Status:
Reason for the Complaint:
Have any of your l
icenses or positions ever been suspended or revoked as a member of any profession,
other than an attorney, or as a holder of any public office? Yes
If yes, provide the following information:
No
(a)
License/Position: State:
Authorizing Office:
Date of Suspension/Revocation: License Status:
Reason for Action Taken:
Attach a statement of details with applicable records.
(b)
License/Position: State:
Authorizing Office:
Date of Suspension/Revocation: License Status:
Reason for Action Taken:
Attach a statement of details with applicable records.
ATTACH RIDER PAGE(S) IF NECESSARY. Information must be provided in same format as above.
Last Name: First Name: Middle Name:
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Practice of Law Information
Have you ever been charged with or been the subject of any investigation pertaining to the unauthorized
practice of law? Yes No
If yes, attach a statement of details with applicable records.
Have any charges, grievances or complaints ever been made concerning your conduct as an attorney?
Yes No
If yes, attach a statement of details with applicable records.
Have you ever been disbarred, suspended, reprimanded, censured, admonished or otherwise disciplined or
disqualified as an attorney? Yes
If yes, attach a statement of details with applicable records.
Legal Proceedings
No
Have you ever been a party on either side in a civil action, or a proceeding involving a claim of fraud,
conversion, breach of fiduciary duty, professional malpractice or other wrongful conduct?
Yes
If yes, attach a statement of details with applicable records.
No
Have you ever been a party, other than as representing counsel, in any other legal or administrative
proceedings? Yes No
If yes, attach a statement of details with applicable records.
Have you ever been charged with or been the subject of any investigation for a felony or misdemeanor other
than a minor traffic charge? Yes No
If yes, attach a statement of details with applicable records.
Have you ever been adjudged bankrupt or insolvent? Yes No
If yes, attach a statement of details with applicable records.
Are there any unsatisfied judgments or any court orders of continuing effect against you?
Yes No
If yes, attach a statement of details with applicable records. Include names and addresses of creditors,
amounts, dates and the nature of the debts, judgments or any non-compliance with court orders.
You must respond to all questions. You must indicate if a response is not applicable. The Petition for
Admission will be delayed without any further action for failure to respond.
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Last Name: First Name: Middle Name:
Examination Information
Requirements
Had you previously filed your MPRE Score Report?
Had you previously filed your law school Certificate?
Have you attached the Registration and Statement of Compliance, if participating in
the LTP?
Have you attached two current (dated within six months) letters of recommendation?
Have you attached a Certificate of Admission and Good Standing with applicable
Grievance letter (dated within 90 days) from every jurisdiction and court you are
admitted?
If you answered No for any requirement, provide an explanation?
(e.g NCBE provided the MPRE Score Report)
All responses within this Petition for Admission are mandatory. The Petition for Admission will be delayed
without any further action for failure to respond. The statement of details, as required by certain responses,
must provide the following:
Chronology beginning with most recent issue;
Narrative with dates stating the facts;
Names and locations of court, tribunal or record of
authority (if any);
Case numbers, references to court records or
account numbers;
Names and addresses of all persons and parties
involved, including all counsel; and,
The current disposition of the matter.
Certificate
I understand that I am obligated, by the Board of Bar Examiners Rule V.1.2., to file in writing with the Clerk's Office of the
Supreme Judicial Court for the County of Suffolk any changes or additions to answers that I have made on this Petition.
I understand that this obligation shall continue until I am admitted to the practice of law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
or until such time as my Petition is withdrawn or denied by the Supreme Judicial Court.
I understand that my failure or refusal to supply information deemed relevant by the Board of Bar Examiners may be grounds for
denial of a recommendation for admission.
I, the Petitioner, certify that each of the foregoing answers are true, complete and candid and that I have not altered the wording
of any question.
I further certify that I have answered all questions and have attached rider pages with statements of details for any applicable
response within this Petition.
Petitioner’s Signature: Date: _____________________
Statement of Details
Are you applying this Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) concurrently with other
jurisdiction(s)?
Where are you sitting for the UBE? Massachusetts OR concurrent jurisdiction?
Your UBE seating is assigned by your response above. You cannot change where
you are sitting for the UBE. Do you understand?
If you are sitting for the UBE outside of Massachusetts (see response above),
Do you acknowledge it is your obligation (post examination) to immediately
request the NCBE send your UBE Score to Massachusetts directly following
the release of the results from your sitting jurisdiction?
Are you participating in the Laptop Computer Testing Program (LTP) to use your
Laptop for the written portion of the exam?
Yes ____ No _____
Jurisdiction: ______
Yes ____ No _____
Yes ____ No _____
Yes ____ No _____
Yes ____ No _____
Yes ____ No _____
Yes ____ No _____
Yes ____ No _____
Yes ____ No _____
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Last Name: First Name: Middle Name:
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Board of Bar Examiners
AUTHORIZATION
I,
First Name Middle Name Last Name
residing at:
Address Line 1:
Address Line 2:
City: State: Zip: Zip Ext:
and born on , having filed a Petition for admission to the bar of the
(Date of Birth)
Commonwealth, hereby consent to have an investigation made as to my moral character, professional
reputation, and fitness for the practice of law.
I hereby authorize every person, firm, company, corporation, governmental agency, law enforcement
agency, court, bar association, or institution having control of any documents or records regarding charges
or complaints filed against me, including any complaints expunged by law, whether formal or informal,
pending or closed, or any other pertinent data to provide them to the Massachusetts Board of Bar
Examiners.
Petitioner’s Signature: Date:
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Supreme Judicial Court Board
of Bar Examiners
REGISTRATION FORM
LAPTOP COMPUTER TESTING PROGRAM
I, , elect to participate in Laptop Computer Testing Program for the essay
(Last Name, First Name & Middle Name) portion of the Massachusetts Bar Examination.
I understand that I must provide my own laptop computer and comply with ExamSoft Minimum System Requirements.
I understand that, to register, this completed Registration Form, the fee of $75.00 in the form of a bank check or money
order payable to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the signed Statement of Compliance, must be received (not
postmarked) by the Court, with my bar application on or before the bar application filing deadline.
I understand that this completed Registration Form will be provided to ExamSoft Worldwide, Inc. (ExamSoft), the
vendor corporation that will be responsible for the technological implementation of this program.
I understand that, as a requirement of participation in this program, I will pay directly to ExamSoft a separate and
additional fee of $100.00. I will be contacted by ExamSoft after ExamSoft has received documentation from the Board
of Bar Examiners confirming my participation in the program and will be billed directly by ExamSoft for the $100.00
fee.
I understand that I must complete all procedures, including the mock exam, required by ExamSoft. I am aware that the
software may not be used with personal computer (PC) emulation software.
I understand that I am solely responsible for reading carefully all of the information provided to me relative to my
participation in this laptop computer testing program and for adhering to all rules and regulations associated with the
laptop computer testing for the essay portion of the bar examination.
I understand that failing to comply with these instructions or to meet a deadline will render me ineligible for the
program.
Signed:
Date:
FULL NAME (as it appears on your Bar Application):
Last Name, First Name & Middle Name
COMPLETE ADDRE
SS:
Address 1
Address 2
City, State, Zip Code
TELEPHONE NUMBER(S):
Day & Evening Telephone
*EMAIL ADDRESS (REQUIRED):
E-Mail Address (as it appears on your Bar Application)
Include the completed Registration Form, Statement of Compliance, and the technology fee of $75.00 made payable to
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the form of a money order or bank check (no personal checks) with your
completed bar application at the address below by the filing deadline.
Supreme Judicial Court for The County of Suffolk
Clerk Maura S. Doyle
John Adams Courthouse
One Pemberton Square, Suite 1300
Boston, MA 02108
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Board of Bar Examiners
STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
LAPTOP COMPUTER TESTING PROGRAM
I, , elect to participate in the Laptop Computer Testing Program
(Last Name, First Name & Middle Name (Bar Applicant)
for answering the essay portion of the bar examination using my own laptop computer.
I understand that I am required to pay to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts a non- refundable technology fee of
$75.00 and a software license and service fee of $100.00 directly to ExamSoft, Inc.
I understand and agree to the terms and conditions set forth below, in addition to those set out in the Notice to Bar
Applicants Laptop Computer Testing Program and Laptop Computer Testing Program Registration Form.
I am responsible for correctly pre-installing required software from ExamSoft, Inc. for use during the essay portion of
the bar exam. I will follow the procedures set out at www.examsoft.com/mabar
and agree to be bound by ExamSoft’s
terms and conditions, as listed on its website.
2. The Board of Bar Examiners (Board), its staff and ExamSoft, are not liable for technical difficulties that occur when
using a laptop computer during the bar examination including, but not limited to: hardware or software malfunctions;
data saving or retrieval problems; power failure; software incompatibilities; operator errors; or other technical problems.
In the event of any technical difficulties, I will begin or continue the bar examination by writing my answers in the
answer books provided. Should this happen, I will be required to handwrite the balance of my bar exam.
3. I understand that, in the event of technical difficulties during the bar exam, no additional testing time will be given to
me.
4. Should all or a portion of my essay answers become lost or unrecoverable, I will not hold the Board, ExamSoft, or
any of their employees, agents, representatives and/or affiliates liable. The Board has no obligation to undertake efforts
to retrieve any portion of my essay answers that may be lost or missing. Should I experience technical difficulties, I
will promptly assist the Board in every way, including presenting my laptop computer to the Board or its designee,
either at the exam site or the Board’s office. If all or a portion of my essay answers are lost or unrecoverable, only those
portions that are retrieved will be graded. If I do not receive a passing score on the bar exam, I understand that I cannot
request, nor will I receive, reconsideration or modification of my essay grades for any reason directly related to the
Laptop Computer Testing Program.
5. I am required to report to the bar exam testing area on Thursday, the day of the essay portion of the examination, no
later than 8:30 a.m., to set up my laptop computer at my assigned seat and begin the boot-up procedures for the
software. I will follow the instructions provided. In the event of any technical difficulties, I will immediately notify a
proctor who will provide me with answer books to handwrite the bar exam. I understand that if the software is not fully
functioning by the time the morning announcements begin, I will be required to handwrite my answers. If I arrive late
for any reason I may, at the discretion of the Board or its designee, be disqualified from using my laptop computer for
the bar exam. In such an instance, I will be required to handwrite my answers in the answer books provided, in my
assigned seat in the computer testing area.
6. My laptop computer must remain in the testing area until the examination is finished for the day.
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7. My essay answers must be uploaded to ExamSoft’s secure web server as directed prior to leaving the exam site
(except in extraordinary circumstances as determined by the Board of Bar Examiners). Failure to upload my answer
files may result in the disqualification of my essay answers.
8. The Executive Director of the Board of Bar Examiners or her designee has the authority to determine my eligibility
to participate in the Laptop Computer Testing Program.
9. I hereby release, discharge and exonerate the Board, its employees, agents, representatives and/or affiliates from any
and all liabilities of every nature and kind arising out of the option to use my own laptop computer for the essay portion
of the bar exam. I understand that no technical assistance will be provided during the administration of the exam in the
event of a computer or software problem.
By signing below, I agree to the terms and conditions set forth above for participating in the Laptop Computer Testing
Program. To register for the Laptop Computer Testing Program, include your signed Statement of Compliance, the
completed Laptop Computer Registration Form, technology fee of $75.00 made payable to the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts in the form of a money order or bank check (no personal checks) with your completed bar application to
the Court on or before the filing deadline.
Applicant Signature:
Applicant Name:
Last Name, First Name & Middle Name
Date:
Include the completed Registration Form, Statement of Compliance, and the technology fee of $75.00 made payable to
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the form of a money order or bank check (no personal checks) with your
completed bar application at the address below by the filing deadline.
Supreme Judicial Court for The County of Suffolk
Clerk Maura S. Doyle
John Adams Courthouse
One Pemberton Square, Suite 1300
Boston, MA 02108
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