Law Exam Resources
Beginning to study for law school exams can be stressful. These exams differ from any other exams you have taken before because of the question format; the analysis used to construct your answer; and the written presentation of the answer. Below are a list of resources that can help you prepare for law school exams. This preparation can help propel you to successful exam taking results.
Exam Prep Tools and Techniques
Exam-Taking Guide
Professor Robert Volk, Boston University School of Law
CALI Lesson - Writing Better Law School Exams: The Importance of Structure
You need to register for CALI lessons. An authorization code from BU Law is needed. Either stop by and ask a reference librarian in the Pappas Law Library during reference hours or request the library to email the code to your BU email address.
Bar Exam Resources
Each state has their own board of bar examiners where you can find specific information about the bar exam and qualify to practice in that state. Some state boards provide sample essay questions, answers or both. Below is a list of states that provide questions and/or answers at no cost:
| Alaska | California | |
| Delaware | Florida | |
| Georgia | Kentucky | |
| Louisiana | Maryland | |
| Massachusetts | Minnesota | |
| Missouri | New Jersey | |
| New York | North Carolina | |
| Ohio | Pennsylvania | |
| Texas | U.S. Virgin Islands |
These states also provide questions and/or answers, but there is a fee attached.
| Connecticut | Idaho |
| Michigan | Montana |
| Oregon | Washington |
| Wisconsin |
The rest of the states do not provide sample essay questions and/or answers. This information is subject to change as each state board of bar examiners do make modifications from time to time. Please remember to check the State Boards of Bar Examiners frequently for updated information about requirements and examination dates.
STATE |
PHONE NUMBER |
WEB SITE |
Alabama |
334-269-1515 |
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Alaska |
907-272-7469 |
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Arizona |
602-364-0371 |
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Arkansas |
501-374-1855 |
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California |
415-538-2303 |
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Colorado |
303-866-6626 |
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Connecticut |
860-706-5135 |
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Delaware |
302-577-7038 |
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District of Columbia |
202-879-2710 |
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Florida |
850-487-1292 |
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Georgia |
404-656-3490 |
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Hawaii |
808-539-4919 |
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Idaho |
208-334-4500 |
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Illinois |
217-522-5917 |
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Indiana |
317-232-2552 |
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Iowa |
515-281-5911 |
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Kansas |
785-296-8410 |
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Kentucky |
859-246-2381 |
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Louisiana |
504-836-2420 |
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Maine |
207-623-2464 |
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Maryland |
410-260-3640 |
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Massachusetts |
617-482-4466 |
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Michigan |
517-373-4453 |
www.courts.michigan.gov/supremecourt/ |
Minnesota |
651-297-1800 |
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Mississippi |
601-354-6055 |
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Missouri |
573-751-9814 |
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Montana |
406-442-7660 |
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Nebraska |
402-475-7091 |
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Nevada |
702-382-2200 |
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New Hampshire |
603-271-2646 |
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New Jersey |
609-984-2111 |
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New Mexico |
505-271-9706 |
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New York |
518-452-8700 |
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North Carolina |
919-828-4886 |
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North Dakota |
701-328-4201 |
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Ohio |
614-387-9340 |
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Oklahoma |
405-416-7000 |
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Oregon |
503-620-0222 |
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Pennsylvania |
717-795-7270 |
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Rhode Island |
401-222-8641 |
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South Carolina |
803-734-1080 |
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South Dakota |
605-773-4898 |
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Tennessee |
615-741-3234 |
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Texas |
512-463-1621 |
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Utah |
801-531-9077 |
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Vermont |
802-828-3281 |
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Virginia |
804-786-7490 |
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Washington |
206-727-8200 |
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West Virginia |
304-558-7815 |
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Wisconsin |
608-266-9760 |
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Wyoming |
307-632-9061 |
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U.S. Virgin Islands |
340-774-6680 |
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