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New York Bar Exam - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
New York Bar Exam - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The vast majority of Duke LLM students who choose to take a U.S. Bar exam sit for the New York Bar.
Duke Law offers a range of services supporting LLM students wishing to sit for the New York Bar
examination, including hosting a Bar eligibility related workshop and individually counseling students on the
logistics of applying to take the exam. In general, holders of a foreign law degree must establish that their
degree is equivalent to a U.S. J.D. degree duly accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). This
equivalency has two prongs: durational and substantive. Durational equivalency requires that the total length
of the applicant’s legal studies be equal to or greater than three years but less than five years. Substantive
equivalency requires that the applicant’s course of study be based on the principles of English Common Law.
Holders of a foreign law degree who lack either durational or substantive equivalency cannot take the bar
exam unless they can “cure” it by completing a qualifying LL.M. degree in the United States. Successful
completion of the LL.M. degree can cure only substantive or durational equivalency, but not both.
Two separate governmental entities regulate the process of seeking admission to the New York Bar: The New
York State Court of Appeals (“Court of Appeals”) establishes the rules governing admission to the bar; and
the New York Board of Law Examiners (“NYBOLE”) makes determinations as to LL.M. applicants’
eligibility to sit for the bar exam and administers the bar exam itself.
Section A of this document covers frequently asked questions about the NYBOLE bar exam
registration process.
Section 520.6 of the Rules of the Court of Appeals for the Admission of Attorneys and Counselors at Law (22
NYCRR 520.6) describes the eligibility requirements for applicants seeking to qualify for the New York State
bar examination based on the study of law in a foreign country.
Section B of this document covers frequently asked questions relating to substantive and durational
equivalency requirements.
With respect to the contents of the bar examination, New York has adopted the Uniform Bar Examination
(UBE), effective July 2016. The UBE is a high-quality, uniform battery of tests administered
contemporaneously in every jurisdiction that adopted the UBE. The UBE consists of the Multistate Bar
Examination (MBE), the Multistate Performance Test (MPT), and the Multistate Essay Examination (MEE).
In addition to the UBE, all applicants to the New York Bar must complete the “New York Law Course”
(NYLC), an online course of study covering New York specific law, and take an open book, online test
known as the New York Law Exam (NYLE).
Section C of this document covers frequently asked questions relating to the contents of the New
York Bar Exam.
In addition to meeting the requirements for taking the bar exam itself, all candidates for admission must
satisfy both of the following additional requirements: (1) complete 50 hours of attorney-supervised pro bono
service (the pro bono requirement may be completed before, during, or after an LL.M. degree); and
(2) qualify for skills competency requirements.
Section D of this document covers frequently asked questions relating to additional admissions
requirements of the New York Bar, including pro bono and skills competency requirements.
Duke maintains a comprehensive list of all Duke courses approved by the New York Bar as meeting the
requirements of Rule 520.6. Please note, however, that many of these courses are only taught in one of the
two semesters.
Section E of this document references the NY Bar Approved Course List.
1. What is the first step in the application to sit for the New York bar examination?
First, the applicant must create an account with the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE). Students
must visit https://auth.ncbex.org/account/create and complete the online application to create an account. Please
note the following when creating the account: (1) because your first degree in law was earned at a law school
located outside the U.S., enter the name of your school in the "Non-ABA-Approved Law School or Law Office
Study" textbox. Do not enter the Duke LL.M. degree information; (2) if you do not have a social security
number, you may enter your passport number or alphanumeric designator (i.e., serial number) in the “National
Identification Number” field and select the country that issued the passport from the “Issuing Country” drop-
down menu.
2. What is the second step in the application to sit for the New York bar examination?
After you have created a NCBE account, you will need to create a Board of Law Examiners (BOLE) ID. The
BOLE ID is an electronic identification number assigned by the NYBOLE to all New York Bar Exam
applicants. To create a BOLE account, please visit: https://portal.nybarexam.org/CreateAccount.aspx.
You will need to furnish the following information:
1) Name – enter your full legal name exactly as it appears on the official government-issued photo
identification that you will use as proof of identity on the date of the bar exam;
2) Date of Birth;
3) Email Address – use an email address that you frequently check as all communications from the Board
will be sent only by email; and
4) NCBE Number (to create one, please follow the instructions in the What is the first step in the
application to sit for the New York bar examination section above). Once you have created a BOLE ID,
the next step is to complete the Foreign Evaluation form.
At some point in the account creation process, you may be requested to enter where you will complete
your LLM degree. Please be sure to designate Duke University School of Law.
3. Who should complete the Online Foreign Evaluation form?
The Online Foreign Evaluation Form must be completed by all foreign-educated applicants seeking to qualify to
sit for the New York bar examination: https://www.nybarevaluation.org/. This form is free. To complete the
Foreign Evaluation Form, you will need the name and address of each university where you studied law, the
dates of attendance for each semester or term, and the type and date of degree awarded. You should have this
information available when you complete the Foreign Evaluation Form. There is no fee for the request for a
Foreign Evaluation.
When completing the Online Foreign Evaluation Form, please properly document your planned Duke Law
LLM.if you are required to complete an LLM for eligibility for the New York Bar exam. Samples responses are
provided below for reference purposes only. Please review and complete accurately based upon your individual
status.
In the US Law School Study section of the online foreign evaluation form, you will need to list:
• If you are required by the Court of Appeals Rule 520.6 to successfully complete a "program of study" at
an approved law school in the United States, have you completed or are you currently enrolled in such a
program?: Yes
9. What is the proof of fulfillment of educational requirements for admission to the practice of law, and
how do I get it?
This is often the most puzzling part for applicants of the Required Foreign Documentation. If you are a
practicing attorney in your home country, this requirement can be satisfied by attaching a copy of your
admission certificate or another equivalent official document. If you are not admitted to practice in your
country, you must submit an official letter from an entity in your country responsible for regulating and
licensing attorneys. This entity can be a government ministry, the Supreme Court, or a quasi-governmental
organization such as the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) in the U.K. The letter must clearly indicate you
have fulfilled the “educational requirements” for admission to the practice of law. The NYBOLE generally does
not consider mandatory internships, “post-graduate bar school,” or another mode of professional training that is
practical in nature to be an “educational requirement.” Therefore, applicants who have yet to complete these
post-graduate practical training requirements are generally eligible to sit for the New York Bar Exam. Lastly, in
some countries such as Russia, Kazakhstan, or Ukraine, graduation with a law degree automatically qualifies
graduates to practice law. If this is your situation, you should procure a letter from a relevant government
ministry that states this, ideally also referencing the specific governing law or statute, a copy of which should
also be attached.
10. What proof of fulfillment of educational requirements are required for applicants from English
Common Law jurisdictions who followed the "conversion route"?
Applicants from English Common Law jurisdictions who followed the "conversion route" by completing the
Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) and the Legal Practice Course (LPC) for Solicitors or the Bar Vocational
Course for Barristers must qualify under Court Rule 520.6 (b) (2). Pursuant to Court Rule 520.6(b)(2), the
applicant must provide proof that their combined law study and training contract (i.e., articles) satisfies the
durational equivalency requirements. These documents may include: admission certificate from the competent
accrediting agency of the government of the foreign jurisdiction; official transcripts of the law school programs
confirming the dates of attendance and successful completion of the program(s); and a certificate or written
statement verifying the successful completion of the law office study (i.e., clerkship or articles) and the dates of
the employment. The applicant must also furnish proof of having successfully completed the Duke Law LLM
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upon conclusion of the LLM program.
If you require an LL.M. degree to establish eligibility to take the New York Bar Exam per rule 520.6, you must
submit an LL.M. Certificate of Attendance before taking the bar exam. This certificate will be submitted
electronically at the conclusion of your LL.M. studies at Duke Law School; you will receive detailed
guidance from the NYBOLE and Duke Law School on how to complete the form during the spring
semester. You do not need to worry about filling out this certificate or submitting it before you commence
your LL.M. studies.
15. Is my foreign law degree sufficient for me to take the bar exam?
It depends. Under rule 520.6, applicants with a foreign law degree must satisfy one of the following two
requirements:
a. Have a law degree from a common law jurisdiction (i.e., Israel, U.K., Nigeria, Australia, New Zealand,
or Canada) of at least three years in length.
OR
b. Have a minimum of three years of legal studies in a civil law jurisdiction AND receive an LL.M. degree
from an ABA-approved law school, graduating with 24 semester hours of credit, including 12 credits in
subjects tested on the New York Bar Exam.
16. I have a common law degree of 3 years in length; does that mean I am ready to take the bar exam?
In most cases, you do not require an LL.M. degree to take the bar exam. Please note, however, that you must
still complete the Online Foreign Evaluation form and submit all applicable documents as described in Section
A of this FAQ.
In some cases (such as dual degrees in law and another subject), you may be required to complete an LL.M. degree
to take the bar exam. Applicants from English Common Law jurisdictions who followed the "conversion route"
by completing the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) and the Legal Practice Course (LPC) for Solicitors or the Bar
Vocational Course for Barristers must qualify under Court Rule 520.6 (b) (2). The applicant must provide proof
that their combined law study and training contract (i.e., articles) satisfies the durational equivalency
requirements. Please review the requirements pertaining to your specific degree carefully to better understand
your eligibility.
17. I have a civil law degree of 3 years of length or greater; what should I do?
You have successfully established the durational equivalency of your foreign law degree. You still need to
establish substantive equivalency, which can be accomplished by completing no fewer than 24 credits of ABA-
approved subjects at Duke Law School. These 24 credits must include 12 credits in subjects tested on the bar
exam and approved by the New York Court of Appeals as meeting the requirements of Rule 520.6.
18. I have a foreign common law degree, but it is 2 years in length; what should I do?
If your common-law degree is less than three years in length, you must complete an LL.M. degree to establish
your eligibility to take the bar exam. Please note that you must also fulfill all requirements applicable to those
whose foreign law degree is not based on common law; meaning you need to take 24 credit hours, including 12
hours in courses tested on the bar exam.
If you followed the English Common Law "conversion route," you must provide proof of completion of law
study and your training contract as outlined in Rule 520.6(b)(2).
19. I have a foreign law degree based on civil law, but it is less than 3 years in length; what should I
do?
In addition to completing your Duke LL.M. degree, you will have to seek a waiver of strict compliance with the
requirements of Rule 520.6 if you wish to establish your eligibility to sit for the bar exam. Please make sure to
speak with Jabrina Robinson about your situation.
Under the ABA and New York rules, all J.D. students must finish their law degree within five years of starting
their legal studies. Because the standard J.D. degree is three years in length, it allows J.D. students up to two
additional years to finish their law degree. In many countries, however, a first law degree requires four or more
years of study. In the past, LL.M. students taking longer than the five-year requirement to finish their degree
were initially deemed ineligible for taking “too long to complete their degree based on the ABA rule applicable
to J.D. students. However, with assistance from our office, these students successfully challenged that
determination before the New York Court of Appeals. If you suspect this is your situation, please make sure to
speak with Jabrina Robinson.
21. My foreign law degree program was completed remotely (i.e., online); what should I do?
If you completed any of your foreign law degree via distance learning (i.e. online), even if due to the COVID
pandemic, please prove the following two additional documents with your initial submission.
1. A written statement signed by you outlining those courses completed online or by distance study and those
courses completed by regular classroom attendance (as defined above).
AND
2. A written statement signed by an official at each school that you attended confirming those courses
completed online or by distance education and those courses completed by regular classroom attendance (as
defined above).
Please note that watching a professor over a video, whether live or taped, and/or completing a course through
online instruction is considered distance learning.
The NYBOLE requires that a foreign law degree contain at least three years’ worth of in-person class
instruction. If you cannot prove this, in addition to completing your Duke LL.M. degree, you will have to seek a
waiver of the strict compliance with the requirements of Rule 520.6 if you wish to establish your eligibility to sit
for the bar exam. Please make sure to speak with Jabrina Robinson about your situation.
For those who completed a portion of their studies via distance learning due to the COVID pandemic, a waiver
will also be required. The blanket waiver Orders that were issued by the NY Court of Appeals during the
pandemic do not apply to foreign law schools. Those Orders only address courses that were converted to
distance education during the pandemic at ABA-accredited law schools. A few foreign law schools (primarily in
Canada and the UK) have petitioned the Court of Appeals on behalf of its graduates seeking to take the New
York bar exam have received a blanket waiver for its students. But many other students from other foreign law
schools have individually petitioned the Court of Appeals for a waiver. Please make sure to speak with Jabrina
Robinson about your situation and waiver petition.
22. My foreign law degree program is a joint degree (i.e., Law & Business); what should I do?
The NYBOLE will likely require verification that you completed a sufficient number of law-related subjects in
the joint degree program. Under ABA and New York rules, a J.D. degree requires a minimum of 83 credit hours
of law-related subjects (see rule 520.3(c)(1)(i)), with each credit hour being equivalent to 700 minutes of in-
class instruction. Applicants would have to demonstrate to the NYBOLE that their foreign joint degree is
equivalent to the 83 credit hours required to complete the J.D. degree. If you suspect that your joint law degree
falls short, please make sure to speak with Jabrina Robinson about your situation.
25. What are the components of the N.Y. Bar Exam Examination?
The NY Bar Exam is composed of the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) and the New York Law Exam (NYLE).
Candidates need to achieve a passing score on each of these exams to be certified for admission.
26. Should LL.M. students take commercial preparation courses to prepare for the bar exam?
Almost all law students (J.D. and LL.M.) who plan to take a U.S. bar exam, including the New York Bar, enroll
in two-month preparatory courses following their law studies. Companies that offer these courses are not
affiliated with Duke University. Students are strongly encouraged to conduct their due diligence to ensure that
both the price point and the quality of these programs meet their expectations. Your choice to pay for a
commercial preparation course and the selection of provider depends on each student’s goals, motivation, and
resources.
29. When is the deadline to register for the UBE bar exam?
Registration is November 1-30 for the following February UBE and March 1 - 31 for the following July
UBE. See the Board’s exam dates page for exam dates and registration deadlines. What are the components of
the UBE?
The UBE is composed of the Multistate Essay Exam (MEE), two Multistate Performance Test (MPT) tasks, and
the Multistate Bar Exam (MBE). The MBE will be weighted 50%, the MEE 30%, and the MPT 20% of the total
score.
33. How are the days of the bar exam divided up?
The bar exam is administered over two days, with a morning and afternoon session each day.
Day 1: 6 hours
Morning: 3 hours with two MPTs, each 90 minutes Afternoon: 3 hours with the MEE – six 30-minute essays
Day 2: 6 hours
Morning: 3 hours with 100 MBE questions Afternoon: 3 hours with 100 MBE questions
• Constitutional Law
• Contracts/Sales
• Criminal Law/Criminal Procedure
• Evidence
• Federal Civil Procedure
• Real Property
• Torts
The MEE portion of the UBE will test the seven MBE subjects plus:
• Business Associations
• Conflict of Laws
• Family Law
• Trusts & Estates
• UCC Article 9 (Secured Transactions)
36. Can I take the UBE in another jurisdiction and transfer it to New York?
Yes, but you must still establish durational and substantive qualifications as proscribed by Rule 520.6. See Rule
520.2(b)(2) and the process for admission by transferred UBE score: https://www.nybarexam.org/TUBE.html.
37. For how long will New York accept a score on the UBE taken in another UBE jurisdiction?
A UBE score achieved in another UBE jurisdiction will be accepted in New York for three years from the date
the applicant sat for the UBE. For example, if an applicant took and passed the July 2017 UBE in another
jurisdiction, that score is now stale under Court of Appeals Rule 520.12(d).
SECTION C2: NEW YORK LAW COURSE & NEW YORK LAW EXAM
The NYLC consists of approximately 17 hours of recorded lectures with embedded questions, which must be
answered correctly before an applicant may continue viewing the lecture. An applicant must complete all of the
videos before registering for the New York Law Exam (NYLE).
42. Will I be able to access and watch the videos again after I complete the NYLC?
Yes. After watching all of the videos and completing the NYLC, you will have unlimited access to re- watch the
NYLC videos, without the embedded questions, through your BOLE account.
You may not register for the NYLE until you have completed the NYLC. After completing the NYLC, you may
register for the next available administration of the NYLE through the online account at the Board's website.
The deadline to register for the NYLE is 30 days before the date of the NYLE. The NYLE is administered four
times a year, in March, June, September, and December. See the exam dates page (second section) of the
NYBOLE website for up-to-date test dates and deadlines. The registration period for the next administration of
the NYLE will open immediately following the close of the registration period for the preceding administration.
47. What content will be covered by the NYLC and the NYLE?
The NYLC and NYLE focus on principles of New York law that are either different from the general principles
and prevailing views of the law tested on the MBE and the MEE or are unique to New York and essential for
the new practitioner to know. The subjects covered are Administrative Law, Business Relationships, Civil
Practice and Procedure, Conflict of Laws, Contracts, Criminal Law and Procedure, Evidence, Matrimonial and
Family Law, Professional Responsibility, Real Property, Torts and Tort Damages Trusts, Wills and Estates.
54. What qualifies as pro bono for the purposes of the New York Bar?
To qualify for the New York Bar, your pro bono work must be: (1) done without pay and on behalf of
individuals who otherwise would not be able to access or afford legal assistance; (2) law-related, meaning
that your work must be similar to work done by licensed attorneys, on behalf of clients (law-related work
involves advising, counseling or representing individuals or organizations regarding questions of law),
and (3) supervised by an attorney who is licensed to practice in the jurisdiction in which you are doing
your pro bono service hours.
55. What organizations will allow me to perform qualifying pro bono work?
You can volunteer for an NGO that advocates for justice or human rights or with organizations engaged
in the legal representation of low-income individuals. You are also permitted to volunteer your time
working on law-related matters with a governmental office or agency, a judge or court, or a prosecutor’s
office. You may be able to complete your pro bono work at a law firm, provided the law firm does not
charge for its services, and the work is on behalf of an individual or an organization that would otherwise
not be able to access or afford legal assistance.
56. I believe I completed some or all of my pro bono work outside the United States. What should
I do?
You must complete a “Form Affidavit of Compliance” that explains your pro bono work and is signed by
your supervising attorney. You may find the Form Affidavit of Compliance at
https://www.nycourts.gov/attorneys/probono/AppForAdmission_Pro-BonoReq_Fillable.pdf
This form must be completed in English. If the form is completed in a foreign language, it must be
accompanied by a certified English translation. Use your permanent address, not your Durham, NC
(Duke) address, on this form. Please note that photocopies/PDFs will not be accepted, so be sure to secure
all necessary signatures in original hardcopy format.
You should fill out and obtain the appropriate signatures on this form as soon as possible after you
complete pro bono service hours. Be sure to provide as much detail as possible in describing your pro
bono work when completing the form. You may use an additional sheet of paper, if necessary. Provide a
thorough description of the pro bono work that you completed, including specific information about the
types of services you provided and the legal issues you covered. Identify the communities, organizations,
or class/type of individuals that you served through your pro bono work, as well as the name and type of
organization or office for which you worked in completing your pro bono service hours.
The attorney who supervised your pro bono service hours must sign this form. You also must sign this
form, and your signature must be notarized in accordance with U.S. notary public practices. If you
complete this form outside of the United States, you may seek the services of a notary at the U.S.
embassy or consulate. If you cannot locate a U.S. qualified notary, you may have your form
acknowledged and signed by another country’s equivalent of a notary. If you do not use a U.S. notary,
you must attach a certification (in English) of the attesting officer’s authority to affirm and acknowledge
your signature on the form.
57. I would like to complete all of my pro bono requirements during my time at Duke. Is that
possible?
You will likely complete some of the pro bono requirements while at Duke, but we cannot guarantee that
you will complete all 50 hours. This is due to the New York Bar’s narrow definition of what constitutes
pro bono service. In addition, once you begin classes at Duke, you will be very busy and may find it
challenging to make time to add 50 pro bono service hours.
Clinic and Externship opportunities are often the easiest and most straightforward way to complete your
50 pro bono hours. All eleven clinical courses count as eligible pro bono work for the NY Bar. An
externship experience, including the nature of the work, type of employer, and supervisor, must meet
applicable definitions to meet the NY Bar Pro Bono Requirement.
Staff in the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono will help you fulfill pro bono service requirements, but
many if not all of such opportunities will require you to work during Fall Break in October, the semester
break in December, and/or Spring Break in March. These are times during the school year that you may
want to use instead to finish classwork, take a much-needed rest, or explore the U.S. through travel, rather
than work on pro bono service hours. It is challenging to complete 50 hours of pro bono work during any
one project through the Student Pro Bono Groups, Break Pro Bono Trips, and Individual Pro Bono
Projects. You should prepare to participate in multiple opportunities if you do not complete your hours
through clinical or externship opportunities.
For all these reasons, you are strongly encouraged to complete the 50-hour pro bono service requirement
before starting at Duke.
58. What if I have other questions about the New York Pro Bono requirements?
If you have any additional questions about the New York State Bar pro bono requirement, we encourage
you to start by carefully reading the New York Pro Bono Admissions Requirement, along with the
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) at:
http://www.nycourts.gov/attorneys/probono/baradmissionreqs.shtml
If you are still unable to find answers to your specific question, we encourage you to write to the New
York Pro Bono Office directly at [email protected].
Pathway 4 (Apprenticeship)
To satisfy the requirement under Pathway 4, an applicant must complete a six-month, full-time paid or
unpaid apprenticeship in a law office in the United States or a law office in another country (full-time
positions are generally understood to mean 37-40 hours of work per week; part-time positions are
typically understood to represent 20-25 hours of work per week.). The apprenticeship must be for a
continuous six-month period and must start after the conclusion of the applicant’s first degree in law
program. The apprenticeship must be under the supervision of one or more attorneys who have, for at
least two years, been in good standing and authorized to practice law in the country, territory, or
commonwealth where the apprenticeship takes place.
Please note that you can petition the Court of Appeals to waive the strict compliance with this rule if you
have several apprenticeships that add up to six months rather than one continuous apprenticeship.
Pathway 5 (Practice in another jurisdiction)
To satisfy the requirement under Pathway 5, an applicant who has been authorized to practice law in
another country must submit proof that she or he has been in good standing and practiced law in that
jurisdiction full-time for at least one year or part-time for two years following the applicant's
authorization to practice. Formal admission to another country’s bar is not required under this pathway as
long as all other requirements are satisfied.
60. How long do I have to complete the Skills Competency Requirement after taking the New
York Bar Exam?
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As part of the admission application, an applicant must submit the Form Affidavit as to Applicant’s
Compliance with the Skills Competency and Professional Values Requirement, establishing that the
applicant has satisfied all requirements of one of the pathways contained in Rule 520.18. It is important to
note that, under Rule 520.12, applicants who qualify for admission based on having passed the Uniform
Bar Examination, whether taken in New York or another jurisdiction, must file a complete application for
admission within three years from the date the applicant sits for the second day of the Uniform Bar
Examination. If the applicant does not complete the skills competency and professional values
requirement before the expiration of the three-year period, or the applicant is unable to submit the
Affidavit of Compliance within that period, the application will be deemed incomplete and will not
satisfy Rule 520.12.
61. I have several years of work experience in my home country but was not formally admitted
to my country’s bar exam because I worked “in-house” at a company. Does this mean I have
to complete the Skills Competency Requirement?
Most likely, no. Rule 520.18(a)(5) specifically contemplates a situation where an attorney “engaged in
lawful practice in a country […] that permits legal practice without formal admission to the bar, and if the
prior practice was [full-time] for at least one year […], in full compliance with the jurisdiction rule.” The
specific example of this situation, as provided by the New York Court of Appeals (questions related to
Pathway 5 in the FAQs for New York’s Skills Competency and Professional Values Bar Admission
Requirement), is as follows:
By way of example, in some countries, an attorney who practices as in-house counsel is
prohibited from being a member of the bar. The attorney’s practice is nevertheless authorized
under that jurisdiction’s rules. Such an attorney could use this practice to satisfy Pathway 5.
The attorney will be required to submit proof to the Appellate Division that the practice
complied with the jurisdiction’s regulations regarding the practice of law.
62. Where can I find additional information about New York Skills Competency Requirement?
New York Court of Appeals has a highly detailed FAQs for New York’s Skills Competency and
Professional Values Bar Admission Requirement covering most questions related to fulfilling Skills
Competency Requirements via Pathways 1-5; it is available here:
http://www.nycourts.gov/ctapps/news/skills.pdf. For additional questions about this rule, you can contact
the Court of Appeals directly at: [email protected].
Duke Law Courses Approved for New York Bar Eligibility by New York Court of
Appeals1
II. Legal Research, Writing and Analysis (2 credits required) [Rule 520.6(b)(3)(vi)(b)]
• U.S. Legal Analysis, Research & Writing for International Students (2 credits)
IV. Subjects Tested on the N.Y. Bar Exam (6 credits required) [Rule 520.6(b)(3)(vi)(d)]