My about-to-be-a-lawyer friend has asked me to complete an affidavit as to her "good moral character." She is a great person and I'm sure she will be a great lawyer, but I'm not sure what exactly to write or how to phrase it. [more inside]
posted by JuliaJellicoe on Nov 15, 2012 - 8 answers

Law-related song suggestions? [more inside]
posted by granted on Jul 9, 2011 - 49 answers

I'm considering going abroad to study for the bar exam during June and July. I'd like to go somewhere interesting, fun, and also relatively inexpensive. Two places I'm considering are Berlin and Buenos Aires. Assuming I rent an apartment for two months (probably shared), and live a decent but non-extravagant student's lifestyle (I'll be studying during the days, but will still have nights and weekends free to explore and have some fun), how much can I expect to spend per month in each city? Any other suggestions for inexpensive but fun cities?
posted by decoherence on Mar 19, 2011 - 28 answers

Character & Fitness District Committee: How serious is this? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 4, 2011 - 5 answers

I'm studying to take the bar in July. Two bars, actually. I'm also dealing with some heavy personal problems. How do I push those aside so I can actually pass this damn test? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 28, 2010 - 14 answers

Who holds the record for passing the bar exam in the greatest number of states, and what is that number?
posted by banished on Jul 11, 2009 - 5 answers

Anyone taken BarBri to prepare for the New York Bar exam? How much preparation per day do you recommend after class? Is it really bad to be behind on the homework for class, how important is it to be completely caught up? Thank you so much!!
posted by tessalations999 on Jun 5, 2008 - 5 answers

Questions about character and fitness standards for bar admission. Are they going to let me be a lawyer? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 28, 2008 - 33 answers

I have to take the July New York Bar and am having a dilemma. [more inside]
posted by tessalations999 on Mar 23, 2008 - 6 answers

How hard is the Maryland bar?
posted by footnote on Jan 12, 2008 - 6 answers

[BayArea Filter] So I'm going to be moving back home to study for the CA Bar at Santa Clara U Law School....tips? [more inside]
posted by MaverickX on Apr 2, 2007 - 8 answers

CareerFilter: I just failed the PA bar exam for the 3rd time, and there's [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 14, 2006 - 26 answers

I'm looking into applying to law school, and trying to think of ways to strengthen my application. Anyone know whether passing the Bar before applying would be seen as a good thing, in terms of getting into a slightly better school than I would otherwise? [more inside]
posted by kafziel on Jun 28, 2005 - 14 answers

So apparently it's legal to have sex in a bar bathroom in Italy, but what about the U.S.? Related question: is it illegal for a woman to go in the men's room (or vice versa)? Anybody ever gotten in trouble (beyond just embarrasment) for something like this?
posted by rorycberger on Oct 6, 2004 - 22 answers

for the lawyers:

i'm three years from admission on motion in NY (which bar membership has been recommended to me by several folks for various reasons). i may or may not be moving back to WashDC in two years (reciprocity with DC and admisson on motion to VA are not at issue). should i sit for the NY bar or wait out the reciprocity?

what advice for/experiences with changing jurisdictions do/have y'all had?
posted by crush-onastick on Jul 16, 2004 - 2 answers

I'm studying for the New York bar exam (law), using BarBri, and I was wondering if there's anyone out there who's passed the bar and can give me any pointers on scrambling to learn all this material? I feel like a candle burning at both ends and I need some moral support. Thanks!
posted by adrober on Jun 23, 2004 - 9 answers