The typical deadline for late applications for the July Arkansas Bar Exam is May 15. Submitting an application after the standard deadline of May 1 but before the late deadline will require an additional fee.
After passing the Arkansas Bar Exam, candidates must attend a swearing-in ceremony (Option C) before they are officially admitted to practice law in the state. There is no requirement to submit an additional application form (Option A), complete a law clerkship (Option B), or retake the MBE (Option D).
The application fee for the Arkansas Bar Exam is approximately $1,000 if submitted by the standard deadline. Late applications may incur additional fees, increasing the total cost.
The standard application deadline for the February administration of the Arkansas Bar Exam is December 1. Applications submitted after this date may incur a late fee.