Law school graduates seeking admission to the Louisiana bar take the LA Bar examination administered by the Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admissions. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, be United States citizens or authorized workers, and hold an ABA-accredited law degree. This page provides free practice question sets, subject breakdowns, and clear answer explanations to assist your preparation alongside the official requirements.
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| Item | Detail | Source · Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Number of questions (Part I) | 9 separate subject examinations[1] | Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admissions · Oct 28, 2026 |
| Passing score (Part I) | 650 out of 900[1] | Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admissions · Oct 28, 2026 |
| Passing score (Part II: MPRE) | Scaled score of 80[2] | ncbex.org · Oct 28, 2026 |
| Exam fee | $975[3] | Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admissions · Oct 28, 2026 |
| Retake fee | $975[3] | Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admissions · Oct 28, 2026 |
| Retake policy | Maximum 5 attempts[4] | lasc.org · Oct 28, 2026 |
| Validity (Part II: MPRE) | 5 years[5] | Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admissions · Oct 28, 2026 |
| Delivery | In-person test center with personal laptop or handwriting[6] | Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admissions · Oct 28, 2026 |
| Eligibility | At least 18 years old, US citizen/authorized worker, and ABA-accredited law degree[7] | Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admissions · Oct 28, 2026 |
| Score release | April 23, 2027 by 10:00 AM[8] | Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admissions · Oct 28, 2026 |
| Next exam date | February 15, 17, and 19, 2027[8] | Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admissions · Oct 28, 2026 |
| Late registration deadline | December 15, 2026[2] | ncbex.org · Oct 28, 2026 |
| Registration deadline | November 1, 2026[2] | ncbex.org · Oct 28, 2026 |
According to Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admissions, “The multi-part written examination consists of nine separate examinations.”[1]
The LA Bar is administered by the Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admissions for candidates seeking a license to practice law in Louisiana. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, United States citizens or authorized workers, of sound mind and good moral character, and hold a law degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
Testing takes place at an in-person test center using either a personal laptop or handwriting. Part I of the written examination consists of 9 separate subject examinations. To pass Part I, applicants must achieve a total weighted score of at least 650 out of 900. In addition, candidates must complete Part II by earning a scaled score of 80 on the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE), which remains valid for 5 years from the test date.
The application fee is $975, and re-application costs $975. Candidates are permitted a maximum 5 attempts to pass the examination. For the February 15, 17, and 19, 2027 administration, the regular registration deadline is November 1, 2026, and the late filing deadline is December 15, 2026. Results will be released on April 23, 2027 by 10:00 AM. Specific testing instructions, rules, and accommodation policies vary by jurisdiction, so candidates should consult the Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admissions for official updates.
The content areas below are copied from the official LA Bar content outline published by Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admissions. The right-hand column shows which of our practice sets covers it.
| Official content area | Practice on this site |
|---|---|
| Business Entities[9] | LA Bar Business Organizations Review rules governing corporate formation, management duties, partner liability, and entity dissolution. |
| Civil Code I[9] | LA Bar Civil Law Review legal rules governing natural persons, marriage, divorce, child custody, and support obligations. |
| Civil Code II[9] | LA Bar Property Law Review classification of things, ownership rights, servitudes, and boundary regulations under the civil code. |
| Civil Code III[9] | LA Bar Contracts and Sales Review conventional obligations, contractual capacity, sales, leases, and succession principles. |
| Constitutional Law[9] | LA Bar Federal Law Review judicial review powers, separation of powers, individual liberties, and equal protection doctrines. |
| Criminal Law, Procedure and Evidence[9] | LA Bar Criminal Law and Procedure |
| Federal Jurisdiction and Procedure[9] | Mixed practice tests above Review subject-matter jurisdiction, personal jurisdiction, venue requirements, and federal procedural rules. |
| Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure[9] | Mixed practice tests above Review civil actions, jurisdictional rules, pleadings, exceptions, and appellate procedure under state rules. |
| Torts[9] | LA Bar Torts and Negligence Review Louisiana duty-risk analysis, intentional tort principles, comparative fault, and statutory immunities. |
Prepare for the LA Bar - Louisiana Bar Exam exam with our free practice test modules. Each quiz covers key topics to help you pass on your first try.
These are practice questions written for this site, not questions from the real exam. Each explanation shows why the right answer is right and why the others are wrong.
Question: What is an agency's enabling statute?
Answer: A. The law enacted by Congress that creates the agency and defines its authority and powers
Explanation:
Option A is correct because an enabling statute is the legislative act that establishes an administrative agency and delineates its powers and duties. Option B is incorrect because an internal operating manual governs internal workplace practices rather than delegating statutory authority. Option C is incorrect because administrative regulations are rules created by an existing agency under authority already granted by legislation. Option D is incorrect because a court order is a judicial decision resolving a legal dispute, not an act creating an administrative body. The general rule to remember is that administrative agencies possess only the authority expressly granted or fairly implied by legislative enactments.
Question: What is negligence per se?
Answer: A. Negligence established by the violation of a statute designed to protect the class of persons including the plaintiff
Explanation:
Option A is correct because negligence per se applies when an actor violates a safety statute that was enacted to protect the class of persons containing the plaintiff against the specific type of harm that occurred. Option B is incorrect because negligence is not automatically established in every dispute; breach of an applicable safety statute is required. Option C is incorrect because heightened standards of care for professionals describe professional malpractice rather than statutory negligence per se. Option D is incorrect because statutory violations can still be rebutted by recognized legal excuses or comparative fault defenses. The general rule to remember is that statutory violation substitutes for proof of duty and breach when the plaintiff and injury fall within the statutory purpose.
Question: The personal servitude of habitation in Louisiana grants its holder the right to:
Answer: B. Inhabit the house of another and use it as a dwelling for oneself and family
Explanation:
Option B is correct because under Louisiana civil law, habitation is a nontransferable personal servitude conferring the right to dwell in the house of another with family. Option A is incorrect because habitation is strictly personal; the holder cannot alienate, lease, or encumber the property. Option C is incorrect because rights to civil fruits, such as collecting rents, belong to a usufructuary rather than a person holding mere habitation. Option D is incorrect because habitation is subject to legal limitations and duties owed to the owner, rather than an unrestricted right of occupation. The general rule to remember is that habitation is an exclusive, nonassignable real right strictly restricted to residential occupancy by the holder and family.
Begin by reviewing the official subject outlines released by the Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admissions. Pair each topic with focused practice sets on this site to evaluate your recall of substantive rules.
Review every missed question carefully to identify rule gaps. Because Part I requires achieving at least 650 out of 900 across the 9 separate subject examinations, consistent practice across all substantive domains is necessary.
Candidates must achieve a total weighted score of at least 650 out of 900 on Part I, which consists of 9 separate subject examinations. In addition, candidates must satisfy Part II by earning a scaled score of 80 on the MPRE. Passing MPRE scores remain valid for 5 years from the examination date.
The examination is scheduled for February 15, 17, and 19, 2027. The first registration filing deadline is November 1, 2026, and the late filing deadline is December 15, 2026. Score results will be made available in the applicant portal by 10:00 AM on April 23, 2027 and posted on the Supreme Court of Louisiana website.
The bar exam application fee is $975. If an applicant needs to retake the examination, the bar exam re-application fee is also $975. Under Louisiana Supreme Court rules, applicants are permitted a maximum 5 attempts. After failing 5 examinations, an applicant is never permitted to reapply.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old, a United States citizen or authorized worker, of sound mind and good moral character and fitness to practice law, and a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. Candidates must submit their application to the Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admissions.
The examination is administered at an in-person test center where candidates may test using their personal laptop computer or handwriting. Examinees are not permitted to bring items into the examination facility other than their personal laptop computer and a clear plastic food storage type bag containing permitted personal articles.
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