LA Bar Practice Test

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.

LA Bar Exam at a Glance

What changed for LA Bar in 2026

• Oct 28, 2026: Next exam date changed to February 15, 17, and 19, 2027 (previously next exam: February 2027: Mon Feb 15, Wed Feb 17, Fri Feb 19, 2027; application window Sep 1 - Nov 1, 2026).^[8]
• Oct 28, 2026: Exam fee changed to $975 (previously fees: $975 Bar Exam Application/Re-Application; $850 Law Student Registrant Supplemental; $150 Law Student Registration (2nd year, $350 if late); $300 Equivalency Application (foreign)).^[3]

What the LA Bar is and how it works

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.

LA Bar content outline and where to practise each area

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.

Worked examples: how to reason through LA Bar questions

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.

Example 1

Question: What is an agency's enabling statute?

1. The law enacted by Congress that creates the agency and defines its authority and powers
2. The agency's internal operating manual
3. A regulation created by the agency itself
4. A court order establishing the agency's jurisdiction

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.

Example 2

Question: What is negligence per se?

1. Negligence established by the violation of a statute designed to protect the class of persons including the plaintiff
2. Negligence that is automatically proven in every case
3. A higher standard applied only to professionals
4. Negligence that cannot be defended against

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.

Example 3

Question: The personal servitude of habitation in Louisiana grants its holder the right to:

1. Sell or sublease the residence to generate income
2. Inhabit the house of another and use it as a dwelling for oneself and family
3. Collect all rents and revenues produced by the house
4. Permanently occupy the property regardless of the naked owner's needs

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.

How to use these practice tests

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.

• Start with core civil law doctrines using LA Bar Civil Law and LA Bar Property Law to reinforce property and obligations concepts.
• Continue with statutory procedure and litigation rules by practicing LA Bar Criminal Law and Procedure and LA Bar Federal Law.
• Address commercial subjects through LA Bar Business Organizations and civil liability with LA Bar Torts and Negligence.
• Complete integrated mock sessions using Start Practice Test to build pacing before the February 15, 17, and 19, 2027 test administration.

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.

Sources & last verified

1. Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admissions — number of questions, passing score (official source). “The multi-part written examination consists of nine separate examinations.” Verified Oct 28, 2026.
2. ncbex.org — passing score, registration deadline, late registration deadline (official source). “MPRE Minimum Passing Score 80” Verified Oct 28, 2026.
3. Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admissions — exam fee, retake fee (official source). “Bar Exam Application $975*” Verified Oct 28, 2026.
4. lasc.org — retake policy (official source). “After failing to pass five examinations, an applicant shall never be permitted to reapply.” Verified Oct 28, 2026.
5. Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admissions — validity (official source). “A passing score for the MPRE shall be valid for a period of five (5) years from the date of the examination.*” Verified Oct 28, 2026.
6. Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admissions — delivery (official source). “Applicants are not permitted to bring any items into the examination facility other than your personal laptop computer, a clear plastic food storage type bag” Verified Oct 28, 2026.
7. Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admissions — eligibility (official source). “To be admitted to the bar, you must be: at least 18 yrs old a US citizen* of sound mind, good moral character and fitness…” Verified Oct 28, 2026.
8. Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admissions — next exam date, score release (official source). “Monday February 15, Wednesday February 17, and Friday February 19” Verified Oct 28, 2026.
9. Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admissions — other (official source). “business entities” Verified Oct 28, 2026.

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