ME Bar ME Bar Character and Fitness Requirements

Question 1

Who conducts the character and fitness investigation for Maine bar applicants?

Accepted Answer

Maine Board of Bar Examiners

Answer

Maine State Bar Association

Answer

National Conference of Bar Examiners

Answer

FBI

Question 2

Which national service does Maine use to gather character and fitness information from applicants?

Accepted Answer

NCBE Character Report

Answer

LSAC

Answer

FinCEN

Answer

ABA Character Committee

Question 3

Which of the following past conduct is MOST likely to trigger additional scrutiny in Maine's character and fitness review?

Accepted Answer

A felony conviction

Answer

A dismissed parking ticket

Answer

A change of address

Answer

A dropped elective course in law school

Question 4

What is the standard an applicant must meet to satisfy Maine's character and fitness requirement?

Accepted Answer

Good moral character and fitness to practice law

Answer

Proof of good academic standing

Answer

No arrests of any kind

Answer

Top-third class rank

Question 5

If Maine discovers an applicant provided false information on their bar application, what is the most likely outcome?

Accepted Answer

Denial of admission

Answer

A small fine

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Automatic admission with a warning

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Requirement to retake the bar exam

Question 6

Which document must Maine applicants submit to authorize background investigation?

Accepted Answer

NCBE character and fitness release authorization

Answer

Affidavit of good standing

Answer

Law school dean's letter only

Answer

Court clearance certificate