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Bar Exam
The requirements for admission by examination are found in Rule IV of the Rules Governing Admission to the Alabama State Bar.
Learn more 02UBE
The Alabama Bar Examination consists of the Uniform Bar Examination, with no additional jurisdiction-specific testing component.
Learn more 03Reciprocity
Applicants seeking admission to the Alabama State Bar without examination (through reciprocity) must comply with all provisions of to the Rules Governing Admission to the Alabama State Bar.
Learn more 04Law Student Registration
Rule I of the Rules Governing Admission to the Alabama State Bar requires every person seeking to apply for admission to the Alabama State Bar to register as a law student with the Alabama State Bar.
Learn more 05Service Members Civil Relief Act
Pursuant to Rule III(A)(5) of the Rules Governing Admission to the Alabama State Bar, a service member serving on military orders within Alabama for more than 180 days, or the spouse of such a service member, may be admitted to the practice of law without satisfying certain examination requirements.
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