American Bar Association
This web site provides a basic overview of bar admission information. Pursuant to ABA Standard 504, Willamette University recommends that students refer to Chart 2 of the Comprehensive Guide to Bar Admission Requirements for the character and fitness determination in the state(s) in which they plan to apply.
Bar Reciprocity
This web site summarizes information relating to the bar exam, score transfers, bar reciprocity, and bar admission exemptions.
National Conference of Bar Examiners
This web site provides information regarding the Multistate Essay Examination (MEE), Multistate Performance Test (MPT), Multistate Bar Examination (MBE), and the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE).
Fingerprinting Services
The Oregon State Police provides fingerprinting services at their Identification Services Section located at 3565 Trelstad Ave SE, Salem, OR 97317.
OSA Notary Policy
Diploma Privilege
Read the original deans' letter of June 15, 2020, and view an updated list of supporting faculty (through 06/18/2020).
State Licensure and Certification
This web site provides Professional Licensure and Certification Disclosure Requirements for the Juris Doctor program.
Supervised Practice Portfolio Examination
View the final published rules for the Supervised Practice Portfolio Examination. For individuals looking to fulfill the curricular requirements via the JD for Life program, please fill out this inquiry form.
Updated 12/2023